P3'ers Check-In thread

[torister]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

I did not post the mug recipe--or did I ? I thought it was Peggy. But I did post other versions.

Yes..it was me, but no worries. Always willing to share yummy deliciousness! I have to make my treats one at a time. That is what I call portion control.

I make an awesome pumpkin cake (a cross between pumpkin pie and cheesecake) that I brought to two events last holiday season and it was eaten right up! I will look it up and post it if anyone would like it.

[torister]

Originally Posted by sassy_red

Woohoo 2 lbs from my window! Tomorrow will be a steak day - I shop tonight for the biggest steak and juiciest tomato I can find!

Question though: am I still allowed/encouraged to drink lots of water?

Drink LOTS of water...just like any other day. Question for you...why a steak day? I would just continue high protein days until you are within your window and then just do a steak day if you go out of the window after that. KWIM?

[paulabob]

Originally Posted by torister

Yes..it was me, but no worries. Always willing to share yummy deliciousness! I have to make my treats one at a time. That is what I call portion control.

I make an awesome pumpkin cake (a cross between pumpkin pie and cheesecake) that I brought to two events last holiday season and it was eaten right up! I will look it up and post it if anyone would like it.

Oh, thanks! That was the recipe I used and thought it was great - although I made a mess in my microwave!

I also have a good Thanksgiving "sausage pumpkin" soup that I like to bring that is P3 friendly that I found on this site. We should definitely start a holiday foods thread before the big events.

[torister]

Originally Posted by paulabob

Oh, thanks! That was the recipe I used and thought it was great - although I made a mess in my microwave!

I also have a good Thanksgiving "sausage pumpkin" soup that I like to bring that is P3 friendly that I found on this site. We should definitely start a holiday foods thread before the big events.

I have *huge* mugs I guess as it only grew halfway up. I emptied it onto a plate and it looked like a cute mini cake with the whipped cream!

A holiday recipe thread would be great! Excellent idea.

[sassy_red]

Originally Posted by torister

Question for you...why a steak day? I would just continue high protein days until you are within your window and then just do a steak day if you go out of the window after that. KWIM?

Why not? It's as good a way to get below my window as any. YMMV but I've been looking to do one most of this week, I was just waiting for the random headaches (detox) to subside.

Last night was a bit of a dairy overload with an abundance of cheese and yogurt. I'm all out of yogurt (my OMM was missing it this morning ) and am so in the mood for a good burger tonight! Or maybe some P3 chili, mixing in a few other veggies than just the tomato.

[torister]

Originally Posted by sassy_red

Why not? It's as good a way to get below my window as any. YMMV but I've been looking to do one most of this week, I was just waiting for the random headaches (detox) to subside.

Last night was a bit of a dairy overload with an abundance of cheese and yogurt. I'm all out of yogurt (my OMM was missing it this morning ) and am so in the mood for a good burger tonight! Or maybe some P3 chili, mixing in a few other veggies than just the tomato.

Gotcha...didn't realize that. Sorry! I just wouldn't like going all day without food if it wasn't absolutely necessary. LOL! However, I do understand your wanting to get back into your window. You are doing great so far!

[Gilded Lily]

Originally Posted by torister

Yes..it was me, but no worries. Always willing to share yummy deliciousness! I have to make my treats one at a time. That is what I call portion control.

I make an awesome pumpkin cake (a cross between pumpkin pie and cheesecake) that I brought to two events last holiday season and it was eaten right up! I will look it up and post it if anyone would like it.

You know I want that recipe!

Sassy, you are right on top of getting there! I am so impressed!

I finished my 10th p3 day and I'm .5 below LDW.

[sassy_red]

Originally Posted by torister

Gotcha...didn't realize that. Sorry! I just wouldn't like going all day without food if it wasn't absolutely necessary. LOL! However, I do understand your wanting to get back into your window. You are doing great so far!

LOL! I wouldn't consider last week to fall in that "doing well" category but I'm pretty stoked that the weight is coming off. Right now I just want to get back within my window - I don't consider myself to be in P3 at the moment, just in panic get-this-weight-off mode. Once I get to my window I can see about stabilizing, despite my technically having less than a week left for R1P3. When I get down to LDW/window I'll be waiting at LEAST an extra week to stabilize before I cycle into another P2 round. I'm hoping to do two more rounds before Christmas, my second beginning right after Thanksgiving, so I have some time to kill before starting this next round.

[torister]

Originally Posted by Gilded Lily

You know I want that recipe!

I figured as much. Here ya go.... I add a bit more of the spices as I like that flavor...adjust amounts to suit your tastes. The original recipe doesn't include vanilla, but I prefer it with it. What I do is double the recipe and put it in a round spring form pan and bake it for about an hour. I just keep checking it ever 5 mins or so after the 40 mins. I let it chill then remove and I frost the top with home made whipped cream and sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on the top to make it a bit pretty. My SILs always ask me to make this for family functions and there are typically no leftovers!! Man...now I am craving this!! This makes a nice bfast as well. YUM!

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PUMPKIN BAKE
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
5 eggs
1/2 cup granular Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda
15 ounce can pumpkin
1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla

Put the cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and beat well. Pour into a 6x8" greased glass baking dish. Bake at 350º about 40 minutes or until the center feels firm and a knife inserted in the center comes out relatively clean. Cool, then chill before serving.

Makes 4-6 servings
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Originally Posted by sassy_red

LOL! I wouldn't consider last week to fall in that "doing well" category but I'm pretty stoked that the weight is coming off. Right now I just want to get back within my window - I don't consider myself to be in P3 at the moment, just in panic get-this-weight-off mode. Once I get to my window I can see about stabilizing, despite my technically having less than a week left for R1P3. When I get down to LDW/window I'll be waiting at LEAST an extra week to stabilize before I cycle into another P2 round. I'm hoping to do two more rounds before Christmas, my second beginning right after Thanksgiving, so I have some time to kill before starting this next round.

But you ARE doing well. You could have said screw it and gone off the deep end, but you didn't and you are within 2 lbs of your "window". That is GREAT!!

I will be starting my next P2 *hopefully* on October 8th...so I will be in P3 for Thanksgiving and P4 during Christmas.

[Ladidah]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

This is so good that it got me to do a few Cds, so if you can exercise restraint on this, go for it!!! My favorite:

Coconut Chocolate Protein Squares

I hope you enjoy it too!! I know thin has enjoyed this!!

Question: can you taste the protein powder in these? I used to be able to stomach it, but now I hate the stuff. These look good, but I hate the taste of PP.

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Ladidah

Question: can you taste the protein powder in these? I used to be able to stomach it, but now I hate the stuff. These look good, but I hate the taste of PP.

Nope you don't taste that at all. Just yummy chocolate coconutty goodness!!

[walkingwoman]

LOL...making my reservation for the fancy steak restaurant shortly I KNEW this was gonna happen! Oh well, I'll take my punishment with pleasure and I'll make it through the day lesson 1 learned of P3.

[dawnyama]

WW

I have heard that you get the best results from the biggest steak. And only do the tomato---no salad or any other veggie. Biz says she sees the best results with the tomato over the apple. The apple is necessary for your digestion. When I went out to Fats for one of my steak days they only had grape tomatoes, so I had a bunch of those!!! Be ready to chow down, girl!!!! AND be sure to order at least a pounds worth!! Enjoy!! Hey, it is better than an apple day. You can have all the liquids (water, coffee, tea) you want!! I cannot wait to see your results from this!! Good luck!!

[dawnyama]

sorry. double post--I wonder why???

[sassy_red]

But you ARE doing well. You could have said screw it and gone off the deep end, but you didn't and you are within 2 lbs of your "window". That is GREAT!!

I will be starting my next P2 *hopefully* on October 8th...so I will be in P3 for Thanksgiving and P4 during Christmas.

Sounds like you have things planned neatly too!! I want to be at 170 for Christmas, when all my family is together. I can be honest and say I want to WOW them with my weightloss. I can't remember when I was last under 185 (and that was only for 1 day in 2003). If HCG can get me there (and beyond to my goal), I'll sing it's praises regardless of what others think!!!!

[torister]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

sorry. double post--I wonder why???

You were all excited about a 16 oz plus steak?!?!

[sassy_red]

Originally Posted by torister

You were all excited about a 16 oz plus steak?!?!

I know I am! Tonight I go shopping for tomorrows steak dinner. Think I'm going to seriously splurge!! YUM!!'

[walkingwoman]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

WW

I have heard that you get the best results from the biggest steak. And only do the tomato---no salad or any other veggie. Biz says she sees the best results with the tomato over the apple. The apple is necessary for your digestion. When I went out to Fats for one of my steak days they only had grape tomatoes, so I had a bunch of those!!! Be ready to chow down, girl!!!! AND be sure to order at least a pounds worth!! Enjoy!! Hey, it is better than an apple day. You can have all the liquids (water, coffee, tea) you want!! I cannot wait to see your results from this!! Good luck!!

Ok, reservation made. Definitely will order a pound of steak and they have beef steak tomatoes with olive oil and fresh basil. Would that work? Or just get the tomatoes hold the oil and basil? Also they use quite a bit of butter on top of their steaks I'm not thrilled that I need to do this but I am thrilled to be having my favorite thing at my favorite restaurant Gonna miss their pretzel bread and freshly made potato chips though

Originally Posted by sassy_red

Sounds like you have things planned neatly too!! I want to be at 170 for Christmas, when all my family is together. I can be honest and say I want to WOW them with my weightloss. I can't remember when I was last under 185 (and that was only for 1 day in 2003). If HCG can get me there (and beyond to my goal), I'll sing it's praises regardless of what others think!!!!

I love your goal of
WOW! that's great

Originally Posted by torister

You were all excited about a 16 oz plus steak?!?!

Originally Posted by sassy_red

I know I am! Tonight I go shopping for tomorrows steak dinner. Think I'm going to seriously splurge!! YUM!!'

Yeah. I'm already debating which yummy cut to select Ah, such a better CD than apples. That's for sure

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Ok, reservation made. Definitely will order a pound of steak and they have beef steak tomatoes with olive oil and fresh basil. Would that work? Or just get the tomatoes hold the oil and basil? Also they use quite a bit of butter on top of their steaks I'm not thrilled that I need to do this but I am thrilled to be having my favorite thing at my favorite restaurant Gonna miss their pretzel bread and freshly made potato chips though

When I have done my steak days I always add butter to my steak. It is just fine to have the olive oil too. I try to do a TBL of coconut oil with my meal too, so I think it is OK!!

[torister]

Originally Posted by sassy_red

Sounds like you have things planned neatly too!! I want to be at 170 for Christmas, when all my family is together. I can be honest and say I want to WOW them with my weightloss. I can't remember when I was last under 185 (and that was only for 1 day in 2003). If HCG can get me there (and beyond to my goal), I'll sing it's praises regardless of what others think!!!!

Can't say I blame ya for wanting to create a jaw dropping impression! Personally, I can't wait to get to your *start* weight, but that "should" be doable in my 3rd round....if this stuff continues to work its magic!! If so, then I might see Onederland come springtime!

[sassy_red]

Originally Posted by torister

Can't say I blame ya for wanting to create a jaw dropping impression! Personally, I can't wait to get to your *start* weight, but that "should" be doable in my 3rd round....if this stuff continues to work its magic!! If so, then I might see Onederland come springtime!

I wish you all the best!!! You're first round went fantastic and so will the rest!! And spring isn't so far away - you can totally do it!!!!!

[torister]

Originally Posted by sassy_red

I wish you all the best!!! You're first round went fantastic and so will the rest!! And spring isn't so far away - you can totally do it!!!!!

Well...I will do my best that is for sure. I plan on covering up REALLY well...and then do an "unveiling" when I go on a trip with my girlfriends in April. I will be in P4 then....YES...I have it ALL on a calendar!

[sassy_red]

Originally Posted by torister

Well...I will do my best that is for sure. I plan on covering up REALLY well...and then do an "unveiling" when I go on a trip with my girlfriends in April. I will be in P4 then....YES...I have it ALL on a calendar!

I'm planning on keeping my old baggy clothes for as long as I can then doing something similar at work, showing up in a nice outfit one day. I'm hoping somebody notices. But my family definitely won't see me until the holidays so I'm rolling out the B-I-G guns then!! Wish I could do three rounds but the numbers don't quite add up (at least not so I can enjoy my holidays) on the calendar. Oh well, I think I can manage two rounds before the end of the year.

[torister]

Does anyone know if I can use coconut flour in P3???

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by torister

Does anyone know if I can use coconut flour in P3???

Yes, you can. You do have to see if your body can tolerate it though. But it is just coconut, which is P3 friendly!

[torister]

Thanks!

[Gilded Lily]

Originally Posted by torister

I figured as much. Here ya go.... I add a bit more of the spices as I like that flavor...adjust amounts to suit your tastes. The original recipe doesn't include vanilla, but I prefer it with it. What I do is double the recipe and put it in a round spring form pan and bake it for about an hour. I just keep checking it ever 5 mins or so after the 40 mins. I let it chill then remove and I frost the top with home made whipped cream and sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on the top to make it a bit pretty. My SILs always ask me to make this for family functions and there are typically no leftovers!! Man...now I am craving this!! This makes a nice bfast as well. YUM!

==========================================
PUMPKIN BAKE
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
5 eggs
1/2 cup granular Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda
15 ounce can pumpkin
1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla

Put the cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and beat well. Pour into a 6x8" greased glass baking dish. Bake at 350º about 40 minutes or until the center feels firm and a knife inserted in the center comes out relatively clean. Cool, then chill before serving.

Makes 4-6 servings
==========================================

Oh my! Can't wait to try this!

[torister]

Originally Posted by Gilded Lily

Oh my! Can't wait to try this!

You should like it...its YUMMY!

I had a menu change tonight. I made personal size almond flour pizza crusts and am using the meat sauce on it and topping with parm/asiago cheese. It is cooking right now!!

I think I am going to take the leftover crust and cut it into pieces to dip into the meat sauce and bring that for lunch tomorrow.

[walkingwoman]

Originally Posted by torister

You should like it...its YUMMY!

I had a menu change tonight. I made personal size almond flour pizza crusts and am using the meat sauce on it and topping with parm/asiago cheese. It is cooking right now!!

I think I am going to take the leftover crust and cut it into pieces to dip into the meat sauce and bring that for lunch tomorrow.

Recipe for the crust please? Speaking of pizza, has anyone made Cleochatra's pizza with the cauliflower crust? I'm thinking of making it this weekend. How big of a crust does it make? It doesn't seem like it would make that big of a crust based on the ingredients but since I haven't made it, what do I know? I'm getting ready to get dolled up for my dinner I'm going early and planning on making it an early night. Looking forward to a friendlier number on the scale in the AM

[torister]

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Recipe for the crust please? Speaking of pizza, has anyone made Cleochatra's pizza with the cauliflower crust? I'm thinking of making it this weekend. How big of a crust does it make? It doesn't seem like it would make that big of a crust based on the ingredients but since I haven't made it, what do I know? I'm getting ready to get dolled up for my dinner I'm going early and planning on making it an early night. Looking forward to a friendlier number on the scale in the AM

I have tried that crust, but it didn't come out really well and I won't make it again.

I am so glad that this one works! It was delish! I let it get nice and crispy. I will use this again. I got it from Comfy Belly Blog. If you want more recipes...just google that blog. Even Hubby liked it...and he is not easy to sell on "substitute" items for the real thing.

Here it is:

* 2 cups of almond flour
* 2 eggs
* 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar, Parmesan, or a mix of soft and
hard cheese)
* 1/4 teaspoon of basil, oregano, and garlic powder (one or more are
optional)
* 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt
* 1 tablespoon of olive oil

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Blend all the dry ingredients.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the blended dry ingredients and blend well
into 2 or 4 dough balls - depending on how big you want your pizza pies.
4. On a stick-free baking sheet or parchment paper, use your hands to
flatten out a ball of dough into a circular pie. I make individual pies, but
one big one will work as well.
5. Bake the pie crusts for about 15 minutes, or until they're as dark and
firm as you want. The longer they stay in the oven, the crunchier the
outer crust will be, on top and bottom.
6. When done, either add toppings and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes,
or serve as flat bread and dip into flavored oils and creamy dips. They
also go great with salads.