tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68759820240166652672024-03-13T07:35:21.388-07:00Diary of a Plus Size BakerOne woman's journey through the up's and down's of weight loss and her love of baking.ktnixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05699034403161431951noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875982024016665267.post-36605234819915303612014-12-08T20:42:00.001-08:002014-12-08T20:42:27.388-08:00Christmastime BluesPinterest has ruined me! It is official. I see all these beautiful crafts that I would LOVE to make. All these sweet little creations that these kids create. I want that! I want a Pinterest perfect Christmas? Is it even possible? Who has the time or the money to do all that work? I work 12 hour shifts. I barely have time to sleep little on decorate my TINY house to the 9's. I have 2 boys, 1 of which is Autistic. I'm a MOM and I feel like a COMPLETE FAILURE. I look at all these people who have it all together and I want to be like that. Is it too much to ask for to not have to stress over paying for Christmas gifts. I WANT a picture perfect house and children who pose for all those beautiful pictures. But, I WON'T change my kids for anything. I NEED to step away from Pinterest. All it does is depress me. Pinterest you are the DEVIL. ktnixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05699034403161431951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875982024016665267.post-19576228302306648112014-11-13T11:51:00.001-08:002014-11-13T11:51:55.095-08:00Great New book I just have to tell you about!
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Nine years later, and neither has
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of the Nasvhille Assassins series: </span><a href="http://tonialeo.com/books/taking-shots"><span style="color: #6699cc; font-family: "inherit","serif"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Taking Shots</span></a><span style="font-family: "inherit","serif";">, </span><a href="http://tonialeo.com/books/trying-to-score"><span style="color: #6699cc; font-family: "inherit","serif"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Trying to Score</span></a><span style="font-family: "inherit","serif";">, </span><a href="http://tonialeo.com/books/empty-net"><span style="color: #6699cc; font-family: "inherit","serif"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Empty Net</span></a><span style="font-family: "inherit","serif";">, Falling for the Backup, and </span><a href="http://tonialeo.com/books/crossing-the-line"><span style="color: #6699cc; font-family: "inherit","serif"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Blue
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Nine years ago, things were perfect. Lacey and Karson had
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endearing love. A story of when two people collide and life without the other
is miserable. After I read the prequel to Laces and Lace I was dying to read
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, I have slacked on finding a new surgeon. Now, I am BIGGER than I have ever been. I mean majorly big! I went to meet my new surgeon today and am determined to get back on track. I have a long way to go, but 2 beautiful boys to get me there! </span></div>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I also made chocolate sugar cookies inspired by <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/">www.bakerella.com</a> Her blog is amazing! Here is my outcome: </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't they look delicious?? In addition to these cookies I made Betty Crocker Double Chocolate Chunk which are so yummy!!! I also made my famous Cranberry Cheesecake Squares that the guys at Hubby's work completely devoured. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! Happy New Years!!! Thanks for reading!!!</div><br />
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ktnixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05699034403161431951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875982024016665267.post-62809158014748601092010-11-09T16:36:00.000-08:002010-11-09T16:36:22.123-08:00Too Fat to Donate?So, today I went to register to be a bone marrow donor and was told I did not meet the weight requirements. That is a complete bummer to me. My friend, Stephanie died of Leukemia in 2005. My wonderful stepson lost his mother from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2006 being on the list is something that is very important to me. I guess this is another reason for me to lose the weight!ktnixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05699034403161431951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875982024016665267.post-16966858814533986892010-11-05T10:25:00.000-07:002010-11-05T10:25:41.097-07:00I am not fat, I am just enlarged to show detail!Went to meet with the surgeon yesterday. SURPRISE! SURPRISE! My weight qualifies me for the lapband surgery! Duh, doc! So, why did I have to pay you $25 to tell me what I already knew. I know I am a candidate and I know I want it done. So, now what?? Off, to pay a pyschologist to tell me once again I am qualified, thats another $75 just to hear I am fat! Geez, my wallet is thanking you! Seriously, no wonder the world is overweight! No one can afford to be skinny! You have to pay to out of your tail to get healthy food and you have to pay to hear from the doctor that you have to lose weight. Oh well, I guess my savings will come when I can leave the plus size section and shop the clearance racks at normal stores! Watch out world, I am going to do this!ktnixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05699034403161431951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875982024016665267.post-66035706434376959522010-10-30T01:02:00.000-07:002010-10-30T01:02:21.555-07:00Introductory Post<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I guess my first post should be an introduction of myself. My name is Katie. I am 25 years old. I got married July 31st and have a 6 year old stepson. I also am morbidly obese. Yes, I said it OBESE. The picture below is of me all 375 lbs (yah its crazy I know), my extremely handsome stepson and my sexy husband! I love my "curves" and so does my hubby. But, when it starts to affect your health then its time to do something about it. I have gotten to the point where my chest is constantly hurting either from my acid reflux disease or my asthma. I had neither of these conditions a few years ago. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds4OFMC1e-I/TMvO18dNfVI/AAAAAAAAAAU/tgW-c2EluIk/s1600/62760_437240458050_503513050_5162025_6429065_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="214" nx="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ds4OFMC1e-I/TMvO18dNfVI/AAAAAAAAAAU/tgW-c2EluIk/s320/62760_437240458050_503513050_5162025_6429065_n.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So, you may say "oh, you want to lose weight so just go on a diet." Let me tell you, name a diet and I have done it. The problem with diets are they don't last. Sure, I've lost 20lbs here and there "dieting" just to turn around and gain 40 after giving in to the temptations of food. Oh how tempting food can be. There is nothing like a good old fashioned home cooked meal. Another problem of mine is that I LOVE to cook and am kind of obsessed with baking. My dream is to one day own a bakery. I am always trying new recipes. Baking is a passion of mine. How can I lose weight when I love food so much? It is not going to be an easy journey, but it is one that I am preparing myself to embark on. </span>ktnixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05699034403161431951noreply@blogger.com0