tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18189963393816023182024-02-20T13:55:32.109-08:00You just met a girl named Maria...I'm just a normal girl crazy in love with my Husband George, love to travel and eat... and usually fail at losing and keeping weight off... We never wanted kids of our own but we adore our nieces and nephews. We are also huge movie buffs who enjoy going to advanced screenings to see most movies before they're released. My life is fun.... Full of family and friends and a while lot of laughs. DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.comBlogger360125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-76365012986667065432016-07-28T19:01:00.001-07:002016-07-28T19:01:50.016-07:00Happiness is a Choice....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix734HwA1Tn29JaJJnVFaUxf890MsEn4BZUoRAsvm6JWNN4GNqIgSXiyL-bTi3mpU4pt_DENxMN0Enr7L29OXcyrEL59UuqG4aGCD0Au3PjdwqO1CaNCcyeW8Zd_X1Vlhv6m68nuAIdio/s1600/FB_IMG_1469757610439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix734HwA1Tn29JaJJnVFaUxf890MsEn4BZUoRAsvm6JWNN4GNqIgSXiyL-bTi3mpU4pt_DENxMN0Enr7L29OXcyrEL59UuqG4aGCD0Au3PjdwqO1CaNCcyeW8Zd_X1Vlhv6m68nuAIdio/s640/FB_IMG_1469757610439.jpg"> </a> </div>DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-60128040264632112232016-05-27T01:38:00.001-07:002016-05-27T01:38:06.036-07:00Memorial Madness<span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Well... We are headed into a weekend full of fun and dance. Tonight, (Friday) is my youngest Niece Avery's first dance recital... and I am super excited. She is like a little angel and I can't wait to see her dance ballet like one. </span></i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As you can see, she has red hair like me... but I try not to play favorites....lol. I am very blessed. </span></i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Saturday, We have a Pool Party/BBQ at my Aunt's house. My Aunt Donna and I are very close in age so we are more like sisters. She is 4 years and change older than me but looks younger.... We are besties... speak on the phone several times a week, tell each other everything, etc. She and her husband are getting divorced and this is her first party in 22+ years without him.... I know she'll do amazing because she's incredible but I am glad to be going for support. </span></i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As you can see we always have a good time at my Aunt's.... And my husband is one big kid...lol</span></i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Sunday, Is another BBQ at my Stepsister's house. Jen has 4 awesome kids and I look forward to seeing them as I don't see them often. I am thinking that I will need a break monday.... </span></i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> My keys to calorie conscious BBQing.... </span></i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 1) Always eat before you go... make sure to not go hungry.</span></i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 2) Use small plates and small spoons... </span></i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 3) Eat meat/protein first... and skip the bun if you can.</span></i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 4) Find a spot away from the food area....and drink lots of water</span></i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 5) Mingle/Socialize... Isn't that why you're there anyway?</span></i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 6)Get involved in activities... Swim, play yard games, etc.</span></i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 7)Bring a healthy dish which you love... </span></i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 8) Only eat your favorite things, and only in small doses if they're unhealthy.</span></i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="color: cyan;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 9) Fresh fruit is a great dessert item.<br /> 10) Remember to not beat yourself up... it's a party, and you'll lie if you want to... give yourself a break... and jump right back on the horse, Don't give up after eating a treat or 2!</span></i></b></span></span>DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-84827618474893210362016-05-21T00:56:00.000-07:002016-05-21T00:56:13.923-07:00One day at a time.... <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> <span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"> I wish i was normal sometimes... even though it's boring in most ways... normal metabolism would be amazing. i dare not ask for a fast one...lol. I promised myself long ago, that if i slipped backwards... i would stop myself from falling by jumping back in line. I eat healthy but i tend to snack and crave sweets. I was diabetic and have been normal for years after losing alot of my extra weight... i gained a little back but I am happy to be mostly stable. but now i am pre-diabetic again... So I need to watch my sugar and carbs more closely. Doing this will make sure I start losing weight... so what's stopping me from diving in? Fear of failing? Maybe. I feel like I don't have a sleeve... I never really overate.... but I always loved sweets and i try not to eat them... but I cave sometimes... just one, just today, just this party... just Epic Fail.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"> I know I have will power. I have lost hundreds of pounds dieting over the years... but I have also gained back a ton. I need to "Check Myself, before I Wreck myself".... Just because my fat diseases are in remission doesn't mean i am cured... I don't want them back or the weight back. I don't mind a break from dieting once in a while but not so long that I forget where I've been and how hard it was to get here... I will make a new plan and get back on the horse before I end up breaking his back and my spirit. </span></span></span>DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-14196916694880371632016-05-14T10:34:00.001-07:002016-05-14T10:34:16.364-07:00Life Happens<p dir="ltr">I admit that I sometimes believe that I'll always be fat... Do I have to be unhappy or downright miserable to lose weight? I am a happy person.... I love life, I love myself, I am in love with an incredible man, I feel fulfilled. How is this possible when I'm morbidly obese? My health is much better since I had a Lapband and sleeve.... But my weight, although it's lower.... Isn't low enough. I didn't have high expectations,... I am 5'10", so I could be content around 250. Do I have to hit rock bottom again? </p>
DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-4489540593196616482016-03-09T21:49:00.001-08:002016-03-09T21:49:19.406-08:00Is slacking off a hobby?<p dir="ltr"><i><b>Well, I'm gonna talk trash, movies, and weight loss..... Today. </b></i></p>
<p dir="ltr"><i><b>        I saw Zootopia.... Which is great for the whole family. There's funny stuff for all ages and an awesome amount of teachable moments where stereotyping is wrong. Which I love....</b></i><br>
<i><b>         I saw 10 Cloverfield Lane and I had chills while sitting on the edge of my seat. I am a horror fan and My George is a SciFi Geek so we were both thrilled with the movie. It was a SciFi suspense thriller.... And thrills, it has plenty. It had music which played a hitchcocky role too. </b></i><br>
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<p dir="ltr"><i><b>Well, most people suck, besides you that is.... But I am still a very happy person. That said....I hate myself for being jealous of My George's fast metabolism and his ability level. He's so awesome.... I feel resentful of the sugary treats that I love, like it's their fault that I struggle to resist them. I am such a slacker lately, I need more structure and less excuses. I know what it takes to lose weight and I have an incredible tool to help me. I need to take steps forward without the steps back. </b></i></p>
DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-30714604887950380412016-03-05T19:47:00.002-08:002016-03-05T19:47:40.056-08:00Hello from the Other Side.... <span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Yesterday was My George's birthday..... We've been together over 1/2 of our lives so we've celebrated alot of birthdays. He is so easy to please and I try not to take that for granted. I made him a card on a photo website with our photos on it and he loved it so much and put it immediately on his desk to display it. I always feel blessed because of him, but it's the little things that remind me how sweet our life together is....</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I am not a fan of winter.... I hate the cold, unless I am sleeping. I don't like snow or ice either. We moved to Orlando, Florida to escape the winter and we lived down there for 11 years. It was beautiful but I really missed my family and my brother and wife started having kids, and we moved home. So, I find it difficult to stay active in the winter. I have alot of pain already and the cold and dampness make it worse. I do use my crockpot alot... for soups, stews, etc. I like to experiment with new recipes and like having a little bit and going back for more hours later. Crockpots are a great tool! </span></i></b></span>DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-27612845308276685602016-03-03T17:22:00.001-08:002016-03-03T17:25:59.231-08:00Travel Thursday..... Phillies Road Trip to Boston<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Sorry that I missed a couple days... I have been under the weather and under the covers... I was gonna do a phone blog but the app doesn't let me do as much. Well, We love our Baseball team... The Philadelphia Phillies. So Once a year we try to take a road trip to an area that they are playing that we wouldn't mind checking out. Last year was Boston... As a Baseball fan, I was excited to see Fenway Park which is the oldest baseball park still in existence, and it is awesome. This photo is of me wearing the Red Sox World Series Ring... We were sorta VIPs so we got special treatment. I wish it was a Phillies World Series Ring, but Beggers can't be choosers so.... </span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Here I am enjoying the game.... I really miss the nice weather... I am so tired of Cold, Ice and Snow. BTW, It's supposed to snow tomorrow here so... Blaaaaah! Yuck!</span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is their Scoreboard... The guy comes out and changes it by hand.... Gotta love it! They had real organ music too... It takes you back in time. Everyone should see a game there once in their life!</span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Our Team lost... so I did my Oh Well shrug and took a photo with My George with Fenway in the background. </span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Below is George in front of the Original Cheers which they based the show on... They had part of the set inside and you can have a drink there like Norm and Cliff... </span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Below is Paul Revere's House, Being from Philly, we were excited to see their part of American History... so we walked the Freedom Trail. </span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Below is the Bunker Hill Memorial... </span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> A couple more photos of Fenway park... that I added after the fact.... This is Me and My George on top of the Green Monster... Great View huh? We spent batting practice there and a ton of balls got hit up there.</span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Above is the Old State House, where the Founders of our country made many important decisions... and below is Rebel me... Pouring my Iced Tea into the Boston Harbor...lol</span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Here is the statue of Samantha from Bewitched which is in downtown Salem.... </span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> This is the home they call the Witch House....where the Judge who sentenced all those innocent people to death lived with his family.</span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> My George went into those spooky things for me to take a photo.... Creepy!</span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Above is the Salem Witch Museum and below is the House of the Seven Gables which Nataniel Hawthorne wrote about and lived. </span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Below is Lizzie Borden's House where she Allegedly killed her father and step-mother.... It's in Falls River Massachusetts.... </span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I made My George lie on the Couch where She Bludgeoned her father with an Ax... Obviously, It's not the Original couch... But it does show you how much he adores me! I didn't ask him to lie down on the floor upstairs where her step-mother was killed... but they said some people sleep there on the floor when they stay over... Creepy Folk! It's a Bed and Breakfast now... </span></b></i></span>DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-51502197457875273742016-02-29T16:35:00.000-08:002016-02-29T16:35:07.792-08:00The Academy Awards.... The Super Bowl for Movie Buffs.<span style="color: #ffd966;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Well, Every year we go to a Oscar Party, but last night we went downtown to the Philadelphia Film Society's Academy Award Gala. It was a change from our usual casual affair. We were surrounded with fellow Movie Buffs and Critics. It was Black Tie Optional... so we dressed to the nine's...Well, maybe 8 1/2 was all we could afford but we brought our A game. Here we are for Selfie Sunday...</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> My George and I are so blessed that we are both Movie Buffs... This was our 25th Oscar Season together. So it was a nice to change it up for once.</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Here I am... Selfie from above to make me look younger...lol</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here I am natural... just me.</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> As for the Awards themselves.... I was so thrilled that after 22 years of being nominated 4 times and deserving to be nominated 4 more times, at least.... Leonardo DiCaprio won his first Oscar for best Actor in Revenant. I was so happy for him, it was much deserved, amazing performance as usual. I am also thrilled that Brie Larson won her first Oscar for Room, which was another great performance and Film.I was happy that Spotlight won best picture... It is also a great film. Amy was a much deserved win for best documentary, and Inside Out was a much deserved win for best Animated Film. </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I spend the weekend with my brother and his family before the Oscar Party... my nephew Chase Graduated to the Purple Belt in Karate on Saturday and we love spending time together. Being an Aunt brings me so much joy. This is the Movie Monday addition of my blog but I threw in some family, summary and also Selfies... I am still working on this Blogging more often thing. </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> Here is our tour group with our Shanghai guide... Ally. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> Forbidden Palace</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;">The Chinese people were so sweet but they didn't speak English... They wanted to get photos with us Americans alot. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> Summer Palace....</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> It was cold there.... in Beijing especially.... I had to bundle up.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> The toilets were in the ground and you would have to squat over the hole... but I would only pee if there was Western Toilets...lol</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> Instructions on how to use the toilet hole...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> Me and G on the Great Wall....</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> More Great Wall.....</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> Peking Duck Palace... I don't like Duck but I did try the Famous Peking Duck... of course.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> They do Dancing and Tai Chi in the Park.... </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> Temple of Heaven....</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> We ate in these tradition Chinese family home in the Hutong....</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> Rickshaw rides around the Hutong....</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> Tea Ceremony....</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> Here is us with our Beijing Tour guide Michael.... Who told us that most Chinese people take an American first name when they're young.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> We saw a couple shows... Acrobats, Kung Fu, dancing, etc.... </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> Summer Palace... Long Corridor</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> Great Wall Locks of Love....</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> The Enamel artists... beautiful.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> Food was served Family Style mostly...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"> Temple of Heaven</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;">Shanghai shopping district....</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #ffd966;">One last look at the WALL.... </span></span>DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-35407928228281871682016-02-24T11:02:00.000-08:002016-02-24T11:02:02.709-08:00Conbo Post.... Tuesday and Wednesday!<span style="color: #cfe2f3;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hey! I was too tired to write last night... Like anyone could be too tired to talk trash... Welcome to the first Trash Talk Tuesday edition of my blog!</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I take public transportation.... In the Philly Area it's called SEPTA which stands for (SouthEasternPublicTransportationAssociation).... We Lovingly call it Septic. We don't own a car right now, which isn't a big problem since we lived right outside of Philadelphia, but sometimes it's annoying, although not annoying enough to pay a car payment, insurance payment, and gas.... but frustrating, none the less. </span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #cfe2f3;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I borrow my Mom's car to do errands and get annoyed by other drivers within minutes and look forward to riding the subway and listening to my iPod, reading my book, texting without a fiery crash... etc. That being said... Some of the folks that take public trans are unique in both looks and smells. It can be eye/nose opening... Pushing and Shoving on and off is part of the experience always as well. </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> We live in an apartment bldg.... It is a cute old bldg... and it's located in a great area, which is very convenient to shops, restaurants, and public transportation....and here comes the trash talk part. My neighbors are nice enough but... they are all young couples who fight a lot and most of the time it's in the middle of the night. Sometimes they take it to the hallways as well... so I think about going out there with some popcorn and a chair to enjoy the show. It's like they're auditioning for Jerry Springer or Maury Povich. I used to get worried about domestic violence but after checking with the other neighbors, it seems the women are the aggressors and sometimes beat up their men. So my next door neighbor on one side, is in prison for Aggravated assault on her boyfriend. Which actually quieted things down some, but the neighbors on the other side are filling in for her in her absence. So, don't worry, this Boring old Happily Married Couple is getting their dose of the dramatic. Let's be honest... maybe even an Overdose of the Dramatic. </span></i></b></span><br />
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DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-46355568238219233242016-02-23T01:45:00.004-08:002016-02-23T01:45:44.323-08:00Great Weekend.... Look at me Selfie! <span style="color: white;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Hey Guys! I started writing this blog years ago for myself... but these days It's nice to know someone is listening. Please toss me a comment letting me know you're still reading, what else you want to hear/talk about and if you have a blog give me the link. This is my Selfie that I took yesterday.... I don't take a lot of photos of myself because of my weight problem.... or I would stand behind my husband so I promised myself this year that I would take selfies every Sunday, Selfie Sunday... and I will take more photos with everyone else.... Friends, Family, Dog, and of course... My George. I am still super critical of myself but I am Instagraming and putting photos on Facebook regularly... so i will be more confident that beauty comes from within...and I am a natural beauty. Who cares about my broken nose which didn't heal right, my chipped crooked smile, my extra chins, my fat rolls, or my laugh lines?...I will see myself through the eyes of George. He who doesn't see my flaws and imperfections only my joy, smiles, the sparkle in my eyes, He sees into my soul... and guess what? Redheads do have souls, regardless of the rumors.Well, I will also share with you... and I promise you like I promised myself, 2 compliments for every critique. Here I am! Flawless Imperfection... Happy Selfie Sunday Everyone! </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I went to my niece Emma's 1st Birthday party yesterday, family fun...and a food feast. I used to allow myself a "Cheat Day" at my family parties but we are a way social bunch, so many parties... Yesterday, I ate some fresh fruit, some turkey, and a chocolate dipped strawberry for dessert. And No Cake! I was sorta proud of myself. My Aunt is known for baking, so it's kinda a big deal. </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> As for this week, Monday... We went to the regular movies to see a couple movies that we missed. We saw Race, The Boy, and The Witch.... I really like Horror movies. Tuesday, We are headed to a screening of Triple 9, Wednesday's screening is Gods of Egypt and Thursday's screening is London is Falling. So full schedule... and This coming weekend is like the Super Bowl for Movie Buffs.... The Academy Awards. Which we go to an Oscar Party every year to watch and celebrate with friends. </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> So I don't get bored of writing and you don't get bored of reading... I thought I would do these days every week.... like Selfie Sunday, Movie Monday, Trash Talk Tuesday, Weight Loss Wednesday, Travel Thursday, Friends & Family Friday and Summary Saturday... I don't mean that is all I will talk about on those days but that is the main topic for those days. So Let me know you're out there.... Let's Chat!</span></i></b></span>DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-82144776758437709732016-02-20T22:04:00.000-08:002016-02-20T22:04:20.204-08:00Photo Post.....Meeting some Celebs.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: lime;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Let's get this started... I have met some celebrities and her are a few of my favorites. <span>John Ondrasik(Five for Fighting) That is me and My George with John, he's an incredibly talented songwriter/musician. </span></span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> This is me with Jason Mewes(Jay & Silent Bob)... Jay is an inspiration who is great in the Kevin Smith Movies but also overcame a serious heroine addiction and has continued to help others do the same. I believe that Addition is a serious medical condition and no criminal punishment helps to cure it... I am glad that cupcakes aren't illegal to possess or distribute.</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> My handsome hubby with his childhood crush that I arranged for him to meet.... Kathy Ireland... She is still so stunning and what a sweet girl! </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> My George arranged for me to meet my favorite band Train.... I am a true Soul Sister. </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> George and Kevin messing around.... </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> George with Tommy Chong... He loves Cheech and Chong. </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> George with Cheech Marin.... </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Me with Michael Pitt... bad knees and all, I ran after him because I couldn't wait to tell him how much I enjoyed his work on Boardwalk Empire, Hannibal, Murder by Numbers, Funny Games...He was such a doll even though he was high as a kite. </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Us with some of our screening friends... We are all movie buffs... </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Here we are at the screening for Men in Black 3... </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Here we are at the screening of Dark Knight Rises... </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Here we are with Gabriel Iglesis... I am also a huge Stand up comedy fan.... I love Gabriel and I have met him 2 times...</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Here we are with Jake Gyllenhaal at the screening of Nightcrawler.... He came right over to me and introduced himself... and George twat blocked and photo bombed us...lol</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here is George with one of my favorite Comedians Ralphie May... The screenings that we go to are like Movie Premieres without all the fanfare and celebs... Although we have met many stars at the screenings. And sometimes they give us stuff or concessions... I have been going for over 24 years, since I met My George. And he started going years before that. So we are regulars... and It's our Vice. As you can see that my weight has fluctuated over the years... and I should stand in photos since sitting makes me look even fatter...lol</span></i></b></span>DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-88046863448455169542016-02-18T22:00:00.001-08:002016-02-18T22:00:05.301-08:00A day in the life of a trophy wife...<p dir="ltr"><b><i>Here we go.... Do you translate your dog's barking into complaints and/or requests? My little white puffy Prince has </i></b><b><i>alot</i></b><b><i> to say so My George and I translate what he means to each other. I believe he may think we're crazy but his love is unconditional. </i></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><b><i>                  Isn't TV awesome? There's like a million shows worth watching.... And even for a lady of leisure like myself, there's not enough hours in the day. I did stop watching the weight loss reality ones, because instead of inspiring me to lose weight and work out.... They make me binge eat and give me overwhelming depression.... I didn't really understand why at first.... But it's because I really want an easy way out, but there is none!</i></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><b><i>                  Here's the movie buff stuff.... I am not a critic, I believe art is relative and just because I love or hate a film, doesn't mean you will. That being said.... I saw "Risen" last night. I was incredibly moved, it's a great journey. I felt renewed after seeing those who walked with Jesus portrayed so eloquently. The story was about the Roman soldier who was transformed completely after meeting Jesus Christ while investigating rumors that he rose from the dead. Disclaimer: I am a Christian, but i accept any religion/way of life that teaches you the difference between right and wrong, pay it forward, give back, protect the environment and help those less fortunate etc..... And I appreciate all other ways of thinking, if love and goodwill is balanced.</i></b><br>
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<b><i> This weekend is my niece Emma's 1st birthday party, I really look forward to seeing and spending time with my family, but every family celebration revolves around food.... Which is difficult for me, since my relationship with food is still so Fucked up. So </i></b><b><i>wish </i></b><b><i>me </i></b><b><i>luck! </i></b><b><i>And I </i></b><b><i>will </i></b><b><i>do </i></b><b><i>my </i></b><b><i>part </i></b><b><i>by </i></b><b><i>not </i></b><b><i>going </i></b><b><i>there </i></b><b><i>hungry </i></b><b><i>and </i></b><b><i>making </i></b><b><i>better </i></b><b><i>choices.... </i></b></p>
DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-59004709403209603192016-02-18T07:23:00.002-08:002016-02-18T08:49:58.328-08:00What's all this about.... Anyway?<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> <span style="background-color: black;"> <span style="color: magenta;"> Welcome Back Me.... I am dedicated to doing better on this blog thing. I am still me... Maria. I am a Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Wife, Friend.... I love to laugh, and to make others laugh. As I write this, I am watching Amy, the documentary of Amy Winehouse's life. I love her voice and her incredible talent. It's a tragedy that she died so young. I am starting to babble... which is one of my annoying but loveable quirks. Back on track.....</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: magenta;"> I love movies... I am a movie buff, I see them to escape... sometimes to escape boredom of a life well-lived, sometimes to escape my depression and anxiety that I have dealt with for as long as I can remember... and sometimes to see the drama that my happy-go-lucky life lacks. Does it sound like I am saying I have the perfect life? Well, I don't. I do have a wonderful marriage but I deal with alot of pain, financial shortages, Clinical depression and Anxiety, and family drama. Along with a raging food addiction, mostly to sugar.... which has caused my foxy curves to get more than a little out of control.... I'm talking curves that could send a car off a cliff. Anyway, I am a work in Progress. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: magenta;"> My Husband George is my best friend and while I am typing this I can't help smiling when I think of him. I adore him, completely. He is my Happy Place. I can't believe the luck, the blessing that meeting him was... I can't think of who I would be without him, but I am glad I don't have to find out. We met 24+ years ago, and have been married for 20 years so far. He also loves movies and traveling... It was like we were literally made for each other. And he's a total hottie. Tall, dark hair, and beautiful blue eyes with a touch of green and gold. His black hair has a touch of silver now and there's less of it now... It only makes me realize that my dream of growing old together is coming true.... </span></span></span></span><br />
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<em><span style="background-color: purple; color: #f4cccc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, I love my dog... he's like the son we never had. He loves human food... I guess they all do. When I see him sit and stare at us when we eat, it makes me think of my own food addiction. When people are eating around me, I think to myself... What will I say if they offer me some? do I try it? Do I refuse? Why haven't they already offered? Should I be eating as well? I'm sorta waiting for a smack on the nose with a rolled up newspaper.,. think too much about food, and don't plan well enough these days. I love when my sleeve stops me from overeating but I don't feel that it reminds me to eat more often and I go from fine to starving in 2 seconds flat. I know I need to eat more often, and keep to small amounts. That's what I want to do... and I hope I don't look like a begging dog when I eat with folks. I am a work in Progress...</span></em> DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-57524984063718395912014-12-20T02:25:00.001-08:002014-12-20T02:25:00.943-08:00Holiday Hell.... <span style="background-color: #990000; color: lime; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>Well, Who doesn't look forward to the holidays.... Bright Lights, Big family gatherings, and feasting... I can't wait to see my family, but eating is always a big part of the celebration and my weight loss is mostly at a stall these days. I know it sounds like a broken record but I am going to start the new year fresh... with an aggressive diet and a little bit of exercise to boot. I am thinking about Weight Watchers.... Does anyone have any experiences with Weight watchers that they want to share? I think I need the structure of a diet once in a while to get back on track or jump start a stall... What do you think? Those of you who haven't given up on me... that is.</em></span>DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-43375894005908223462014-08-20T21:52:00.001-07:002014-08-20T21:52:07.775-07:00The Science of Giving up....<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i><b><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: cyan;">Well, I had pretty much given up.... </span></span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i><b><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: cyan;">Today, I went to my gyno for my annual checkup.... I didn't dread getting on the scale... I had accepted my fate. I was shocked that I had lost a little weight... I had stayed at the same weight for a long while after gaining some back. I was expecting a gain....or more of the same. Note to self.... Don't accept your fate! </span></span></b></i></span>DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-66524603007870344642014-01-08T10:27:00.001-08:002014-01-08T10:30:47.621-08:00Winter Blues.....<p dir="ltr">It's cold.... </p>
<p dir="ltr">Philadelphia winters can be freezing cold...<i>Cons!</i></p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>1) Too cold to go out walking....</i><br>
<i>2) Black ice sucks...</i><br>
<i>3) You get wet all the time.... and not in a good way. </i><br>
<i>4) Alot of Water ice and ice cream places shut down for the winter...</i><br>
<i>5) Slush is... yucky! </i><br>
<i>6) I hate showering since your freeze your caboose off...</i><br>
<i>7) Not flip flop weather....</i><br>
<i>8) Bulky clothes make you look fatter...</i><br>
<i>9) Snow and ice may be pretty to look at but it sucks to drive, walk, or shovel....</i><br>
<i>10) Being cooped up makes you stir crazy....</i><br><br></p>
<p dir="ltr"><i>Cold Weather ....</i>Pros.</p>
<p dir="ltr">1)I love hats... <br>
2) Boots are awesome too....<br>
3)More sex....<br>
4) Hot drinks are amazing...<br>
5) Accesso<i>rizing rocks....</i><br>
<i>6) Fireplaces are so warm and cozy, and sexy.</i><br>
<i>7) White Christmas...</i><br>
<i>8) I love sweater dresses with leggings</i><br>
<i>9) Cuddling</i><i>....</i><br>
<i>10) You appreciate beautiful sunny weather more.... </i></p><p dir="ltr"><i>Memories like this make it totally worth it.....</i></p>
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<li>I have been taking this long recovery one day at a time.... I try not to worry about the weight loss or lack off, but it is difficult to go through all of this and not hope for a silver lining.</li>
<li>I am making an appt to see a Pulmonary specialist since my lung is not back to normal, It feels like it's bruised when I take a big breath, and I get short of breath even gasping for air. </li>
<li>I have lost around 73 pounds since my surgery, which is a great start... but I know I could do better. </li>
<li>I love how much time I get to spend with my George.... We see a lot of movie screenings, and concerts, and are planning a cruise for our next anniversary. </li>
<li>I love Jen... My Sleeve Twin Sister. She has been incredibly supportive during this tough time, and so inspirational.</li>
<li>My brother is mad at me and is keeping my little angels from me, I am starting to get mad at him too. </li>
<li>My Mom got remarried on October 17th to a man she meet around 50 years ago, before she met and married my Dad. I am happy for her, when we lost my Dad 10 years ago.... She was damaged, and it felt like 1/2 of her died with him, but now with Charlie who has spent the last 5 decades loving her and filled with regret... She is content and loved. She has a companion and some pretty great sex... I should have warned you, she's a over sharer....lol. It is kinda cool that He was the first person she had sex with and may end up the last person she has sex with...lol</li>
<li>My eating as been good but not great... I could do better... Since I am not really able to workout except for swimming, which is difficult to force in this cold, even if it is indoors. But I am working on it. </li>
<li>I am still on the blood thinners and I am finally therapeutic... which means I only need blood tests once a month instead of once a week... Yippee!</li>
<li>I feel pretty good about myself these days... I take a lot of extra vitamins to help strengthen my immunity since the missing spleen weakens it...like Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A... but the Vitamin A seems to make me break out like a teenager, which I didn't even do when I was a teenager...lol</li>
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DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-12097698976253397162013-08-04T02:38:00.003-07:002013-08-04T02:38:33.208-07:00Bullets... from the lost Blogger.<span style="color: #f1c232;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Well, I fell off the Earth.... or at least my blogging did.</span></i></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #f1c232;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I still struggle with my breathing when I exert myself... and it is different from the normal Morbidly Obese I'm out of breath breathing, It feels like my lung is still not working right. </span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f1c232;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I don't know how much weight I have lost recently... but I feel like my clothes fit better and I love my sleeve. </span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f1c232;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am going to DisneyWorld this month with my brother and his family.... My sweet angels first trip to Disney. I am over the moon excited! </span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f1c232;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Since I am on the blood thinners, I am not allowed to eat most green vegetables and anything else high in Vitamin K. It truly sucks... no salad, no broccoli and no soybeans, which are several of my staples.</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f1c232;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love the Quest protein bars... They are amazing! </span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f1c232;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have been going to the movies... with my quest bar, and it has been great. I loved alot of the summer movies. Most of them even. </span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f1c232;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I found white bean chips that I loved.... and now can't find them anywhere. I crave salty snacks these days. I also love the Dannon Oikos Dips. Delicious! I eat them with raw carrots and celery or snap pea crisps....I can't wait to try the Lentil crisps.</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f1c232;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am amazed at how little I eat before being satisfied, but I get hungry after 2-3 hours.</span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f1c232;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am very excited about Disney!!! Seeing it through the eyes of my niece and nephews.</span></i></span></li>
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DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-11440824004356571602013-06-24T23:24:00.002-07:002013-06-24T23:24:18.635-07:00Frustration.... and acceptance.<span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Well, these unending complications are frustrating...I am still on the blood thinners(Warfarin) and should be for the next 6 months. I have to get blood tests done once a week and I just got a list from my PCP that should have come from the Surgeon's office when he prescribed the blood thinners.... The list is all types of food high in Vitamin K that I need to stay away from eating since they cause the blood thinners to not work as well.... Maybe this is why she can't get me therapeutic( INR between 2-3) and I am still so at risk for more blood clots. It is hard not to get FED UP. But I love the feeling that the sleeve gives me, I feel Normal, for lack of a better word. I feel like I am not a food addict, but I can eat what I want... just small amounts. I don't carve sugar anymore... which is way weird for me to get used to. I hope it continues... and I hope I keep losing weight and feeling healthier... each day. Fingers Crossed! </span></i></span>DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-51988317623963581692013-06-16T13:46:00.001-07:002013-06-16T13:46:11.432-07:00New Product... that I love.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: blue;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Well, as I mentioned before I am not loving sweet anymore...so I don't really want my greek yogurts as much. I found and tried these Greek yogurt dips and I love them. I eat them with carrots or celery, or with Special K Cracker chips as a treat. The protein level is high and the calories are low. Most of the protein products are sweet, my shakes, my Greek yogurts, etc. It is nice to find something savory for a change. The dip is available in French Onion, Vegetable and Herb, Cucumber Dill, and Roasted Red Pepper. </span></i></span><br />DiZneDiVahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438098766424979772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818996339381602318.post-21155327005809581652013-06-07T14:02:00.002-07:002013-06-07T14:02:41.293-07:0050 pound loss reward!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: white;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent">This
is my 50 pound loss reward....it's a sterling silver charm bracelet
with photos of my nieces and nephews to remind me of why I'm working to
get healthy and active.</span></span></span></span></i></span></h5>
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