Recently my youngest daughter, Jeni, had gastric bypass surgery. I understand that patients of this surgery must have a lot of protein in a day. Something that many people take for granted, but that bypass patients can’t afford to do without – among other things. So I’ve been looking for opportunities to use a good protein powder whenever possible. What I find curious about Jeni’s surgery is in the past month or so, her sister has made an effort to lose weight and is getting in to clothes that she hasn’t worn in years. I’ve lost 11 pounds – and holding. And now my husband is losing. Jeni is inspirational, to say the least. She is determined, positive, and happy! Not to mention she is already down 30+ pounds and still going strong. One of her favorite things in life is hot chocolate. I don’t mean that she likes it, I mean she LOVES it! Especially this time of year. It really gives her that warm and fuzzy feeling. So, when I saw Amy’s recipe on her blog, Amy’s Cooking Adventures, I knew exactly what I would be making for this month’s Secret Recipe Club. Amy is not just a great blogger, she is a great mom, wife and cyber-friend. SHE says she was no “Susie Homemaker”. I don’t really know where that term came from, but they were not talking about moi, either. What she did learn from her mom was how important gathering everyone for at least one meal a day was to a family. When Amy began to have a family of her own, she buckled down and taught herself to cook so that she could carry on the same tradition and her family would actually WANT to come to the table. (*queue the laughter*) Aren’t they a cute, cute couple?! I have to thank Amy profusely. Had it not been for her Candy Cane Latte recipe, it would never have occurred to me to use protein powder in a latte. I haven’t told Jeni about this discovery yet. But when she sees this, I know she will also be thanking Amy. As will the rest of the family on our journey to be healthier and lose the extra pounds. Some might say this is a hard time of year to be on a diet. I say this is the perfect time of year to become more […]
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