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soulcanvas

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OK, I am back...for real
« on: January 11, 2013, 04:32:39 AM »
I bought the book 2 years ago, and read it 4 times, but just couldn't get my head in the game. I was so busy trying to learn how to be a home school mom, and still work. Then last year I got married to my guy of 8 years, and really had "intentions" of doing FTS before the wedding, but it never happened. So here we are in 2013, and now I am finally ready. I guess it takes me a long time to commit  ::) And my husband, who has never done any kind of food change/ diet, is doing it with me. Of course he only has maybe 15 lbs to lose where as I have about 80  :-[ We started 4 days ago, He has already lost 9lbs, and I have lost 5. And I feel better, I have even been working out! This a totally new way of cooking for me, and I have had carb/sugar withdrawl, but Im in! ...Also have to say, I made Dougs pork chops and cauli mash tonight, my 7 yr old was grubbin it down! That was sooooo good! Better make more next time, because there were no left overs ;D
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Re: OK, I am back...for real
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2013, 08:17:43 AM »
Hello soulcanvas, welcome to our forum family. I'm so glad you held onto your book and are finally with the program. Don't worry about that 75 pounds you have left to lose. If you stick with us it WILL melt off :)
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Re: OK, I am back...for real
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2013, 08:35:32 AM »
Welcome to the both of you and congratulations on what you have lost so far  :)
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« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2013, 08:58:22 AM »
Welcome back Soulcanvas! You both are doing great! Caulimash is my grandsons favorite veggie at my house. He also likes the broccoli and cauliflower roasted with cheese sauce ;) If I can help you please ask.
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Re: OK, I am back...for real
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2013, 12:34:07 PM »
Welcome back, soulcanvas!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

You guys are off to a fabulous start! ;D ;D ;D

And, it's wonderful that you're feeding your child FTS friendly meals.
I believe obesity as adults can be avoided if we learn to love low carb eating as kids.

You'll know the day you've past sugar detox... Your energy levels will skyrocket! :) :) :)

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Re: OK, I am back...for real
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2013, 02:18:19 PM »
Welcome back!  I am so happy that you and your family are doing well.  I wish you continued success!
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Re: OK, I am back...for real
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2013, 12:31:50 AM »
Thanks everyone! This is a totally new way of cooking for me so I am glad that there are tons of recipes on the forum. Tried the chicken marinara tonight, didnt have noodles but it was yummy with out it. Tomorrow we are going to try our hand at the cauliflower pizza.  ;D
I do have one question though....I really want to make a cheese cake this weekend, and I'd love to put something other than strawberries or blueberries. Any suggestions? Also, I make a wonderful Brazilian black bean stew, that typically we eat with rice and Kale. I dont mind chucking the rice, and kale is good for us, but what of the black beans?  :-\
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Re: OK, I am back...for real
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2013, 04:54:15 AM »
Hi soulcanvas - I usually make a ganache chocolate 'frosting/icing/sauce' over mine.  You can make it with any sugarfree chocolate.

I put about 30 grams in a cup with about 40 mls of cream, pop in microwave for about 20 seconds and give a good stir till smooth consistency.  If you need to put back in microwave do it in short bursts.  Pour over cheesecake and let set.  If you use more cream it makes it more runny - more choc makes it firmer, this is the consistency that I like.  Also good for over cakes, cupcakes, pancakes.  Lets face it chocolate 'sauce' good on anything  :)

I use Eden Foods Black Soy Beans (130g = 1 carb) for when I make my chilli.  Might work for your stew too.

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Re: OK, I am back...for real
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2013, 05:46:40 AM »
thanks for the tips, the chocolate sounds yummy
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Re: OK, I am back...for real
« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2013, 08:39:44 AM »
Why just change the topping on your cheesecake, why not the cake itself? Here's the list of my Favs developed by Umpa.

All the recipes are in the FTS Sugar Free Bakery Book  8)

Apricot Cheesecake- 223
Banana Cheesecake with Easy Banana Crème Brulee- 237
Berry, Berrylicious Cheesecake- 225
Chocolate Beanit Butter Cheesecake- 234
Chocolate Cheesecake- 231
Coconut Cheesecake- 245
Ground Nut Cheesecake Crust- 243
Lemon Mini Cheesecakes- 241
New York Cheesecake- 251
Orange Cheesecake- 228
Pecan Spice Cheesecake- 247
Pumpkin Tofu Cheesecake- 217
Strawberry Cottage Cheesecake- 221


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Re: OK, I am back...for real
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2013, 01:39:49 PM »
Hi, soulcanvas ! :)

I agree with Morgan.

Black beans are high in carbs.
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/4633

Eden Foods Black Soy Beans are the best substitute for regular beans. We love 'em! ;D
I buy ours here; http://www6.netrition.com/eden_black_soy_beans_page.html
Netrition charges $4.95 for shipping in the U.S. regardless of order size! :)

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