In Absentia

To those sending concerned emails and messages over facebook: Don't worry, I'm still well and cooking up new bari-friendly recipes (I'll post one of my most-oft-requested recipes later tonight).

I can't say a whole lot just yet about my long absence... For the time being, just know that a big announcement is coming regarding BariDelicious Food and it's one I think you'll find just as delightful as I do!

Alright, fine. I can't tell you everything, but here's a hint: Soon you'll have access to ALL the recipes...

Drumroll please...

Congratulations to Smye's BariDelicious Food on their first sponsorship! That's right, the blog is now officially an affiliate of BariatricPal.

What, precisely, does that mean? It means that any time you clicky-clicky on one of the BariatricPal banners at the top or side of this blog and then buy something, I get a small kickback to help me power the recipes that make up this blog.

So head on over to BariatricPal and check out what they've got.

A Funny Story

Now that I'm finally out of my full-tilt shame spiral, I'd like to take a break from posting recipes to share a funny story with you. Talk about an Bari-Big Mistake.

The First 100

Typically this is a blog dedicated to food, with maybe a small amount of commentary about my own history with the food in question. But every once in a while I'll post an update about my own weight loss, a story from a reader, or something else just a little more personal.

Check in first thing Friday morning for the latest update in my weight loss story and a change to the "What do you look like 100 pounds later?" page.

Your Turn

Typically I post the fruits of my labors here, sharing with you what I've learned through countless attempts, trial and error, and the careful balancing of ingredients. Now I need you to share with me. I have two favors to ask of you all.

Welcome!

Hello BariBrothers, BariSisters, BariFamilies, and general lovers of healthy, good food. My name is Smye and I live on a small farm in the Pacific Northwest.

During both pre and post op appointments with my nutritionist*, I was horrified by the suggested things I could eat once I was back to 'regular foods.' The suggestions I was given were flavorless, full of preservatives & junk, and/or otherwise reminiscent of the american 'instafoods' that are, in my opinion, a huge part of the original problems. That said, I wanted to share some of the real, whole foods I've been enjoying lately without hurting my body or deviating from the dietary guidelines provided to me by my NUT. I'm down 175 lb since I started this journey on Jan 22, 2015, and loving every meal as much as, or more than, pre-op. I've learned a lot so far, and  surely I have a lot more I'll learn in the coming months and years, but I wasn't to share what I've learned so far with you.

Who needs 60" pants when you can wear a 40"?