Health & Happiness from the Kitchen.

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November 2010

151 posts

My poor hubby is really sick, so I’ve been taking care of him all day. So we’ve been laying around all day watching Nip/Tuck. Annnnd since I hate posting long things from my phone, I will be posting my “November to Remember” goals in the a.m. This is my birthday month, better make ‘em good, right?

stateofactivity asked: I'm sorry you're getting shit for venting. Some people are just assholes, and you have to learn that their opinion doesn't matter; the option of anonymity just turns people into raging morons. I appreciate all your hard work and don't want you to go anywhere! Keep it up, you're awesome!

Thanks to Smaller-n-Smaller !

wannabefit: This is amazing. Thank you!! Also, true story :-)

well you knew this was bound to happen

365to30: less face. less gut. and a lot less time on the course. This is amazing. PLUS amazingly inspirational!!

October 2010

150 posts

smarthealth-deactivated20110914 asked: MADE THE FRIES. SO, SO GOOD! I CAN'T STOP TYPING IN CAPS LOCK. IS THIS A NORMAL SIDE EFFECT?

Didn't have the onion powder and Trader Joe's was out, so I made it without that. I guess I'll see next time how much kick that adds :}

THANKS SO MUCH.

bombshellbecoming-deactivated20 asked: Heeeey lady! So I was just wondering how you and Hubby met. I know it was online, but what's the story/timeline/ etc. Jusssst curious. :)

Chris and I met online as well, so I'm interested.

smarthealth-deactivated20110914 asked: Hello wonderful young lady,

I want to make the sweet potato fries but I'm wondering if there's a replacement for the olive oil? I don't know if I'll be making these often, and I don't use olive oil for anything else, so I'd rather not spend $15 on the stuff (for the organic kind) unless I know I'll be making these more regularly. Blah, yeah, stupid...

It's Midnight....

…I have to work in the am. Ugh so much gossip to share rant about. Dont lemme forget. Fun night though. Made up for shitty day. Sleep now.

Anonymous asked: hey, i was just looking at your october goals, congrats your in the 30's.
i just need to ask why do you not like to shop at target? :)

Why is it that I am always at my busiest when I’m the most exhausted? Tonight: Billiards with little sister, K & J. Little sister wanted to get carded hahahaha Saturday: Dinner w/T & Jackie (& her girlfriend)….this….should be interesting….. T doesn’t know about the girlfriend…just that she’s a friend :-/ oh well, I love Jackie’s...

kurushiikilledyou asked: Oh my! I was just scrolling through different pages, and came across this.. I admite the fact that your dedicated to losing weight, and to post it on the blog - lots of courage! Good luck and i hope you get to your target <3 :)

October Goals Revisited

Finish raising money for diabetes walk. Walk is October 3rd! $473, amazingness! Lose 5-7 lbs! Be in the mid 230s!!!!! 230s?!?!?! EEP! October starting weight. 243, October ending weight. 237.7! 6 lbs! Perfect! Earn 10 stickers for Cardio (bike/treadmill) hurrah for sticker rewards! Fail…ish…6, not the best, but I’ve done much worse…. Cook more. Post a recipe once a...

I'm Gonna Say This & Then I'm Done.

Everyone has opinions and should be allowed to voice them. But arguing and bickering won’t change anything. Is someone likely to change your opinion on something? No. Then what good is arguing with them? It gets your blood pressure up and gets you no where. I’m a fitblr. This is not debate class. The unfollow button is really easy to find.

sariefitzgerie-deactivated20110 asked: I fell upon your blog via other Fitblrs and I've got to say, I'm loving it. Your posts are always so fun to read! Plus, anyone named Sarah is automatically awesome! Congrats on your progress so far! :)

turning 24 tomorrow

tinaoffandrunning: & spending the day with the beautiful gals in my life makes me :), and that’s all i need right now HAPPPPPPPPY BIRTHDAYYYYYY TINA!!!!! Happy happy birthday! I’ll be joining you in the 24 club shortly :-D

effthisdiet asked: Sarah! I was just thinking about you and how I must of missed your WIW post today, so I had to go to your actual page to find it (because I'm too lazy to scroll all the way back to this morning on my dash). Congratulations! That is awesome. Officially out of the 240s! I am so proud of you! :)

healthiereveryday asked: Your support on basically everything I do means the world to me. Every time I see that you commented or liked something I've posted - my happiness level goes up about 10 points. You are awesome! I love that we've never met, yet can be totally there for each other through this crazy journey. So thank you!! <3

cupcakes-n-cartwheels-deactivat asked: I LOVE your goals page!! I think it's so important to have small goals and little (non-food) rewards. I am working on making mine now. When I figure them out, I'm TOTALLY stealing your page idea. :o)

Keep up the good work, Girl!! :o)
(Not an ask.. more of a "tell.")

lesstolove asked: Sarah!!

Boyfriend DEMANDED I make your fries last night... I usually don't take well to demands, but I'm nice and I'd rather him eat this than chips or something. So, he's happily sitting on the couch eating his fries and he says "These are SO much better than TGI Friday's version. Make sure you tell the fitblr you got these from that!!"

courtneyisserious asked: What is your estimated daily calorie budget? [if you have one]
This website I am on is telling me 1882.. but I don't think that is going to help me so I changed it to about 1457.. + I exercise daily now.

Weigh in Wednesday: Sarah-1 Stress-0 Edition!

*Image stolen/borrowed from frombridgettocarrie* M E A S U R E M E N T S — Weight: highest - 280 lbs. starting - 275 lbs. was - 239.9 lbs now - 238.1 lbs (-1.8) Total Inches lost: 33.5”(carried over, only measure myself once a month) Total Pounds lost: 36.9 lbs So now I can actually say f-you to the 240s because I’m more than .1 away, hahahaha, so I feel comfortable. I am still...

theroadtoslimcity asked: I've never in my entire LIFE been called tiny. Never. Just to read that word associated with anything to do with me, made my absolute freakin' day... hell, week.
Thank you my girl. You are always supportive, and kind, and honestly, just plain 'ole fantastic. We here in Fitblrland are very lucky to have you. :)
BIG KISSES
♥ Mel

mrsfitwatcher asked: LoL! You're too funny...no, like any health foods I may be missing (they can be grocery goods too). I always like trying something new. I've already had spaghetti squash. Any suggestions? Oh and ps I meant to tell you...I think your face looks SO SKINNY in your Life as a Lion pic. PS: which cut/size did you get? The end. :)

courtshealthjourney asked: wow you were wayyyyyy ahead of me lol my dad's entire side of the family are alcoholics so i'm with you on that one. no drinking for me either! mkay i have one question that i've been wanting to ask a while. what did your parents think of you marrying at a young age? & to someone you met online? just curious (=

Here Goes Nothing.....

So, I hate showing my stomach, more then anything, which is part of why this vlog, was a big deal for me. Well, crabbypatties, who I love SOOOOO FREAKIN MUCH, mentioned that she was noticing how much smaller I look now. Sooo, even though I hate showing my stomach, I thought a comparison might be nice. I was 250 in the vlog (and the pink bra) and I’m in the high 230s now (green bra). ...

Tumblr Tuesday: Friends Edition

Over the last couple of weeks, I have been recommending the people who I actually see as friends (IRL). The people who, when I travel, I will want to travel to the cities where the live! This week is no exception. My recommendation, can’t go to just one of these girls. They are practically joined at the hip now. Also, the adoption papers have almost gone through :-P frombridgettocarrie Oh...

NSV Mutha F-er!!

So remember the smaller & smaller loungers? They arrived today. Way quick right?? Anyway, I ordered them in a large. (Not an XL, not an XXL, just a L.) Which made me very nervous. Well…I tried them on…annnnnnnnnd THEY FIT! There is actually about 2 or 3 extra inches in the leg. They actually fit really well, and once my spare tire is gone I think they will look doubly awesome!...

Y U NO POST? Love, Tumblr Dear Tumblr, I know, right? I have the start of 3 post in my drafts. I have been reading all of your post. So I don’t really know. My excuse is that I have been on my phone and sometimes it’s a pain to post from here. Why have I been only on my phone? Cause my knees hurt like a bitch. Seriously it hurts to walk. Damn you knees. I’ll post...

Today In the next 3 hours Breakfast Take a shower Prep work: cut veggies for pizza, make carrot sticks & celery sticks, defrost chicken Make 3 pizzas Make chicken wings Make sweet potato fries Yup.

“But think how many extra calories you burn being sick.”

Libera Me: Mom has Food Poisoning →

hyperbolicdiet: Hey guys, sorry about my complete absence on tumblr yesterday, but I had a crazy day. I went to work which of course takes up the majority of my day and I was fairly busy so I never got around to making a post. Afterwards I met up with some friends and went to go see Hereafter (which was pretty… See if you can find HFC free saltines. Ginger ale

❤ enough fluff: 90, ninety, noventa, neunzig,... →

enoughfluff: This morning I dragged my sorry ass out of bed and woke up to a beautiful 146.3 this morning. With that ladies and gentleman, I have lost 90 effing pounds. WHAAAAAAT? It almost seems surreal to know that I can honestly say, “Hi my name is Madelynn and I’ve lost 90 pounds of pure fat. What… Hoooooly F**k!! Congrats M!! You’re my BIGGEST inspiration. OMG I love...

Do You Know What Your BMR Is? →

This one takes into account your activity level too. I think it might be a little high, but it’s good to have a general idea!

pleasantly-plump asked: I just wanted to commend you for your weight loss journey and eating more healthy! It's hard loosing weight (I've been up and down for years) but it's people's stories like yours that motivate me to get the ball rolling again. So thank you from the bottom of my heart! I can't wait to try some of your delicious sounding recipes!

@flojo-to-kmo-runnin

Basically I made a cauliflower puree instead of a traditional rue for the mac & cheese. I was delicious. I’ll post a recipe soon, promise! (Note: not the lowest in calories, however, reallly good for you compared to other mac & cheese sodium & fat & calorie wise. And it’s really high in protein & fiber)

fitbygrad13 asked: Your blog gives me just a little more hope everyday! And the Noteworthy section is wonderful!

sbfs2011-deactivated20110401-de asked: It's quite entertaining to see your Anthropologie loving posts because my mom works there! I get a discount to Anthro, UO, and Free People. >:)

A Day of Surprises.

Normally Thursday are super frustrating to me, mainly because I always think it’s Saturday (yeah, I dunno what’s wrong with my brain). So today. I got up late and had a delicious protein shake with chia seeds in it (THANKS GLORIA!!). Then got dress and tried on a the sweater from anthro (the one in my profile picture) and it looks completely different on me! I mean it was pulling...

mr365 asked: thank you guys so much! make sure you post photos when you get them!!!

gloriouseats asked: I hear ya Sarah!!! about ppl not noticing weight loss!!!

I felt the same way for a long time...I get these super dumb comments! The typical...you're finally losing weight because you finally started eating healthy...and its like! No!!! Ive been eating healthy for over a year now! Its not my fault you didnt notice my initial 30 lbs.!

I swear, I used to be sooooo...

fatbydesign-deactivated20120814 asked: Thank you so much for the encouragement today! I should be thrilled with my weight loss no matter the actual poundage, you're absolutely right! I watch shows like The Biggest Loser and see people on there upset because they "only" lost 6 pounds that week but I have to remember that they're in a completely different situation than my own, one that allows them to focus...

** The Road to Slim City **: The Struggler....... →

theroadtoslimcity: Ive gotten a ton of emails and messages about how to stay motivated, focused, and how not to give up. I started to answer individually but decided instead to do a post. Ill preface by saying, I dont have all the answers. You all are smart, you obviously know this. But I will say, I have… Wow, I didn’t even realize how much I had done! This is an awesome post!...

amandalivinglife-deactivated201 asked: So I had to tell you that you were in part of my dream last night. I honestly can't remember what the dream was about, but there you were.

I do have a question tho: do you have any recipes involving apple? We're having a food competition at work & I signed up to bake something with apple. I was gonna go for pumkin & make your muffins, but I waited to long &...

meredish asked: Hi! So I know you've said a few times losing weight is a really slow process for you. I was wondering if you've ever had your thyroid tested. Sorry if this is probing too much, but if you haven't yet, you might want to check into it with your doc! It could be the reason you're losing weight at a slower pace and there are a lot of good medications out there right now to help...

The "Perfect" Weight.

So I got a very nice message from someone (an anon) saying I’m doing a great job & to keep it up! (I am not picking on you anon…just musing) But then they said: you can go even further than your goal and you know it. I’m not really sure what that means. Do they mean that 185 lbs is too high still? Do they mean once I get there to keep eat right & working out. I would...