A Diamond in the Rough -- Candy's Journey

[Edwards20]

More coconut oil options ...

Originally Posted by Xcali

I posted these two recipes in another thread, but thought you all might like to read 'em here.

So far .. these are my two favs recipes, I'm not much of a chocolate person so I prefer these:
(found them on another thread, not my recipes)

Vanilla Fudge

4 T melted c oil
3 T of ground flax seeds
2 T of natural/SF shredded coconut (optional)
Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder
1 tsp vanilla
2 packets splenda or a few drops of Stevia
1 T. Davinci french vanilla SF syrup
*You can add chopped nut if you want

Peanut or Almond Butter Fudge

4 T coconut oil
2 T Natural/SF Peanut or Almond Butter (crunchy style is the bomb)
3 T shredded coconut (optional)
2 T flax
2 splenda

Originally Posted by PaganCub

Here's another way to get your CO:

In a blender, 1 cup boiling water and 1/4 cup CO. Add SF packet of Jello (I like strawberry banana, and add some coconut to it). Blend 1-2 minutes (stir time on the package). Add 1 brick (full fat) cream cheese and blend until smooth. Split between two desert dishes. Chill 4 hours.

Each dessert will have the equivalent of 2TBSP CO, as well as being filling as all getout. Split into 4 servings and you still get the 1TBSP serving of CO.

I make these desserts constantly, and just added the CO last night. Was absolutely divine.

[Edwards20]

Tippy, I am thinking she got it at JCP.

[Mel78]

Originally Posted by Tippy Toes

Mel, I love that swimsuit. Where can I get one?

Target - $25 They also have a great red one that has a bandeau style top... that was pretty cool too... but mom liked this one better than the red one... But, seriously, I'm thinking I may go back and try the other on...

[Domonee]

Just gotta try that fudge! Hope Hannah is getting straightened around and your day is the best.

[BigStud72]

The fudge does sound like it would be scrumptious! Thanks for sharing the recipes.

I've been reading up on the coconut oil, but have not bought any yet.

[Edwards20]

Hi BigStud and Domonee ... to my world.

Hope you visit often.

[Edwards20]

Another recipe for later in life

Originally Posted by SkeeterN

I found this recipe on another site and cannot take credit for it but must share this with all my friends. All I can say is OH MY GOODNESS! Enjoy!




Doughnut Holes (low carb)

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 large egg
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons splenda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
splenda
cinnamon -- for topping

Taste- and texture-wise, these fall somewhere in between true doughnuts and funnel cakes. They cook very fast, so make sure you have everything on hand!

Heat about 1 inch of oil in a heavy skillet until it's hot enough for frying. While the oil heats, beat the egg lightly with the melted butter, then add the Splenda, protein powder, and vanilla. Whisk together until all the lumps are pretty much broken up, then let it rest a minute or two and whisk a bit more (batter will still have a grainy look to it, but that's fine). Using a large tablespoon or serving spoon, drop the batter by large tablespoonfuls into the hot oil in batches of 4. Fry until bottoms are golden-brown, which will only take a few seconds, then flip. Drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with Splenda and cinnamon to taste and serve hot.

Makes about 8 doughnut holes, and servings 2-4. I ate 6 LOL! I fried these in coconut oil. I made a double batch for DH and I.


Yield:
"2 each"

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Per Serving: 162 Calories; 17g Fat (93.6% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 104mg Cholesterol; 175mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Lean Meat; 3 Fat.

[Edwards20]

Well, I am not sure this stuff is working for my dear Hannah. She has been to the potty twice earlier today, then nothing. She has been on it every 2 hours .... I fear she is getting deyhydrated because she is not peeing. So, we are upping the gatorade.

This is so hard.

[Domonee]

to you and Hannah

Really wish I had some solution for you

[twinkerbell]

Hey Candy!
I hope your daughter is feeling better! I know it's no fun when your child is sick
I'll catch up on your journal later tonight!

[Sadler_Girl]

Poor kid that is so unfair~!

[Edwards20]

Hmmm .....

This recipe comes out to 40 calories and less than 1 carb per roll. There's alot worse things to over eat. Now the things you eat them with are a different story...



Sunnysider's Easy Revolution Rolls

Ingredients:

5 eggs (throw 2 yolks away after seperating or else fry them up later)

*Dash of cinnamon or cinamon to taste (don't need this, but I like it and add it all the time no matter what I'm using the rev. rolls for)

1 packet splenda or sweet n low (splenda is preferable)

3 TBS. sourcream

Preheat oven to 300 degrees

Separate eggs. Put 3 egg yolks in one bowl, and 5 egg whites in a metal bowl. Beat the egg whites w/an electric beater until they are so super stiff your arm feels like it wants to fall off. I'm talking so stiff that when you turn the bowl over the egg whites don't budge or slide, they just stay planted there no matter what!

To the egg yolks add 1 packet splenda, some cinnamon, and 3 TBS. sour cream....mix all together, but doesn't have to be super mixed, just kinda mix it together with a spoon, fork or whatever. Now add that yolk mixture very slowly to the egg whites with a spatula a little at a time and gently fold the whites over the runny yolk mixture over and over as you add a little more of the yolk mixture each time...but try not to break down the egg whites.... you don't want them to be all runny and nothing but mush.

Make 9 mounds on a cookie sheet presprayed with Pam. Bake for 50 minutes @ 300 degrees. Store in zip lock type platic bags in the fridge. They taste best after being refrigerated instead of warm out of the oven. You can toast these if you want to, later.

That's it, easy peasy!! You may be tempted to take the rolls out earlier, but don't...keep them in the full 50 minutes, even if they look done at 25 or 30 minutes.

BTW. some people like to add some garlic powder and other spices instead of the cinnamon and splenda.

[AuntieMame]

Hey Candy girl!!

bars - How are you doing on those bars?? I know A LOT of people stall with them. I know that if you want a meal replacement or snack it is better to have a shake than a bar - stall wise.

Hannah - I used to do medical transcription for GI doctors. This is the second time (that I know of) she has gone to the doctor about this. I would take her to a specialist, sweetie. I hope she gets better soon .

[Edwards20]

Millet and Flax - plain chips ....

Originally Posted by KJ-43

I found these at the health food store and decided to try them for my chicken salad. I knew I liked flax meal but I never tried millet. They were 66 cal per serving 18g of fat 11 carbs and 8 g of fiber, they also have cinnimon and garlic. I have never tasted something so good even more profound I can't believe all the food I have tried since begining the woe. kj

[Edwards20]

Originally Posted by AuntieMame

Hey Candy girl!!

bars - How are you doing on those bars?? I know A LOT of people stall with them. I know that if you want a meal replacement or snack it is better to have a shake than a bar - stall wise.

Hannah - I used to do medical transcription for GI doctors. This is the second time (that I know of) she has gone to the doctor about this. I would take her to a specialist, sweetie. I hope she gets better soon .

Thanks Dixie. We just had the 1 box of bars, they're gone now.

The ped. thinks it's an overgrowth of good bacteria causing it. He says this Flagyl stuff is exactly what the GI would do. He said he good culture but the lab would only report bad bacteria.

She has gone to bed for now. I just can't phathom how she can not move some more after all that.

[Edwards20]

Today's Menu

25 carbs - 8 fiber = 17 net

Still not sure if I should be counting total or net.

[Edwards20]

I already counted this in my menu, but I was just playing around needing a snack. Impressive, I created something. I guess Monet's caramel and whipped cream got me thinking. I added some caramel to 2 TBSP of whipped cream cheese. Then I noticed Randy's little Vanilla flavored splenda coffee packets. Mixed it all together. OMG ... it is so reach and creamy. Glad I only mixed up 1 small serving. But it tastes just like real cheesecake.

[monet0329]

Hiya sweetie..
How is Hannah doing tonight? I hope better..

this lil treat sounds good.. I am betting I could use vanella extract and splenda since I dont have any more of those vanilla splenda packets..

just wanted to hurry and get in hwere while my bathroom wallas are drying.. ..I will explain more over at my place..

but I wanted to check on Hannah and let you know I am praying for her..

[Low Carb Mommy]

Hey Candy! I see lots has been going on while I have been away. I am so sorry about Hannah! I hope she gets better soon. How did that Miralax work? We have some of that in our cabinets too.

I posted an update on my journal. Thanks for the encouragement. We all need it don't we?! I am interested in your measurements. I haven't been measuring at all. I would love to know how that is working for someone else compared to how the scales are going. We are having a good time with our company. I will check in to see how you are doing later! Love ya girl!

[Mel78]

Originally Posted by Edwards20

Still not sure if I should be counting total or net.

Hi Candy ... My personal motto is if it goes in my mouth and my body has to do something with it, I count it ... BUT, that's me! If you are still losing consistently, then I would do what works for you!!!


Oh, and on the mock-cheesecake thing... I used to take a dab of whipped cream, a little sour cream, a little cream cheese, and some sweetner... stir it all up Talk about cheesecake flavor!!!

Very high-fat though... so if anyone is reading this that is watching calories... this is a major no-no

[ScarletBlonde]

Yummy.....cheesecake......<insert drooling smilie here> that sounds good too Mel!!


Hope Hannah is feeling better today!! I hope you got at least some rest.

As far as carbs go I count it all even coffee and eggs, but I'm like that



You are under 30 carbs - that's still good. And wings........

[Sadler_Girl]

Good morning I hope Hanna is feeling great




*shudders* thought of countting carbs in my coffee.
Thats just evil
I would starve.
coffee or food








coffee please.

[Tippy Toes]

Thanks Mel, I will go to Target today! Just love it!

Candy, don't be scared of adding a few carbs. The whole idea of moving up the carb ladder is to allow the body to adjust to more carbs. I would count just net as long as you are losing. But when you add carbs you have to give up calories to make it work. Most lower fats but I have seen people lower protein and still do fine. I also think that by experimenting with new recipes you are setting yourself up for great success. I always cooked new things, back in the good old days, lol. If we have to learn to change the foods we eat, then we have to learn how to cook them too. You will be the next success story here, I am positive!