So, those of you that have read some of my prior posts know that i owned a bar for several years and have been known to enjoy a good single malt scotch on occasion.

I had tried alcohol at home a few weeks ago to test my tolerance (better then testing it in New York as I live in New Jersey!) because i knew i had an event coming up and there would be booze there. My first test was fair, second was better, and I was ok with a few empty calories.

I went to the event

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Not sure if it had anything to do with me trying alcohol last week, but ever since the scale has not moved.
I expected it the day after I drank, but now- some 4 days later - i am still at a stall.

Yesterday I moved an entire cord of wood into the backyard - a LOT of work. I had a protein shake for brkfst, 1 for lunch, and a little chicken for dinner.

The scale actually went up a pound!! I had been on an atkins regime and am wondering if switching it up (i.e.

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We always do awards show parties. In the past, they were always stocked with various appetizers, and we as a family really enjoyed them.

So for my kids, the Kids Choice Awards is on tonight. My wife made all the usual for them, and I made an old favorite i used to cook in my Atkins days.

Microwaved - sliced pepperoni - trust me it tastes better than it sounds.

Arrange pre-sliced pepperoni (much thinner than trying to cut them yourselves) on paper towels

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OK, so i'm back on foods, and as anyone who has read any of my posts know, my journey has (thankfully) been pretty textbook. No new allergies or favorite foods that I no-longer like or can't tolerate. One challenge remained - and as you can tell by the title of this blog, it was alcohol.

Before you start - I know the drill - empty calories, why bother, and smaller stomach makes you get drunk quicker...I get it. Let me put this in perspective:

I OWNED A BAR FOR SEVERAL

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Just an update:
Saw My Dr yesterday for my 1 month post op. I am down a total of 50 lbs (20 pre-op, and 30 post -op)! My BP was 115/73. First time it's been normal in years.
My Dr gave me Actigall to prevent gallstone formation.

I am down 8 inches on my waist, and had to buy some new clothes that are already loose. Went from a 2XL (that was getting tight) shirt to a very loose XL.

I am thrilled with my progress and am now on soft regular foods - no more

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