The P2 AND P3 thread! :)

[RileyWorm]

Originally Posted by SunnyFL

So you know those crazy women who buy up whatever is left of something in the grocery store? Well that was me today at Whole Foods. I literally bought all 7 small containers of full fat Voskos yogurt
I LOVE this yogurt, I think it puts FAGE to shame. Also Fage cut out the fat in half whereas Voskos still has 20 grams of fat and tastes like decadent heaven.
I also bought two Hass avocados, and raspberries, ooo and Spanish Almonds which are fried in sunflower oil and salted. Soooo having GY for breakfast tomorrow yay!

Just had to share, I have become THAT woman at the store...Sigh'

LIKE.

I have never had Voskos but must try now. My Whole Foods is too far away though.

[SunnyFL]

I only have found it at Whole Foods, the full fat...they have the sweetened ones and with berries etc. at my grocery store. I just am disappointed with Fage...why cut the fat in half, obviously people KNOW it has a lot of fat and I know many people who do eat the full fat and not on a low carb diet, especially if they have little ones...
Ah well, their loss, I'm a Voskos convert LOL

[MemoryKeeper]

Originally Posted by BaileysGirl

Couple of more I might try...

P3 Waffles
2 eggs, beaten until fluffy
1/4 cup Ricotta Cheese
4-6 drops stevia
1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
1/8 tsp. Nutmeg
Add all ingredients to beaten eggs and mix until well blended. Spray waffle maker with MCT or other cooking spray. Pour into waffle maker and cook as usual. I have also done this like pancakes. Just as yummy! Top with toppings of choice: butter, strawberries, blueberries, no-sugar added syrup.

I don't have stevia drops - WHAT ELSE CAN I USE?


Southwestern Chicken Salad
¾ c mayo
¼ c chopped fresh cilantro
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp minced garlic
½ tsp ground cumin
4 c chopped grilled chicken
¾ c diced poblano pepper
Salt to taste
LC tortillas warmed
Toppings: diced mango, diced avocado, diced tomatoes, shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Whisk together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in chicken, poblano pepper, and salt. Serve in warm tortillas with desired toppings.

from Southern Living June 2010

Any sweetener, including powdery kind. I would sub liquid splenda, but if you don't have that you can sub Truvia, powder splenda, stevia packets, etc. Usually, 1 drop is equal to 1 teaspoon.

Sunny, yogurt sounds delicious. Of course, everything does because I'm starving! One week from today is Valentine's and my first P3 day.

[RileyWorm]

Originally Posted by SunnyFL

I only have found it at Whole Foods, the full fat...they have the sweetened ones and with berries etc. at my grocery store. I just am disappointed with Fage...why cut the fat in half, obviously people KNOW it has a lot of fat and I know many people who do eat the full fat and not on a low carb diet, especially if they have little ones...
Ah well, their loss, I'm a Voskos convert LOL

My grocery doesn't even carry 2% ---everything is fat free. It sucks. I usually just mix in HWC, which is awesome when I pour it over frozen berries. Will have to look for this other brand though, if I ever make it to Whole Foods. I would even be happy to have the 2%, I found that once... so sad...
My 2nd part of P2 is not going well, I am sick to death of protocol foods. I ruined myself for shrimp, scallops, tomatoes and onions in my 2nd round and now I am sick to death of chicken, beef, spinach, and even eggs. Now trying to eat clean foods but just keep it under 700 cals. Wish me luck...

[SunnyFL]

Oh darn...I had a bit (teaspoon) of a port wine cheese ball, you know the ones with almonds? From Whole Foods, everything is great then I ate it, and noticed xanthan gum as the last ingredient
I hope I didn't screw up too much....anyone have any info on xanthan gum, I know it's a thickener. I don't want to throw out my almond cheese ball
But if I can't have it then hopefully it will keep for 2 more weeks..

WAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! I hope this doesn't earn me a CD...snif'

On a bright note, GOOD LUCK ERIN!!!!! You can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I gave up, I became weak after the FF LOL...which if I kept going I KNOW I'd be at 142 or so, but for me the extra two pounds wasn't worth it. My mental health just can't handle P2...
On P3, I'm back to being myself, it's fantastic!

How much longer? How are your losses? Keep your eye on the prize!

[MemoryKeeper]

Xanthum gum is totally carb free and a plant-based thickener. I use it all the time. I use it for soups, stews, baking, etc. It's good and safe for all phases of hcg.

[SunnyFL]

OMG really????? YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!

I get to eat my lovely cheese ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had it with melon, honeydew...was to die for!

[MemoryKeeper]

I am so stinkin' jealous! BOO HISS!

BUT YAY! for you! I can't wait. My mind is swimming with food ideas. Since it's Valentine's I'm going to make the mug cake. We've made it at school for home living twice already but I didn't have any....

[RileyWorm]

Yep my mental health is struggling, lol! I have 15 pounds to go to meet my ultimate goal. I quit at this weight last year in my 2nd round, meaning to do another round, and gained what I had lost. So, it is taking me TWO rounds this year to get my goal instead of one, and I am bound and determined to do it! My losses may be slower but as long as I see a downward slope I am willing to put in the time. I would like to be done at least by St. Patrick's Day but I REALLY hope it doesn't take that long! AAAHH! Today I'm up to 700 cals, half of those from fat, so we shall see. My ratios were the same yesterday and I still lost a pound so fingers crossed. If I can incorporate more fat into my diet then I will be less tempted to cheat, which I have been horrible with on this round! I will probably pull out another fat fast before the end too...that worked wonders for me...

And I would SO chow down on the cheese ball, xantham gum is hcg friendly from what I'm told!

[msgirl]

Riley - I wanted to jump in and say - last night I made those breakfast muffins you mentioned in the P3 Big Breakfast thread. I haven't gotten to eat them yet due to my CD. But, they smelled awesome - they overflowed my muffin tins too!! Next times I will probably break everything up into 18 instead of 12. I only ended up using about 4 oz mozarella and 4 oz sharp instead of 8 each. Plus, I had cheese left over. That is a LOT of cheese!!! I thought it best to stop once my tins were full.

If all goes well with the scale I may have a couple tomorrow either for breakfast or lunch

Thanks again for that recipe!

[star a.d.]

that cheeseball sounds awesome! mmmmm! awesommmmmmme! hehehe!

one more lousy stinking HCG-less VLC day. oh man...I can barely stand it. my calories are more around the 800-850 range. I'm SO hungry this time! last time I sailed through my last two days. not so this time.

[SunnyFL]

Helloooo!!!
Weigh in at 146.4 so .2 oz away from a CD...
I ate too much cheese LOL
It was darn good though with the melon!
So not doing a CD until I am exactly at 146.6!
Have a good day ladies! Today is CHICKEN WING DAY!!!!

[MemoryKeeper]

I never do a CD before necessary either....I can't wait until the DAY! My daughter is 3 weeks in P3 and already starches and sugars here and there and has not had one single correction day! I'm so proud of her.

184.5 this morning. At least it's down! I just want to get to the 170's this round, but that's not looking good....6 more days of VLCD, then WINGS! lol!

Have a great day all!

[PenPen13]

Originally Posted by SunnyFL

So you know those crazy women who buy up whatever is left of something in the grocery store? Well that was me today at Whole Foods. I literally bought all 7 small containers of full fat Voskos yogurt
I LOVE this yogurt, I think it puts FAGE to shame. Also Fage cut out the fat in half whereas Voskos still has 20 grams of fat and tastes like decadent heaven.
I also bought two Hass avocados, and raspberries, ooo and Spanish Almonds which are fried in sunflower oil and salted. Soooo having GY for breakfast tomorrow yay!

Just had to share, I have become THAT woman at the store...Sigh'

Todays menu:

scrambled eggs in coconut oil
tuna salad, with romaine
macadamia nuts
almonds
wine
roasted pork and avocados
cheese (snack)

Hey Sunny I was in Whole Foods last week and bought the same yogurt! It was really good. I am going back to buy some more this weekend!
BaileysGirl: no I am going to watch my eating instead of doing another CD. If I can't get some results then I will do another one. I would LOVE to do the nuts CD day but I am afraid to. I would probably go over what I was allowed and I am not sure if the nuts are my problem. Trying to stay away from them for a few days.

Today:
B: protein shake with 1 egg
L; salad with canned tuna, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado and sunflower seeds ( no I left the kitchen sink out today )
snack: cheese stick and blueberries
D: don't know yet

[BaileysGirl]

Omg Jeanette - I'm so jealous! I was hoping to get down to 185 in R2 but that didn't happen. You're a strong woman!

P3D16 & after my EGG/TURKEY CD I'm down 1.5 pounds to 190.5! WOOT! Now I have some wiggle room!

B - 2 waffles w/ sf syrup & 2 sausage patties, sf mocha capp w/ hwc/sf caramel
S - big gala apple
L - tuna salad & celery w/ ranch
D - chicken chipolte sausage w/ sauteed cabbage/onions & stuffed mushrooms
S - strawberries w/ hwc

[msgirl]

Wow! You ladies are awesome!!! Thanks for adding your P3 menues

That is just what I needed - no wonder I put on 2.6 over 4 days - I was eating WAY too much!!!! I am telling you those cream cheese muffins will get me everytime!

Luckily, yesterday's CD helped me fall back into my LDD weight.

okay, so call me stupid but is my LDD (the one I try to stay within two pounds) the weight I was on the day I woke up and took my last doses or is it the weight I was the first day I woke up without a dose

I know it is a dumb question but my mind is playing tricks on me. And, the reason I ask is, it gives me .4 oz to play with I like any extra wiggle room I can get! LOL!!!

[RileyWorm]

Originally Posted by msgirl

Riley - I wanted to jump in and say - last night I made those breakfast muffins you mentioned in the P3 Big Breakfast thread. I haven't gotten to eat them yet due to my CD. But, they smelled awesome - they overflowed my muffin tins too!! Next times I will probably break everything up into 18 instead of 12. I only ended up using about 4 oz mozarella and 4 oz sharp instead of 8 each. Plus, I had cheese left over. That is a LOT of cheese!!! I thought it best to stop once my tins were full.

If all goes well with the scale I may have a couple tomorrow either for breakfast or lunch

Thanks again for that recipe!

You are welcome! I think you will really like it! And actually I did not list, there is supposed to be ANOTHER 8oz of cheese on the casserole! It is wayyy too much so I left it off the recipe I posted. I usually just 'sprinkle' the top...the best part of the dish is the sausage with rotel and mushrooms....yummyy!!! It works wonderfully as a casserole and is always a huge hit!

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by msgirl

Wow! You ladies are awesome!!! Thanks for adding your P3 menues

That is just what I needed - no wonder I put on 2.6 over 4 days - I was eating WAY too much!!!! I am telling you those cream cheese muffins will get me everytime!

Luckily, yesterday's CD helped me fall back into my LDD weight.

okay, so call me stupid but is my LDD (the one I try to stay within two pounds) the weight I was on the day I woke up and took my last doses or is it the weight I was the first day I woke up without a dose

I know it is a dumb question but my mind is playing tricks on me. And, the reason I ask is, it gives me .4 oz to play with I like any extra wiggle room I can get! LOL!!!

Last dose weight is your weight the last day you take your hcg, NOT the next morning. YOu actually WANT your LDW to be HIGHER. Trust me on this!

[SunnyFL]

GY for breakfast with raspberries
Pork loin in a butter sauce for lunch
Chicken wings and avocado for dinner

WINE!

Today was a crappy day at work omg...I'm seriously being tested...

[MemoryKeeper]

Sunny, that sounds so good, "butter sauce," yikes-a-rama!!! Sunny, my friend I'm giving you extra extra hugs because I understand. My job is great, but it's the people I work with. I believe one is about to have a mental breakdown. She is absolutely the most negative person I've ever met. I am really a positive, upbeat person and this is stressing me out! I love my precious students, but this is getting really old. I come home exhausted. I mean I have the kids to take care of, so I can't carry another needy adult as well.

[SunnyFL]

I'm SO ready for Spring Break, it isn't getting here fast enough!

[star a.d.]

Originally Posted by shelbyla

Last dose weight is your weight the last day you take your hcg, NOT the next morning. YOu actually WANT your LDW to be HIGHER. Trust me on this!

I like this.

stupid ovulation is doing a number on my head, and the scale number! still, I CANNOT wait to get up tomorrow morning and make BACON!

[SunnyFL]

Are you P3'ing tomorrow STARRR??????????????

If so yay!!!!!!!!!!

[MemoryKeeper]

You all are leaving me.....whaaaaaa!

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by star a.d.

I like this.

stupid ovulation is doing a number on my head, and the scale number! still, I CANNOT wait to get up tomorrow morning and make BACON!

Dude, i am totally sewing my lips shut tonight to NOT eat the half pound that I have in the fridge... I LOVE BACON!!!!! baconbaconbacon...

[C'Marie]

I'M STILL HERE JEANETTE!!!!


I will be done with shots on Saturday so I'm P2'ing it at least until Tuesday morning. I may extend with some kind of hhcg or I may take a break. Still can't decide. STupid, huh?!? why don't I know what I want to do???!!!

[star a.d.]

Originally Posted by SunnyFL

Are you P3'ing tomorrow STARRR??????????????

If so yay!!!!!!!!!!

YES!!!! I went shopping today and got all kinds of high fat goodness. I've been thinking about tomorrow's breakfast since I got up yesterday! I hope I can sleep tonight!

sorry jeannette! I couldn't stick it out anymore! YOU, however, will do awesome! you and c'marie both!

[star a.d.]

Originally Posted by shelbyla

Dude, i am totally sewing my lips shut tonight to NOT eat the half pound that I have in the fridge... I LOVE BACON!!!!! baconbaconbacon...

mmmmmm yessss!!! I could eat the whole package!

hey, you were posting about some fudgy peanut buttery bars...do you have a recipe? or did I just manage to skip over it? my need for peanut butter rages on.

speaking of which, I got a jar of SPICY peanut butter. I'm super excited to make sauces with it!

[C'Marie]

Darling Star - PNB is really a P4 food - I make shelby's recipe with almond butter and it comes out delish! She'll pop up with it. I'd post it but it's on my other computer.

[SunnyFL]

I'm making my own macadamia butter, will let you know how it comes out

Menu for today:
Coffee with HC
Voskos full fat GY
Lunch: broccoli and organic applegate hot dogs cut up
Snack: Mac nuts
Dinner: ? Whatever hubby makes lol

I ate 18 wings last night
How they fit I have no idea....with lots of blue cheese dressing! Love Marie's extra chunky blue cheese!

Weigh in 145.6! Only thing different I did was have a small wedge of cheddar versus big chunks and still had a glass of red wine

Have a good day ladies! I just look forward to a drama free day...sigh'