Enjoying a leisurely Sunday morning 🙂 I wanted to go running, but the husband said he was starving so we made banana oatmeal again. I topped mine with walnuts, flax meal and peanut butter. Yum! We’ll get our run in a little bit later.
Also had a blueberry cobbler coffee:
Total breakfast calories: 335.
Sunday Plans
Today’s plans include a grocery store trip (YAY!!!!!), a run, and Christmas tree shopping!! I almost forgot it was the season! I also need to address our Christmas cards for this year…I try to get a photo up of them!
More Before and Afters
Thought you guys would enjoy some more “Before” photos of me. I cannot believe that was how I looked!
The first is me winter of 2005 my senior year of college.
The second is husband and me on a cruise in January of 2005. It was during this cruise (when I was eating like 5,000 calories per day!) that I really said, “Oh my gosh I have to lose some weight.” I looked horrible in every photo I took and some of the clothes I’d packed didn’t fit! Yikes! I had my foot surgery in March and started really losing in June with graduation.
The third is also on the cruise. I think this is one of the worst pictures I have (that I didn’t delete first!)
And some Afters….
First is from March in Savannah for a black tie event.Probably around 122 lbs.
Second is my bachelorette night, right before the wedding in June – at about 119 lbs.
Third is me this October at Davidson – at goal of around 120.
Mel says
You look so beautiful Kath! Even your husband looks so different…in a good way!! I also weight 120 lbs but I'm 5'6 and it amazes me how the same weight looks on different people. I've always been naturally thin(except I weighed closer to 100 in High school b/c I did so many activities- but I'm glad Ive gained some!) but I don't look that thin b/c I have so many muscles. I love feeling fit and heathy and you truly are an inspiration! Thanks!!
Kirsten says
Love the new blog! I actually stumbled across it on Friday, and thought, "Funny, she never mentioned another blog – but no wonder she's so busy." Now I know why. 🙂 Have fun at the grocery store, I know you will!
hopers says
hi kath-
I was hoping you had a nice simply recipe for just making lentils. I know you said earlier that you make a nice batch on the weekend to have for the week–I'm new to making my own beans (but i've realized it's a really easy way to control sodium). How exactly do you make yours?
Thanks!
Casey says
Thanks for your quick responses- one more question- is the dailyfoodplate a credible site?
Casey
Jen says
I just learned about your blog from the comments on Eat Like Me and I love it! Congrats on your successful weight loss. It is great to see someone do it in such a healthful fashion. You are truly dedicated and it has paid off. The food pictures are so great and you've given me some great new meal ideas. Keep up the great work!
katheats says
Thanks for all the great comments all!
Hopers,
For the lentils, the ratio is 4:1. Four parts lentils to 1 part water. Whatever serving you decide, put it in a put and bring to a boil (watch, it may boil over!). Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or so – just until lentils are soft and don't have much crunch left to them. It's not really an exact time – just when you feel like eating them!
Casey,
I've been on The Daily Food Plate just once or twice and did not find it very user friendly, but I'm sure once you get used to it it would be a nice way to track your meals. I think CalorieKing.com is definitely the most user-friend, although it does cost a fee to use each year. I think SparkPeople is probably the best free site out there. Hope that helps!
Thanks for the nice comments from the rest of you!
K
daria says
love your blog
you are so beatiful
Kath says
Daria,
Why thank you! Welcome to KERF 😉
Kath