LIFE.

    

I promised to reveal the Hermes goodies that I got a for Christmas lol but I think it slipped my mind!  

So quickie reveal :)

Teal H Enamel Clic Clac w/ GHW & Orange Kelly Double Tour leather bracelet in GHW

Clam & Pancetta Pasta

You can't see it but YES there's a side of broccoli on the plate next to this LOL!

Tandoori Chicken Salad & Shrimp & Chicken Lemongrass soup w/ Orangina

Made Shrimp, Chicken & Chorizo Sausage Jambalaya!

Pretty pink flowers from a super sweet girl friend :)

Made a "Breakfast Pizza" w/ Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar & Gruyere, Bacon & Sausage 

German Crepes, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Bailey's

#ItsGonnaBeAGoodNight

Red Cross dinner :)

During dinner they gave us some statistics.  Just in Bavaria Germany alone (the bottom half of Germany.) There are 128 U.S. Red Cross volunteers and based on the hours donated they've calculated to have roughly saved the U.S. Army (ie. Taxpayers lololol!) $450,000 dollars in 2013!! That's seriously amazing! And this is just PART of Germany!

#ObsessedWithMyNewRedCrossMug

Soft Pretzel, Sausage, Veal & Chicken & Mushroom over Spatzel in a Cream Sauce

I'm so awkward ahahahaha 

I totally wasn't expected to get recognized.. and I certainly don't volunteer to BE recognized but I must admit it's a really nice feeling ::warm fuzzies::. Bonus they gave me a really cute 1 Year pin. hehehe.

Super excited about my new pin.  I'm tempted to pin it on my jacket and wear it everyday hahahahaha.

Btw as cheesy as it sounds doing good actually feels really good!

#CheeseinSoHard

A reporter at the event caught a photo of the Hubs taking the above photo of me lol!

And then later caught a cute moment w/ my Hubby :)

Part of losing weight/maintenance for me is having things that I would actually want to eat within easy access and that includes preparation.  Otherwise that's the fastest way I'll cave when the Hubs says OK let's order pizza or just go through insert whatever-nearest-fast-food-establishment.

Someone (HI GRACE!) recently posted a comment under one of my weight loss posts and I had to share it because it really sums up what weight loss has been for me!

"I love that you lost the weight not by being one of those "vegan, gluten-free, paleo, COCONUT EVERYTHING" types of people but in a way that is actually more manageable, cost-friendly, and catered to a more realistic lifestyle."

I found these Breaded Veal cutlets in my grocers freezer.  Pop it into the oven with a little tomato sauce & mozzarella add a slice of toasted wheat bread w/ my broccoli (of course!) and the entire meal above is 380 calories and 15 grams of protein.  It's like a veal Parmesan sandwich but a lot more calorie friendly.

I've looked up calorie content at some nationwide chains that serve something similar and for a veal/chicken Parmesan sandwich you're looking at easily 1000+ calories and that's not even including the fries it's usually served with! YIKES!

And for the Hubs I'll usually double the veal chops and put his on a crusty baguette or boil some pasta for him for Veal Parmesan pasta.  We're both eating in under 20 mins!

TOTAL SIDENOTE! 

I just wanted to say I can't get over how many comments/personal e-mails I've received in the last month from you dolls letting me how I've been an inspiration/motivation for you. That you've been incorporating my weight loss tips (everything from running out to get a jump rope to adding broccoli to your grocery list. I've even been sent pictures of your meals w/ broccoli lol I LOVE IT!) into your everyday life.  What more a bunch of you have even lost weight from it already!!  Thank you for sharing YOUR personal life stories/struggles with me.  You have no idea how much it warms my heart. Thank you!!!

Iced Chai Latte, New York Cheesecake, Latte & Caramel Walnut Brownie

We drove over an hour for Starbucks.. yes that is literally how much I miss Starbucks lol!

#cheatday

OOTD - Sweater: ANN TAYLOR, Jeans: UNIQLO, Booties: CHINESE LAUNDRY, Handbag: REBECCA MINKOFF

Rump Steak w/ Fried Egg, Pork Belly & Potatoes, Crackling Pork Shoulder, Potato Croquettes & Sauerkraut

Obviously cannot be bothered to wait while I take food pictures anymore lol.

My Heart!

OOTD: Dress - CYNTHIA ROWLEY, Shoes - CHINESE LAUNDRY 

As you can tell from the background we are officially back living in a hotel room AGAIN!

#whatelseisnew #armywife #militarylife

Suckling Pork Shoulder w/ Nuremburg Sausages, Saurkraut & Pommes Frites 

The Hubs Farewell Party!

Congrats babe!

You work so so hard everyday - helping patients, studying for a 2nd post graduate degree and ALL while serving your country to boot! 

I'm in awe of you and so honored to be your wife!

LIFE.

BLS (Basic Life Support) Class!

You have to be certified to work at the clinic but I actually found it to be extremely informative and would take it again in a heartbeat even if it wasn't mandatory. We learned how to perform CPR, Heimlich Maneuver & how to use an AED (Automated Extended Defibrillator) on adults, children and infants in 1 person rescuer or 2 person rescuer groups. Definitely a useful life skill!

If you're interested in becoming certified you can do it with your local Red Cross!

A veggie platter w/ my skinny egg salad & a scoop of crunchy peanut butter

Since I'm at the clinic with the Hubs now dinners have been a lot simpler as of late.

And for the Hubs - Dumpling Pizza!

It's so simply and filling.  I mean what's not to love pork + cheese. 

I had a similar version years and years ago at a fusion Japanese restaurant in Hawaii.  It's just pan fried dumplings + cheddar (fried until it's crunchy) + furikake on top!

Steak night!

With my drug dealer (lol!)

And my (eye) prescriber (uber important as I am blind as a bat)!!

Steak w/ Chive Butter, BBQ sauce & Spicy Chipotle Butter & Side Salad

Your steak comes out entirely raw on an extremely hot plate.  And you basically cut it yourself and "cook" it to your preferred wellness.  It was pretty fun & interactive!

The irony is that this steak is apparently from Omaha Nebraska lol!  Americans in Germany eating US steak. Oh the irony.  The Hubs went with the Argentinian steak and tried some of mine and said the Omaha steak was better. Who knew?!

Night cap.

Cooking for The Hub's potluck.

Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Brownies

Sushi Bake

Breakfast sausage, Scrambled eggs w/ Cheddar & Salsa, Toast w/ Peanut Butter & Honey and an Orange

Sunday brunch... because everything in Germany is closed on Sundays. And.I.Mean.EVERYTHING... you wake up Sunday morning and want to grab brunch, or a morning coffee or running to the store to grab some fresh bread. Not.Going.To.Happen.

So we do Sunday brunch at home now lol!

Coffee date :)

Made the Hubs crab cake sandwich while I ate salad 

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Crab Cake sandwich topped w/ avocado & a Beet & Gorgonzola Salad

I'm such a good wife :p 

Bahahahaha

Although to be fair mine was a crab salad.. but still lol!

OOTD - Jacket: F21, Blouse: ZARA, Jean Leggings: H&M, Booties: CHINESE LAUNDRY, Purse: CHANEL

I was reading a post on Whowhatwear.com recently and it talked about "cultivating" an "everyday uniform".  Pieces that you can just throw together and be out the door decently put together in 5 mins flat!

And I realized the above is mine! 

Loose fitting blouse or tee, jean leggings, booties w/ a leather or in this case faux leather jacket!

Kalbi shortribs marinated for a full 24 hours!!!

The Hubs kept opening the fridge and asking if I could cook them straight away but waiting the full 24 hours made all the difference in the world!  So flavorful and juicy.

                                                               OM NOM NOM!!  

  Obviously the picture above was The Hubs dinner mine was eaten sans rice more broccoli and less meat :p

OOTD - Jacket: F21, Dress: ROMEO & JULIET, Shoes: CHINESE LAUNDRY, Purse: REBECCA MINKOFF

Vietnamese Egg Rolls & Shrimp Crackers

Pho

Sauteed Beef over rice noodles

Had to drive 70 minutes round trip for Vietnamese food!  

But it was worth it was delicious!

#WillNeverComplainAboutDriving15MinForFoodAgain

I really reallllly loved the Sk-II cream the more I used it.  Would absolutely most definitely repurchase this in the future!

Definitely more cost friendly then the La Mer I was using prior.  And truthfully because of how expensive the La Mer was I was trying to use AS little as possible when I used it.. which probably COMPLETELY negated any moisturizing effects of the actual product itself

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Before my SK-II ran out I purchased these products from Nordstrom.com (they're super affordable too!) upon the recommendation of my blogger friend Phoebe from Eat. Live. Love. Repeat. She's GORGEOUS.. I'm literally obsessed w/ her eye makeup and her glowy skin!  So I'm trying these out now!

#FurDaughterApproved 

tehehehe!

Snitzel Sandwich, XL Hot Dog & Paprika Fries

Flexible Double Sided Spatula & Bundt Cake Pan 

Totes excited over my new pink kitchen wear!! 

I don't really drink alcohol.. but I L-O-V-E alcohol desserts.  

Tiramisu, Bananas Foster, Champagne Truffles.. you name it I love it LOL!

And I especially love a good rum soaked bundt cake ie. Baba au Rum/Rum Baba especially during the holiday season (ok I'm SERIOUSLY months in advance but do you really need a reason for rum soaked cake? lololol.)