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<br />I use the orange tube in very black.</li> <li class="module-list-item"><a href=""><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=maigimadne-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B00154JDAI&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" framebord</a><br /></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="beta"> <div id="beta-inner" class="pkg">  <h2 class="date-header">June 24, 2009</h2> <div class="entry-author-maigirlz entry-type-post entry" id="entry-68469757"> <h3 class="entry-header"><a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2009/06/todays-menu.html">Today's Menu...</a></h3> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="entry-body"> <p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">AM- 2 cups coffee</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">Breakfast- Protein shake made with 1/2 banana and strawberries  180 c./26 pro</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">Lunch- Chickpea Salad, 1 cup - 286 c./ 6 pro.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">Dinner- S-B Protein Shake  180c/ 26 pro   </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">Coffee</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">Snack- 1/2 bag (bag is 1.5 oz) Olive tortilla chips   105 c./1.5 pro</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">             3 T peanuts  170 c./8 pro</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">Evening meal - 1/2 cup yogurt, berries, Shelly's  granola 155 c. /5 pro</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">1076 calories, 72 protein <br /><em><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: Georgia;">+ 30 minutes treadmill</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">PROTEIN SHAKE:</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">1 scoop Ispopure Zero Carb, Creamy Vanilla</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">1/2 banana</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">3 frozen strawberries + ice and mix</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">OLIVE Tortilla Chips- they totally rock and don't hurt my pouch!!!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">SHELLY"S  Granola ( with a little Maija in it)</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">1/3 c. almonds</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">1/3 c. pecans</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">1/3 c. steel cut oats</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">1 scoop ground flax</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">2 T natural peanut butter</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">2 T Torani Sugar Free Caramel Syrup</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">1 T cold butter</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">Put it all in the food processor and mix it up.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">Pour the clumps onto a baking sheet and cook at 300 degrees for about 25 minutes or your level of crunchiness!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">I love this coffee:</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">AM:  Good old Tim Hortons</span></p><p><span style="display: inline; font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;"><img alt="Timsplash_left" class="at-xid-6a00d834523bca69e2011570605a6b970c " src="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834523bca69e2011570605a6b970c-320wi" /></span> </p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">My PM fix:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">Instant 3-in-1 G7</span></p><p><span style="display: inline; font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;"><img alt="G7-18-stick-3box-400" class="at-xid-6a00d834523bca69e2011570605cd2970c " src="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834523bca69e2011570605cd2970c-320wi" /></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="entry-footer"> <p class="entry-footer-info"> <span class="post-footers">Posted at 07:48 PM </span> <span class="separator">|</span> <a class="permalink" href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2009/06/todays-menu.html">Permalink</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2009/06/todays-menu.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2009/06/todays-menu.html#trackback">TrackBack (0)</a> </p>   </div> </div> <h2 class="date-header">June 21, 2009</h2> <div class="entry-author-maigirlz entry-type-post entry" id="entry-68343579"> <h3 class="entry-header"><a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2009/06/two-years-out.html">Two Years Out....</a></h3> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="entry-body"> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">And I still have 18 pounds to lose!!</span></strong></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: center; font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;"><a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834523bca69e20115713c39aa970b-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Thin mai" class="at-xid-6a00d834523bca69e20115713c39aa970b " src="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834523bca69e20115713c39aa970b-320wi" /></a> </span><br /><span style="text-align: center; font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;"></span></div><br /><p><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">I've been sitting at 168 for over a year, I wear a size 10 jean and I'm down to a 36 B.  Regardless of the back size of my bra, I've got those runaway loose skin flaps that hang over the backstrap......</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">I like how I look- I love my body, soft, smooth- yes I have too much skin, but I have to remember it's not fat and I'd rather have the loose skin than the weight!  Right now, my body probably has about 10 extra pounds from skin alone!</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: center; font-size: 21px; color: #c00000; font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">THE PLAN</span></span><br /><span style="text-align: center; font-size: 21px; font-family: Georgia;"></span></div><p><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">My goal is 150 pounds and I'll probably look very thin since I am almost 5"7".  I am very happy where I am right now, and I think no matter how much more I lose, this will be my comfy weight- I've never been a skin and bones girl. I do want to hit my goal though.<br /><br />That means E X E R C I S E.....<br />anyone who knows me knows that I am inherently lazy.  I have realized that I have to exercise to get off the rest.<br /><br /><strong>Today's eats....</strong><br /><br />Breakfast: Vanilla yogurt with berries and Shelly's granola topping<br /><br />Lunch: Beef and zucchini casserole<br /><br />Snack: 5 Wheat Thins<br />                Cheese stick<br /><br />Dinner will be a slice of Pork roast and some asparagus.  I'm going to have to work in a protein shake tonight as well.<br /><br /><br /></span><strong><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">Plastic surgery.....</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">Of course.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">But how much?  I think I'd like to have my neck done (1st), then have my boobs lifted (2nd).  The thought of a tummy tuck makes me sick- the Doctor would have to basically cut me in half at the bikini line and whack off the excess and sew me up!  All just to have that flap of skin removed.  I don't need a flat belly- I had that when I was young. Not sure I want to endure that pain.  Arms- I do have wings, but I can deal with them as long as I don't frantically wave at people.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia;">I'm going to call Dr. Lille's office on Monday- he specializes in plastic surgery for WLS patients and our goofy skin.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="entry-footer"> <p class="entry-footer-info"> <span class="post-footers">Posted at 05:26 PM </span> <span class="separator">|</span> <a class="permalink" href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2009/06/two-years-out.html">Permalink</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2009/06/two-years-out.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2009/06/two-years-out.html#trackback">TrackBack (0)</a> </p>   </div> </div> <h2 class="date-header">November 26, 2008</h2> <div class="entry-author-maigirlz entry-type-post entry" id="entry-59089462"> <h3 class="entry-header"><a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/11/its-all-about-the-food-now.html">It's All About the Food Now....</a></h3> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="entry-body"> <div style="text-align: center;">My weight is at 169 so I have 20 pounds to lose.  Not too bad- certainly nothing a little exercise can't take care of!<br />Here's a recent photo- my friend and photographer Kim Kwan had me goofing around:<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834523bca69e20105361c009c970b-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Lepore 091" class="at-xid-6a00d834523bca69e20105361c009c970b " src="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834523bca69e20105361c009c970b-320wi" /></a>   </span> <br /><br />I'm not digging the excess skin around my waist, on my tummy, under my arms, on my back.... but it's better than the alternative, which is skin stuffed with fat!  Oh, then there's the saggy boobs and wrinkly neck.  Oh well-nothing tastes as good as thin feels!<br /><br />The loose skin is just a fact.  That's what happens when you are fat for years and then experience a rapid weightloss.  I fuss about it, but I welcome the skin with open arms! When the economy turns around, and the boys college fund is secure, I'll get my neck skin tightened up and my boobs lifted. Maybe.<br /><br />Next month I'm going to a lecture sponsored by my surgeon called something like "Getting Back on Track".  While I've been doing really well, I can see I'm making some poor food choices...Twizzlers instead of fruit, that kind of stuff.  I'm also slacking of on my vitamins.  I go through phases with them.  Sometimes I get really tiered of chewing those chalky muti-vitamins and the gritty calcium tabs.  I love my surgeon- you can have counseling for life!<br /><br />This will be my second Thanksgiving that I am not worried about eating too much!  It's a nice feeling.....<br /><br />Happy Holiday!<br /><br /></div> </div> </div> <div class="entry-footer"> <p class="entry-footer-info"> <span class="post-footers">Posted at 07:54 AM </span> <span class="separator">|</span> <a class="permalink" href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/11/its-all-about-the-food-now.html">Permalink</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a 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feeling good!<br /><br />I've moved down to a <span style="font-size: 20px; color: #c00000; font-family: Georgia;">smaller jean size</span>, but I've discovered what <span style="font-size: 20px; color: #0000bf; font-family: Georgia;">"muffin top" </span>is!  The pants fit perfect, but now there's that ring of skin that poufs a bit over the pant top.  But that's ok!  I just won't be weraing any tight white tee shirts.<br />My weight is about <span style="font-size: 26px; color: #bf005f; font-family: Georgia;">171</span>- not much different, but everything is shifting and settling in.  Not too much I hope- I still have a little more weight to lose!<br /><br />I continue with my vitamin routine and I try to have a protein shake everyday to get my <span style="font-size: 20px; color: #00bf00; font-family: Georgia;">protein intake</span> up.  But what about the necessary fruit and vegetables?  I can't get enough of these in because I'm usually full after I eat my protein.  I've been looking for a<span style="font-size: 20px; color: #6000bf; font-family: Georgia;"> nutritional supplement</span> and I think I've found it!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.monavie.com" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Image" class="at-xid-6a00d834523bca69e2010534c15426970b " src="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834523bca69e2010534c15426970b-320wi" title="Image" /></a> <br />I am really excited about this product.  Drink 2 ounces, 2 times a day and it packs the nutritional value of up to 13 fruits and vegetables!  It's <span style="font-size: 20px; color: #451528; font-family: Georgia;">low in calories, carbs and sugar</span>!  I started today, so I will keep you posted on my progress.  Who can benefit from a product like this?  People on the go who don't get to eat right- our spouses, our kids (although there is a slightly different product for kids to use.  It costs about $4 each day, but I bet with the <span style="font-size: 21px; color: #ff7f00; font-family: Georgia;">energy</span> one gets from all the good stuff  means you can miss that cup a day Starbucks habit!  Click on the photo to go to their website.<br /><br /></div> </div> </div> <div class="entry-footer"> <p class="entry-footer-info"> <span class="post-footers">Posted at 08:59 AM </span> <span class="separator">|</span> <a class="permalink" href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/09/size-10-jeans.html">Permalink</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/09/size-10-jeans.html#comments">Comments (15)</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/09/size-10-jeans.html#trackback">TrackBack (0)</a> </p>   </div> </div> <h2 class="date-header">August 24, 2008</h2> <div class="entry-author-maigirlz entry-type-post entry" id="entry-54619146"> <h3 class="entry-header"><a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/08/long-time.html">Long Time!</a></h3> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="entry-body"> <p><a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834523bca69e200e554505fdb8833-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="DSC_0006" border="0" class="at-xid-6a00d834523bca69e200e554505fdb8833 image-full " src="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834523bca69e200e554505fdb8833-800wi" title="DSC_0006" /></a> </p><p>Not a great photo, but it's the only one I have that's current.  As the family photo taker, I have lots of everyone else and not many of me.</p><p>Some of the details:</p><p>Start weight 263 lbs    Current weight: 174   Goal weight:150</p><p>Start jean size: 20  Current: a loose 12 from the Gap</p><p>Bra size: 42 D  Current size 38 B ( or 38 extra long without a bra).  I'm actually a 36, but I don't like how the excess skin dribbles over my bra in the back.  You know what I mean- it's back skin vs back fat. </p><p>My weight loss has remained flat and I am OK with that for now.  I hit my one year out mark on June 25th at 174 pounds!  I still need to hit my goal weight of 150, which I will work on upon my return from Paris next month.  I'm due for my labs- I'll get that done next week.</p><p>I finally understand how to maintain my weight, and now I have to do what "normal" people do to keep their weight down.  Yes you know, that horrid word, E X E R C I S E.  I'm not sure why I am so hesitant- I know I have the physical strength.  It must be the mental mind screw- I'm worried I won't be able to do it??</p><p>Food- I have a pretty healthy relationship with it.  I have decided to do one protein shake each day which gives me 25 grams of protein, some calcium and fruit with a dose of Benefiber to keep things working.  I don't miss any food- I would like to have a beer once in a while, but then I realize it's really not worth it.  My priority is to get protein in.  My girl Shelley at <a href="http://www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com" target="_blank">The World According to Eggface</a> has kept me satisfied with some of the best food recipes for WLS people!</p><p>I feel good!</p><p></p><p>I've been invited to join this group:     <a href="http://www.wellsphere.com/home.s" target="_blank">Wellsphere</a>   I'm still learning what it's all about, so check it out for yourself!</p> </div> </div> <div class="entry-footer"> <p class="entry-footer-info"> <span class="post-footers">Posted at 09:37 AM </span> <span class="separator">|</span> <a class="permalink" href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/08/long-time.html">Permalink</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/08/long-time.html#comments">Comments (5)</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/08/long-time.html#trackback">TrackBack (0)</a> </p>   </div> </div> <h2 class="date-header">April 25, 2008</h2> <div class="entry-author-maigirlz entry-type-post entry" id="entry-49043794"> <h3 class="entry-header"><a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/04/178-85-pounds.html">178 = 85 Pounds!</a></h3> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="entry-body"> A little bit of a break through!  I have to say though, the only way I'm going to lose the rest of my weight will be to....ugh....exercise.  I am thrilled to know that I am able to maintain my weight, I just want to be at a lower weight to do it.<br />On Wednesday I went to <a href="http://www.myvanishingveins.com/">Vanishing Veins</a> to have the big uglies removed from my left leg.  Let me tell you, that wormy sucker started below my knee, and puffed it's way all the way up to my groin!  There was a lump in my groin that was a vein!  The procedure was easy.  I got stoned on a little <span class="yui-spellcheck">Xanax</span>, numbed up my leg with some <span class="yui-spellcheck">lydocaine</span> cream and the Doctor <span class="yui-spellcheck">lazered</span> and injected and whatever and I was on my way home.  Recovery- well, I have to wear a support hose on the leg, and it sucks!  First of all, it itches.  And it's hot and uncomfortable.  The worst?  It's very tight, and all my leg skin hangs over the top of the stocking.  I'm talking gross! I can't take the stocking off until tomorrow night, and then I have to wear it daily for 3 weeks, but I can take it off at night. Tomorrow will be my last sponge bath, and then in 6 weeks I do it all again for the right leg!<br /> </div> </div> <div class="entry-footer"> <p class="entry-footer-info"> <span class="post-footers">Posted at 08:45 PM </span> <span class="separator">|</span> <a class="permalink" href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/04/178-85-pounds.html">Permalink</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/04/178-85-pounds.html#comments">Comments (4)</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/04/178-85-pounds.html#trackback">TrackBack (0)</a> </p>   </div> </div> <h2 class="date-header">March 06, 2008</h2> <div class="entry-author-maigirlz entry-type-post entry" id="entry-46663742"> <h3 class="entry-header"><a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/03/i-guess-i-shoul.html">I guess I should show a current photo....</a></h3> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="entry-body"> <p><a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/03/06/2291530679_590a491a1d_m.jpg"><img width="375" height="281" border="0" alt="2291530679_590a491a1d_m" title="2291530679_590a491a1d_m" src="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/images/2008/03/06/2291530679_590a491a1d_m.jpg" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;" /></a> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <p>That's me and my peep, Kecia.  The photo was taken at The Art Nest in Utah on Feb 22, 2008.</p><br /> </div> </div> <div class="entry-footer"> <p class="entry-footer-info"> <span class="post-footers">Posted at 08:01 AM </span> <span class="separator">|</span> <a class="permalink" href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/03/i-guess-i-shoul.html">Permalink</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/03/i-guess-i-shoul.html#comments">Comments (8)</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/03/i-guess-i-shoul.html#trackback">TrackBack (0)</a> </p>   </div> </div> <h2 class="date-header">March 04, 2008</h2> <div class="entry-author-maigirlz entry-type-post entry" id="entry-46566132"> <h3 class="entry-header"><a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/03/holding-at-181.html">Holding at 181....</a></h3> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="entry-body"> <p>Well, at least I know I can maintain my weight!  I know that now I have to really start in with the cardio - yuck!  Weight training s no longer enough- I have to jump start my system.  I'm still only eating about 1000 calories or less and I am quite used to that.<br />I feel so good, though!  I'm wearing a size 12 jeans, large shirts, my rings fit (and some are too big) - all good.  I have a consult today for my big fat ugly varicose veins.  The doctor did an ultrasound, and everyone commented on how big one of my veins is- the bulge is actually visible right through all my pants, except jeans.<br />I had a CAT scan yesterday to find my kidneys stones - yes, blood in my urine and the tell-tale back ache.  With luck, they will pass and I will never know.<br />I'm going to leave you with a photo of Really Fat Maija (it stuns me when I see how heavy I really was!)<br /><a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/03/04/fat_maija.jpg"><img width="375" height="275" border="0" src="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/images/2008/03/04/fat_maija.jpg" title="Fat_maija" alt="Fat_maija" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>I'm with my peeps Kari and Lisa (aka BFF) at the Heart Ball in 2005, I think!<br /></p> </div> </div> <div class="entry-footer"> <p class="entry-footer-info"> <span class="post-footers">Posted at 09:40 AM </span> <span class="separator">|</span> <a class="permalink" href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/03/holding-at-181.html">Permalink</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/03/holding-at-181.html#comments">Comments (4)</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/03/holding-at-181.html#trackback">TrackBack (0)</a> </p>   </div> </div> <h2 class="date-header">February 19, 2008</h2> <div class="entry-author-maigirlz entry-type-post entry" id="entry-45853062"> <h3 class="entry-header"><a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/02/81-pounds.html">81 pounds!!</a></h3> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="entry-body"> <p>Holy shit - some more melted away!  I was holding at 186 for about 3-4 weeks, and finally I hit 182.  I ran right out and got me a size 12 jeans!  I haven't been working out for a few weeks, so I suspect it might be muscle mass!  I keep finding great recipes at <a href="http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/">The World According to Eggface</a> - that are WLS friendly.<br />Here are some of my favorite little protein filled snacks:<br /><a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=280,height=280,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/02/19/51bj3xx6w2l_aa280_pibundle6topright.jpg"><img width="150" height="150" border="0" src="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/images/2008/02/19/51bj3xx6w2l_aa280_pibundle6topright.jpg" title="51bj3xx6w2l_aa280_pibundle6topright" alt="51bj3xx6w2l_aa280_pibundle6topright" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;" /></a> <a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=280,height=280,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/02/19/51pebgnwfl_aa280_pibundle32toprig_2.jpg"><img width="150" height="150" border="0" src="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/images/2008/02/19/51pebgnwfl_aa280_pibundle32toprig_2.jpg" title="51pebgnwfl_aa280_pibundle32toprig_2" alt="51pebgnwfl_aa280_pibundle32toprig_2" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;" /></a> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>And my current favorite from my extremely intelligent Latvian friend Susan:<br /><a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/02/19/naturevalleyroastednutcrunchboxes.jpg"><img width="375" height="283" border="0" src="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/images/2008/02/19/naturevalleyroastednutcrunchboxes.jpg" title="Naturevalleyroastednutcrunchboxes" alt="Naturevalleyroastednutcrunchboxes" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;" /></a> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Yummy flavor and 7 grams of protein!</p> <p>I found that I can't eat any fish.  If I am lucky enough to choke it down, it makes me puke for about an hour or so after I eat it.  I'm ok with shellfish and tuna salad though.<br />I'm heading out to Utah in the morning for an art retreat, so I should have some photos when I return! </p> </div> </div> <div class="entry-footer"> <p class="entry-footer-info"> <span class="post-footers">Posted at 05:14 PM </span> <span class="separator">|</span> <a class="permalink" href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/02/81-pounds.html">Permalink</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/02/81-pounds.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/02/81-pounds.html#trackback">TrackBack (0)</a> </p>   </div> </div> <h2 class="date-header">January 21, 2008</h2> <div class="entry-author-maigirlz entry-type-post entry" id="entry-44481960"> <h3 class="entry-header"><a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/01/do-mms-become-a.html">Do M&M's become a protein if you add in a peanut?</a></h3> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="entry-body"> <p>I took a craft class this past weekend.  I hadn't eaten much all day, so by the time I got to my class at 6:30 PM, I wanted to eat something.  That something came in a pretty pink bowl.  After 2 hours, I must have eaten nearly a bag of M&M's with peanuts!  The snack size bag - those big bags of candies are over.  Strangely enough, I didn't get sick. <br />I'm down to 188 pounds - 74 gone!  I'm still working out with a trainer, but only 2 times each week.  <br />Eating :Dr encourages her WLS people to eat only 3 meals a day.  I can't do that.  First of all, I can't get that much food/protein in at one sitting.  If I try, I just feel sick after.  I like eating 6 times - that's when I feel good.<br />I've been having trouble getting all my protein in, but that's because I'm eating crap instead of good food.  Today I am back on track with a good balance of lean protein or legumes with some fruit and veggies.  I've been eating some Hershey kisses during the day.  Each one has 25 calories, so I have to be mindful of how many I eat.  Nothing like the old days though!  It's funny how I am OK with very small doses of chocolate, but 1/2 a banana will push me over the edge!  I'm not getting sick anymore when I eat because I am getting used to how much and what works for me.  This change comes from more small meals and slower eating and chewing.</p> <p>I'm always looking for new recipes that are WLS friendly, and the gal who blogs as "the world according to eggface" always has some goodies! </p> </div> </div> <div class="entry-footer"> <p class="entry-footer-info"> <span class="post-footers">Posted at 10:34 PM </span> <span class="separator">|</span> <a class="permalink" href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/01/do-mms-become-a.html">Permalink</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/01/do-mms-become-a.html#comments">Comments (6)</a> <span class="separator">|</span> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/2008/01/do-mms-become-a.html#trackback">TrackBack (0)</a> </p>   </div> </div> <div class="pager-bottom pager-entries pager content-nav"> <div class="pager-inner"> <span class="pager-right"> <a href="http://maigirlz.typepad.com/maijas_fat_farm/page/2/"><span class="pager-label"></span> <span class="chevron">»</span></a> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript">  </script>  <script type="text/javascript" src="http://edge.quantserve.com/quant.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript">_qoptions = { tags:"typepad.core" }; 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