I think any dill pickles are fine - just make sure to include them in your 4 cups of vegetables for the day!!

Any dills that don't have sugar are OK as veggies. They are supposed to count toward the 4 cups, though (at least according to my coach and my sheet).

Thanks for the notice! And the recipe link! I haven't found one I like yet using rutabagas (other than the fries) so this one will be a welcome addition!
I don't think pickles are unlimited. but each coach says different things. Remember pickles are high in sodium so I wouldn't think eating an unlimited amount would be a good idea. They do help curb cravings but I eat them only on occasion. I made "fried" dill pickles the other day and, while they were absolutely YUM, I did notice a gain on the scales the next morning (water retention, I'm sure) so be careful consuming them close to your scheduled weigh in!

AFA as your original question, I wouldn't think the type of dill pickle would matter; just watch the sodium and be sure there is no sugar added.

TGIF y'all! Had a great day today - my husband and I took the day off and spent time at our son's school today. It was fun hanging out with his class. They had a "fun run" activity today (I walked it). My goal was to walk four laps, which is a mile - I ended up doing six laps!! A little sore tonight but it was worth it and the weather this afternoon was perfect.

Start of Spring break here in my neck of the woods and the weather looks like it will be very nice, albeit still a little cool! Looking forward to drying out and getting my walking shoes back on!

Thanks for all the advice!

Sounds like a super fun day and great job on the 6 laps!!

Thanks for helping me drink my water today, ladies, lol

Liana

ImASharkIPromise--You totally crack me up! I'm joining this water game already in progress, but I love the idea. Haha. You've got us all guzzling!

I have had to pee SO many times today... XD

I find that either rutabaga or turnip works well in this pork roast recipe - and I discovered cut turnips in a bag in the freezer section of my Giant Food store - that makes for an especially easy prep as you don't need to peel and cube.

I do notice that it is good to make the chopped rutabagas a bit on the smaller side so they are sure to cook really well - about half inch is a good size.

If you are interested in rutabaga... Around Thanksgiving and the holidays a number of us prepared the Sweet Fauxtato Pie -- which makes a custard rather than a pie - it is made from roasted rutabaga and it's not bad, It does require a good bit of pumpkin pie spice - and the recipe here on 3FC does not give a measurement quantity for the spice.. I think the last time I made it I gave it at least 2 teaspoons of the spice. I used some WF pancake syrup too, to give sweetness.

The useful note in the recipe is the idea of roasting the rutabaga - I have wrapped a couple of whole rutabagas in foil, roasted them for 80 minutes and then refrigerated them until the next day. Roasting them does bringout their best flavor. After I chill them, I peel them, cut them up in cubes and microwave them with a some chicken broth and WF pancake syrup, salt and pepper -- or mash them with salt and pepper, or go the cinnamon/spicy route. Hope this info is useful....

Sorry I missed the drinking game yesterday lol
I fill a 34 oz cup first thing in the AM and it is done by 9 am when I head out to work.....refill and sip everytime I pass it. Always water on my desk at the office. Lots of bathroom breaks lol....

Speaking of water .... Pouring here in NJ. Guess we will be washing the snow away.

Had 2 friend s start IP In the past 2 weeks....hope they find 3FC. A wealth of information here.

Day 24 of my reboot while on vacation. Went out to eat at a nice restaurant last night. All the entrees had potatoes, rice or some kind of carb. I told the waiter that I could not eat this could the chef steam me some fresh vegetables with no butter to go along with my grilled fish. His reply, absolutely. Perfect. Most restaurant will accommodate your request. Don't be afraid to ask.

Anybody know if Pickeral is allowed

I simply LOVE the cauli-rice - so easy with a food processor and so yummy and versatile.

But could someone tell me how it is to be measured? Seems it is about a 2:1 ratio - takes 2 cups florets to make 1 cup of the riced. So, should 1 cup of cauli-rice count as 2 cups of veggies?