Diva Taunia's Backstage Pass Official Blog

FAT HATE - SURPRISE, SUPRISE, IT'S HOWARD STERN

Just when I thought it wasn't possible to hate Howard Stern more than I already do:

ANTONIA'S WLS NPO SITE

For those of you who tuned into this past Monday's Backstage Pass Radio Program, you heard our WLS Lovely Feature, Antonia (antoniataketwo) talking about her new non-profit endeavor:  www.wlsnpo.org.

WLSNPO is a group of people from the WLS Community on You Tube, Face Book Twitter Etc. in the beginning stages of forming a NPO that will help our community  with our special needs.

WLSNPO is looking for volunteers from all over the world. If you know someone who has had or will be having weight loss surgery then please guide them to this web site.

We need volunteers with all types of skills here are just a few: 

• Grant Writers
• Volunteer Coordinators
• Bookkeepers
• Accountant
• Public Speakers
• Fundraisers
• PR and Marketing
• Social Media Marketers
• Data Entry
• Phone Callers
• Envelope Stuffers 
• Writers
• Researchers
• Event Planners
• Graphic Artists
• Web Site Developers
• Video Content Experts
• The list goes on....... 

Please be sure to stop by, say hello to Antonia, join the site, and participate in this great community!

"LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX..."

Tomorrow night on The Backstage Pass Radio Program: "Let's Talk About Sex."  I think it's an important topic that's related to weight loss surgery and our bodies pre and post-surgery.  The pros, the cons, the good, the bad, the ugly...(Hey, someone has to talk about it!)

I am hoping to start interesting and engaging discussion about it in a very open, honest, and adult way (meaning, I don't want things to be getting randy or offensive).  I'd love some suggestions for discussion points that fall within this theme.  Feel free to post your suggestions here as a comment, or if you'd prefer to remain more anonymous, you can email them to radio@divataunia.com.

If anyone is brave enough to call in tomorrow night, the show starts at 7:00pm EST, and the call-in # is (347) 857-2052.  You can absolutely remain anonymous if you want.

Thanks for your suggestions, much appreciated!

Cheers,

BARIATRIC TV - FO' SHIZZLE!

I love that they say I have an empire...that cracks me up! Tell that to my credit card companies! lol Thanks, BTV, you guys rock! (my segment is on around 6:19)

DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE on the radio show tonight!

Also featuring our first WLS Lovely live interview:  Amy Swayne / wdsdarlin!

♥ COROMEGA HEALTHY HEART WINNER ♥

Congratulations to the winner of the one-month supply of Coromega Healthy Heart:  DedicatedLoser!  Stayed tuned for another giveaway contest happening soon...

SOUTHWESTERN SOUP - GIDDY UP!

There are some things that are always just staples in my pantry and in my soups.  A lot of these ingredients play a starring role in most of my soups, so sometimes there's pretty interchangable.  It's the spices that make all the difference, and this one has a nice, zippy southwestern feel to it.  It's spicy, but not over the top.  Plus, it's full of protein and healthy goodness!

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb ground or cubed meat (any normal protein would work here - chicken, pork, beef)
• 8 cups of chicken stock
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen frozen peas
• 2 packages of taco seasoning
• 4 stalks of celery, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced or 1 tblsp of garlic powder
• 1 15-16oz can of black beans
• 1 package of taco seasoning
• 1 tblsp of cumin
• 1 tblsp of thyme
• 1 tsp of Cayenne pepper (I like more, but I'm playing it safe in case you don't like FIRE in your mouth)
• 1 tsp of chili powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tblsps oil for sautee

DIRECTIONS:

• Pour chicken stock into crock pot and put on low.  
• While stock begins warming, heat oil in sautee pan on medium high, and then sautee'  ONIONS, PEPPERS, CELERY until onions begin to get transluscent.  At that point, transfer to chicken stock.
• Add frozen peas, corn, black beans to stock.
• In the same pan as you sauteed veggies, sautee' meat and add salt and pepper to taste.  Add ONE PACKAGE of taco seasoning to mix with 2/3 cup of water until sauce thickens (just like you were making tacos).
• One meat has finished cooking, transfer to chicken stock.
• Add additional package of taco seasoning, cumin, thyme, cayenne pepper and chili powder to stock, stir well.
• Let this cook for several hours/the afternoon to get the flavors all working.
• Serve with a dollop of sour cream and/or some tortilla chips.  (Note:  I eat this as-is...deeelish!)

GRAMMY CHERYL'S KICK-ASS COLE SLAW!

It is a well-known fact that my mother Cheryl is not a very good cook.  It's kind of amazing that my brother and sisters and I have any reasonable amount of culinary skills, considering.  Still, there are a few things that she's perfected after years and years of trial and error, and her cole slaw is one of them.  In fact, it happens to be Rob's most favorite cole-slaw recipe of all time, so for his recent birthday, I decided to make a big tub o' slaw for him.  And it was DEE-LICIOUS.  

Best of all?  Pretty decent for WLS pouchy-pouches.  (But seriously, don't be a dope!  I'm not a doctor or nutritionist, so always check with them about what you can and can't eat.)

INGREDIENTS (this is SUPER-EASY):

1 large bag of ready-to-use slaw chop (I get the lettuce, cabbage, carrot blend)
1/2 of a large red onion, diced (more or less to taste - remember, I like spicy!)
1/2 cup lowfat or no-fat mayo
3 tblsp of rice vinegar (I recommend Marukan Rice Vinegar)
1 tblsp of fresh chopped dill

DIRECTIONS:

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and chill in fridge.  You may want to use more or less mayo depending on your own personal preferences.  Easy and delicious!

WIN HEALTHY HEART! (I heart Coromega!)

2/8 SUPER-DUPER WINNER LIST

Thanks to everyone who participated in the "Super-Duper Valentine's Giveaway!"  If you are one of the winners list below, please contact me at radio@divataunia.com with your name, shipping address, and the prize you won.  Here is a full list of winners from last's night "Backstage Pass Radio Program:"

(drumroll, please...)

COCKTAIL NAPKIN CD:  "mommamartha"

CELEBRATE VITAMINS GIFT BASKET:  "Kim", via telephone

PATRICIA MILLER NECKLACE:  "mjteller"

KAYS NATURALS:  "jenni otera"

BARIATRIC ADVANTAGE PROJOE:  "wenniewoop"

COROMEGA HEALTHY HEART:  "xolani santos"

SUPREME PROTEIN GIFT PACKAGE:  "fhotolady"

Diamond Dallas Page's YRG Fitness Program:  "Larry Tipton" via telephone

Thanks to everyone who participated.  Please be sure to visit our prize sponsors for some amazing bariatric and wls-related products!

Cheers,