Good afternoon everyone! It's been a crazy 2 weeks so didn't get much time to drop and see how everyone's doing. Had WI on Tuesday and lost a whopping 5.2 lbs last week - CrAzY! I'm so close to the 30 lb down mark... yippee!
Tried the Vanilla Shake mix yesterday - not good! It's almost too sweet for my taste. I prefer the Chocolate ones but my clinic was out of the powder packs. Hope they have some there on Tuesday for my WI.
Going to have to try those zucchini muffins - they sound yummy!
I've been making "Spinach Pesto Crackers" using the IP Potatoes (had them for lunch with steamed broccoli) and they are yummy! Made my own pesto using spinach and basil and it's super tasty! I'll post the recipe in the recipe thread for anyone to try.
Have a great OP weekend everyone! Off to make some fish for dinner!
Last edited by thecircleguru; 09-28-2013 at 08:46 PM.
Greetings! Are you the official recipe reviewer? Have no idea if this is original or not, but my coach had never heard of it, and I've been using this to make soft tacos and fajitas - so this is my submission for your review I use the IP potato puree + 3 1/2 oz of warm water (7 Tbsp), and make 2 tortillas out of that by spreading it thin in 2 circles (oh...about 6-8 in diameter?) on a hot griddle sprayed with Pam. Let them brown, both sides. Stuff with whatever you'd stuff a tortilla with. They hold together great and I think they are delicious!
Thanks for the idea, Slownsteady. I made the tortillas to have with my chili for dinner.
Awesome! How about a pumpkin spice or just plain spice cookie or muffin? I saw a few recipes floating around on here and thought they sounded yummy. I'm just waiting for the pumpkin pie spice I ordered from Epicure to come in so I can try one.
I'm also tempted by the cauliflower tortilla recipe - wonder how yummy that would be? (And now I'm getting the urge for tacos )
Well, I just had a 3 hour nap...sleeping tonight should be interesting
Jo
Thanks for the suggestions, Jo. I am not a huge fan of pumpkin, but this is all about going outside of my comfort zone. So I'm looking at the different recipes, and will definitely try something out and let you know when I post. It might be a few days, since I'm not sure I have all the ingredients.
I am definitely looking up the cauliflower tortilla recipe!
Day number 2 for me hoping that's nasty headache doesn't rear it's ugly head today. I rated myself an 8 for day one, I stuck to plan with the exception of one added packet, coach said that was fine and wouldn't mess up Weightloss.
Breakfast- I had the cappuccino packet with strong brewed southern pecan coffee added 2 splend it was VERY Good.
Lunch- Blueberry Cran GranataDrink and a big salad with lemon and EVOO.
Dinner- not sure hubby will grill or bake something with veggies.
Praying for a fab 2nd day.
That's a great start! Get creative with the packages and recipes as you go along. There are so many possibilities and you will soon have your favourites.
Hang in there and good luck on your journey to a new you!
Haha seems like everyone is on a cauliflower tortilla kick right now! I made them a few days ago when they were first mentioned. Glad to see that they are still going strong
I just used the crispy rice cereal to make pancakes. I added some pumpkin pie spice, they were delicious. Filled the "fall food" craving I thought I was missing out on! I also had black coffe with a few sprinkles of the pumpkin pie spice. Great start to my day!
1littlestar, I love your recipe ideas! I was starting to get into a rut, but you've given me a charge! Thanks. I'm new to posting, hope I did it right ��.
I was going to bump the cauliflower pancake thread but just decided to link it here (too many "bumps" with no new info in a thread bugs me for some reason - in the same way duplicate threads bug me ).
Since cauliflower pancakes don't contain an IP packet, I use them for snacks to "get me thru" when I'm SUPER hungry.
I learned that I could put my veggies throughout the day and use salad at with dinner (putting my dinner meat on a BIG bed of lettuce) to fill me up
I usually have spinach in my morning smoothie
2 c veggies with lunch
1 c veggies snack (raw veggies, rhubarb "custard", or a cauliflower pancake)
and then big salad with meat for dinner.
Eating this way has gotten me thru MANY hungry days. Not all of my days are "hungry" days but I know things need to change-up a little if I'm feeling starving.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ So, yesterday, my alumni club had a winery day.
I joined in the fun...water with red Mio (I'm actually using Stur, which is stevia-sweetened) . I took cucumbers, asparagus guacamole, and garlic breadstix made from potato packet).
On the drive home, it was WONDERFUL we had a 100% sober DD because there was a state patrol sobriety checkpoint . Right before they checked me, they arrested 2 drivers in other cars. I told the officer I was the DD, hadn't had a drink in over a year due to a weight loss diet. He checked the tracking of my eyes and waved me thru.
CrAzY! I'm so close to the 30 lb down mark... yippee!
Have no idea if this is original or not, but my coach had never heard of it, and I've been using this to make soft tacos and fajitas - so this is my submission for your review 
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Eating this way has gotten me thru MANY hungry days. Not all of my days are "hungry" days but I know things need to change-up a little if I'm feeling starving.
. I took cucumbers, asparagus guacamole, and garlic breadstix made from potato packet).
. Right before they checked me, they arrested 2 drivers in other cars. 
I told the officer I was the DD, hadn't had a drink in over a year due to a weight loss diet. He checked the tracking of my eyes and waved me thru. 
