trislaveck

I'm in too and definitely need some buddies. Goal is to lose 50 lbs and get below 200 for the first time in many years. And go from there. Off to a good start a few months ago; had a bad fall=bone bruises on knee and tibia=pity party and no motivation. Love to cook, love fruits and veg, starting a proper garden this year.…

Quinoa. I tasted a yummy tabouleh style salad at a store once but that was it. I've cooked it a couple of ways with various flavors, rinsed/not rinsed, etc. The taste is OK, but it's the texture and the way it curls into little worms, LOL. I love beans and other whole grains, so I'll stick with those and try it again…

I use my good old Osterizer blender for smoothies. The basic one: soy or almond milk (Vanilla works great), banana, frozen fruit. Blend. It really takes 30 seconds. If I have time to be fancy I add a scoop of protein powder, or yogurt, flax seed, fresh fruit, greens, etc, instant coffee (though I'm off coffee now), peanut…