hi rene....I use zero for sweetening.   Xylitol had brought out a powdered form (like confectioner's sugar - it was so handy),  but I haven't seen it around for a while.  You might try surfing the net and see if it is still around.   

Hello all - a bit late on the merry christmas, but I hope everyone enjoyed themselves and I'm early on the happy new year, so there is still time for NYE's resolutions.

Time just flies.  It just seems like yesterday was christmas and I just put away the tree when here it is again.

I've been away on a few holidays (my credit card got a good workout that's for sure).  I had a milestone birthday along with 2 of my friends.  I had promised to go away with both of them to celebrate.  Unfortunately, neither of them would agree to the destination so I did 2 holidays (on the plus side YAY on the financial side REALLY???!!!).

Good time was had on both.  Spent time in China - lots of walking- unfortunately carbs abounded but they are not big on desserts, so came home roughly same weight as I left. I don't think they believe in sugarfree anything.   Second was a cruise - my girls call it a floating buffet -  pretty much a death knell on a healthy eating plan.   Yes I know, I could have been really strict and not been tempted, but I'm human and.......(insert appropriate excuse here).   It wasn't too bad but with lots of relaxing -and I am not one of those people that feels one should go to the gym on holiday (or any other time if truth be told), a few pounds were put on.   

I have been flat out cooking 'sugar laden' foods for the craft shop I bake for.  I don't usually eat any of my baked goods which is good, but I have to admit to having a piece of shortbread after making so many of them. 

Looking forward to the new year, new resolutions, new enthusiasm, new focus.  Hoping to 'see' everyone in the new year.

Persevere cokiepop....if you have been eating the same foods over and over again - as we sometimes do with our favourites - shake it up and have something totally different, something you have never had.  Drink more water.....

hmmm.......made hash browns with cauliflower.   Never thought about zucchini.  Isn't it a bit watery??

oh tony - gotta say the peanut butter flax power granola caught my attention.  Love my pb.
Now to organise the ingredients.

ta

What's a smap?

Hi Mark93 - the thing is you can't do it for anyone, they have to do it for themselves. 


It's all laid out in the book Mark.

You take it day at a time. 

😊  good luck to your wife if she embarks on this journey. Get her to come on the forum and read a few of the posts.  There is lots of support for anyone who needs it.

a ha........ so no one actually eats anything here???    hehehehe

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