Nawchem, you sound like you're having a hard time! Don't you hate PMS? I just get into this downward spiral of self-pity if I'm not careful---especially if I eat the wrong things. I'm not being a perfect KISSer either, but it's a lot better than what I was doing!

Surprisingly, TOM didn't arrive today for his anticipated visit. I may have to change my handle to MamaSara7! LOL! It would be a surprise, but little gifts from God are always welcome here!

Nawchem you will soon be kissing up a storm. It takes a while for you to get use to it.

Ok for those of you that are kissing guess what it is weigh in day. Show us those loses. I kept my two pounds off!! I am so happy.

Faux Chinese Fried Rice

1/2 head raw cauliflower (chopped fine to make 3 1/2 cups)
3 green onions
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
3 eggs, beaten
Olive oil
Cooked Chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, ham, turkey, etc.

In a wok or large frying pan, heat enough oil to cover the bottom. Fry minced garlic with finely diced white part of onions for approximately 1 minute. Add cauliflower and fry for 4-5 minutes stirring constantly. Add soy sauce, diced green onion tops, and pre-cooked meat or shrimp. Stir to mix well and brown a bit. Push mixture to one side of the pan. Add more oil if necessary to scramble eggs in empty side of pan until done, but still moist. Stir eggs into "rice" mix and remove from heat.

EASY JAMBALAYA
1 medium cauliflower, grated (I used my food processor)
1 green pepper, coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 boneless chicken breasts, cubed
8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
8 ounces ham, cubed
15 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
8 ounce can tomato sauce
3 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking oil

Heat about 2 tablespoons oil in an 8-quart Dutch oven or pot. Saute the peppers, celery, onion, garlic, chicken and Cajun seasoning, on medium-high heat, until the chicken is nearly done. Add the sausage, ham and cauliflower. Mix well. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to boil, turn down to low. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes until the cauliflower is tender, but not mushy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Makes 8-12 servings (8 servings - 12 carbs each) (12 servings - 8 carbs each)

On this recipe I would use more cajun spices and Instead of using ham and/or sausage for kissers use shrimp and or pork. Jambalaya can be used with all sorts of meat. Oh and turkey too good for day after thanksgiving. The sausage gives it a smoked flavor but shrimp will give it a seafood flavor so will be fine.

I forgot to mention that I lost 2 lbs. this week. Officially down to 177.5--naturally I changed my stats immediately! ;-)

Congratulations Sara. I would love to lose two more pounds this week.

A quick weigh in... I lost a pound, just one.
better than a gain, I guess.

Yes it is better than a gain. Don't get discouraged. So far we have lost five pounds. That's not bad for one week.

Thank you amiee!
We lost 5#, that sounds so good.
Anyone else?
Sara, I like your attitude about being a Mother of 7, you must be a really patient, loving person.

Aimee, you're so positive and encouraging. Thanks for all your support this week!

Maryp--I'm not as patient and loving as I'd like to be! PMS kicked in bigtime yesterday afternoon and I was so ugly I realized I couldn't possibly be pregnant! LOL! And I'm not! I'm sorry to say that I'm relieved, but we just weren't prepared for such an event.

Anyway! I indulged in cheese and cream yesterday to stifle my cravings for poptarts. This week I resolve to do even better avoiding dairy. My consumption this past week dropped dramatically, so I'll see if I can do better.

MomaSara6,

I'm just wondering if you take any GLA. (The GOOD Omega 6). I've read that taking GLA at a daily dose of 300mg greatly reduced PMS. It may take 3 months before your system has enough of it to really kick in and elimate PMS symtoms. It's felt that women who suffer with PMS have a inability to manufacture the fatty acid due to their intense monthly hormonal fluctuations.

Hello ladies I am at my new job today and I am loving it. I have a beautiful desk. It is so big. I don't have any work to do. I don't even have to answer the phones todau. Isn't that a blessing?

Sara~~I try to stay positive. We are all in this together. I can't wait for you ladies to reach goal. We are going to throw a huge party.

Blueflyer---I use 2T of Flax Oil on my salad nearly every day--is that Omega 6 or 3? I can't keep track. My PMS is also much better is I take my vitamins daily.

You know what? I just realized that over the course of the last 42 cheatfree days, I have lost a total of 9 lbs.!!! It comes off so slowly that it doesn't seem like it really is. But it adds up over the long haul.

Now, to stay legal for the last 42 days of the year! I could be down another 9 by New Years---down to 168! Wouldn't that be exciting?

Flax oil is very good. It's an Omega 3 called Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA). Which is the one that we need to have lots more of. Just be sure to purchase an organic oil that comes in a black opaque container. Keep it refrigerated. Light and heat oxidizes and destroys it so never use this oil for cooking.

Omega 6 is Gamma-Linolenic Acid, GLA. Which comes from evening primrose oil, borage oil and black currant seeds.

Just a suggestion. You might try either Atkins' Essential Oils with GLA which are large capsules or to try Udo's Choice Oil Blend which is a liquid, after your flax oil runs out.

P.S. CONGRATULATIONS ON THE WEIGHT LOSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I too, am very slow. But, I know I'm getting healty on the inside out. I'm losing inches first. Remember we are doing this EACH DAY. We're not on a race.

Can somebody figure up the % about this weight loss?