A Resurrection, And An Explanation...

I suppose I ought to explain my year-long hiatus from blogging. A lot has happened in the last year, most notably becoming engaged to the most wonderful man in the world. But that doesn't really explain my lack of posts.

The end of May 2011, I had an experience that changed my life: I had to ask for a seatbelt extender on a flight from Chicago to KC. I was mortified. I'm not ashamed to admit I cried the whole flight. Upon landing at KCI, I made a pact with my then-boyfriend Jon, that we would do something about this. I resolved never to have to ask for an extender again.

I've since struggled through 4 rounds of the HCG diet, finishing up the 4th round as we speak. I began at 308lbs, and as of today I have lost a total of 103 lbs., and have 35 more to go (meaning a 5th, and hopefully final round in the fall). I am determined not to be a fat bride in July. I am down to a size 16 from a size 24. Jon has lost just over 100lbs. as well. Between us we've lost a couple of Jr. High cheerleaders.

Blogging about food while on this diet crunch did not appeal. My food was less than desirable, as I am restricted to a 500 calorie-a-day, limited ingredient diet while on this regimen. My hope is to post here more often as the dieting crunch wraps up (I'm coming up on a 3 month hiatus from dieting until after our honeymoon), and share healthy tips, tricks, and recipes I've found... some of my own,and some awesome discoveries from other websites.

We'll see what happens!

In the meantime, here's two of my favorite cookies I made this year for Christmas, while I was on a brief one-month hiatus from dieting... First up.... Don't be frightened my delicate daisy... Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip-Bacon Cookies! The recipe can be found at This link.

I saw this recipe in Food Network Magazine and knew I HAD to make them. These cookies are A-Mazing. Peanut butter cookies, with chocolate chips, bacon, and honey roasted peanuts in them... AND you sub bacon grease for a little of the butter. Everyone who tried them loved them. Just um... try not to feel too naughty eating one.

One fell apart when I put it on the cooling rack. I had to put it out of it's misery. :)

We also made some Ninjabread men this year. These cookies were so stealthy, once they left the pan they disappeared!

The cookie cutters can of course be found on Amazon, however you can also find them, as well as many, many other nifty gadgets, gifts and geeky loot at Thinkgeek. I love that site! <3

Be well!