Cleopatra_Nik
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Ok, maybe I am ATTACKING people... - ...with great recipes!
This week on Bariatric Foodie I am doing my No-Flour Cookie-palooza. That means I'm posting cookie recipes using WLS friendly ingredients with no-white fl...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
New Miranda episode! - And this time you get a 360 view of the drama (if you want to!). Check out the very first 360 episode and find out how Miranda is doing after her surgery!
http://www.bigphatadve...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Making a case for carbs... - “Nuh-uh, Nik! My NUT told me to be carb free!!!”
Yeah. That’s not a good idea. I don’t even think it’s possible. But going further than that there is a ...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Wanna know my dirty little secret? - (I like to eat.)
Seriously. I like to eat. Not that eati (or liking to eat) is a dirty secret for us all, but I think many of us have surgery so that we won’t want to eat...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
A foot in one puddle, a foot in the other... - That’s sort of how I feel these days.
As you get further out from surgery, you are less and less like a “post-op.” Many of us at about the two year mark or so try t...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Good weight loss article with advice we can ALL re - May I draw your attention to the part about plateaus...
http://fitbie.msn.com/lose-weight/tips/weight-loss-doctors-are/tip/0
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Coping mechanisms for former members of the " - What...you thought I had some? NO! I'm asking for some.
So far my best practice is to make my plate smaller and measure my portions to where I am reasonably sure I can eat them...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Hey Kelly, how about a Mid-Term Exam??? - It's Friday. I'm bored. Plus this is all stuff I see people get confused about all the time.
So if you have time, give it a look and see what you know! These are all true or fa...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
OT - Long and rambly: I'm in a mood - It was supposed to be such a nice evening. It was for a moment. The kids wanted to go to the buffet and I relented. I go to Golden Corrall because it has lots of healthy choices. I...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Nik's "Ho-ho-holiday photo contest" - I'm running a contest on BF for anyone interested. It's a photo contest. Basically the premise is simple. Take a photo of you looking as fabulous as you are in front of either your...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
What song is YOUR pouch singing? - Tales from the noisy pouch. I think mine is singing "You Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer.
What's yours singing?
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
ROLL CALL! Just cuz it's Thursday... - Name
Surgery date (or anticipated date)
One thing you feel you are doing RIGHT (and you are not allowed to say nothing)
:)
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Woot Thread! - Are you all familiar with "the Woot"?
It is an expression of excitement, achievement or general joy.
Let's have a woot thread. What do you have to woot about? I'll answer sep...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Seven rules skinny people eat by.... - Found this article. Interesting...
How many of these habits do YOU have?
http://eatthis.menshealth.com/slide/skinny-habit-1-eat-early-dinner?slideshow=186550#sharetagsfocus
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
So...anybody up for some MIRANDA drama??? - So you might remember our dear friend Miranda did NOT choose to have RNY (boo) but VSG. Her friend Emily is a RNYer though, so no worries. She's going to play a BIG part in Miranda...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Seriously stomach...shut up!!! - I hate the noises my system STILL makes! I am nearly 4 years post-op. It's EMBARASSING! Everyone always thinks I'm hungry when I am not. And there is no way (that I can tell) to st...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
So...about addiction... - Again, just a few random thoughts going on in my head.
I have a few friends in my day-to-day life who are walking this WLS journey. They like to use the word “addiction.”...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
I think I am the ONLY one who... - ...totally loses their appetite during that special time of the month.
I don't get the hungries. I think the bloating makes my stomach feel like it's full or something. But I no...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Random Poll: Make a list, check it twice... - Times are tough. And while we know we may not get EVERYTHING we want for Christmas (if you celebrate Christmas), we can muse, can't we? There is no harm? Is there?
So what is on...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
My latest "HFO" - ...or "healthy food obsession."
QUINOA!
Who eats it? Who's seen it in the grocery store and wasn't sure what it is?
Here's a great article to learn about this grain, which...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
I lost 3 lbs!!!! - Why is this exciting at all?
Well, I am nearly 4 years post-op so the weight is NOT inclined to move except when I get very, very sick and just don't eat that much.
Plus, I'v...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
How to see your progress with your own eyes NOW - On a lighter note. This is something I tapped out a few days ago and have been meaning to post for a long while.
Through BF and just being a general “people person” I tal...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
A collection of thoughts: "I want you to be i - Anyone watch “The Biggest Loser”?
This week was makeover week and then, of course, the contestants got to see their “special someone” and introduce them to their tr...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
What's for dinner/What did you eat today? - Today I actually stuck to plan. Yay me!
1. Morning nosh (a bit of a protein drink, a bit of some fish stew...yes weird)
2. Curry tilapia stew with quinoa!
3. An apple (that c...
Cleopatra_Nik posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Just read my blogs, mkay???? - I was going to do separate posts but what the heck??? Let's combine them!
First off...what's the difference between hunger and appetite? Do you know? If not, you might want to c...
About Me
Baltimore, MD
Location
26.2
BMI
Surgery
01/08/2008
Surgery Date
Jan 21, 2008
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