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!