alzogirl

Dried beans are cheap and are very versatile. As for the whole chicken mentioned below, you can use the carcass to make a soup stock. Just add a carrot, celery and onion along with spices you have on hand and simmer till flavors combine. Drain the stock, discard the veggies and pick of any chicken left on the bones and…

The Vitamix, there is nothing comparable. It is pricy but well worth the investment. In addition to making great smoothies, it can make and heat soup!!!

I so understand ... last week I gined .6 lbs after I had been careful all week. Tomorrow is my weigh in day and I am down 1.2 lbs. For whatever reason, weight does fluctuate. Just keep at it and it will come off. I am down 17.5 lbs since 7/11 and that keeps me motivated. Make sure you are exercising ... that really helps.