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My medicine Whole Food Plant Based/My life goal Balanced Person Feeling Whole
Yesterday marked my 1 year anniversary embarking on a WFPB journey. This site was my first support site from way back when and you guys are still the greatest gift to anyone needing support on this journey. In the past year I have resolved type 2 diabetes, reversed kidney disease, reversed COPD, reversed High BP, lowered…
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How about a Whole Foods Plant Based recipe thread
Made carrot dogs for the 4th. Boil large carrots for about 15mins or until you can stick a fork in, but it still has a snap. Then marinade in your favorite marinade for 24-48 hours and cook in the oven, in a pan, or on the grill. I used 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, about 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce, garlic, my BBQ rub…
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So we're going Paleo. What should I pack?
Doc say’s, no sugar, no dairy, no wheat, no corn, no grains, no soy, no processed foods, eat only foods without chemicals eat Paleo. Okay, so we are not completely new to this healthier lifestyle thingy, we can do this! We say, “Look at our pantry, we are like there!” Yeah us! Being good students, we, based on the best…
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Fast Metabolism Diet
Has anyone tried this eating plan? We are starting it offically tomorrow. We did a mock week to get used to it and so far so good. I lost 4 lbs this week and have more energy, but that could be because I gave up caffiene and my body is releasing toxins. (I was a 2 pot a day coffee drinker) It's how my wife and I ate when…
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Weight Gain Holiday Bane
Two days till thanksgiving, and all through the house. There was baking and cooking, for way more than a mouse. We said screw gluten free, it’s holiday time. Now we had our excuse, hope the tummy feels fine. So we cooked and we ate, and we bloated and grew. Tomorrow the diet but we really knew. Our anniversary now, is just…
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Okay it's getting closer, let's share Turkey recipes
:tongue: I share recipes on the BBQ club site I visit and thought I would get a thread going here. Turkey Time! :bigsmile: I have cooked Thanksgiving dinner at my house for that past 25 years or so. It's an out and out food fest. That is my favorite holiday because well, food, family, food, friends, food and did I mention…
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what keeps me up at night:
Okay how come when a guys pants are too tight we have a spare tire and when a woman does it's a muffin top?
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The riddle of the “F” word…
The “F” word is the 2nd most revered word in our house! How, you ask can, I be so bold and callus to make such a statement? Well, because it’s true. In our house the four letter word starting with “F” can be used to represent so many things. We have come to understand its power in our everyday life and choose to embrace it…
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Quick-N-Easy French onion soup
Start with your favorite onion, Slice into 1/8th inch slices then slice the slice in half (across the circle), brown up the onions in the pot with about 2tbsp butter. As they reduce down and start to caramelize add 1tbsp of your favorite balsamic vinegar, 1tbsp worchestershire sauce and 1 cup of your favorite Burgundy. Let…
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The Ride
Get back in the saddle - The Ride The sun shone brightly on this fine winter day, My wife say’s trail ride, what do you say? It’s out to the pasture, too round up our rides, Both horses laughing, running side by side. Two hours later, to the hitching post they’re bound, One hour to catch them and another in the round. We…
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Thanksgiving - old tried fattening favs, or new healthier di
This year we are going to try and do a heathy T-day spread. I usually use at least a lb of butter, or Chorizo to internally baste the turkey - This year I'm going to use a citrus brine (minus salt) and gook it with red rosemary and EVOO instead of dressing. (we'll do two one in the stove and then one in the smoker) Instead…
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some of my moments when humor is key.
Gluten's Lament So the doctor she said “no more Gluten”, What’s that mean, sounds high-falutin’. I ask to explain and she says with a frown, No more wheat or pasta and put the bread down. So it’s off to the store, I’m feeling low, No pasta, no bread, what a dirty blow. I hem and I haw and I finally give in, Tis been two…
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What gives you more satifaction,...NSV or Scale victory?
I had to put new holes in my old belt today and yesterday I put on my new belt and was able to go to the second hole. I was up 3lbs as of last Sunday, but it didn't feel like it physically. So what gives you more satifaction the scale dropping or the little NSV's? I'm finding I love to see the scale drop, but I really get…
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Share Chicken recipes
Some MFP friends asked for recipies so I thought I would start threading them. My dream is to open a small greasy spoon for retirement and I've come up with three menu's over the years with the last being Smokin' Fatboy's Grill. My wife bought me a smoker for my birthday a few years ago and that hooked me. So here is one…
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Feeling old and need to rant about CD's
:grumble: I can't afford anymore technology!!!! Whew I feel better.:bigsmile: So as I start on the next drawer from our CD holder (apothicary style cd cabinet) I am asking myself "why"? Why am I loading our CD's into the computer so I can then load them onto our IPod to listen to them, "why can't we just keep CD's for a…
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Gluten Free Lament
So the doctor she said,:happy: “No More Gluten”, What’s that mean, sounds high-falutin’. I ask to explain and she says with a frown, No more wheat or pasta and put the bread down. So it’s off to the store, I’m feeling low, No pasta, no bread, what a dirty blow. I hem and I haw and I finally give in, Tis been two whole…
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Looking for help and advice being Gluten Free
We've been gluten free for a few months now and while we've done well, it's hard sometimes to be good. Anybody out there experiencing anxiety over missing bread and flour? If so friend us (my wife is hootsmamma) we can share ideas and woes. Some days I just miss fresh baked bread and while the gluten free breads help it's…
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New to MFP
Well 11 days into this and so far so good. Cool program. It has really help me look at what I'm eating. Getting portions under control, then will branch out into more choices of food. Whew 5lbs down 130 to go.
