Coconut custard pie????????
Maybe when we get to the maintenance phase we can add those fun treats back in. I know its hard. I ahve my surgery on the 1st and my birthday is 13 days later. I already told my family no cake for me or anything to do with food. Which is what we usually do. Instead we are gonna go for a nice walk as a family.
Start weight 282, Surgery weight 265, Current weight 131, Goal weight 140
A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. Eleanor Roosevelt
I am lucky - I have a very happy pouch and it tolerates a whole lot this early out. Sometimes I wish I got sick....sigh
Wishing you many many heakthy happy birthdays!
Thanks for listening! And thanks for all the support and responses!
"The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore" Vincent Van Gogh
That doesn't mean you can't ever enjoy a sweet treat... however, when we can successfully turn our perspectives around and view food as SUSTENANCE/FUEL instead of a primary source of pleasure and reward, it's been my experience that it's easier to maintain the lifestyle longterm.
So, many folks are urging you to try to change the intent of your focus, especially this early out when you're still in the phase of trying to set new habits. That's all... no one is saying you should never have treats. Rather, I believe they are trying to help your reinforce your mindset and positive behaviors going forward.
Whatever you decide, have a great birthday! :)
(P.S. I'm an Aries baby, too... m y birthday is this Friday, April 1st! I think I'm going to spoil myself with a pedicure, new haircut and color! I think it's time for some serious highlights and lowlights... ;) )
tori
http://www.sugarfreelowcarbrecipes.com/?p=2243
Coconut Custard
Sugar Free Low Carb Coconut Custard
For some reason, I seem to be doing better with weight loss when I use Splenda instead of a stevia and erythritol mix. I do use a liquid version of Splenda which has zero carbs and calories so perhaps that is the reason. It has been a few weeks since I’ve baked a dessert, but I have been eating Splenda sweetened protein bars which are like eating candy. I wanted to make something sweet that would be fairly low in carbs and calories. Of course gelatin is always a great standby, but I wanted something with a little more substance. I thought about making some pudding and ended up with a baked custard. Coconut is one of my favorite flavors so I made some baked coconut custard in single serving cups.
Coconut Custard Cups
Low Carb Coconut Custard
3 eggs
⅓ cup Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda
dash salt
2 ¼ cups coconut milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons unsweetened dried coconut
dash ground nutmeg, optional
Whisk together the eggs, Splenda and salt until the eggs are just blended. Heat coconut milk just to simmering. Gradually whisk heated coconut milk into egg mixture. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour into 5 custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.
Place cups in a 13×9 baking pan. Add about 1 inch of ho****er to pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Remove cups to a wire rack and cool for an hour. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Makes 5 servings
Carbs per serving: 2g
5'6.5" - HW 239.4 / SW 226.8 (Feb 5, 2010) / GW 120 (Jan 6, 2011) / LW 116.8
