Category Archives: Food

Lunchtime Language

I’m on my lunch break and thought I’d do a post since lunch is about food and food is a big part of my blog!  I am trying harder to bring my lunch to work these days to stay healthier … Continue reading

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Evil, Evil Stairs

I’ve lost 5 pounds!  Whoo!  Yesterday Paul and I went to go play basketball in Piedmont Park but for some reason the courts were all locked up  So instead he had me run up and down very evil stairs 10 … Continue reading

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Happy 2-Year “Bandiversary”!

I have passed the 2-year mark since getting my lap band.  Time is going by so fast, it seems.  I am sometimes not sure time really reflects change or change reflects time.  Perhaps they are like odds and ends, ups … Continue reading

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Life: The Battle of Calories & Control

Things are going pretty well in my life.  I mean, I can always find something to complain about, “I need more money” … “Oprah is leaving me next year.  WHY!!!!!”  Last week really put a lot in perspective for me. … Continue reading

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With My Friend, The Spatula

I have gotten back into my passion for cooking.  Maybe it’s just the fact I’ve been more committed to cutting back my carbs, or the new season of Top Chef Las Vegas, or my Sunday matinee of Julie & Julia. … Continue reading

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Tower of Terror: A View of the Past

I am sitting on my couch, cat is to my left and I’m watching Dateline and talking to my friend David on Gchat who is in Prague!  And my friend Sean just got back from Ethiopia.  I definitely have traveling … Continue reading

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Spoilers & Positivity

I will start this blog off with some positive news!  Yesterday I went dress shopping with my mom because I need 2 new dresses for some weddings – and I got the dresses at Nordstrom’s and Bloomingdale’s in record time! … Continue reading

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I’ll Have The Elvis Burger With A Side Of Tots…Or Not

Went to the Vortex last night for a friend’s B-Day dinner.  I’m not the biggest fan of The Vortex because there really aren’t any healthy options there – but at the same time, I’m a big fan of it because … Continue reading

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Beep Beep! Peachtree Road Race!

I signed up for the Peachtree Road Race!!!  I am so excited + nervous.  It’s the biggest 10K in the country and it’s held July 4th.  I live right on Peachtree Street, and I remember a few years ago I … Continue reading

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Got Band Loosened!

So, I made an appointment with my doc and went into the office this morning – yeah, my band was definitely too tight!  I told them how difficult it had been for me to eat + how uncomfortable it was! … Continue reading

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