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Lindsey! There are so many temptations at this time of year aren't there! Refocussing on this WOE after the holiday period will soon get things back on track for you
Yes, I'm looking forward to the weight maintenance thread too!
Bubble and squeak is made from leftover mashed potatoes, plus whatever leftover green veggies you have on hand. You chop an onion and fry it. Then chop the green veggies and mix with the mashed potatoes and cooked onion. You can either shape the mixture into small patties or just pop the whole lot into a non-stick frying pan and squash it down. It'll get nice crispy brown bits as it cooks so you keep an eye on it and turn it over as it starts to brown. Its lovely for breakfast with baked beans and mushrooms or for lunch/supper with a mushroom gravy and some other veggies! I have no idea why its called bubble and squeak though
Hopin John sounds good! Love the story about it bringing good luck if eaten on New Year's Day
I'm off to buy some black eyed beans shortly! Happy New Year to you and your family xx
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Verde! Yes, I did enjoy the time with family and am grateful that we were able to spend some time together.
My husband has changed what he eats over the past couple of years, moving closer to this WOE and has lost over 25 pounds in weight. He has days/weeks when he joins me on this WOE, and is happy to cook and eat this way with me some of the time. At other times, for example, in restaurants and at family meals, he doesn't follow it. He's generally very supportive although he bought me some of my old favourite hyper-palatable items this week. I haven't had them for a very long time but still find them so hard to resist when they're in the house.....
I'm so sorry to hear you've been unwell and hope you're fully recovered soon. Sounds like you have a good attitude about it though
Lovely to hear that you've had some sunny weather
Happy New Year and take care of yourself xx
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year xx