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Good morning everyone

Day 6 of 28 where I have pledged to be 100 % OP. On day 28 hopefully I get to start p2 based on results.

Good Morning everyone. I don't like to cook but last night I steamed up some cauliflower and made mashed cauli-potatoes..LOL With enough spices I couldn't tell the difference. Added steamed zucchini and roasted rosemary chicken and BAM

Your dinner sounds way better than what I had last night.

The mashed cauli is also good with a little I can't believe it's not butter spray.

Great job! Just wait until you get really rolling, you'll be cooking up veggies like you never dreamed you could!

These IP peeps had the same effect on me. Now some relatives even ask me for recipes. Cooking... who knew it would be us!

My real weakness is Mexican food, so fresh salsa is my friend. I put it on just about everything. When ever we go out to eat, I always ask for a to-go container of their hot salsa to take home.

You should check out Liz's puree recipes. She might have a recipe for salsa you would enjoy. If I remember right, she likes spicy food!

Here is the link to the "Fun With Veggie Puree" thread. She has a recipe for red pepper salsa in there:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/idea...ie-purees.html

Soooo Discouraged.
I spent the weekend in Las Vegas....stayed completely OP. AND, came back and had gained a pound. This is when it's hard to stay motivated. Has anyone else had this happen when travelling??? I need some encouraging words.

Chug, chug, chug the water! If you were on an airplane, chances are you need some extra water! If you ate out alot over the weekend, your salt intake might have been higher than usual also...YOU CAN DO IT!

That sounds amazing. What spices did you use? I was thinking of making mashed cauliflower tonight with some Cod and brocolli.

Lost 4 lbs this week! yea me!!!! 4 more lbs before the end of the 2012 to make it to 50lbs for the year! Not going to stress over it though

Best wishes for the pounds to melt away by Christmas and more for New Years!!