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HEALTHY RECIPES: Island style lemon mango salsa over fish with roasted garlic zucchini & squash

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HEALTHY RECIPE: Chips & guacamole

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Low calorie recipes that won’t leave you starving

March 30, 2012 in Health & Food

Since I can’t workout while i’m recovering from my BR it’s very important I watch what I eat so I don’t gain the 20 pounds I just lost.

I can’t cook all the time like I normally do because I can’t reach the pans and some of the pots are too heavy. However. I’ve been on a mission to make my foods more interesting. I’m trying my hardest to stick to 1200 calories a day I do go up to 1400 on some days because 1200 can be a little low. I count all my calories, sodium, sugars and fat intake. This is why I prefer to prepare my own meals unless I use the pre packaged healthy low calorie meals.

Yesterday was a tough day for me because I was pretty hungry but I was all out of my packaged meals. I didn’t have much int he fridge as I just got back here to my other home in East and haven’t gone grocery shopping. I got a little creative.

For breakfast I had a big bowl of oatmeal, with a whole banana, a shot glass filled with Lactose free milk and sprinkled sugar in the raw over the top. I also had a cup of coffee no creamers! I put 2 table spoons of milk, a packet of Splenda.

In between snack. I had a cup of air popped popcorn, no salt or butter.

Lunch. I had a big red leaf salad, tomatoes, 2 boiled eggs, no dressing. I made the dressing myself, 2 table spoons of Olive Oil, whole lemon (squeezed) and a dash of salt. Mix it up and pour it over your salad. I also added parmesan cheese over it. The real kind, soy based.

In between snack. A cup of fruit and 2 unsalted Saltine crackers.

Dinner. I had a smaller version of the same kind of salad that I had for lunch (I was craving salad), 5 unsalted Saltine crackers, and baked rosemary fish.

Yesterday was NOT fun, my meals weren’t as tasty because I haven’t gone shopping since I just got here. I seriously wanted to order a pizza!!!! They had me full which was GREAT!!!   I really had to  focus on the bigger picture to get through it. If I cheat once, I will want to cheat again.  I made my meals taste as best as I could. I also drank 1 gallon of water which helped keep me full. I went to the bathroom a zillion times and that was annoying.

Today so far I just had breakfast. I was STARVING!!!! lol So instead of having a huge fatty breakfast, I broke down the calories into a lot of food but within 260 calorie intake.

- 1 toasted slice of gluten wheat bread with 1 table spoon of REAL peanut butter. I could have had 2, it would still have been healthy.

- 6 grapes, 2 orange slices, 1/3 of a kiwi.

- 1/2 a plain yogurt.

- 1 cup of coffee, a shot glass filled with lactose/dairy free milk, 1 sugar in the RAW. Don’t laugh at the shot glass I use to measure my milk. l But it’s small so I know I get minimum calories. Plus  the real reason is I  just can’t find my darn measuring cup. lol

I plan on making a wheat sandwich with a can of tuna for lunch. I’m going to add celery, red onions, and a twist of lemon. I’m hoping I can go get some light non dairy mayo from the health food store. Sounds gross I know lol but it tastes the same. Hope this helps. If you have any questions ask me :)

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My Breast Reduction “The Biggest Nightmare So Far” Week 2 & 3 (part 1)

March 29, 2012 in Candid Thoughts

Sorry I haven’t updated. Thank you for all your support and for sharing your stories. I am glad to hear my videos are helping many of you. I’m very excited that I only a few more weeks to go for full recovery. This is a 2 part video blog.

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My record “Dale Mami” in Mun2 NEWS & on music television rotation

March 28, 2012 in Candid Thoughts

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Somaya Reece dubbed “The Female Pitbull” by Def Jam VP, praises “Mr 305″ Pitbull #SOHH

March 28, 2012 in Candid Thoughts

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My record “Dale Mami” ft Lumidee in Cosmopolitan Latina. New issue on newsstands May 1 –

March 28, 2012 in News

Dale Mami posted in Cosmopolitan for Latinas news feed! New issue on newsstands May 1.

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I lost 20 pounds & so can you! Here’s how.

March 25, 2012 in Health & Food

On my last blog I lost 16 pounds (CLICK HERE TO READ) I hadn’t really weighed myself since. But everyone kept saying my face & overall appearance looked slimmer. So I stepped on the ANNOYING scale. lol I am 20 pounds lighter.

Since I had my breast reduction I am not allowed to work out. That is driving me NUTS! I got used to working out and now I can’t for a month, then light workouts and I mean SUPER light workouts for another month. Then after that, I get to hit the gym HARDCORE again yey! Anyways. I haven’t ben dieting as I mentioned in my last blog. I just switched up everything I eat but it starts in the grocery list FIRST! You cannot expect to lose weight if you are not shopping for the right things.  After eating right, working out, drinking protein shakes in between meals (eat a full meal every 3 hours and have a shake in between) and being very conscious of my sodium intake. I dropped 20 pounds!!!!! 20 pounds???????? I can’t even believe it. lol But I did. I still have my curves but I am indeed 20 pounds lighter.

 

Again since I have not been able to work out or cook. I had to figure out how to eat when I didn’t have someone taking care of me. I have a private nurse, Calvin helping me out and my family when they can. So, I looked into pre cooked meal plans. The idea of frozen food disgusted me but I have heard they are pretty good.  I bought a few different brands and bought more of  the ones I liked best. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends having less than 2300 mg. of sodium per day, I only have 1000-1200 a day. That’s my personal choice, you don’t have to follow that. I unfortunately can’t workout so I want to make sure my sodium intake is low. You should make all your meals interesting. Example; Add some lemon, pepper, garlic powder, onions,  a few more slices of tomatoes. It will always keep you satisfied. Switch up your meals every week so you don’t get bored. EVERYONE gets bored of “diets” that’s why YOU DON’T DIET! You simply shop for healthier foods. You don’t have to eat these  pre cooked meals but you should have a few in your freezer. Why? Do you ever come home tired as heck but you’re hungry but don’t want to cook? So instead you stop by a Mickey D’s or you come home and order pizza? Wellllllll hellllooooo!!! If you had one of these in your fridge you could eat it and be satisfied. You have to trick your mind and take this NEW you as a lifestyle.

 

I also began to buy gluten free foods as well. I LOVE fruits and green veggies! That is a huge plus in your food intake. Eating a balanced meal with green veggies and fruits really makes a huge difference in your weight loss. I also started eating oatmeal everyday for breakfast or in between meals. It keeps you full, is great for digestion and your heart. I try to make my foods taste great. If you don’t, you will get bored and give up on your weight loss goal. I cut up a few pieces of fruit and sprinkle my oatmeal with brown sugar. Again! Make it interesting, drink a lot of water, vitamins, and work out. But DO NOT diet. You will not stick to it. I eat 1200-1500 calories a day and feel fully satisfied and I get to eat every 3 hours.

ALSO!!!!! VERY IMPORTANT!!!! If you do eat out. Pay attention to the menus. A lot of restaurants now offer low cal meals. You can also ask to make your meal low in sodium, steamed, bake instead of frying it etc. Today I went to Dennys and had this. I only ate 1 slice of bread and asked them to make the eggs as Egg Beaters, no butter on the bread, no frying the turkey bacon, and no frying the eggs. I asked them to make it all “dry” which means they don’t use oil.

 

That’s pretty much all I have been doing. It starts with that grocery list. It also starts with YOU making a commitment to “get right” get fit for the long run. LIVE LONGER. I now fit a medium, sometimes I am still a large. I don’t mind because I DO NOT WANT TO LOSE MY CURVES!!! I do  see a HUGE difference in my over all health. I feel really good all the time. And of course as a girl you know it feels so good when you fit in them jeans, dress or shirt that you didn’t before but now fit like a glove.  I hope this helps. I will continue to post health tips and ideas so you don’t get bored. You can’t think “I need to lose 20 pounds in 1 week” you are destined for disaster if you do! There is no such thing as a “quick” or “magic” way to lose weight.  It will take you a few months, but your end result will make you look back and wonder why you didn’t start this earlier. It is possible! Don’t get discouraged. Stay focused and let me know how it’s going for you? I’d love to help you with my personal journey  :)

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#ProjectBoobs Week 2 – My 2nd doctors appointment “the girls are looking sexy” :)

March 20, 2012 in Candid Thoughts

Last night was the first night I slept all the way through!! A full 8 hours of sleep woo hoo. After many sleepless nights this was a relief and nice because I felt stress free going to see my doctor. Since I’ve been bed ridden stuck in my house, the car ride there felt sooooooooo good. The sun was beaming in San Diego. So yeah. Today was my second doctors appointment after my BR! But today I really had to “face the music” I would know where my progress was headed. I’d also be getting a good look at the girls because the doctor was going to show me how to care & clean the incisions from here on out.

Surprisingly, I wasn’t nervous at all. I arrived and the staff as usual was so sweet, I arrived on time and literally within minutes went in to see my doctor. He took off my bra garment and immediately said my progress was amazing, they were taking shape and the bruising was slowly fading. He said I would be too sqweemish looking at them so he asked if I wanted to get a good look. I felt so at ease knowing he said they looked great, so I did. I was shocked at how great, perky and big they were. No yucky blood or anything crazy looking THANK GOD!!!!!! We discussed some things like when can I get back to the gym, when can I have a nice HUGE cup of cafesito (coffee), when can I go on vacation and fry in the sun. lol After discussing all that I was on my way home.

My appointment was a success and my stitches come off in another week-ish. I feel closer to my full recovery Yey :)

As far as pain is concerned. I wake up sore every morning, still hard to move around alone (I need help) and my side incisions occasionally hurt. The pain isn’t crazy, it’s tolerable after the meds or an 800 Ibuprofen. So far everyday is a new day of odd feelings in the boobies but it’s also a day towards full recovery. I’m not hype about getting these stitches removed. Yuckkkkkkkkkk eeeeeeekkkkkk & a yikes on that :(

Thank you everyone supporting me. This journey is really difficult and emotional but I already feel this was one if the best decisions I have made. I’m dissapointed at the negative selfish male comments and saddened by many of my fans stories experiencing the same negative energy from superficial men. Ladies, you are beautiful. These men who have made you seem less than beautiful because of your breast size not appealing to them. EFFFFFF THEM! You’re lovely. This is for your health not theirs. These men are just so sad!!! Until y’all walk around with 10 pound bar bells stuck to your chest attached to ropes with razors that rip into your shoulders ALL DAY! PLEASE please ZIP IT.

I love you my supporters I can’t wait to take a few pics when I’m completely healed up. PROJECT BOOBS the journey! What an experience. Have a wonderful evening Team Somaya Somayans

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[LADIES BLOG] A man should not validate you, know your SELF WORTH!

March 19, 2012 in Candid Thoughts

I have a weekly diary w videos on my website/blog about my reduction! If you are considering one  read through my blog. I post as much detail as I can on the daily or weekly. The pain is 100% worth it and is not as bad every day. My back pain instantly went away, and no more red bra marked scars on my shoulders. The experience has been tolerable i’m only a few days into my 2nd week of recovery.

I hope my experience inspires many women out there to empower themselves. I have read many women out there got a breast reduction and their men left them or their friends dropped them. Listen ladies. You do what is right for YOU! No for what anyone else thinks.  Especially NOT for what a man thinks. For most that know my story you know I could GAF what a man thinks. I will NEVER have no man dictate my life or put me through hell like so many women put up with. I don’t do anything for “what men think” quite frankly I could care less what these superficial men think. I do for me!   Unfortunatly we live in a society where many boys are built superficial and robotic. The media portrayal of women is ridiculous. NO ONE looks like that. Men who fantasize and lust  for the  ”bad bitch” with the flawless figures they see in magazines aren’t REAL MEN.  The reality is that THESE ARE FANTASIES – DREAMS – THEY DO NOT EXSIST! Without all the makeup and photoshop they are all regular people with horrible hair days, cellulite, stretch marks etc. The value in a woman is not the weave, the contacts, the gigantic breasts, the big ass, the scantly clad clothes. A REAL women is the one that wont leave your side for the next baller or rapper. Remember! NEVER allow the media portrayal of a “perfect body” to persuade  you to alter yourself. Don’t not try to “fit in” this is a deadly downward spiral to go down into. Believe me I know. I was once severely anorexic and bulimic all because my old agents told me I needed to be a size zero to be accepted. And being a young 18 year old with bright eyes and a bit nieve to Hollywood, I believed them. Due to it I have suffered many health issues that I still currently have. I will NEVER be perfect. I will never look super skinny like many of my past photos that you see online because I was never meant to be  that skinny. My body isn’t “naturally” thin, I have curves it’s just the way i’m “naturally”  built. I embrace my flaws, i’m ok with not being the perfect weight, the perfect height, having the perfect clothes,  the perfect face, I have scars, I even have a scar that is visible on the right side of my face from my mouth to just under my eye, I cannot feel the right side of my face, I have had hair days, I AM NOT PERFECT. I’m perfectly imperfect :)

Ladies, you are beautiful and wonderful at any size with flaws and all. If your man doesn’t love you because you aren’t “perfect” he doesn’t deserve you and is a typical superficial man whom you don’t want for the long run. He’s the type of man that would leave you for the next. The type that will leave you alone with your children and run off with the next. A good man wont do any of that!

A REAL man will love you w your flaws, but a REAL WOMAN loves herself FIRST w her flaws! A man should not have to validate your self worth. A kind heart and soul is what counts in a REAL WOMAN. I salute the few good men out there who love women through their flaws and all. Your mother raised you right! Thank you.

Embrace your flaws ladies, know your self worth and your self VALUE :)

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[VIDEO] #ProjectBoobs Week 2 – Breast reduction scar treatments

March 16, 2012 in Candid Thoughts

I made it through week 1!! Yesterday was thee worse day I had regarding pain. I woke up with pain in my incisions, it was just HORRIBLE :( My evening was better, I payed down to help with the pain and dozed off. I slept through the majority of the night and only woke up 2 times to use the bathroom. Yey :)

SCAR TREATMENTS BY REJUVENESS….

A few friends recommended the use of silicone sheets for scar treatment. The key part of this is not the cream, its the silicone sheets. I ordered my kit and begin to use them today. This kit cost $250.00 it has the sheets, cream and tape. I’m supposed to clean the incision 2xs a day, then put the cream on the incision 2xs a day with the sheet over it. I bought the ones that are not self adhesive, that’s what the tape is for. You’re supposed to do this for 6 weeks, results begin at 3 weeks. I have already set up a 4-6 session laser therapy asides from this. From what I’m told my doctor said my skin scars well, so the extra care will only make the outcome even better. I’m excited to start this new little daily project to make this recovery time pass. lol

Hope you’re day is going great. I hope my weekly diary helps you with your personal journey. Feel free to comment and ask any questions :)

INCASE YOU MISSED IT. MY VIDEO BLOG OF MY 1st WEEK AFTER BR WITH AFTER PICTURES….

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#ProjectBoobs Week 1 – Today’s pain & a HORRIBLE shower experience

March 15, 2012 in Candid Thoughts

Ok today has been an all day nightmare!!! I am pleasantly surprised that I slept very well all night. I only woke up 3 times instead of my every hour on the hour pattern. When I finally woke up for the day, omg I woke up with pain in my incisions. I had to double up my pain meds & it felt better. it’s hurting again now but not as horrible. I have been laying down and resting for the most part.

I was sponge bathed today and that was a process! It wasn’t as easy today as it was last time. I felt a little faint but it ended up fine. The incisions were cleaned and bandaged again. My support garment bra was put back on and I sat down to calm my nerves. I was really nervous so I think I spooked myself and that had me feeling very faint. I’ve noticed that every hour there’s a new weird or calm thing happening. 1 hour I feel ok to walk without assistance and others like today I feel helpless :( I seriously recommend that you have someone with you 24/7 for times like these. And i’m only half way into the day ugh!!!!!! I’ll update you all later.

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