Serenity you are right we rock whether we have a loss or not :D

ohh let me know how those miracle noodles taste. I've heard about them as well.. and KFC coleslaw sounds yummy let me know how it tastes

Hmmmm . . . haven't heard of Miracle Noodles (???) but coleslaw recipe looks fab!

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/radish_home_fries.html
I'm trying these tonight:

ROSY RADISH HOME FRIES
16 ounces radishes, washed, dried and trimmed
1 small onion, diced, 2 1/2 ounces
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cooking oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Quarter the smaller radishes and cut any larger ones into eighths. Heat the butter and oil in a medium skillet; add the radishes and onions. Cover the pan and turn heat to low. Let cook for 5-10 minutes. Uncover, turn heat to medium and cook until nicely browned, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.

Makes 4 servings
Can be frozen

Per Serving: 107 Calories; 10g Fat; 1g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs



If you can get past the pink color, these taste amazingly like fried potatoes. The covered cooking helps to soften them a bit before the browning stage. I covered mine for 5 minutes and they still had a little crunch so 10 minutes might be better. Although they tasted a lot like potatoes, there seemed to be something missing so I think the addition of a couple slices of bacon might add just the right flavor. If you use bacon, brown it a bit before adding the onion and radishes, and omit the butter and oil.

If you like a more oniony flavor, you can use about 4 ounces which will increase the carbs per se

And I've also been on a "jalapeno" popper kick . . . love having these in the fridge - so ez to nuke:

orum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=432320
Cilantro Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

Ingredients:
20 Jalapenos
4 oz Cream Cheese (1/2 a box)
1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup Cilantro, finely chopped
dash of salt

1 - Donn your protective eye gear and cut the jalapenos lengthwise. I used a grapefruit spoon to scrape out the insides, very handy. But a plain old spoon should work as well. Don't worry if a few seeds are left in. Just spices up the ingredients.
2 - Combine the cheeses, cilantro and salt, mashing until thoroughly mixed. At this point you could also add other things such as lemon or cumin or even cinnamon for a twist on the normal jalapeno hors d'oeuvres. The batch pictured above is the regular recipe.
3 - Using a spoon, fill the jalapeno halves with the mix.
4 - Place in a Pam sprayed pan. Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 20-30 minutes. Watch for golden brownness. I use a fork to lift up the edge of a jalapeno to make sure the bottoms have cooked through.
5 - Remove and enjoy. Try not to eat them all in one sitting!

NOTE: This recipe will also work with those small peppers that are red, orange, yellow (basically sweet peppers). Just add red pepper flakes and/or spicy sausage to spice them up.

I seldom use actual jalapenos tho' . . . loving the serrano/poblano varieties . . . and just cut up the bigger ones. Don't always use the cilantro or even the cheddar cheese in the mix but definitely DO cook and chop up the bacoin into the cream cheese mixture - eliminates the hassle of trying to wrap these puppies individually and getting the bacon wrap to cook evenly.

I'm holding steady and waiting for the whooosh - been just a bit over Induction levels so after the OffPlanness, I do understand that my system is confused and is in stall mode. Cray-cray week . . . hours and issues, so did NOT make it to the gym at all this week:( . . . BUT heading out when it gets a bit cooler on trusty bike down by the trusty river.

I'm so excited for all of you that have lost, stayed OP, having NSV's and are recovering from being sick!:carrot::hug:

Have a great OP weekend All!

Thanks for the receipes Aud.. I definitely will give the poppers a try

Aud: I saw the poppers recipe and I really wanted to make them! It's on my "to make" list.
I seem to be stuck at 212.2, yesterday I was down to 211.8 but today back to 212.2. TOM just finished so was hoping for a woosh but nothing yet. I did start an ease into running program which is supposed to be done 20 minutes 3x week but I have done it the last couple of days so that could be the culprit. Fingers crossed I will see the scale move down this week!
Still feeling motivated because I had a NSV: I went to target and found a shirt I liked but it was only in large and for the most part I had been wearing xxl in shirts there but I tried it on and it fit perfectly, so I'm losing somewhere.
Welcome to those who jumped on board in the last week (finally caught up on posts) and good job to those with losses this past week!

I seem to be on a slow rise lately, I wonder if it's because I've started walking with the stroller ever day. I even half jog/run at points and I do it for around 40 minutes. My thighs are sore so I might be retaining water, I was 179.0 today.

And I ate a cupcake, I'm horrible. There were like 20 in my in laws freezer and I gave in. Been good today though.

I agree I have wanted to try the poppers for ages - I think they are on my need to be done soon list - but maybe not jalapeños - I can eat them fine but they make me suffer hours later now lol

I love love love your NSV. And I can't wait till I hit that one! Congratulations!!

:dancer: Happy to report that both feet are firmly planted in the 280s! I'm down a total of 12 lbs. It would be sooooooo cool to break 280 in the next three weeks! I'm starting to believe it's going to happen!

Yesterday I ate SUPER low carbs and lower calories. I was making pesto at a friend's house and kept "tasting" product, almost 1/2 cup! But all that olive oil and cheese made me feel really full and I didn't want to eat again until nearly 10 p.m. I ended up snacking on almonds and hard-cooked eggs last night and went to bed. Barely at 1300 calories, so I dropped 2 lbs more.

Aud, I am getting radishes in my box of veggies from the CSA I belong to. I am going to use your recipe! Thank you for sharing!

The scale went the wrong way this morning! I think I od'd on sodium this weekend.
On a better note, I just had the yummmiest salad from Subway.

Good luck this week everyone!

Step it happens,.. but just get right back on plan.. just keep up the working out they say when you are sore you should contiune to work out more.. that's why "they" say

diet it could be sodium and if you are eating anything like salumi that has a salt in it.. if you have been on plan then try not to worry too much about it you know you didn't gain the weight over night and water is the culprit.. I'm learning that myself now.. so keep on going..

Aww Air I bet it felt good to wear smaller clothes.. we do forget that we lose inches as well with weight and clothes are measured by inches not weight..

I need to come to you guys when I'm feeling in a rut, I hate being like this. I know Atkins works, but I just am getting so tired of it. Last time I only had to do it for a month and I lost 14 lbs which completed 48 lost and I was happy.

This time I'm starting out heavier and even though I've lost 18 lbs so far on Atkins, it's harder this time.

I cheated today. Which is sad because I've been so good about exercising lately.

I want to lose four by Memorial Day!

Step I definitely understand where you are coming from. If you are getting tired of Atkins look into switching over to different type of plan. You are very close to your weight goal. I agree Atkins works for me as well. I've lost around 7/8 pounds a month which is steady and slow how I want it. Since I'm close to my weight goal I'm starting to read up on the GI Diet and will switch over to that and also starting to eat gluten free things. I want to get to 128 only because I know I will gain at least 5 - 6 pounds during the transitioning from Atkins to the GI Diet. You have to do what is best for you and also what you can keep as a lifestyle change as well... :hug:

Don't worry about cheating and don't beat yourself up. been there and done that and look I'm 10 pounds away from my goal.. just as long as you get back on some type of plan and complete your goals. you are too close to stop now.. go step go :carrot:

Steph- don't forget your body is still adjusting from pregnancy hormones etc this time around - you are doing good ... Maybe try breaking it down to a day at a time instead of thinking long term - so today I will drink my water and have 3 good meals (and plan them out) and a snack (and plan that out) .... Then tomorrow do the same ... look thru the recipe section here or Linda's recipe site and pick out some that sound good and try them out - I love love the stuffed peppers and meatballs and some chicken recipes and soup and salad recipes ... Most of them are quick and easy to thow together too.

Be sure you are eating enough and drinking enough water... So you aren't tempted .. And post post post ... Write it hour here or in the other forum ..