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[*Pear*]

MMMmmm the soups sound good.

I bought a roasted chicken for dinner at the store, we ate from it then I plucked the leftovers off of it, and made a huge pot of chicken soup. I put some hot sauce and vinegar in my bowl and had hot & sour soup. I didnt think to add some mixed up egg. I usually do, but the snot in my head is hampering my ability to think.

[hippiegirl]

Sorry you're not feeling good, Pear!

I've lost 5 lbs in the last two weeks (well, as of Monday, actually). I just weighed myself, and there hasn't been any movement. BUT, I measured my waist, and it's an inch smaller than on Sunday! Do you think this is really possible?! I know that a lot of times on Atkins one loses inches even when the scale doesn't move, but doesn't that seem like a drastic amount for just a few days?

to all! I'm exhausted. I'm going to go to bed when the kids do tonight!

[*Pear*]

Originally Posted by hippiegirl

I seriously Cleo. I think I might be a groupie!

me too!

[*Pear*]

Originally Posted by hippiegirl

I've lost 5 lbs in the last two weeks (well, as of Monday, actually). I just weighed myself, and there hasn't been any movement. BUT, I measured my waist, and it's an inch smaller than on Sunday! Do you think this is really possible?! I know that a lot of times on Atkins one loses inches even when the scale doesn't move, but doesn't that seem like a drastic amount for just a few days?

WTG!!! You're losing inches, thats more important than the pounds anyway!

[*Pear*]

I just whipped up a batch of this, and its cooling. From licking the bowl, I dont think its authentic, but may be enough to cure the chocolititis...

Chocolate Fudge - Low Carb Dessert Recipes
Chocolate Fudge
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons Splenda

In a small saucepan, over low heat, melt butter. Add heavy cream and cream
cheese, and whisk until smooth. Add Splenda, and adjust for taste. (Add a
little more if you need too) Heat until bubbling, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat, and stir in cocoa and vanilla. Blend well. Pour into a small
buttered dish. Place in the refrigerator to set for 3 to 4 hours.

Cut into 8 pieces.
Per Serving: (1 piece) Protein: 1.3g
Carbs: 2.2g
Dietary Fiber: 0.5g

[*Pear*]

This one got some good reviews, but I didnt have the ethrynitol.

SUGAR FREE FUDGE

• 8 oz. unsweetened chocolate squares (see update note)
• 1 cup smooth peanut butter (no sugar added)
• 3/4 - 1 cup erythritol
• 1 cup worth other sugar substitute (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Pinch salt

I originally made this recipe with Hershey's baking chocolate because I figured most people could get it. I've now found that when I make it with a higher-quality chocolate such as Ghirardelli, it comes out very hard, and works better to use less chocolate (like 6 or 7 oz.) or more of the other ingredients.

A word on the sweetener.
I have tried different combinations of sweeteners, including Splenda packets, Sweetzfree liquid Splenda, and powdered erythritol. I had the best results using the powdered erythritol and Sweetzfree, which is a very concentrated liquid. I have found that with chocolate, using artificial sweeteners with no sugar alcohols produces only an "OK" result. Adding a low glycemic sugar alcohol (not maltitol) improves the flavor and texture when working with unsweetened chocolate.

1) Melt the chocolate. I like to pour boiling water over it, let it sit for 5 to 6 minutes, and then pour the water off. That way I know I won't burn the chocolate.

2) Mix in the rest of the ingredients, adjusting sweetener to taste.

3) Pack or spread into a loaf pan. Cool to room temperature, or you can put it in the refrigerator. Cut into 18 pieces and serve.

Nutritional Information: Each serving has 3 grams effective carbohydrate plus 3 grams fiber, 5 grams protein, and 146 calories.

[*Pear*]

Kinda fun...

I tested at 62wpm...

Learn Touch typing online for free - 10-fast-fingers.com

[Lost and Found]

Here's another recipe I found for EVCO:

I made clouds with EVCO tonight and they were beyond good. But, rich!! I didn't have trouble limiting myself to just two.

1/2 cup CO, melt in a bowl over boiling water
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese
1/2-3/4 c. bulk splenda (or equivalent)
1/2 tsp. butter nut flavoring or vanilla or any other you'd like

Mix together and fill 12 mini muffin cups, cover with plastic wrap and freeze. Super yummy!

[Tooter]

Good Morning All!!

Hippiegirl, congrats on the 5 lbs and YES you can lose inches without losing weight. It happens all the time. Amazing, isn't it?

All those recipes from Cleo look fantastic. Sorry, Girls...I loved her first!!

I have half an eye open...I better get the coffee in me.

*raising my cup of coffee up*

[Tooter]

Pear, I hope you feel better!

[Lost and Found]

Congrats..Hippie!!! I'm so excited for you!!! It's so much easier to feel good about yourself, and this woe of eating when you can "see" a difference...versus just "feeling" a difference!!! Keep it up...I'm proud of you!!!!

[Lost and Found]

Pear...I'm sorry that you are sick.

Don't get discouraged with what your scale says....if it doesn't say what you'd like it to say...while being ill. I've read that many gain a little when they are ill (Our bodies way of trying to heal...I guess!!!)

Hope you are better soon!!!

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

Here's another recipe I found for EVCO:

I made clouds with EVCO tonight and they were beyond good. But, rich!! I didn't have trouble limiting myself to just two.

1/2 cup CO, melt in a bowl over boiling water
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese
1/2-3/4 c. bulk splenda (or equivalent)
1/2 tsp. butter nut flavoring or vanilla or any other you'd like

Mix together and fill 12 mini muffin cups, cover with plastic wrap and freeze. Super yummy!

I wonder if this would be good with chocolate added too?

[Lost and Found]

Good morning...everyone!!!!

[Lost and Found]

Well...have to leave pretty quick...take the youngest to school. Be back in a little while.

[*Pear*]

Morning gals:

Well, somehow I've managed to gain 4lbs of snot overnight, and trust me, its not going anywhere soon. I'll just have to deal with it.

I also forgot my lunch this morning. I have cheese sticks at the office, not sure if that will do it for me today.

Click, that recipe sounds better to me than the bark. You are using MINI cupcake pans, not the regular ones right?

I'm still looking for a real fudge recipe made with cocoa powder and no cream cheese. The cream cheese fudge has that distinct taste, good, but not quite "it".

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by *Pear*

Morning gals:

Well, somehow I've managed to gain 4lbs of snot overnight, and trust me, its not going anywhere soon. I'll just have to deal with it.

I also forgot my lunch this morning. I have cheese sticks at the office, not sure if that will do it for me today.

Click, that recipe sounds better to me than the bark. You are using MINI cupcake pans, not the regular ones right?

I'm still looking for a real fudge recipe made with cocoa powder and no cream cheese. The cream cheese fudge has that distinct taste, good, but not quite "it".

Good morning...Pear!!!!

Yes, I use the MINI cupcake pans...not the regular sized ones. Now...Pear...I haven't tried this recipe yet. I just copied and pasted the post with the recipe. I thought that it sounded like a nice change for the VCO. However, when I do make bark, I use the MINI pan....then, I know how much I'm eating.

[hippiegirl]

Sorry you're not feeling good, Pear - but I love your avi!

I know that I can lose inches even when not losing pounds. What I was astounded by was the fact that it had only been four days!

Anyway, I'll take it!

I'm working at the school today, so I'll catch up with everyone later!

Love ya!

[Lost and Found]

Well... I had my weigh-in today!!!


No loss... ....but, no gain !!!


I think that everything is just going to come to a hault...until I know what's up with my move. I've followed everything to a tee, but just have felt hyper, and under the weather lately.

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by hippiegirl

Sorry you're not feeling good, Pear - but I love your avi!

I know that I can lose inches even when not losing pounds. What I was astounded by was the fact that it had only been four days!

Anyway, I'll take it!

I'm working at the school today, so I'll catch up with everyone later!

Love ya!

I'm really happy for you...hippie!!! It feels good...doesn't it?

[Lost and Found]

Pear...you always come up with the funniest avi's!!!

[Lost and Found]

Well...I'm doing my "oil pulling" and it's been 20 minutes. So, I have to go spit.

Be back shortly!!!

[jeanran]

Originally Posted by *Pear*

This one got some good reviews, but I didnt have the ethrynitol.

SUGAR FREE FUDGE

• 8 oz. unsweetened chocolate squares (see update note)
• 1 cup smooth peanut butter (no sugar added)
• 3/4 - 1 cup erythritol
• 1 cup worth other sugar substitute (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Pinch salt

I originally made this recipe with Hershey's baking chocolate because I figured most people could get it. I've now found that when I make it with a higher-quality chocolate such as Ghirardelli, it comes out very hard, and works better to use less chocolate (like 6 or 7 oz.) or more of the other ingredients.

A word on the sweetener.
I have tried different combinations of sweeteners, including Splenda packets, Sweetzfree liquid Splenda, and powdered erythritol. I had the best results using the powdered erythritol and Sweetzfree, which is a very concentrated liquid. I have found that with chocolate, using artificial sweeteners with no sugar alcohols produces only an "OK" result. Adding a low glycemic sugar alcohol (not maltitol) improves the flavor and texture when working with unsweetened chocolate.

1) Melt the chocolate. I like to pour boiling water over it, let it sit for 5 to 6 minutes, and then pour the water off. That way I know I won't burn the chocolate.

2) Mix in the rest of the ingredients, adjusting sweetener to taste.

3) Pack or spread into a loaf pan. Cool to room temperature, or you can put it in the refrigerator. Cut into 18 pieces and serve.

Nutritional Information: Each serving has 3 grams effective carbohydrate plus 3 grams fiber, 5 grams protein, and 146 calories.

This was the recipe that I used erythritol for the one and only time. I had to throw it away as I couldn't tolerate the cooling effect. It sure did taste good and had great texture but the aftertaste was too much.

[Lost and Found]