Fat Frog Diary

For those who follow my blog, you probably noticed I dropped off the face of the earth and stopped posting for three months. There were two reasons. The first was that I got a job that demanded all my time and attention for awhile. I love my new job, and I'm very happy being an appeals specialist. The second influences the nature of this blog. I had an endoscopy done after years of mysterious chest pains that were clearly not my heart. I have an ulcer and, most importantly, a "very large" hiatal hernia. I had also gained back everything I'd lost with the lap band and now weighed a shocking 290 lbs. The hernia and an enlarged liver moved my band out of place and quite literally turned it on its side. The hernia and the band must come out ASAP. I'm scheduled for surgery in early August, and as soon as four weeks later (depending on how I heal) I will be back on the operating table for a gastric sleeve. Like it or not, I'm now back on a very strict pre-surg...

Okay, I confess. You haven't seen much of me lately because I've been naughty. I fell off the wagon and piled on ten pounds. Could I blame stress? Yeah, but the point is that no one put a gun to my head and made me eat more carbs. I did it. I think the point is to forgive myself and get back on the bandwagon. There will be days like today (Thanksgiving) where I'll indulge. However, I can say no to certain things like mashed potatoes and dressing and say yes to things like more turkey. I had just a sliver of pumpkin pie instead of pigging out. For me, total denial means I get resentful and eventually defiant. Giving in to a little and having what I want in reasonable portions means I avoid a self-hating binge in secret later. So, now I have to come up with strategies to increase my calorie burn when I can't control what I eat. That means increasing my exercise. That's as easy as getting out of the chair. I can take a walk or dance to my MP3 player. I can do a lot of ...

Hi Kathy! Yeah, the zucchini bread recipe has been a family favorite for at least ten years. BTW, they aren't for bandsters, but on my Depraved Duchess blog (see below) I've posted a few recipes and a few guest authors have posted their Halloween faves. A Haunted Halloween Blog Tour Visit the Depraved Duchess for a Sexy Halloween With Lena and her Friends Lena Austin http://www.LenaAustin.com http://depravedduchess.blogspot.com From: Anonymous <noreply-comment@blogger.com> To: voiceomt2002@yahoo.com Sent: Thu, October 21, 2010 8:53:13 PM Subject: [Fat Frog Diary] New comment on BEST Diabetic Zucchini Bread EVER. Anonymous has left a new comment on your post " BEST Diabetic Zucchini Bread EVER ": Hi lena, I will give this one a try for sure. I love a moist bread. I started swimming and have been so busy. I love your site and I cook more because of your great easy recipes. Best wishes Kathy imaluckydog Posted by Anonymous to Fat Fro...