5DPT week of 6/23/08- Wednesday

Yeah, it is kind of cool being in another time zone. Too bad I can't give out lottery numbers! LOL

Denise, If you're game, so am I. Next Monday (your Sunday) I'll start the diet over too. It's going to be a hectic week with the packers and movers coming, but I think it might actually be easier for me to drink the protein- I won't have to worry about eating regular food. Hubby and #2 son will be here to help out so I won't have to worry about making lunch or dinner for son #3. LOL What a mother I am! Bex

Wow, I'm so impressed with Candace & Bex wanting to do this again. I'll join you and hopefully have my picture posted by then so you'll see I'm almost as cute as you two - LOL! Day three has been a piece of cake (not real cake, of course!). I enjoyed my eggs this morning. It's funny that I haven't felt hungry all day but I'm starting to feel dizzy and see that it's past lunchtime. Gonna eat some tuna salad. I'm not drinking all of my water but am trying to get more in today. Keep up the good work everyone!!

Donna, you are so sweet!  When i do (finally) switch over to "Day 3" i know those eggs are going to be like bestest thing ive ever had in my entire life! Im even thinking about making some puerto rican beans this weekend (like my ma use to make) - omg they are gonna be sooooooooo good!! **singing like Dory** Just keep swimming Just keep swimming

How do you make puerto rican beans? I LOVE beans any way, shape or form. I'm going to do 5DPT again next Monday. I have two BBQs this weekend BUT I'm bringing food I can eat that has no refined carbs. You're doing GREAT!!!!

PREP:  Discard any stones or shriveled beans. Soak beans overnight.  If using canned, drain liquid.  BOIL:  1 lb. pinto beans Rinse beans with running cold water Bring beans to a boil in a 5 quart pot over high heat, and approx. 6 cups water (enough to cover the beans 1" deep) WHILE BOILING - SAUTEE & ADD TO BEANS: 1/2 c. diced salt pork (about 2 oz.) (can use ham hawk, turkey hawk or just cut up like 1/2 lb of bacon) 1 med. onion, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 2 lg. cloves garlic, minced 1/3 c. Sofrito (optional - recipe follows) Salt to taste 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. black pepper In 10" skillet over medium heat, cook salt por****il well browned, about 10 minutes. Add onion and green pepper; coo****il tender, stirring occasionally. CONTINUE TO BOIL UNTIL SOFT TOP BEANS & SAUTEE MIXTURE WHEN BEANS ARE SOFT: 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce 1/2 bunch of celantro Cook 40 to 50 minutes, or until beans are tender. Add tomato sauce and mix. Sauce will thicken. Add & celantro as a topper & simmer for about 45 minutes.  Serve over white rice.

That sounds SOOO good! I'm going to make them for the BBQ on Saturday. Thanks Candace! Oh, by the way, my boyfriend saw your picture and said, "Wow! Who's that?" So, I'm sorry I won't be able to correspond with you anymore - just kidding!!

LMAO!!!! thats too funny. Good luck w/ the PR beans