Life on the Losers Bench

I've been thinking about it for a long time. Every day I think about how much more time I'm willing to let slip by living my life in a way that doesn't make me happy. Why have I been okay with this for SO long? Well, really- I haven't been okay with it but I have made enough excuses to satisfy myself. Until recently.

Though my decision to have Gastric Bypass surgery hasn't been a hasty one, actually getting the process going has been a recent decision. Much thought, and research, has gone into making up my mind to do it. At first, I didn't want to tell anyone about it, save my husband and parents. Everyone who goes through this needs to have a good support system. This is a life changing event and I came to the decision today that the support I will need for the long haul will need to come not just from my husband and parents, but also the other people in my life. My friends will need to know so that they understand what my eating habits must be when we are together. My life will change, it will be important for those who care about me to understand that.

So, here will be the story of my journey as I travel along its path, the path to the Losers Bench.

I Heart Trader Joe's

I've tried a few things from TJ's recently and have loved them. Here is, what will be an ever-growing, list of things I have tried:
UPDATED: 2/14/11
  •   Roasted Chicken Patties - Refrigerated section - LOVE, great taste for these precooked patties.
  • Fresh Salsa - Refrigerated section - LOVE, so very fresh and tasty.
  • Crab Stuffed Flounder - Freezer section - LOVE, I cooked these following the microwave instructions. Nice and juicy, very nice taste.
  • Cilantro Lime Chicken Patties - Freezer section - Amazingly tasty and quick!
  • Fage Greek Yogurt - Refrigerated section - LOVE, available in larger containers
  • Langostino Lobster - Freezer section - OKAY, probably won't buy again though
  • Mini Cilantro Chicken Wontons - Freezer section - LOVE, very tasty with no overpowering ingredients
  • Curry Chicken Tenders - Refrigerated section - waiting to try

  • Garlic/Tandori Naan Bread - Freezer section - Nice, but not really post-op friendly

  • Multigrain Pancake Mix - Dry goods - waiting to try

  • Almond Meal - Dry goods - waiting to try

  • Freeze Dried Fruit (Mango/Blueberry) - Dry goods - Delicious! High sugars though

Mango: Cal: 190 per packet, Fat: 0, Chol: 0, Sodium: 0, Carb: 44g, Sugar: 39g, Prot: 1g
Blueberries:



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