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I use this method for splatter: loosely wrap in saran wrap to allow the chicken breast to expand as it flattens. Cover that with wax paper. You can't wail on it. Use short, medium strikes. Place a towel or strong cutting board beneath.

Thanks, everyone! I feel so much better, too. Definitely motivated to keep it up.

Maybe give up on pre-made protein shakes and make your own smoothies. Use a coconut or almond milk base, frozen fruit, and experiment with non-dairy proteins that don't contain gluten, like the hemp seed suggestion. Combinations like hemp, spirulina, flax seed, and poppy seed, along with fruits & vegetables that contain…

Yes, this has worked for me, but like most things in life, education and planning are key. I started in January of this year at 212 pounds with a commitment to a total lifestyle change. I didn't know how I was going to do it, and I fell off a few times those first two months. But then I started doing research on nutrition…

That is a gorgeous loaf. Looks so yummy!

That is awesome!

I make my own smoothies in the morning, though I doubt you'd like my combinations if you don't like fruit or vegetables in shakes. I use coconut milk, Greek yogurt, Now Sports whey protein mix, and whatever frozen fruits I have on hand. I'll add a little honey if the fruit is not particularly sweet, such as with frozen…

Thanks for the NYT article. I got the recipe last year from another blog. While it isn't new, it's still share-able. :-) It really doesn't store well, you're right about that. However, it DOES make very yummy breadcrumbs for use in meatloaf or as a topping for casseroles. This is especially true if you use some combination…

I use my enamel-coated dutch oven, or a Pyrex casserole dish. I never use spray. It never sticks. It really is no-hassle! :D If you're worried, though, you can use some parchment paper.

Good question, and I'm sorry I was remiss in that detail. You want to add the extra ingredients to the flour mixture before adding the water. Just whisk it in there with the flour, salt & yeast. I've made the lemon gruyere version, bacon cheddar jalapeno, just plain cheddar, and an olive sun-dried tomato loaf. Do be…

Protein breakfast muffins! Make them before hand. They refrigerate and freeze well. Heat up in the microwave in about 30 seconds, or the oven, wrapped in foil, in about 15. Preheat oven to 350. 5 farm fresh eggs, scrambled 3 slices bacon, cooked & diced 1/3 container herbed Chèvre, crumbled & divided two scallions, thinly…

I make "magic rice," which is half rice-half cauliflower. Gives you the rice taste while significantly reducing carbs and cals. I use it all the time in stir-fries and stuff. I also make rice cauliflower for pizza crust, My favorite is to use the purple cauliflower for pizza crust, because it turns a beautiful deep purple…

5'2. I drink a growler of good beer for every 15 pounds I lose. Not all in one sitting, of course. Currently enjoying a glass of Rock Bottom IPA right now!

Go gluten-free and start exploring non-American desserts. I just made some Besan Laddu last night, which is basically an Indian no-bake cookie made with chick pea flour. Yummy, low calorie, extremely low sodium, and chock full of nutrients. You could also explore other kinds of cooking. That's what I've done. I found when…

Oh my, that does look delicious! Stolen. :happy:

That combination is my favorite, but a full cup of mustard sounds like a lot! I make it with a tablespoon of mustard, and similar amounts of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I also add a dash of garlic powder. Serves about 6 salads for me, using a tbsp for each salad. Lasts up to two weeks in the fridge. I change up mustard…

I teach college too. College writing, to be specific. Sent you a request.

LMAO! I saw that in the pic too. The greatest Valentine's day gift a wife can receive, however, is a spotless* house that is a surprise. You want our love? Work for it. *Includes laundry and scrubbing toilets.

*Adds broccoli to the grocery list* Brilliant idea. Totally trying it. I've gotten some great ideas on these boards. I'm also trying cauliflower pizza crust this week. Cannot wait to go to the grocery tomorrow!

Wow, your progress is impressive. Nice work! Glad to have connected.

You had me at "y'all." :laugh: I made tons of new friends last night, so thanks to everyone who added me. I accepted every friend request I got. I think this experience will only get better as a result. Yay for us!

I'm about to head to bed, so if I don't respond, that's why. But I am THRILLED with the response, and all my new friends. We're going to tackle this together, baby!

Thanks, y'all! I totally love sarcasm, btw.

Much to my chagrin, I am considering this. I LOVE alcohol. I'm not a drunk or anything, but I probably have a drink on average once a week. I had to give up beer recently, which was my staple drink, because of carbs. But because I am beginning to feel the effects of high blood pressure, I am considering. Earlier this week…

Oh, my, you are missing out. You can make almost anything that gets cooked in a crock pot. I make steel cut oatmeal sometimes with pumpkin puree, which can be eaten for breakfast throughout the week. I also make ribs, soups, chicken and stock for use in other meals, vegetable curry, breakfast casserole, meatloaf, and so…

Unfortunately I teach a class everyday during the week at 10:00 am, or I would take you up on that. :-)

I also want to thank you for the invite. We're relatively new to Indianapolis. Just moved here 18 months ago. Does anyone in the group ever meet up in real life?

This looks delicious and I'm totally going to try it. Thanks for posting!

"I will be (gulp) 46 next month. I have 7 and 9 year sons. And I have (double gulp) 130 pounds to lose. How does that happen?! :)" Carbs, man. They are the enemy after 40. Me & carbs have a love- hate relationship. I love them, but they want to kill me, so we don't hang too much anymore. :wink: