hughjazz74 Member

Coke Zero (even the new Coke Zero Sugar) is the bomb :) but it definitely triggers me to eat everything I can find. I don't have this reaction with much smaller amounts of artificial sweeteners such as in my coffee or water flavoring drops.

As the kids say, you do you, haha :) Every one is different! Good luck! Even MDs have differing opinions on this. I respect anyone putting in the effort to research/try out something new!

I like to think I'm eating mashed potatoes with cheese and sour cream...maybe that's why I don't mind if they get too mashed :)

ohh, maybe that's the difference...I've been doing it from raw (trader joe's bags). I add maybe a 1/4 c. of water and let it simmer for at least 30 min. Since it takes a while to make, I usually make a large batch and then use as I need for recipes.

I actually never squeeze out the water...i just saute for a long time and the water evaporates.

Thanks all for keeping this going, love these new ideas!

I'm new to Keto, too! Thanks for the support and inspiration, all! :)

Congrats, amazing!

I want to join this but I see it started in August! I'm hoping to lose about 30 by new years! Taking inspiration from you all! :)

Good luck! I'm trying to get back on the healthy lifestyle horse myself :)

What I needed this morning! Totally inspiring! You look amazing!

yes, you've got it! I've shredded by hand with a cheese grater, chopped in food processor as others have said and easiest is to buy already shredded or "riced"...if you have a Trader Joe's, they have good options raw and frozen.

Thank you for all the wonderful ideas!

Glad to read all of this info this morning. Was planning to post a Keto msg as well but you all beat me to it. :) I'm considering starting today after failed attempts at a more moderate approach to weight loss. I need something new to hopefully kick me into gear.

i love cashews but the problem is stopping... :)

I love IF...feel like it's the only method I could ever stay on long term. I also do the 18 off/6 hours to eat pattern. When I've had success losing before, I've also added in one day (Monday) where you take the calories much lower for just that day. Trying to get back to this now! Good luck to you!

knee raises on the captain's chair gym is great, really hard but easy on my back!

Night eating is my biggest issue, too! Intermittent Fasting has helped a bit...I don't eat anything until 11am or so (awake around 6am)...so gives me more room in the evening when I have issues stopping myself. I'm learning not to fight it, just reorganize how I plan my eating.

zupas chicken pesto sandwich! yum w/ chocolate covered strawberry.

Hi there - I'm 43 and looking to lose about 40 lbs. I've yo-yo'd for the past 20 years and feel like I've tried everything under the sun to stick with it. I don't have much to offer yet for motivation but will be paying attention to this thread to get motivation! :smile: I started again on Monday with eating small portions…

I could certainly lose 100 and still be healthy but I'm looking to start with a 40 lb goal. Looking for all the ideas and encouragement out there. I'm doing a 'mayo diet' type diet and exercise of walking, elliptical and some basic strength stuff.

WOW, amazing!

Hi there - newbie here as well... getting back on the wagon tomorrow morning! Good luck! :smile:

Hi - I'm new to MFP...started before the holidays and vacation...and now starting tomorrow, I'm back on the wagon. Looking for support and to be supportive :)