The 5 Day Pouch Test: Day Five

The 5 Day Pouch Test: Day Five

And that’s a wrap – Day Five of the 5 Day Pouch Test is done and dusted.  I’ll do my day’s summary and then we are going to have a wee chat about what I thought and what I think anyone considering doing the 5DPT needs to know. Day Five of the...
The 5 Day Pouch Test: Day Four

The 5 Day Pouch Test: Day Four

Good morning Tuesday!!!  I was down another 700 grams on the scales this morning (yes, I do weigh myself every morning) and this morning I had to submit my final weigh in to be verified as a winner for Aubrey’s Diet Bet as I had made and maintained my 4% goal...
The 5 Day Pouch Test: Day Three

The 5 Day Pouch Test: Day Three

Its Monday, no not Moan-day, but Monday.  First things first, I’m down another 300 grams.  Yay! I’m feeling really really good today (yes I have had my morning Nespresso) so its off to work with me!  I’ll write my consumption list for the day as I go...
The 5 Day Pouch Test: Day Two

The 5 Day Pouch Test: Day Two

The first thing I do every morning is weigh myself. No that’s not right, I pee and THEN I weigh myself. Down 500 grams from yesterday morning. Okay, that’s pretty cool. It’s Sunday and whilst the plan for today was to go for a walk/run with Carol and the...
The 5 Day Pouch Test: Day One

The 5 Day Pouch Test: Day One

The 5 Day Pouch Test isn’t new, in fact it is discussed a lot in Weight Loss Surgery groups, and according to the Owners Manual author Kaye Bailey, the program is based on extensive research.  The 5 Day Pouch Test (5DPT) is designed to help weight loss surgery...
Kale, White Bean and Chicken Soup

Kale, White Bean and Chicken Soup

Using shredded chicken makes this soup even easier to whip up and the kale and beans and zucchini give it a wonderful texture.  It has heaps of flavour plus if you are early into your post weight loss surgery life, it can be easily pureed and frozen in small portions....
Beef and Black Bean Soup

Beef and Black Bean Soup

This is a hearty soup containing both animal and plant protein. Its wonderful served as is, with extra herbs and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese or pureed for the early stages of post WLS life. Beef and Black Bean Soup 1 tbsp olive oil500 grams lean ground beef mince1...
Currently – November.

Currently – November.

November 2016. Wow. What a year! I know it’s not the end of it, I know there’s still a month to go, but this month is my Surger-iversary. One year ago I took control of myself and headed down a path to better health. One year ago I had weight loss surgery, a...
2016’s Get Some Style Girl Challenges

2016’s Get Some Style Girl Challenges

Before we start, I know that there is a world of people out there who think that taking selfies is being a bit up yourself. That it is uncool or whatever to post outfit photographs on social media or heavens forbid, to blog about them.  At one time, I might have been...