P3 Newbie Thread :)

[PenPen13]

Hi Sunny
Just wanted to let you know what I do with the almond butter. Just like you suggested I cut up apples and dip them in the almond butter. I also have added it to my protein shakes for a little almond flavor.
As for the mug cake, I have used almond flour and coconut flour with the recipe. I just used 2 TBS of each instead of the 4 TBS of the almond flour. I found the almond flour seemed to be a trigger for me for some reason so I don't make it very often. One thing I did try was adding a thick slice of cream cheese right into the middle of the batter before I put it in the microwave. It will melt and make a creamy center but be careful it will be hot! I have also used mayo for part of the "oil" part. It makes it moist....but it does up the calories.

[MemoryKeeper]

My first P3 lunch:
Breaded Chicken Cutlets
& Salad



I got the recipe from Linda's Low Carb recipes. I didn't fry it though, I baked it on parchment paper (so no sticking). It was fantastic. I use the Naturally Fresh Bleu Cheese and it's superb.

[MemoryKeeper]

Originally Posted by SunnyFL

Wondering if this is P3 friendly...

Papaya smoothie

3/4 cup papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 cup fresh strawberries
1/2 cup milk (or soy or almond milk)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 packet stevia/splenda

A payaya has 25 carbs for one, and a pear 18. I know pears are allowed in P3, so I'm not sure. Sounds delicious!

Originally Posted by BaileysGirl

I use Truvia - I disliked the Stevia. WalMart has come out with some green/white packets like maybe store brand version of Truvia. I'm going to see what the ingredients are and it's much cheaper so I might get it, if not, I'm sticking w/ Truvia. I used Splenda years ago, I can't imagine it's that bad. I think it had more of an aftertaste to me than Truvia did.

FOUND IT!

After 3rd injection, 500 Calorie diet to be continued until 72 hours after the last injection. So if you take your injection say Friday morning at 8am, Monday 8am you are good to go to P3.

Walmart's Stevia Blend is half Stevia (rebiana) and half erythritol. It is GREAT!

Originally Posted by IThinkICan

I've always started out P3 with dressings that say 1 carb... might even have a 2 carb one by the second week. But I also don't drench my salads... just get some flavor.

My family has done a 7-layer salad which includes mayo, no dressing - really yummy after it sits in the fridge for a while (so make it in advance). In order from bottom to top: Lettuce, onions, celery, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, mayo, cheese. It looks pretty in a clear bowl... but you could also mix it all up when it's time to serve.

Good luck P3 Newbies! I guess I'm not a newbie since this is my fourth round, but I start P3 on Thursday! Isn't it something that we can get excited about having these salads - containing mixed veggies and tasty, creamy dressings?!

I think I will make this 7 layer salad! YUM! Do you know how much mayo in a 13 x 9 dish?

Originally Posted by SunnyFL

Naturally Fresh makes a ginger dressing that is drool worthy. I usually mix some of it with sour cream and add Tabasco and put it on top of fish tacos (now I suppose lettuce wrap fish tacos lol) I have to read the ingredients. It's so yummy!
And yay for starting on Thursday! Give us your menu please and thank you
Us newbies need ideas

OMgoodness, I LOVE that dressing, and it says, "not a significant source for sugar..." YIPPEE DOODLES!

Originally Posted by shelbyla

Hi ladies! That was probably me that you saw keeping fats and proteins pretty close--but just to clarify it was fat GRAMS and protein GRAMS that I tried to keep close. For example, I would have something like 140g of fat, 140g of protein and 80g of carbs. Because protein is only 4 calories per gram and fat is 9 calories per gram, it ended up being something close to 55% fat, 25% protein and 20% carbs most days--so almost double the percentage of fat as protein. In case anyone is keeping track...

Everyone keep up the great work! Being prepared for P3 is one of the biggest keys to the whole thing! And having a successful P3 sets you up for continued and stable weight maintenance!!!!!

Thanks for the encouragement! WOOT WOOT!

Originally Posted by SunnyFL

Oh and Pumpkin on P3...when can I add that in? I really want some baked pumpkin with SF syrup and cinammon and pumpkin spice yummmmy...

I know for a fact I want pumpkin cheesecake for thanksgiving but I don't want to make an entire one for myself because the rest of my family ordered a pumpkin cheesecake from the cheesecake factory (slight tear)

Are there any recipes that can be made for one person? Pumpkin pie mug cake? Cream cheese frosting P3 friendly? Hmmmm....

I make a pumpkin flax muffin that is super delicious!

Pumpkin Muffins

Ingredients:
3/4 c ground flax meal
3/4 c vanilla whey powder (available at most grocery stores)
2 tsp of baking powder
3 Tblsp of Ideal Brown Sugar Xylitol (or substitute)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c coconut oil (melted)
1/2 c sugar free vanilla syrup (or water)
6 eggs
3 tsp of vanilla nut extract (or vanilla)
2 tsp. of pumpkin spice
1 cup of pumpkin (not pie but canned pumpkin)
1/2 cup pecans (optional)

Serving Size: 12 muffins

Mix with hand mixer until moist. Scoop by into a muffin tin. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.

Originally Posted by shelbyla

I track and log on ******. It shows at the bottom the percentages. A lot of people don't bother but I am pretty anal that way...

Keeping calories up...avocados, full fat dressing, chicken thighs, olive oil, bacon, pork chops, coconut milk. After the first week, cheese, nuts, and did I mention CHEESE???

I started my first P3 day of my first round wine tasting (because I love me some wine and it was my cousin's bachelorette party). The whole weekend, I drank plenty and didn't gain an ounce. I found I have more trouble with alcohol if I drink sweeter wines (dessert wines or champagne) or if I have it with carbs in P4--although that is stabilizing a bit too. Be careful with the wine, though. I found that I get drunk WAAAAAY quicker and I have killer hangovers that I didn't use to have. Weirdly, I seem to do better now on liquor as opposed to wine--and I've never been a big liquor drinker...

As far as pumpkin goes, it's a winter squash. I would hesitate to add it until P4--but that's just me and I don't like it much anyway. You might consider something similar like zucchini muffins or bread that has the same kind of spices. You can also make a fabulous low-carb cheesecake with a berry swirl that is to die for. I can dig up a recipe if you want... Also if you search the forum for "fudgey peanut" there are these bars--OMG, delish! And if you sub out the peanut butter (that's for P4) with almond butter and the chocolate chips with unsweetened chcolate, they are P3 friendly.

So glad you said that, I had planned on my muffins for P3....I will hold off for a week or more.

Originally Posted by SunnyFL

OOooOO Shelby that sounds lovely! Yes Recipes please! As for the chocolate things, I didn't know I could do the dark cocoa...how did I miss that??!?!?!?!!!!

I had wine last Saturday...about 2 glasses and man was I drunk LOL...yes I had a hangover from Hades...sigh'

It was a Merlot and tasted like candy to me...strange how our taste buds change! But that just showed me one glass for now and I should be ok. So yay! I Love wine

Maybe I'll try the cheesecake muffin recipe? I know I saved it somewhere. I don't want to mess up my P3 so I can resist pumpkin...I just need something sweet otherwise I'll cry and hide in my room when dessert time comes (hehe)

So coconut milk is ok? Now what kind of coconut milk?

I will be doing heavy cream on day one in my coffee...I must! And trying Splenda... my family will be roasting a pork so I already said to save me the pork skin...ahh love being Puerto Rican

And yes Natasha I did the 40 day round (er 43?) it has been hard. I think coupled with taking the actual hormone injections has been very difficult. I would wake up some days and just cry and my poor husband would just hold me...it's been awful and if I ever do this again I will NOT do the shots. I feel like I am pregant, sore boobies, raging hormones, depression...I got and still get nauseous and my job as a school counselor is very stressful, so add in that plus raging hormones and I've been a mess!
I could not have done this without my family supporting me. I can't wait to get off these darn things and be myself...I only have two shots left!

I did the injections and my body didn't respond like that at all. I'm sure that was very difficult...ugghhh! Glad you'll be over it soon! So glad you have family support, I do too, thank God.

Originally Posted by SunnyFL

Yup looking at it now...wondering where the heck I can buy erythritol and vanilla whey protein? Don't they usually have stuff that are no no's (meaning the whey protein)

And geez i ask a lot of questions LMAO!!!!

I get erythritol in the Walmart brand as stated above.

Originally Posted by shelbyla

Any vanilla whey low-carb protein powder will work. I use mostly MetRx but have used Designer Whey and Now brand in the past. I can get erythritol online from Netrition or other sources and I can also usually get it or xylitol which I sometimes use instead from healthfood stores.

Low-Carb Berry Swirl Cheesecake

Crust
1 1/4 c nut flour or finely chopped nuts (almond, pecan, walnut or a combo)
1/4 c coconut flour or finely shredded coconut
2 T powdered sweetener (Splenda, stevia, erythritol, xylitol)
4 T melted butter

Filling
4 8oz bars of cream cheese, room temp
3 whole eggs, room temp
2 egg yolks, room temp
1 1/2 c powdered splenda, xylitol, erythritol, and/or stevia (do not use all Splenda or stevia--it's bitter)**
1 t vanilla extract
2 T fresh lemon juice
1 16oz container of sour cream

Swirl
6oz raspberries and/or strawberries, puree'd

Pre-heat oven to 325.

Mix nut flour, coconut flour or coconut, and sweetener with melted butter and press into a 9-10 inch springform pan, lining the bottom completely and going up the sides as much as possible. If you like a more complete crust (one that is thicker and goes up the sides of the pan), double the crust recipe. Bake for 10 minutes or until crust is set and fragrant but not brown. Remove from oven.

Start by beating the cream cheese on low until light and fluffy. Add the sugar substitute a little at a time and continue beating on low until creamy. Add eggs and yolks one at a time and beat after each egg. When eggs have been mixed into the cream cheese, add vanilla and lemon juice. Add the sour cream last and beat on low until just blended.

In a food processor, puree the berries until they are smooth. Pour cream cheese mixture into the springform pan. Dollop the berry puree on top of the cheesecake batter and swirl gently with a knife. Do not overswirl as you'll lose the pretty pattern. (**Instead of berries, you can substitute sugar-free caramel or sugar-free chocolate ice cream topping.)

Place cheesecake on the top rack in the preheated oven for one hour and 15 minutes. DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN THE FIRST HOUR!!!! After an hour, turn off the oven and leave in oven for an additional hour or overnight. After one hour, remove from oven and run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake (this prevents it from cracking as it shrinks). Cool to room temp and put into the refrigerator for 12-24 hours. Let it season--you won't be sorry! The flavors will blend and the cheesecake will become more dense. Oh and don't tell anyone this is low-carb. They'll never know the difference!

**I had the best luck with mixing 1/2 c erythritol, 1/2 c xylitol and 1/2 c other sweetener for the cheesecake batter.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I can't wait to try this recipe. What do you think of OOPSIE rolls for P3. I got really good at making them when I was learning low carb this summer.

Originally Posted by ccrrsmom

Hello. Next week I start P3- VERY NERVOUS! I wasn't eating more than 750 cals a day before HCG, so I'm scared to death of increasing my cals to what some calculators say. That being said, I am a protocol girl, so I'll be taking it slowly and hopefully accurately. I've been lurking following your every move, hoping to keep learning from all you wonderful people! i plan a trip to Whole Foods early next week(over an hour away)... anyone have a shopping list they'd like to share? I'm hoping once I realize that HCG and this program are really allowing my body to reset, I can get a little more adventurous- moving away from my grilled chicken salad everyday and maybe adding some of the wonderful recipes you all keep posting. Soooo- if anyone has a basics list to stock a kitchen, I'd LOVE to have it. I haven't baked or cooked for myself(other than grilled chicken) in a long time. And some of the sweeteners (other than stevia) and flours I know NOTHING about. Anyway, hope you all don't mind me barging in... just seemed like I should say hello instead of continued lurking!

Originally Posted by misslatte

Morning everyone! Day 10 of P3 and I'm still in window, 1.5 over LDW this morning. I definitely want to get some avocados to make some guac or have with eggs.

YUMMO! Love me some guac!

Originally Posted by Lynai

Well I'm on day 10 of P3 and so far so good, no correction days. I now have added all the cheese my little heart desires and so far, no side effects. I made cream cheese muffins with some cocoa crack on top, topped that off with whipped cream for desert four nights in a row and not a significant budge on the scale!!

May I have the recipe please?

Originally Posted by shelbyla

Coconut milk - When people talk about coconut milk, they usually get the canned stuff, full-fat, not light. It's usually in the Asian food aisle next to water chestnuts and stuff like that. The stuff in the cartons (So Delicious) is more like coconut water and you'd use that if you wanted it on cereal or something to sub for milk in a recipe. The canned stuff is smooth, delicious, and ultra rich. If you get one that is only coconut milk and water try this delicious trick. After you buy it, let it sit on the counter for a day or two. Then stick it in the fridge over night. The next day, CAREFULLY open the can and pour off the liquid (you can also use this water in shakes or just drink it). The remaining coconut "cream" is almost solid enough to be butter. Mix with a couple of tablespoons of cocoa powder, some vanilla and however much sweetener that you'd like. It's like the richest yummiest chocolate pudding you can imagine! I think a whole bowl like this has almost 1000 calories but its truly hard not to eat the whole thing!

Originally Posted by PenPen13

Hi Sunny
Just wanted to let you know what I do with the almond butter. Just like you suggested I cut up apples and dip them in the almond butter. I also have added it to my protein shakes for a little almond flavor.
As for the mug cake, I have used almond flour and coconut flour with the recipe. I just used 2 TBS of each instead of the 4 TBS of the almond flour. I found the almond flour seemed to be a trigger for me for some reason so I don't make it very often. One thing I did try was adding a thick slice of cream cheese right into the middle of the batter before I put it in the microwave. It will melt and make a creamy center but be careful it will be hot! I have also used mayo for part of the "oil" part. It makes it moist....but it does up the calories.

Getting my coconut cream out and it's LITE. Can I use it for this if it's lite? I WANNA MAKE THAT! DELISH!

So excited to be on the next part of the journey!

[SunnyFL]

That looks awesome!
I didnt have any chicken defrosted and hubby and I left to go grocery shopping. Well Now we are at lowes and still haven't made it to the grocery store so I dunno what to eat. I wish we had some alternatives when stuff like this happens where we can eat on the go. Lesson for the day? On P3 have your food ready always!
Looks like I'll be eating dinner at 7:30 lol

[MemoryKeeper]

Originally Posted by ccrrsmom

Hello. Next week I start P3- VERY NERVOUS! I wasn't eating more than 750 cals a day before HCG, so I'm scared to death of increasing my cals to what some calculators say. That being said, I am a protocol girl, so I'll be taking it slowly and hopefully accurately. I've been lurking following your every move, hoping to keep learning from all you wonderful people! i plan a trip to Whole Foods early next week(over an hour away)... anyone have a shopping list they'd like to share? I'm hoping once I realize that HCG and this program are really allowing my body to reset, I can get a little more adventurous- moving away from my grilled chicken salad everyday and maybe adding some of the wonderful recipes you all keep posting. Soooo- if anyone has a basics list to stock a kitchen, I'd LOVE to have it. I haven't baked or cooked for myself(other than grilled chicken) in a long time. And some of the sweeteners (other than stevia) and flours I know NOTHING about. Anyway, hope you all don't mind me barging in... just seemed like I should say hello instead of continued lurking!

You will love P3! Just continue to follow the protocol. Maybe 750 was too little and your body was rebelling against you. Good luck!

[misslatte]

Natasha - congrats on onederland!!!

This weekend has been a little hectic, planned on going snowboarding on Saturday then a benefit bash thing that night then go home and spend Sunday in town. Bf decided on Friday night that he wanted to stay up here (mountains) on Saturday night so we wouldn't have to drive back to town super late and so we could hit up a different resort today. Needless to say, my one day of 'away from home' food ended up being two days worth. Just glad our hotel had some hard boiled eggs that I could have for brekkie. They had coffee too but it was icky.

One pound down today which makes me 1 over LDW. Definitely need more water!!

[SunnyFL]

Originally Posted by PenPen13

Hi Sunny
Just wanted to let you know what I do with the almond butter. Just like you suggested I cut up apples and dip them in the almond butter. I also have added it to my protein shakes for a little almond flavor.
As for the mug cake, I have used almond flour and coconut flour with the recipe. I just used 2 TBS of each instead of the 4 TBS of the almond flour. I found the almond flour seemed to be a trigger for me for some reason so I don't make it very often. One thing I did try was adding a thick slice of cream cheese right into the middle of the batter before I put it in the microwave. It will melt and make a creamy center but be careful it will be hot! I have also used mayo for part of the "oil" part. It makes it moist....but it does up the calories.

I can't wait to have cheese!!!!!!!

Nervous about weigh in tomorrow, Maybe cuz eating semi normal after so long seems insane!

I had naked wings with blue cheese for lunch cuz I was starving....hope nothing bad was in the blue cheese dressing!

On a good note I was appalled at how expensive macadamia nuts are! Needless to say I couldn't justify paying that price
So almonds it is

[BaileysGirl]

Mmmm those breaded chicken cutlets look delish! Will have to check out the recipe!

I was thinking these would be good in P3 or P4 not sure... Best Burger Bun Yet! Super Easy Too!

[MemoryKeeper]

I'm totally going to make those. I love Cleo's OOPSIE Rolls, and make them all the time. I like the idea of the texture though!

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by BaileysGirl

Mmmm those breaded chicken cutlets look delish! Will have to check out the recipe!

I was thinking these would be good in P3 or P4 not sure... Best Burger Bun Yet! Super Easy Too!

I think the Atkins mix has starches. Might be better to wait til P4. Oopsies are good for P3 though. I haven't ever gotten good enough at them to love them...

[MemoryKeeper]

Thanks! I almost made a delicious pound cake recipe from here and realized it was almond flour (I grind my own almonds in my Ninja). I thought, best not do nuts yet....

Also, I feel "fat" after eating. I'm nervous about weighing. Fortunately, I have 1.5 wiggle room on top of my 2 pounds, but I'm still nervous.

[SunnyFL]

Yea I feel like a bloated moo moo today, and my tummy was not happy today lol...I hope it behaves tomorrow because I can't be running to the bathroom after every meal ack!

I couldn't find full fat fage! Any alternatives?

[MemoryKeeper]

Since I don't like yogurt, especially the Greek yogurt (I know GASP!) I can't help you....sorry!

[SunnyFL]

Ok so dinner tonight was a grilled 6 oz ribeye, asparagus with olive oil drizzled and lump crab meat (hubby got some king crab legs) the lump crab meat had clarified butter drizzled on top yummm!!

For tomorrow I made my breakfast and lunch just now...thankfully I have a microwave and mini fridge in my office (perks of being a school counselor lol)

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with tomatillo and red peppers, coffee with HC

Snack: Honeycrisp

Lunch: tuna salad with celery onions and dukes mayo with romaine lettuce and cherry tomatoes

Snack: fresh melon slices

Dinner: Fresh grilled grouper (hubby caught it today ) in a lemon butter sauce with some capers and an avocado salad. Helps hubby was a chef lol...

I think that will suffice....LOL

But seriously...what other alternatives do I have for breakfast since I can't find full fat fage? I was thinking a smoothie with coconut milk and berries for Tuesday

[SunnyFL]

Good morning!

Weigh in at 155.4...I don't know how because I ate a lot. Even had those chicken wings with celery and blue cheese!

Hopefully my menu today balances me out.

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by SunnyFL

Dinner: Fresh grilled grouper (hubby caught it today ) in a lemon butter sauce with some capers and an avocado salad. Helps hubby was a chef lol...

Droooooool... I LOVE grouper! The one thing I always have when I am in Florida visiting!

Originally Posted by SunnyFL

Good morning!

Weigh in at 155.4...I don't know how because I ate a lot. Even had those chicken wings with celery and blue cheese!

Hopefully my menu today balances me out.

Isn't P3 wonderful!?

(I know I'm not a newbie but I hope you guys don't mind if I keep peeking in... )

[SunnyFL]

Please continue to do so Shelby! We can use your wisdom hehe

[BaileysGirl]

Happy to report still at 199.5 this morning. Day 1 of no drops!

[MemoryKeeper]

That's great Natasha and Sunny! We appreciate all your help Shelby!

I had a 1.5 gain on my first day of P3. I had 1300 calories, and cooked it all myself, so I know there were no sugars. We'll see what tomorrow brings. I had a 1.5 pound wiggle room, so I'm still okay for now. Trying not to stress about it.

[SunnyFL]

Yay Natasha!!!

I found it insane I lost weight on day 1...but I was so bloated I actually took Bentyl which is an rx med

Curious what tomorrow brings! But yes don't stress about it...I'm trying not to over think it

[SunnyFL]

Forgot to add yesterday I also had 4 oz. of wine. I could have drank more but that's all I can tolerate because I get a buzz...anymore and I will definately get drunk lol...
My calories yesterday were 1450...my maintenance calories are 1750.

On the Menu for tomorrow

Breakfast: Eggs again cooked in unsalted butter (trying to use them up cuz they expire soon lol) and hot dog (sliced organic all beef no sugar applegate dog) with tomatillo and tabasco. Coffee with HC

Snack: Honeycrisp

Lunch: I prepared home made chicken salad with Dukes (holy mama that is the BEST mayo I have ever had) with romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cabbage mixed for crunch

Snack: Roasted salted almonds...

Dinner: I have no idea yet...

Wine again with dinner

Dessert: Melon with whipped heavy cream and stevia OR a berry smoothie made with coconut milk.

All I know is I am full all day...I'm sure once I add my greek yogurt and sour cream I can use up more calories. Aaaaand my Artisana coconut butter comes tomorrow!!!

How was your day ladies?

[BaileysGirl]

I had an apple for breakfast as usual, turkey & green beans at lunch and dinner was 2 big pcs grilled tilapia, 1/4 cup sauteed spinach, 4 melba snacks & some tartar sauce (bad I know). Hope it doesn't bother me! After I finished I was STUFFED and have never felt that way on P2 at all!

After tomorrow it's P3!! Woot!

[SunnyFL]

Woohoooo!!!!

Just wait till P3...stuffed will have a whole new meaning lol

I had "dessert" a melon slice with whipped heavy cream sweetened with Splenda...it was so delish

[BaileysGirl]

After feeling so stuffed last night I am now wondering if I will be able to eat all the stuff I have planned! I love melon most types! Yum!

Last day of VLCD!! Lost another 1/2 a pound this morning. Hungry going to eat and apple then to dentist w/ DH...Have a good day!

[MemoryKeeper]

So frustrated. I gained another 1/2 pound. Now, I'm only 1.5 pounds away from a correction day. Got me a little bit fearful! Trying not to stress...

Maybe I shouldn't have had the butter, stevia and cocoa (with shredded coconut). I know unsweetened coconut is bad, but I was craving something sweet.

We'll see what tomorrow brings. Being hopeful!

You all are doing fantastic! Hugs!

[imissbutter]

Hi all,

May I join in? Today will be Day 1 of P3 for me, so excited that I don't know where to start!! I can't wait to cook my veggies in butter! I went shopping yesterday and got some string cheese, some almond milk! The hard part is having to wait and introduce slowing. Let's do this ladies, let's stay in our magic window!

Mag

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by MemoryKeeper

So frustrated. I gained another 1/2 pound. Now, I'm only 1.5 pounds away from a correction day. Got me a little bit fearful! Trying not to stress...

Maybe I shouldn't have had the butter, stevia and cocoa (with shredded coconut). I know unsweetened coconut is bad, but I was craving something sweet.

We'll see what tomorrow brings. Being hopeful!

You all are doing fantastic! Hugs!

Why is unsweetened coconut bad?

I feel you, I really do but... DO NOT STRESS! P3 is all about wild fluctuations. And yes, getting used to it is part of the HCG protocol. I fluctuated as much as 4 pounds from day to day. Often it 2+ pounds. Up down, up down. When I finally got to the point where I was fluctuating by less than a pound, I felt blessed...and kind of numb...and MUCH more in touch with what NORMAL weight fluctuations look like.

So... Breathe. Relax. Trust the process. Eat clean. Eat plenty of food (are you tracking your foods/calories/macronutrients?). Stress does NOT help. You are NOWHERE near a correction day yet. Hang tight, let us know what you are eating, how much and when, and we'll see if we can help.

[MemoryKeeper]

This is very emotional for me, so you have no way of knowing how much I appreciate you sharing your wisdom. I had 1600 something calories yesterday. I am tracking food/calories just to see what's what.

I just took a DEEP breath and feel much better! I just know how easy it is for me to gain weight. That's what makes this diet so unique. I have to LEARN how to maintain after a loss. Unfortunately, I have never learned that skill. So excited to have you paving the way for us...THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

I loved my little sweet treat I made yesterday. I melted 2 T of unsalted butter, and added 1 T of cocoa (I never knew it only has 10 calories!), 3 packs of stevia blend, and 1/4 cup of coconut chips! It was so delicious!

Sending you hugs from the heart!

Yesterday:
coffee with 1 T of HWC
cooked cabbage (sauted with some bacon grease)
Linda's "breaded chicken cutlet," baked not fried
Bowls of salad with romaine, spinach, tomatoes, sharp cheddar, bacon bits, and 2 T bleu cheese dressing x 2 (it was sooooooo good).
Bacon Rolled Meat loaf (Linda's recipe) made with ground turkey instead of ground beef.

8 glasses of water
2 flavored waters (16 oz with sf drink mix added)

My chocolate coconut treat.

You are dabomb diggity~

[BaileysGirl]

Mmm sounds delish! On our way home this afternoon DH was like lets stop and get some Church's chicken or what about Carrabbas! I was like no Church's but at Carrabbas I can get my Rigatoni Martino minus the pasta! It's not on their menus anymore but I still order it! It's amazing to me! It's a grilled chicken breast sliced over top of rigatoni pasta with a creamy tomato sauce with mushrooms and sundried tomatoes! It's the best thing EVER! So, in the future if I go there of course none of the delish bread but my normal minus the pasta & their salad is good w/ the kalamata olives & creamy parmesan dressing! Mmmm!

BUT here I am sitting at home eating my P2 Chili! Hoooray for me! We're heading back out shortly to Sam's for tire rotation and he can get pizza or a hot dog from the deli. I can't wait to eat pizza again someday! I guess P4 it will be on a lc tortilla or some other crust recipe found here on LCF unless I just do the toppings only in late P3...dreaming dreaming!

[MemoryKeeper]

Try this pizza crust recipe...it's dabomb diggity!

Cleo's Cauli Pizza Dough

It truly is very tasty! I'm having some on Friday! I make a huge batch (4 x the recipe) and then put into a half sheet pan (covered in parchment paper). Then I cut into 8 pieces and I have the perfect slice! It freezes well!