I am committed to using this blog daily to encourage you and I to find our healthiest selves.
Once, in college, I weighed 300 pounds. I lost a lot of it about five years ago, only to gain a bunch of the weight back after a major cross-country move. Long story short, I’ve never been normal weight. And frankly, that’s all I’ve ever wanted. Normalcy. I’m getting there… I think. I lost 70 lbs in 2009 and have about 40 more to go (as of January 2010).
Regarding this blog: Yes, it is probably the most narcissistic thing I’ve ever done. It’s like Facebook on crack. And I’m really not too sure what I want from this, but I like the idea of making my weekly Weight Watchers weigh-ins public. It’s the kind of accountability I need to continue on to my goal weight. It’s also fun learning how to take pictures of food and posting the corresponding recipes. Who doesn’t love reading about food everyday?
As for the name, “The Grateful Apron,” it came from the idea of connecting my favorite women with handcrafted aprons my mom and I made (and will continue making) together. We all have something to be grateful for, and I hope this blog reminds you to highlight whatever it may be.
Favorite foods: Homemade pizza, sushi, fish tacos, anything with barley, Yumm bowls, curried things, almond milk, frozen banana ice cream, cat cookies from Trader Joe’s, goat cheese, coconut milk, arugula, squash of every variety, garden-fresh tomatoes and eggplant. And MUSHROOMS.
Email: nielsen.kelly@gmail.com
The Grateful Apron 
Kelly- You will never be just “normal” – that’s not nearly good enough for you! You will always be “special”!! Love you and miss you!
Yeah…..Normalcy……I imagine it to be totally overrated….Although I myself, have never really been described as normal….ha! Anyways, I think you are fanfreakintastic, and look forward to the updates! Salut!
Kelly,
I think this website, blog, whatever it is, is KICK-ASS!!!
I am one of Nell McNamara’s sister…and any friend of Meghan’s is a friend of mine! Wonderful ideas and you ooze inspiration and goodness.
Best of luck! I hope to be in touch–
kelly, megan’s name has an ‘h’…sorry!
Mary! I’ve heard so much about you and your wonderful family! I look forward to meeting you (and cooking with you) one day 🙂
what is it you’re doing rite now…keri says it’s some shake/bar plan…btw you look great 🙂
Medifast/Take Shape for Life! I’ll email a link to my health coach who can answer lots of questions to see if it’s a good fit for you.