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Sunday, March 04, 2012



Enough said. Working again early this morning and it has been super slow!

This has been an ok week except for the 5 pieces of pizza I had Thursday, but as of this morning I am back to my pre-pizza weight. I get so mad at myself, and I know we all eff up, but dang it I know better, and because of it I've been working my a$$ off for the last 2 days just to "get back"
Stupid.

My DH is starting on dayshift tomorrow which I think is wonderful, but he is stressing a bit. Now that he is gonna be home I'm going to have to dig up some recipes. I'm sooo bad about not cooking dinner and just throwing together "whatever" because it is just the girls and I.

Speaking of recipes, I made a peanut butter pie last night and I'm so excited to try it.



I'll add the link at the bottom of my blog. Only thing I had to change was I had to use reduced fat Jif instead of the PB they called for.

10 servings
236 calories
11 fat

Not bad because I googled a regular recipe and it said...
8 servings
652 calories
46 Fat.

Wowza!

Ok on a personal note, I think I have an ulcer. I have been having awful tummy pain and burning for about 3 weeks. It is driving me crazy. Any advice would be appreciated! The pain really wouldn't be that bad but it is affecting my gym time. (Pouts)

I've decided that I'm going to go visit with my grandma twice a week. We went this week and everything went well.



I started on protein shakes yesterday. Only 1 a day probably. I can't afford much more than that. 100 calories plus 70 for 8 ounces of skim milk.

Hoping to be at 199 by next Wednesdays weigh-in (the 14th). It is also my oldest daughters Birthday. So it would def be an awesome day.

Well I think that's it. Keep on being fabulous!



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BABBINA 3/11/2012 6:40AM

    'preciate yr honesty and love how u picked yrself right back up & burned it off. Others probably would've moped stayed home & hence begin their yr long binge b4 they come to... Yr PB pie looks yummy. Rooting ofr u to reach Onederland on yr oldest bday coming up!

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ECHAVEZ2 3/10/2012 8:34PM

    Great job! Thanks for sharing the honesty...I find myself slipping with Dr. Pepper and coming down hard on myself afterward.Now, I'm just being real. I drink one, acknowledge it and try to work it off and avoid another for as long as I can. I'm down to 3 weeks now and the cravings don't seem to come until Aunt Flo comes around. BTW....the pie looks yummy!

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INTRIGUEDKI 3/10/2012 6:06PM

    I appreciate how honest you are about your days when you don't eat so well. This week I had a few times that I didn't eat well and I was so mad at myself but I keep telling myself this is a journey and to just keep going and that's what I've been doing. I see you are doing the same and that is awesome. Keep up the great work!

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JILLSTIME2LOSE 3/9/2012 9:50AM

    Thought I'd send this to you. I googled "stomach pain and burning" - http://www.ivillage.com/burning-sen
sation-ulcer/4-n-139203

The first part about the gallbladder is important to me, only because my mother, when she was in her early 30's she was having severe stomach pains and she had to have her gallbladder removed or it could have ruptured (which could've caused further complications). Even though I too try my best to NOT go to the doctor's (just don't like 'em), I would advise you to go see one especially since it's been 3 weeks. I wouldn't be able to stand 3 weeks of stomach pain. Good luck and I'm sorry you're in pain.

Once the pain goes away, you deserve that delicious pie :)

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CHIPLEY_FL 3/7/2012 12:01PM

    The pie does look good. Hope you make your goal. I can't wait to be on that threshold.
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BMCKEOW1 3/6/2012 5:29PM

    The pie looks so yummy. Good for you visiting your grandma. I bet she loves seeing you.

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TYANDCARSMOM 3/6/2012 12:27PM

    I have heard a lot of friend's rave about Skinny Taste recipes. I have made a few... or printed out the recipe to make at a later date.

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SBNORMAL 3/6/2012 8:17AM

  Go to the MD to see if you have ulcers!!! Pie looks good. Enjoy your grandmother and your visits will be a her and your children. Cook Sparkpeople Recipes for your husband, they are good. Enjoy your daughter 14th birthday and your 30th birthday!!

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WINNIE1978 3/6/2012 5:40AM

    The peanut butter pie looks yummy... I think I've seen that recipe floating around on Pinterest. Did it taste as good as it looked?

I hope you can figure out what's causing the stomach issues and get it fixed. emoticon

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TEALBERI 3/5/2012 10:22AM

    Sounds like you're keeping things on track! Way to go, keep up the good work!!

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123ELAINE456 3/5/2012 7:45AM

  So sorry to hear that your stomach is bothering you. Have had problems with mine for years. My Doctor put me on OMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG twice a day. I also have to use Tums EXTRA strength 750 at times to. If I were you I would get in to see the Doctor as soon as you can. Several things could be going on and it is very important for you to see the Doctor ASP. Awesome Peanut Butter Pie Looks good enough to eat. I have Peanut Butter Chocolate Pudding Pie with Whipped Cream on top. It was very good too. Hope you get to feeling better soon. God Bless You and your family. Have a Wonderful Week. P

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FERFEY02 3/5/2012 5:12AM

    Peanut Butter Pie, Pie, yes Pie.
Ok Michelle, I know your blog has other information in it but right now all I see and read was Peanut Butter Pie.... looks yummy! emoticon

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AALIYANA01 3/4/2012 11:05PM

    omg i want that pie. gimme. gimme. gimme.

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GOLMAR25 3/4/2012 9:02PM

    Good luck! I hope you make it to the ONEderland on your next weigh in! That's huuuge! emoticon

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ABAIL87 3/4/2012 7:16PM

    My boyfriend would love that pie. I've never had an ulcer but I do have acid reflux and I know that if you take an acid reducer it can help if you do have an ulcer. I use ranitidine (which is a generic medication and is over the counter)

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POTOMACSTATEWVU 3/4/2012 6:32PM

    That pie looks super yummy!!! I hope you enjoy it! We all mess up and eat too much pizza sometimes, but the imporant thing is that you realize it was wrong, and that you were able to work hard to get back to where you were before the pizza. :) I hope your tummy is okay!

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ERINMCGEE 3/4/2012 5:20PM

    i def. agree with the other comments that you should get your stomach checked out. if indeed it is an ulcer, they're actually caused by bacteria and therefore could be much more easily taken care of. if its some other type of acid reflux, prolonged exposure increases your risk for certain cancers so its def. not something you want to put off. on a happy note, that pie looks ahhh-mazing! i actually made one similar to that and it was the most decadent and delicious thing i've ever had! hope yours turns out good as well!

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TEXASGIDGET 3/4/2012 3:19PM

    Hope it goes well for your DH being on day shift! I know pizza can be hard to resist! It sounds like you had a moment, but you are getting back on track! Keep going like this and know that One-derland will be there!

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EVER-HOPEFUL 3/4/2012 2:35PM

    i just made oatmeal and dates cookies for the kids and i have already eaten,4 lol.i won´t even click on your link as i know i would end up eating the most from oit.hope you reach one-der-land that would be great i reached one-der-land(again)two weeks ago though this time i plan to stay there.you can do it emoticon emoticon emoticon

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ASHLEYVRONEK 3/4/2012 12:01PM

    Your pie looks so delicious.

As for the ulcer thing, I have a lot of experience with similar tummy problems. Last fall I had the most excruciating burning/stinging pain in my stomach and ended up having to have an upper endoscopy. They found a hiatal hernia, gastritis, esophagitis, a bad case of gerd and that the lining of my stomach and esophagus was all scratched open and I was bleeding internally from it and it caused me to be anemic.
My gastro dr. told me to raise the head of my bed 6 inches, cut down on caffeine, chocolate and acidic foods (pretty much whatever food your stomach specifically doesn't agree with) and he also said to take Nexium.
Nexium didn't work for me but Prilosec OTC did. I have to take that twice daily. That along with raising the head of the bed and changing my diet has made a world of difference. I really hope this helps. I know what you're going through and it really sucks big time. Good luck.

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AMY_1217 3/4/2012 11:14AM

    My advice: go to the doctor!!! lol Its so much easier to give that advice than it is to take it. :P
Pizza happens to all of us. At least you're aware of what it does to you now so its an actual choice if you eat it or not. I used to plow through a medium pan chicken taco pizza all by my lonesome. And we all know how amazingly healthy Pizza Hut's pan crust is, right? lol
Have a great weekend hon. 199! 199! 199! (I'm psyching you up for it hehehe)

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KIMMYLOU4 3/4/2012 10:54AM

    The pie looks scrumptious! Hope you don't have an ulcer. I suffer from reflux and hernia and thought I had an ulcer but fortunately I don't. I take an acid reducer 2x a day and it does the trick. Hope you don't have an ulcer. Your grandma looks sweet. Have a great weekend!

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ADVENTURESEEKER 3/4/2012 10:35AM

    mmm, pizza! It's hard to just stick with a slice or two. And then so many days are spent just getting back to where you were before half the pizza! btdt. You will get to 199!! And then we celebrate!!!

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DRKYASHI 3/4/2012 10:10AM

    The Pie looks Yummy emoticon ! You'll have to post your verdict! Glad to hear your at your "pre-pizza weight"! Regarding the ulcer, that's something you do not want to delay a check-up on -- I hope you get to your doctor as soon as possible and let us know the outcome. Remember to be kind to yourself emoticon .

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BLACKBIRDSING 3/4/2012 9:54AM

    The pie looks yummy! Great job bouncing back after the pizza - we all have those days, what matters is what we do with them, right? :) high five!

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TINY_WANTS_OUT 3/4/2012 9:39AM

  Check out the recipe for "I Can't Believe it's Cauliflower Crust" pizza, or the recipe I posted (which has more accurate nutritional information that the first recipe I mentioned). We had pizza night last night with the in-laws and I made this -it was soOoooooo good. Topped it with a cooked chicken breast, 1 cup fresh spinach, 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes (not in oil -dried in the package), 1/3 can quartered artichoke hearts, 1/2 cup mozzarella and a pinch of shredded parmesan cheese. There was no sauce -but I didn't need it. VERY tasty and filling AND I was the only one not going into pizza coma last night because everyone else ate regular pizza. It's awesome!!!

P.S. You should go to the doctor for your ulcer -they may need to check to see if there was any damage to your esophagus. The other option is you can go to a health store (like GNC) and buy "Aloe Vera Juice". My sister in law took a shot of it in the morning and evening and it really helped. She and I have also chewed on papaya extract tabs (they're tasty -also sold at GNC) which apparently have a natural enzyme to lower the acid in your stomach. They helped -I kept a big jar on my desk at work for a long time.

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SEATTLE58 3/4/2012 9:31AM

    I can sure understand about pizza being a problem. It IS so hard to just eat one slice! I will have to check out that recipe on SP. Mmmm, the pie does look yummy! Good luck with your tummy troubles. It probably is a good idea to get it checked out. My husband had pain possibly like yours off and on for quite a while and then one morning, bang! It was an emergency appendectomy! So be careful Sweetie! We want you healthy! emoticon

Comment edited on: 3/4/2012 9:40:03 AM

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SASSYLJB 3/4/2012 8:58AM

    One-derland will be there on Thursday as you have said you are working your a$$ off. It will be there. Pizza is a big thing for me as well both the men my son and husband have to have it once a week. as for the tummy problem, see someone...just to make sure that is all you are dealing with, and its not a bleeding one. Take care! lori

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SARAHJ19 3/4/2012 8:54AM

    I love me some pizza...it is my worst enemy! There is a spark pizza recipe that is super good and easy...my girls love it! It is called "Effortless Pizza" check it out!!

Your pie looks so yum!
You can make it to 199...I know it!
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FITFABJENN 3/4/2012 8:50AM

    That pie does look yummy, and the calories/fat grams are very reasonable.

We took my son to a 4-year-old's birthday party yesterday afternoon and they served pizza. We ate lunch at home beforehand, so I was able to pass on the pizza. It is hard to have just a single slice.

Have a good week. I hope your tummy feels better. My daughter suffers from ulcers, and they make her miserable.

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GAILRUU 3/4/2012 8:40AM

    I checked the link and added it to my bookmarks. I will have to try this recipe.

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HOLLYS_NEW_LIFE 3/4/2012 8:36AM

    Pizza is my biggest problem too = ( The pie looks delicious, I'll be trying that later! You'll get to 199, stay positive!

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FINALLYBEINGME 3/4/2012 8:25AM

    The pie looks delicious! emoticon

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DJSHIP46 3/4/2012 8:20AM

    Pizza seems to be a weakness in several of us... You are not alone!!! Your grandma looks very sweet and I'm sure she is delighted by your visits!!! Probably ought to get that tummy pain checked out. If it's an ulcer and it's not too bad, you can probably heal with a diet adjustment, but letting them go too long can cause some pretty serious problems.

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MENNOLY 3/4/2012 8:17AM

    Hi Michelle I am happy you are doing so well with your weight loss but I would like you to read this article that was in this weeks paper. 1 of the 5 low fat foods it says not to use is low fat peanut butter becasue calorie wise it is the same as the real stuff and by removing the fat they also remove fat soluble nutrients and replace them with sugar. Since fat is a necessary part of your diet and sugar is not, I would rather have the fat and plan for it. Here is the link

http://www.washingtonpo
st.com/lifestyle/wellness/5-so-
called-health-foods-you-should-
avoid/2012/01/31/gIQA6E7vfR_sto
ry.html?tid=pm_lifestyle_pop

By the way I love the picture of you with your grandma! What a lovely picture.
Hope to see you in one-derland soon emoticon

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TSVL-VICKI 3/4/2012 8:14AM

    We only have pizza about once a month and then I only eat 2 slices. Too much for me anymore.
Hope you don't have an ulcer. But if you do, goat's milk is good for it. emoticon

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FORBANDE 3/4/2012 8:09AM

    Pizza is my kryptonite!! I cannot resist it. So I feel ya! The pie looks delicious! Awesome job cutting the fat and calories!!

You'll get to 199. No doubt about that!!

Keep it up! You are FABULOUS!

PS - Funny how hard it is to title these. ;) LOVE your choice.


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RONOSOF 3/4/2012 7:59AM

    Thank you for writing about the pizza. I thought I was the only person who could eat 5 pieces. It made me feel "normal."

Peace, Mary

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