Category Archives: Weight gain

Homemade Beef and Bean LOADED Burritos Served with Homemade Tortilla chips and Salsa.The Refried beans are homemade too.

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Sandra

    I will update with recipes ONLY if there is an interest for them. Since there will be so many to write (I do NOT copy)…. I only want to do it IF SOMEONE is interested. It will take … Continue reading →

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Mom’s 1970’s 7-Layer Dip. I tried something different this time.

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Sandra

  LISTEN HERE……. I put the cheese on top to seal the rest of the ingredients. If it is going to sit on the table, I am going to make sure that it stays “moist”. The cheese and tomatoes seal … Continue reading →

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This is what three of them brought home for dinner after appointment. McDonalds

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Sandra

I had a tossed salad with club crackers.             She is working and eating at the same time. She is always happy when she’s multi tasking.(I always yell at her and tell her that it … Continue reading →

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Apricot Cake

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Sandra

Apricot cake for “special request”. I even had little hands helping. I made the apricot filling days before and it worked out well. I normally make two but this time I guess I was too busy. It is starting to … Continue reading →

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Here we go again… Weight loss program/diet Jan 2019

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Sandra

    Who’s with me (again) ?   I can lose it but the summer parties picnics…. I get LAZY. LOL     Then I will adjust to MY eating routine. From Whole grains, fruits etc I am ready to … Continue reading →

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Here I go again with weight-loss program. Which one will she go with THIS time?

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Sandra

    The possibilities are endless……… should I use a program that has worked in the past? should I try something new?   I will have ALL before and after numbers and stats.     Hmmmmmm……   Weight Watchers? NutiSystem? … Continue reading →

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Very pleased with AM weigh in……

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Sandra

. .I’m still losing but not done yet. I wish I would have had people interested, we could have been each other’s support system. I am going to love starting the new year with a solid “losing” program. And by … Continue reading →

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Mmmm, “he” loves his donuts with coffee but he only gets to have them about every couple months or so.

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Sandra

  These donuts will last him over a week. He has his real breakfast everyday about 5 A.M. Then around 9 A.M he is ready for a morning snack. He will fill his ex large mug with fresh hot coffee … Continue reading →

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One pan and simple. Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and broccoli.

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Sandra

Served with a mashed sweet potato with butter and heavy cream. ( and a loss next morning). Oh and Lower carb strawberry shortcake with whipped cream.   I was worried about gaining 1/2 pound so Dinner was going to be … Continue reading →

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Should I try NutriSystem, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, or what?

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Sandra

What worked for you?    

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Started my “eating right program to lose weight”. ( I don’t want to use the word DIET LOL ).

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Sandra

Three days but only one pound.   update….. 4 pounds one week.   Going to try something else.

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Almost ready to start Weight loss program. A few more summer celebrations and then I will be ready.

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Sandra

Who will be following?

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I’m ready to lose weight AGAIN. I think that I’m going to go with my trusty “Weight Watchers”.

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Sandra

I became a Lifetime Member in about 1989 (?). I never continued to go to the meetings and stay on program because I used the excuse that “life got in the way”. It was so easy to follow and I … Continue reading →

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Ramblings of a Bumble. Who’s ready to shed pounds with me?

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Sandra

I am just so sick and tired of being sick and tired. I need to shed some pounds so I have been putting together a couple lists to plan it all out. I will have the complete week of foods … Continue reading →

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My Diet Plan

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Sandra

I lost a large amount of weight many years ago and kept it off. I quit smoking years ago and also went threw menopause…. Holy Crap….. I blew up like a balloon. I could breathe better when I was smoking … Continue reading →

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Christmas Ham Dinner

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Sandra

Don’t you love holiday meals? The loud tv, the loud talking, the smells of dinner cooking. The arguments togetherness of family and friends. ( smile ). I made potato salad (yesterday) , Cole slaw, baked beans , dinner rolls, mashed potatoes … Continue reading →

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Cravings

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Sandra

Hey, since Diet has the word “die” in it, I’m not sure how healthy it is for me. Yep, I should stop dieting now just in case. Runs off to McDonalds……… Ever since I typed that name, I’m craving “anything” … Continue reading →

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I Must Have a Trick Mirror

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Sandra

I must have a trick mirror.   Good Morning Have you every walked by your bathroom mirror and got scared to death because you thought someone else was in the room with you? It happened to me this morning. There … Continue reading →

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I broke my camera, and feel “‘Fluffy”. Today can only get better right?

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Sandra

I think I broke my camera, and I have about 500 photos on it. Yes, it holds a lot (1600) and I went nuts taking photos the past couple days.  I will take time out today to read the manual and … Continue reading →

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I promise to have these boxes opened TODAY !

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Sandra

I have organized the pantry, changed the cabinets around in the kitchen and had my door wall replaced. LOL When do I get to play ???? Here they are waiting. ………Ok so they are on their side but I don’t … Continue reading →

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