Happy966
Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Checking In... -
Hi guys,
I haven't been writing much for many reasons, but I have to admit partly it's because I've been feeling a little down. I have been in one long stall since vacation. ...
Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
In praise of the artichoke... -
It is spring and they are on
sale - one dollar a piece and
I can fit six into my pot.
They are good hot or cold
with a little homemade Greek
yogurt and cucumber dip.
Do...
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Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Asian Salad Dressing Recipe - homage to Frisco (so -
I eat the same foods often, but I like them really, really flavored (spicy, not necessarily picante). I had a chicken salad at a Vietnamese restaurant that had a dressing on it ...
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Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
I feel like I survived a disaster! -
I had some blahs after returning to work from vacation, but yesterday and today I have felt on top of the world again. I was in Sam's Club shopping yesterday and wanted to run u...
Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
What I learned from vacation - 7 months post-op... -
First, I can eat a lot of calories when I work at it. In my normal routine, I weigh and measure, write everything down, etc. Traveling is harder. I was gone 10 days, and was a...
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Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Back from vacation! -
Hi guys!! I have been on vacation, seeing the great state of Arizona! I was *way* more active than in my "normal" life, able to hike and see anything I wanted. I love my sleev...
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Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
The cravings have receded... -
It's so weird how I can think that how it is right now is how it will be forever. Or, at least that's what the monkey tells me about food.
Today is *so* much better. Three...
Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
At least I know what's wrong with me... -
Hi folks. I am struggling today. It started like it often does about a week ago when I wanted to be normal, damnit. The monkey chatter was particularly seductive, and I was pr...
Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
A kind of century moment... -
I posted a few pictures here recently, and one of them was a collage from 2003-2005. In 2003 and 2004, I hit my all-time high of 293 pounds. I went back to OA in 2004, lost 60 ...
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Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Oops! I just ate my lunch and forgot to notice! -
Subtitled, "A cautionary tale about the importance of mindful eating..."
I usually eat lunch at my desk, and that's a good thing. Better food than eating out! Today I let my...
Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Before and During - Six Month Photos!! -
Some are repeats - and this wasn't my favorite outfit. But it will have to do!! Yay!
Collage of me at my largest...
Morning of surgery and now...
Weight loss gra...
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Happy966 uploaded a photo 12 years, 6 months ago
Happy966 uploaded a photo 12 years, 6 months ago
Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
P.S. Keep it simple! Love, Stupid -
I am coming up on six months and there are several folks whose PMs and public posts have made a big difference. Like turning on a light bulb! I want to post about this topic be...
Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Konjac Root - I have some, now what do I do with i -
I understand it is a thickener, but how do I use this to my best advantage?
Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
My rant about "cheating"... -
I was writing a reply that turned into a rant, which wasn't really addressing the question of the original poster. So I'm just putting it out on its own. I feel like I'm on a o...
Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Cheering myself up (PICS) -
Here are some photos. I spent a long time at 280-290 before I went back to OA in 2004. So, I'm a little smaller in 2005.
This photo was taken yesterday. I'm down 90 p...
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Happy966 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
I thought this might happen... -
I have posted before about these psychological points in my weight history - every 30 pounds or so - 260, 230, 200, 170. Historically, I tend to either give up (normally) or spe...