So, I was wondering if other people have the same issue with xylitol as I do?  Everytime I've used it (usually in my coffee) it gives me really loose stools.  I was wondering since it's used in so many recipes here in the desserts if that decreases if it's cooked with?  It affects my husband the same way.  Or does your body get used to it?  I'm kinda not complaining, it fixes the other problem I've been having since I started my new lifestyle (constipation).   Just wondering about everyone else's experience with it.

Ok, seriously - YUM!!  Tried this with the jicama tonight; it was absolutely fantastic!  Made me happy!

Don't compare yourself to other people Alex!  You've lost 30 lbs -- and that is AWESOME! Keep on working it!  Congrats!

That's a super popular thing out here!  And while I have not tried it, I have been told it is AMAZING!  Think chocolate with a little smoke and salt.  If you like bacon and you like chocolate, I think you will love the combo. One of my coworkers is a bacon freak; he is going to test run bacon brownies (Not FTS, oh well).

Hi Umpa,
  I'd love your input on my soup I made this evening.
     Boiled down 1 turkey carcass and picked clean bones (about 1-1/2c meat) then used the broth for the soup.
     1/4 large onion, finely diced
     3 celery stalks, sliced
     12 oz sliced mushrooms
  I coarse grated about 1/2 a small zucchini into my bowl and poured the soup over it.  This made easily 4 servings, maybe more.  Are there any suggestions you can make for lowering carbs?  I know onions are higher, but I think the flavor is important and I didn't use very much.  Oh yeah, and it tasted fabulous since here in Colorado we went from 84 yesterday to 32 today!   Gotta love spring in Colorado!

Katary!  Not nice lol .... and Beebs - I was so tickled to see you were in Sandusky!  I grew up there!  I don't know if you go back there in the summer, but Cedar Point is the BEST thing ever!!!  I'm guessing it's not open yet.

Welcome Eileen,
  It can seem a little overwhelming at first, but really it's not!  Read the book, then read it again.  As Tony said, it's all about reading labels and portion control.  I am only in my second week so we are in this together!  Keep your carbs under 20gms and make some simple substitutions and you will be just fine.
  I am a HUGE sugar freak and chocoholic and after the first week of sugar detox I am feeling really good.  The recipes on the message board here may just be life savers!  It is important to see how things affect you, I had a mild headache for the first 5-6 days from detox and I have discovered that xylitol sweetener causes stomach upset for me.  Drink LOTS of water to help with the headaches, and keep doing that after detox too.
  Just ask any questions here, everyone is super helpful and completely supportive!  Enjoy your new life!