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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

A new kitchen, a new me

So, as the kitchen demolition continues (some pictures below), I'm working on a new me, too.

I lost 16 pounds a few years ago on Weight Watchers. I loved it. I looked better and felt great. Then some life events intervened, and I started to cheat a little here, a little there, and it all came creeping back.

I rejoined WW online a few months ago, but it just didn't keep me honest. Going to a weigh-in and a meeting every week makes you much more accountable for your actions. So, last Friday, I bit the bullet, and signed up again. First meeting is tomorrow night.

I've been good this week - upped my fruit and veggie intake considerably, and have significantly reduced my junk intake. It helps that it's prime produce season around here. I've been eating fresh-picked cherry tomatoes like they're candy, and I practically squealed when I saw bags of apples from Maine at the supermarket today. Look for some healthier recipes in the weeks to come. (I will be posting a yummy parmesan zucchini bread tomorrow. Not exactly diet-friendly, but it's soooo good.)

So, the kitchen. Upper cabinets: gone. Orange backsplash: gone. Half wall between the family room and kitchen: gone.

Before:
From Throwing Spoons

Upper cabinets gone, backsplash being removed:
From Throwing Spoons

Before, the half wall between the kitchen and family room:
From Throwing Spoons

After - view from the family room:
From Throwing Spoons

From Throwing Spoons


Mr. ThrowingSpoons is painting the kitchen a lovely, warm tan as I type this. Many more changes to come...stay tuned!

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