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I dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I was stupid forgot the account password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me.
@Kole Fabian I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and Im in the hacking process atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
Finding your channel has been a real blessing. I'm a type 2 diabetic and never in my life did I ever think I could finally eat potatoes and have normal blood sugar numbers. My mind has been blown since since going WFPB. Each morning I keep getting surprised when I test. Been living this lifestyle change since the beginning of December and I'm down 12 pounds (slow and steady). I am grateful that I've been let in on this secret which actually started by reading Dr. Esseltyn's book. Had come across Dr. McDougals diet previously but admit I was having a hard time understanding how I could be allowed to eat starches when all the Diabetes training I've ever received said watch all carb counts and calories. Have no more than 15-40 per meal...well it is freeing being able to eat plant based carbs once you understand your body processes them differently. Grateful for what you share. Helps me learn so much. God bless.
Hi, you guys made me look up mary’s mini. I just realized that some 10yrs ago i did similar thing except my starch of choice was & still will be rice. I was at my heaviest of 65kg and i ate nothing but steamed white/red/brown rice+steamed veggies(sliced carrots+broccoli+cauliflower) and/or veggie soup (carrot+cabbage+leek+garlic+water topped w/ flat leaf parsley). I did that for the whole month until my weight came back down to between 55kg-57kg). It was even before i go wfpb. Some 25yrs ago while in college, whenever i was broke that was my go to meals->rice+veggies. $100 could feed me for a whole month maybe even up to 6 weeks. Thank you for sharing your quest to lose weight & to healthy land. You guys almost there if not there already.
I often with potatoes make extra potatoes: Boiled, steamed or baked. I then invented two dishes: 1. Chinese chips Based on fries (chips) sold At a Chinese take-away. Steamed waxy potatoes Cooled and then cut up And air-fried at 200°C (400°F) For 20 minutes. 2. Roadkill potato: Take a previously cooked potato And crush it in a griddler It goes crispy And has tyre tracks Like roadkill.
@@phatmonkey11 LOL well in Ireland and the UK Fried potatoes -what they'd call chips But North Americans call fries Are so entrenched in the culture that folks Have them with EVERYTHING And expect them with EVERY kind of meal.
I am doing a Mary's Mini right now. I've been wanting to do one for a while, but could not figure out how to do it with my husband. Well, he is doing his own thing for breakfast and lunch, but he's eating the same food as me for dinner to be supportive. I am starting day four today, just had my hashbrown... I'm feeling decent, but tired. I also decided to only drink water during the Mary's Mini... No coffee and no sparkling water. 😭 I've discovered hot water is not so bad. Just pretend it's really weak tea. 😂 Yesterday evening (end of day three) I started feeling a bit trimmer... Even moreso this morning. So, I'm pumped and ready to eat some more potatoes! 😁
Thank you for doing a Livestream at a reasonable hour for European viewers. Much appreciated. So many things in the US are broadcast at the equivalent of 1AM for us!
You guys inspired me to try Mary’s Mini and I had been thinking about a griddle and I saw yours and it came yesterday, I just did my first sliced potato and it came out awesome. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, will try hash browns tomorrow. So glad you guys are doing these videos, I’ve been WFPB and needed some inspiration as I had gotten into a processed plant food rut. Thanks again!🌱💪😎
That was so sweet of Jeannine to send you a book. I love The Potato Reset book. One big difference is you can have sweet potatoes along with any other potatoes. And I love her Crunch Tutorial on UA-cam.
You two are so stinkin adorable you can literally see the love and adoration you have for each other in your eyes every time you look at each other it's beautiful
Day 4 of my second mini down 13 lbs! I lost 11 on the first one and 2 more as of this am. I just feel so good eating this way. There is something about simplicity that we all probably need.
I managed 3 days on the (mostly) Mary’s minis. When I realized I was skipping meals when I was hungry just so I wouldn’t have to eat more potatoes, I knew it was time to give it up. I didn’t lose any weight, I pulled a muscle carrying a big bag of potatoes home from the store, and lets just not even discuss digestion m’kay? Maybe next time around I’ll do better, but this time I think I’m just going to be a heck of a lot happier NOT doing a Marys Mini. I wish you two (and Martin the great potato mage) all the best of success on your Mary’s Mini’s quest.
I'm on Day 2 of Mary's Mini. So far, so good! I boiled and mashed a small bag of baby red potatoes, formed them into patties, and into the fridge they went. Yesterday for lunch, I fried one in a non-stick pan, let it get nice and crispy on both sides, topped it with a bit of salsa, and added a nice salad. Worked put quite well.
DH and I are on day 3 also. We are still having salads. We use White Balsamic Vinegar. I also cut us Comparii Tomatoes and sweet onions and put it on a baked potatoes. Yum!! Soup, baked, fries, home fries, hash browns, loving cooked cabbage, zucchini, squash, broccoli, carrots, salad, etc. Doing great!! Thank you Krocks your the best!!
Thanks guys ! We are getting started tomorrow. We have at least one person from my husbands work doing it with us and a couple of friends ! I blew it today. They didn’t ! What the heck is wrong with me. I have to get my health back. I’m ordering books again. I had so many of AJ and McDougals but when our home burned everything went with it. It’s worth buying them again. We are still recovering from the horrific tragedy! That’s how I ended up eating crappy again. Living with other people. I’m not ungrateful at all it’s just hard. I lost all of my appliances so it just feels weird to have to start over and buy everything again. I was working then so it was easier. Now I’m home with Multiple Sclerosis and it’s just my husbands income. What a great hubby I have. He supports me in this all the way! I love watching you guys. Vegan Dads , so many great ones out there now. Hey I wonder if there is a community service that helps people get those kinds of things back again. After a fire or such. I have pics of things I had. I feel kind of like a beggar. I m a good giver but not a great receiver. I don’t want to sound like a manipulator either! I just know there is help out there ! But we didn’t have insurance and they don’t get that a Vita Mix , Etc is so important for my way of eating. We do have a new home if our own finally!! Praise God. I do appreciate all you guys do!! I would live to do some videos in before and after with my husband. I don’t think I have the courage! He does. He has some old ones of his writings on here from years ago. Take a listen Hawkeye1964 they are of a spiritual nature. But he is an amazing writer. Thanks if you do listen let me know 🥰
Thank you! Losing weight very slowly so I should probably do a MM but I didn't want to figure out the details. Now I have no excuses! You've given me instructions & resources so I guess I'll finish off those apples and bananas and go buy some potatoes....
Hey! I just discovered that Great Value Shredded hash browns are also just potatoes and are obviously easier to find and cheaper than Mr. Dells! I was ecstatic when I saw this.
Just an FYI - commercially cut potatoes have been washed in a nitrate solution before freezing to keep them looking white. It is not listed in the ingredients because it isn't added, per se. I know this because my sister-in-law has severe food allergies and cannot eat frozen or dried potato products for this reason.
I started the potato diet yesterday and thought I might barf. I love potatoes, but I found out quickly, all potatoes were not going to happen for me. That's for the Mary's Mini info. This is much more manageable. Potatoes with steamed broccoli? That I can do. Keep it up, kids. You guys are terrific.
Thanks for your channel. I tried keto, researched carefully, after 2 months i'd lost nothing, didn't gain but felt dreadful. WFPD 4 days in arthritis better already, so 2 months to feel crap, 4 days to feel better, guess which i am sticking with. You 2 inspire me. Xx
Thank you so much for inspirational, how-to videos! Because you show us exactly how to eat this way, you make it very doable for all of us. Many people can get very overwhelmed with transitioning over to a whole food plant based diet, that many times they give up. You both simplify things allowing many people to be successful! I can't thank you enough.
One of my favorite ways to eat baked potatoes is to slice ripe tomatoes on the potato the pour over a vegan no fat ranch dressing. I started doing this in nursing school on days when there was nothing good to eat in the cafeteria, but they always had baked potatoes. So yummy!
Only on day 2 but so appreciate your encouragement. I tried frozen potatoes O'Brien on the griddler and they weren't good - either raw or burned. I will try again with your instructions. THANKS! So fun that you blazed the trail ahead of me.
Wow, you guys are really growing your subs! I, am still finding my way. I have been recovering from a fall, broken wrist, surgery on said wrist, limited ability to do a lot in the kitchen for about a month plus, so easy, convenience foods that don't need much work had taken over for a while. Plus, doing grocery pick up kind of limits your creative thought process, as opposed to shopping in the store, at least for me. I so enjoy your content.
You guys are such an inspiration! I started a Mary's Mini on Monday using rice instead of potatoes. There are so many types of rice, and--to me--it is so much easier to prep. Gotta admit, I get tired of scrubbing potatoes on the potato version. Best of luck to everyone starting a mini!
@@i.e.presents638 Sure. I eat rice and a variety of cooked veggies at each meal, and I snack on raw vegetables. I do eat one whole raw fruit a day, because I remember seeing an interview with Dr. and Mary McDougall that allowed for this on the Mini. I will add salsas and other compliant sauces on my rice. I've been mixing up the rices--brown, black, red, white, short grain, long grain. So far, so good! Down five pounds. Good luck to you. 👍🏻
I’m a big fan of the original Mary’s Mini from the newsletters (I prefer to include a serving of fruit a day, as the original newsletter diet allowed). I do a rice-based diet myself as I don’t tolerate nightshades very well. My go to meals are rice and apple for breakfast, cabbage, rice and mixed “California” vegetables for lunch, and stir-fried vegetables and rice for dinner. One aspect of the original diet I rarely see discussed is the importance of monotony. Eating the same meals daily to eliminate variety is an important aspect discussed in the second newsletter. This prevents overeating.
So happy you guys popped up in my YT feed - not sure why you haven't shown up sooner! I've followed the McDougalls for decades but really need to improve my vegan diet right now. Don't know why I hadn't heard of Mary's Mini - thanks so much for the introduction!
Cold potato from the fridge dipped in some "Everything Bagel" seasoning and (optional) chili pepper flakes is my favorite way to eat potatoes. Simple foods are the best foods!
My mom and I are doing the Mary’s mini with you guys, but just extending it one extra day because we want cocoa powder covered strawberries as an ending treat on Valentine’s Day. We are doing great so far but there are times we want a banana. I’m very grateful for you guys because watching your channel has made me want to go back to eating a whole food plant based diet after being off it for 5 years. Thank you.
I am doing the MM along with you guys. My starch is potatoes 🥔 russets for the first 5 days and I bought yellow potatoes to prep for the final 5 days. This is my first time trying this diet and on day 4 it’s been good. I’m missing oatmeal and fruit but I’m positive I’m going to finish 10 days strong 💪
Yay! Loved the video, so fun to be doing it with you!!! I am laughing because you guys stress having al your starch on hand and I just looked in my cabinet to find I have NO RUSSETS! Gotta get to the store! Cant wait for Sunday!
Questions: 1) Is Jessica struggling with constipation again? 2) Do you eat your veggies first before eating potatoes ( to make sure you get veggies in first)?
I was thinking about doing a MM but I gave myself 1 more chance after seeing your last series on MM....I setteled on limiting myself to 100% WFPB and limit sauses to kinda cleanse my palet. I am on day 12 now and after struggling for the first 3 days I'm on a roll now. I want to go till 21 days befor adding sauses and such. I was still doing ok but noticed it was getting a bit too easy to grab something processed after the hollidays. I lost 60 pounds and I am committed to keep them off! I love following you guys, such an inspiration!
I’m on day three of sweet potato mini. It’s my fourth mini since August 2019, although one was only 5 days long. By the way, I loved the corn mini I did, because you can use polenta, corn tortillas, frozen sweet corn, etc. Potato is good, too, and like you, I stocked up on the frozen hash browns and that was breakfast every morning. You did an awesome job of presenting how to prepare for a mini. It’s true that you should buy much more of your starchy vegetable than you think you’ll need. I’m happy to do this along with you, in camaraderie! ☺️
I think you guys should switch up the intro. Have Brian wear a wig and MatchBox 20 shirt. Jessica could wear a plaid shirt, beard and sit higher than Brian. 😂 Yes, I have too much time on my hands. Starting my MM tomorrow. Jeff W on the MM FB group just did an OATS mini. 😲 He was surprisingly creative with it. I’m sticking to Taters! ❤️💪🏻🥔🥦
Jenna is talking about the green box in our freezer. 😀 Jessica just grabbed a whole box of frozen veggies and we use that box to organize stuff in our freezer.
@@susannaball Aldi's is a grocery store that reduces cost by encouraging bringing your own bags etc. They stock their shelf's straight from boxes, which many of us use to carry groceries home.
Hi Guys! Another great video. 😊 Jessica how are you feeling mentally after your struggle with sweet stuff. (Not a cute name for Brian) ha! I hope you are feeling loved and supported and that doing Mary's mini has revitalized you. 💙
I remember finding you guys when you were just getting started. You have hit so many home runs and I'm so glad you are still doing this platform. Thank you.
I remember you commenting when we were just getting started! We appreciate the support. 😀 Also, we have no clue why we keep doing so well. We just keep getting in front of the camera and people keep liking it. 😀
Here in SW MO I am doing a modified mini. I did a full-on legit mini for 26 days in January and lost 7.7 lbs. But I am now doing savory steel cut oats in the morning and Mary's mini as normal for lunch and supper. I am enjoying potatoes and don't find it monotonous. I am blown away by the fact I'm losing weight on potatoes when previously on Eat to Live, I was so wary of them!!!
Thank you for the inspiration! On day three of my first MM! So grateful for your encouragement. I was for sure on a “tomorrow” track and not going anywhere on my weight loss. Now I feel like food is loosing its power over me again and I am the boss! Doing potatoes and it’s working. Simple. Great reset.
Have joined with you doing Mary's mini! Day 5 now, and have lost 2 pounds. Definitely had some detox happening the first few days (tired, headachy) but am feeling more stable now. Appreciate you guys inspiring me to do this kick start!
Is for the inspiration to do another Mary’s mini. Doing it right along with you and so much easier than the first one, for me. Really getting acquainted with my hunger signals. So very interesting. And thanks for all of your previous videos on the griddler. Got one a few months ago and have been really enjoying all of the hashbrown varieties available to me. Makes breakfast really interesting and a tasty delight. That and catsup! I love that this makes meal planning so very uncomplicated. Down 2 lbs as well! See you Sunday for the live stream.
You put this up exactly as I've been researching it! I thought this was your old video, so I checked the date and jumped out of my seat. I've been vegan 17 years. I went from 160 to 112 on south beach diet before going raw. I've been raw for 15 years. The last 2 years I've added cooked vegan food. I also gained 10 lbs. I dont want to go back to 100% raw to loose weight. But I think it is truly potatoes and rice that put the weight back on. I've been wanting to try this potatoe diet but I'm afraid of more weight gain. Also I'd love to be on for the stream but I'll be at the monster jam! Grandchildren's birthdays. But I'll watch as soon. As I get the chance. My question is, are my potatoes and rice causing my weight gain or is it the small amount of oil? I'm about 75% raw and 58 year old grandma. You both have done an amazing job. Keep up the good work.
If you are missing "crisp" food, try microwave chips. Just peel the potatoes, slice (also using the peeler). and place on a plate lined with parchment paper. Microwave on high just until you start to see light brown spots. In my microwave it is about 2 minutes, but I set it for 3 in case they are thicker and just watch them.
We started on Saturday, so we are almost at 1 week. It’s going really well so far. I’m not sure when my end date will be. My favorite way is smashed potato wedges in the AF and also mashed potatoes, seasoned and then made into patties. Then you AF those as well. So good! Walmart has a dill mustard that is so amazing. Good luck guys!
You guys motivated me to do my first Mary’s mini I decided to try rice because I was burned out on potato ... at first I thought I could only have brown rice I was miserable for the first two days and then I asked the group on Facebook they said I can have any kind of rice so now I’m happy and I will definitely make it to Day 10! Thanks for the motivation 😁
PlantBased SweetHeart Rice is so good with chopped cucumber, tomatoes and parsley mix in the rice with a bit of black pepper and lemon . Yummylicious 😋
I have a feeling I might have seen that and commented :P Black rice is pretty interesting as a change, and making your own WFPB sushi is AWESOME... plus I hadn't eaten rice pudding in years and I love it, so it was a nice excuse to get some desserts in for a change :P
@@plantbasedsweetheart I followed the instructions on the packet... 😳😬 I'm not that inventive a cook! When I was growing up I used to get the stuff in cans because that's all we could afford... obviously things are better now, but yeah... might have to find a proper recipe on the interwebs now that I'm going out of my way to cook from scratch!!!
I’m on Mary’s mini and it’s going better now. Day 2 was the worst. I was craving a orange and bananas but I made it through the craving. It’s day 4 for me and I’m doing good.
I’m on day 5 and am doing well. BNV does have fabulous recipes. I did Chuck’s potato soup with green chilies and it was amazing!! Thank you for doing these videos...it is super helpful.
Starting my journey this week after watching your videos...very inspired and hopeful! Subscribed because I don't have a partner in crime to encourage me, so I will be you as inspiration :)
I am doing Mary’s mini along with you and inspired by you! Day one was tough as learning to season things well like the hash browns. Once I made your mashed potato recipe things improved vastly. I have never eaten all plant based before but am definitely feeling good so far. I have went off just a little and ate a banana one day and some nuts but plan on sticking with it trying not to deviate from it. Just finished day 3 and will make a new batch of mash today. I am new to nutritional yeast as well. Fresh broccoli and salad are what I’m liking most for veg. Look forward to your live stream and will try to pop in. I discovered your channel not too long ago and just love you guys for all the great tips and help me stay motivated and thinking about food in a new way. Thank you so much 😊💕
Potatoes, Peppers, onions and mushrooms! Oh my! Now, I just need the Griddler! I have been making potato chips with the chip-tastic! Right now I am doing potatoes only for a couple weeks, then going on to do this Mary's mini, then after that it's WFPB baby! Love your videos!
I'm on day 5 of my rice diet. So far no significant changes. #QUESTIONS: How MUCH can you eat? How OFTEN can you eat? Do either if you do INTERMITTENT FASTING? See you on Sunday (10pm my time)
Hi, Linda. I'm having success with my rice mini, and I'm eating a lot. Like until I'm majorly full of rice and veggies. I think eating more leads to better digestion, which maybe helps with shedding lbs? Best of luck; I have said a prayer for your success.
Linda Casey judge your self thru out you don’t want to be home at night feel like you so hungry that it’s uncomfortable I remember them say don’t eat just to eat a certain amount.eat when you fell hungry eat your rice but don’t stuff yourself ya know that would be a great live question
Wonderful video, so helpful and interesting. Are you still enjoying your dinner salads w [no dressing]? Is vinegar ok? Do you have to eat potatoes with each meal or can you just have vegs? It seems a WFPB eater would not have too much trouble sticking to a MM. I'm going to suggest this to my adult kids who both would like to trim those last 5-20 lbs that never go away permanently [WGPB by day, 'sneaky vegan junk food at night' problem]. I love all your videos.
I did a mini in the beginning of January as a "reset" - I pretty much microwaved or used my instant pot to cook them (not patient enough to bake them). Also Brand New Vegan's cheese sauce was great. I also found a sweet chili sauce that I really liked too. I am considering doing another one -but maybe modified to allow oatmeal in the morning - that was the one thing I missed was my usual oatmeal breakfast ;) I agree that potatoes are the most versatile starch - not sure I could do a mini on any other starch...
Just dropping in hello n thank u. Came across channel by accident. It was the anniversary return to store one. I thought at first it was a candid camera thing: small to big to small. Thought nah...made up actors. Can't be! Potatoes? Then rewatched. Am inspired. Have thought about vegan route for some time. Bought veggie chopper..great recommendation! 1st time ever I make salad every day...since Jan 2020....and that is huge! Love the hash brown in griddler. Gonna make that chilli. I forgot how nice tatoes are. Make em in instant pot. Thank you. Love the channel. #Krocks rock in the kitchen! Xxx all the way from deepest darkest (cos we have regular powerouts) Africa. Cape Town to be exact :)
I seen josh Lajaunie has y’all in his community much love I I commented that I love all of the recipes to him I believe with the meal prep from krocks and the running like josh I should be down to my body recommended for my hieght 5’5” which is 145 ish by the end of the year I been around 200 for a long time
This is for anyone who can answer. Am on day 4 of a mostly startch diet. Not Marie’s many. Consist of corn sweet potatoes and squash. Am tying to add more greens and for breakfast I have oatmeal or potatoes. Now I feel extra tiered on this diet and light headed. Not sure if anyone has any advice on this. Full disclosure, not sure if it because I been going to bed a bit late this week, but I will see how I feel on day 10.
I have been wanting to do a mini but havnt pulled the trigger on a date for fear of gaining weight (Vegan 6 years and been within the same 10 Lbs after gaining 15 initially after going vegan) and now I know, I will start when you guys are done with your videos from yours!! Thank you Krocks :) -Do you track your calories or macros while on the diet? -Is there anything that surprised you that is non compliant? -What do you do about fruit cravings if you have them? -Would you ever do a mini with any other starch? -Do you expect to lose more weight than normal while on the diet or is it more of a reset?
I can stick my oar in here :P Tracking - Nope, not once. I tracked religiously a few years ago and it was SUCH a pain in the butt... never again. Surprising - FRUIT! And any breakfast option! Do you know how LITTLE I like hash browns? And that's all you can make with potatoes for breakfast, it feels like! Ugh... Just let me eat Muesli, Mary!!! Please!!! Cravings - Try and ignore it... eat a potato... remind myself that I barely eat fruit anyway, so holding out a few extra days and eating like, four apples on Day 11 is just fine. Other Starch - I tried a Rice Mini, and like all the others I vlogged it and put it in a playlist for easy re-watching. Rice was interesting enough, but I hit the wall a LOT faster. I can usually get to about Day 7 or 8 before I get REALLY sick of potatoes, but I think Day 5 of rice was REALLY bad... I actually wanted to try a corn Mini this time around, but Jessica convinced me to stick to potatoes. AGAIN. She keeps doing this to me. It's my own fault for calling myself the Great Potato Mage instead of something like, I dunno, a Starch Mage? Expectations - I never look on it as a reset, as such, because you can use all the sauces and cooking methods and the like. And given the results when I actually follow the rules, it's definitely more a kickstart for weight-loss or a tool to break a perceived plateau for me. I don't know the exact numbers, but I tend to lose an average of about 10lbs in the 10 days, if not more! I know Jessica is using it for a reset, and that's fine! It's certainly a lot easier to deal with than two weeks of plain baked potatoes... Hope that helped a bit! I imagine Jessica and Brian will either answer here, or save it til Sunday's live-stream :P
Martin the Great Potato Mage : Thank you for giving me your perspective I enjoyed reading it! I think Fruit is going to be a big problem for me, I have it for my first meal of the day every day and then I also snack on it 😬 And I think I agree with just Jessica to stick with potatoes it is your namesake!!!
Did you see the Vegan Parmesan recipe that American Test Kitchen put out? I think it would be great for you guys to test it out for all of us since you have had all the fancy vegan restaurant foods. Since it could go on your potatoes and it lasts a month can it be included in Mary's Mini?
For links to everything mentioned in the video, check out our blog post: bit.ly/KrocksMM2
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I dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account?
I was stupid forgot the account password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me.
@Kevin Boone Instablaster ;)
@Kole Fabian I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and Im in the hacking process atm.
I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Kole Fabian It worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thanks so much you saved my ass !
Finding your channel has been a real blessing. I'm a type 2 diabetic and never in my life did I ever think I could finally eat potatoes and have normal blood sugar numbers. My mind has been blown since since going WFPB. Each morning I keep getting surprised when I test. Been living this lifestyle change since the beginning of December and I'm down 12 pounds (slow and steady). I am grateful that I've been let in on this secret which actually started by reading Dr. Esseltyn's book. Had come across Dr. McDougals diet previously but admit I was having a hard time understanding how I could be allowed to eat starches when all the Diabetes training I've ever received said watch all carb counts and calories. Have no more than 15-40 per meal...well it is freeing being able to eat plant based carbs once you understand your body processes them differently. Grateful for what you share. Helps me learn so much. God bless.
How did you do on this potato reset?I'm a type2 diabetic aswell. How much weight have you lost?
Hi, you guys made me look up mary’s mini. I just realized that some 10yrs ago i did similar thing except my starch of choice was & still will be rice. I was at my heaviest of 65kg and i ate nothing but steamed white/red/brown rice+steamed veggies(sliced carrots+broccoli+cauliflower) and/or veggie soup (carrot+cabbage+leek+garlic+water topped w/ flat leaf parsley). I did that for the whole month until my weight came back down to between 55kg-57kg). It was even before i go wfpb. Some 25yrs ago while in college, whenever i was broke that was my go to meals->rice+veggies. $100 could feed me for a whole month maybe even up to 6 weeks. Thank you for sharing your quest to lose weight & to healthy land. You guys almost there if not there already.
Other condiments for potatoes are sauerkraut or pepperoncini love the tartness
I often with potatoes make extra potatoes: Boiled, steamed or baked.
I then invented two dishes:
1. Chinese chips
Based on fries (chips) sold
At a Chinese take-away.
Steamed waxy potatoes
Cooled and then cut up
And air-fried at 200°C (400°F)
For 20 minutes.
2. Roadkill potato:
Take a previously cooked potato
And crush it in a griddler
It goes crispy
And has tyre tracks
Like roadkill.
I remember being in Ireland and being absolutely amazed that Chinese restaurants sold French fries.
@@phatmonkey11 LOL well in Ireland and the UK
Fried potatoes -what they'd call chips
But North Americans call fries
Are so entrenched in the culture that folks Have them with EVERYTHING
And expect them with EVERY kind of meal.
Roadkill potato. If only i had a griddle
@@RedPillVegan two frying pans might work.
@@RedPillVegan or a waffle maker!
I am doing a Mary's Mini right now. I've been wanting to do one for a while, but could not figure out how to do it with my husband. Well, he is doing his own thing for breakfast and lunch, but he's eating the same food as me for dinner to be supportive. I am starting day four today, just had my hashbrown... I'm feeling decent, but tired. I also decided to only drink water during the Mary's Mini... No coffee and no sparkling water. 😭 I've discovered hot water is not so bad. Just pretend it's really weak tea. 😂 Yesterday evening (end of day three) I started feeling a bit trimmer... Even moreso this morning. So, I'm pumped and ready to eat some more potatoes! 😁
Thank you for doing a Livestream at a reasonable hour for European viewers. Much appreciated. So many things in the US are broadcast at the equivalent of 1AM for us!
You could even make a rich veggie gravy for your mash potatoes, thickened with potato starch 🤔 so versatile 👍
that is so cool that you are going to break in down and we can follow along :)
You guys inspired me to try Mary’s Mini and I had been thinking about a griddle and I saw yours and it came yesterday, I just did my first sliced potato and it came out awesome. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, will try hash browns tomorrow. So glad you guys are doing these videos, I’ve been WFPB and needed some inspiration as I had gotten into a processed plant food rut. Thanks again!🌱💪😎
Hi. What brand and model griddle did you buy and are you happy with it? Thanks.
That was so sweet of Jeannine to send you a book. I love The Potato Reset book. One big difference is you can have sweet potatoes along with any other potatoes. And I love her Crunch Tutorial on UA-cam.
You two are so stinkin adorable you can literally see the love and adoration you have for each other in your eyes every time you look at each other it's beautiful
Brian made me giggle with his “Mary Strikes Back” 😂
Day 4 of my second mini down 13 lbs! I lost 11 on the first one and 2 more as of this am. I just feel so good eating this way. There is something about simplicity that we all probably need.
I managed 3 days on the (mostly) Mary’s minis. When I realized I was skipping meals when I was hungry just so I wouldn’t have to eat more potatoes, I knew it was time to give it up. I didn’t lose any weight, I pulled a muscle carrying a big bag of potatoes home from the store, and lets just not even discuss digestion m’kay? Maybe next time around I’ll do better, but this time I think I’m just going to be a heck of a lot happier NOT doing a Marys Mini. I wish you two (and Martin the great potato mage) all the best of success on your Mary’s Mini’s quest.
Maybe you would prefer to have rice as your starch?
Try change your starch every 2 or 3 days, I know it’s not the correct protocol but it helps.
Oh yeah, panini-pressed hashbrowns, mushrooms & onions with a salad last night for dinner!
Thank you for putting together this video, it is very helpful.
Thank you very much! 😀
Thanks for remembering Europe!
You are all so lucky to have compliant frozen potatoes! I hope you enjoy the book 📖❤️
PO-TA-TOES boil ‘em, mash ‘me, stick ‘em in a stew 🔥🥔
Potato Wisdom I was totally surprised that he didn’t do Bubba’s voice for that part. I don’t think I could have resisted.
Yes Samwise Gamgee
What's taters precious? 😁
I'm on Day 2 of Mary's Mini. So far, so good! I boiled and mashed a small bag of baby red potatoes, formed them into patties, and into the fridge they went. Yesterday for lunch, I fried one in a non-stick pan, let it get nice and crispy on both sides, topped it with a bit of salsa, and added a nice salad. Worked put quite well.
Wishing you well on your Mary's Mini!
DH and I are on day 3 also. We are still having salads. We use White Balsamic Vinegar. I also cut us Comparii Tomatoes and sweet onions and put it on a baked potatoes. Yum!! Soup, baked, fries, home fries, hash browns, loving cooked cabbage, zucchini, squash, broccoli, carrots, salad, etc. Doing great!! Thank you Krocks your the best!!
Thanks guys ! We are getting started tomorrow. We have at least one person from my husbands work doing it with us and a couple of friends !
I blew it today. They didn’t !
What the heck is wrong with me. I have to get my health back. I’m ordering books again. I had so many of AJ and McDougals but when our home burned everything went with it. It’s worth buying them again. We are still recovering from the horrific tragedy!
That’s how I ended up eating crappy again. Living with other people. I’m not ungrateful at all it’s just hard.
I lost all of my appliances so it just feels weird to have to start over and buy everything again. I was working then so it was easier. Now I’m home with Multiple Sclerosis and it’s just my husbands income.
What a great hubby I have. He supports me in this all the way!
I love watching you guys.
Vegan Dads , so many great ones out there now.
Hey I wonder if there is a community service that helps people get those kinds of things back again. After a fire or such. I have pics of things I had. I feel kind of like a beggar. I m a good giver but not a great receiver.
I don’t want to sound like a manipulator either!
I just know there is help out there ! But we didn’t have insurance and they don’t get that a Vita Mix , Etc is so important for my way of eating.
We do have a new home if our own finally!! Praise God.
I do appreciate all you guys do!! I would live to do some videos in before and after with my husband. I don’t think I have the courage! He does.
He has some old ones of his writings on here from years ago. Take a listen
Hawkeye1964 they are of a spiritual nature. But he is an amazing writer.
Thanks if you do listen let me know 🥰
Thank you! Losing weight very slowly so I should probably do a MM but I didn't want to figure out the details. Now I have no excuses! You've given me instructions & resources so I guess I'll finish off those apples and bananas and go buy some potatoes....
Keep calm and Potato on.
Potato.
@@Daren_PNW haters gonna hate, potatoes gonna potate.
Paulette Frantz Yes, taters! No haters!
Hey! I just discovered that Great Value Shredded hash browns are also just potatoes and are obviously easier to find and cheaper than Mr. Dells! I was ecstatic when I saw this.
Just an FYI - commercially cut potatoes have been washed in a nitrate solution before freezing to keep them looking white. It is not listed in the ingredients because it isn't added, per se. I know this because my sister-in-law has severe food allergies and cannot eat frozen or dried potato products for this reason.
I started the potato diet yesterday and thought I might barf. I love potatoes, but I found out quickly, all potatoes were not going to happen for me. That's for the Mary's Mini info. This is much more manageable. Potatoes with steamed broccoli? That I can do. Keep it up, kids. You guys are terrific.
I just love how down to earth and honest you are
So good to see a new episode of your journey.
Sweet, another Live Stream. I always look forward to another PEEF Production.
Thanks for your channel. I tried keto, researched carefully, after 2 months i'd lost nothing, didn't gain but felt dreadful. WFPD 4 days in arthritis better already, so 2 months to feel crap, 4 days to feel better, guess which i am sticking with. You 2 inspire me. Xx
YAYYY!! Live stream! Can't wait! I'm compiling my list of questions right now! 🤔 Hmmmmm what to ask.... What to ask.....
Thank you so much for inspirational, how-to videos! Because you show us exactly how to eat this way, you make it very doable for all of us. Many people can get very overwhelmed with transitioning over to a whole food plant based diet, that many times they give up. You both simplify things allowing many people to be successful! I can't thank you enough.
One of my favorite ways to eat baked potatoes is to slice ripe tomatoes on the potato the pour over a vegan no fat ranch dressing. I started doing this in nursing school on days when there was nothing good to eat in the cafeteria, but they always had baked potatoes. So yummy!
Only on day 2 but so appreciate your encouragement. I tried frozen potatoes O'Brien on the griddler and they weren't good - either raw or burned. I will try again with your instructions. THANKS! So fun that you blazed the trail ahead of me.
Wow, you guys are really growing your subs! I, am still finding my way. I have been recovering from a fall, broken wrist, surgery on said wrist, limited ability to do a lot in the kitchen for about a month plus, so easy, convenience foods that don't need much work had taken over for a while. Plus, doing grocery pick up kind of limits your creative thought process, as opposed to shopping in the store, at least for me. I so enjoy your content.
You guys are such an inspiration! I started a Mary's Mini on Monday using rice instead of potatoes. There are so many types of rice, and--to me--it is so much easier to prep. Gotta admit, I get tired of scrubbing potatoes on the potato version.
Best of luck to everyone starting a mini!
Lisa Clark Would you be willing to share what you eat at each meal?
@@i.e.presents638 Sure. I eat rice and a variety of cooked veggies at each meal, and I snack on raw vegetables. I do eat one whole raw fruit a day, because I remember seeing an interview with Dr. and Mary McDougall that allowed for this on the Mini. I will add salsas and other compliant sauces on my rice. I've been mixing up the rices--brown, black, red, white, short grain, long grain. So far, so good! Down five pounds. Good luck to you. 👍🏻
I’m a big fan of the original Mary’s Mini from the newsletters (I prefer to include a serving of fruit a day, as the original newsletter diet allowed). I do a rice-based diet myself as I don’t tolerate nightshades very well. My go to meals are rice and apple for breakfast, cabbage, rice and mixed “California” vegetables for lunch, and stir-fried vegetables and rice for dinner. One aspect of the original diet I rarely see discussed is the importance of monotony. Eating the same meals daily to eliminate variety is an important aspect discussed in the second newsletter. This prevents overeating.
So happy you guys popped up in my YT feed - not sure why you haven't shown up sooner! I've followed the McDougalls for decades but really need to improve my vegan diet right now. Don't know why I hadn't heard of Mary's Mini - thanks so much for the introduction!
Cold potato from the fridge dipped in some "Everything Bagel" seasoning and (optional) chili pepper flakes is my favorite way to eat potatoes. Simple foods are the best foods!
My mom and I are doing the Mary’s mini with you guys, but just extending it one extra day because we want cocoa powder covered strawberries as an ending treat on Valentine’s Day. We are doing great so far but there are times we want a banana.
I’m very grateful for you guys because watching your channel has made me want to go back to eating a whole food plant based diet after being off it for 5 years. Thank you.
I am doing the MM along with you guys. My starch is potatoes 🥔 russets for the first 5 days and I bought yellow potatoes to prep for the final 5 days. This is my first time trying this diet and on day 4 it’s been good. I’m missing oatmeal and fruit but I’m positive I’m going to finish 10 days strong 💪
Great Tips 4 Mary’s mini- I’m starting on Saturday
Be sure to check out our live stream on Sunday. You can ask us any of your Mary's Mini questions you might have. 😀
Yay! Loved the video, so fun to be doing it with you!!! I am laughing because you guys stress having al your starch on hand and I just looked in my cabinet to find I have NO RUSSETS! Gotta get to the store! Cant wait for Sunday!
Questions:
1) Is Jessica struggling with constipation again?
2) Do you eat your veggies first before eating potatoes ( to make sure you get veggies in first)?
I have been standing still in my weight loss, so yes, I am doing a 10 day “potato challenge” 🤗
Yay 😊 Looking forward to Sunday 👍😁
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING AND HELPING US THAT ARE NEW YOU 2 ARE FABULOUS YOU 2 ARE A FABULOUS INSPIRATION THANK YOU
I was thinking about doing a MM but I gave myself 1 more chance after seeing your last series on MM....I setteled on limiting myself to 100% WFPB and limit sauses to kinda cleanse my palet. I am on day 12 now and after struggling for the first 3 days I'm on a roll now. I want to go till 21 days befor adding sauses and such.
I was still doing ok but noticed it was getting a bit too easy to grab something processed after the hollidays. I lost 60 pounds and I am committed to keep them off!
I love following you guys, such an inspiration!
Martine O -- Congratulations! I've been stuck 20 pounds overweight for the last 10 years and hope this works for me#
I started Tuesday 2/4 and I am already down 1 lb as of today. Thanks for all the ideas to mix it up a bit within the guidelines.
I’m on day three of sweet potato mini. It’s my fourth mini since August 2019, although one was only 5 days long. By the way, I loved the corn mini I did, because you can use polenta, corn tortillas, frozen sweet corn, etc. Potato is good, too, and like you, I stocked up on the frozen hash browns and that was breakfast every morning. You did an awesome job of presenting how to prepare for a mini. It’s true that you should buy much more of your starchy vegetable than you think you’ll need. I’m happy to do this along with you, in camaraderie! ☺️
MsJanette12 Wouldn’t tortillas have lard?
i.e.presents flour tortillas have lard or fat, not corn. Corn are simply water, corn, and lime.
I think you guys should switch up the intro. Have Brian wear a wig and MatchBox 20 shirt. Jessica could wear a plaid shirt, beard and sit higher than Brian. 😂
Yes, I have too much time on my hands.
Starting my MM tomorrow. Jeff W on the MM FB group just did an OATS mini. 😲 He was surprisingly creative with it. I’m sticking to Taters! ❤️💪🏻🥔🥦
Lol, I also use small Aldi's boxes in my fridge and cabinets.
Jenna Fairhaven What are Aldi’s boxes? Was it in the scene of the freezer?
Jenna is talking about the green box in our freezer. 😀 Jessica just grabbed a whole box of frozen veggies and we use that box to organize stuff in our freezer.
@@susannaball Aldi's is a grocery store that reduces cost by encouraging bringing your own bags etc. They stock their shelf's straight from boxes, which many of us use to carry groceries home.
Y’all are awesome! Excellent explanation Mary’s Mini. ❤️
Hi Guys! Another great video. 😊
Jessica how are you feeling mentally after your struggle with sweet stuff. (Not a cute name for Brian) ha!
I hope you are feeling loved and supported and that doing Mary's mini has revitalized you. 💙
I remember finding you guys when you were just getting started. You have hit so many home runs and I'm so glad you are still doing this platform. Thank you.
I remember you commenting when we were just getting started! We appreciate the support. 😀 Also, we have no clue why we keep doing so well. We just keep getting in front of the camera and people keep liking it. 😀
Krocks In The Kitchen 😎👊
Here in SW MO I am doing a modified mini. I did a full-on legit mini for 26 days in January and lost 7.7 lbs. But I am now doing savory steel cut oats in the morning and Mary's mini as normal for lunch and supper.
I am enjoying potatoes and don't find it monotonous.
I am blown away by the fact I'm losing weight on potatoes when previously on Eat to Live, I was so wary of them!!!
Thank you for the inspiration! On day three of my first MM! So grateful for your encouragement. I was for sure on a “tomorrow” track and not going anywhere on my weight loss. Now I feel like food is loosing its power over me again and I am the boss! Doing potatoes and it’s working. Simple. Great reset.
I'm about to do this with a potato veggie soup as my main thaing.
You guys didn't mention leafy greens. When I do a mini, I bulk up the meals with tons of leafy greens. Either cooked or raw. Really helps me!
Good luck, guys. Very inspiring.
Have joined with you doing Mary's mini! Day 5 now, and have lost 2 pounds. Definitely had some detox happening the first few days (tired, headachy) but am feeling more stable now. Appreciate you guys inspiring me to do this kick start!
Adding an alarm for Sunday 4 pm Eastern.
Love your channel! Could you do a segment on nutritional yeast please!
Is for the inspiration to do another Mary’s mini. Doing it right along with you and so much easier than the first one, for me. Really getting acquainted with my hunger signals. So very interesting. And thanks for all of your previous videos on the griddler. Got one a few months ago and have been really enjoying all of the hashbrown varieties available to me. Makes breakfast really interesting and a tasty delight. That and catsup! I love that this makes meal planning so very uncomplicated. Down 2 lbs as well! See you Sunday for the live stream.
You put this up exactly as I've been researching it! I thought this was your old video, so I checked the date and jumped out of my seat. I've been vegan 17 years. I went from 160 to 112 on south beach diet before going raw. I've been raw for 15 years. The last 2 years I've added cooked vegan food. I also gained 10 lbs. I dont want to go back to 100% raw to loose weight. But I think it is truly potatoes and rice that put the weight back on. I've been wanting to try this potatoe diet but I'm afraid of more weight gain. Also I'd love to be on for the stream but I'll be at the monster jam! Grandchildren's birthdays. But I'll watch as soon. As I get the chance. My question is, are my potatoes and rice causing my weight gain or is it the small amount of oil? I'm about 75% raw and 58 year old grandma.
You both have done an amazing job. Keep up the good work.
k4kale Read Dr Alan Christisnson’s book Metabolism Reset where he covers resistant starch, etc. My money is on the oil as the culprit.
If you are missing "crisp" food, try microwave chips. Just peel the potatoes, slice (also using the peeler). and place on a plate lined with parchment paper. Microwave on high just until you start to see light brown spots. In my microwave it is about 2 minutes, but I set it for 3 in case they are thicker and just watch them.
We started on Saturday, so we are almost at 1 week. It’s going really well so far. I’m not sure when my end date will be. My favorite way is smashed potato wedges in the AF and also mashed potatoes, seasoned and then made into patties. Then you AF those as well. So good! Walmart has a dill mustard that is so amazing. Good luck guys!
You guys motivated me to do my first Mary’s mini I decided to try rice because I was burned out on potato ... at first I thought I could only have brown rice I was miserable for the first two days and then I asked the group on Facebook they said I can have any kind of rice so now I’m happy and I will definitely make it to Day 10! Thanks for the motivation 😁
PlantBased SweetHeart Rice is so good with chopped cucumber, tomatoes and parsley mix in the rice with a bit of black pepper and lemon . Yummylicious 😋
I have a feeling I might have seen that and commented :P Black rice is pretty interesting as a change, and making your own WFPB sushi is AWESOME... plus I hadn't eaten rice pudding in years and I love it, so it was a nice excuse to get some desserts in for a change :P
Martin the Great Potato Mage hi yes you did 😁 do you have the recipe for the rice pudding?
Plant Plotters Paradise that sounds delicious thanks for sharing 😁
@@plantbasedsweetheart I followed the instructions on the packet... 😳😬 I'm not that inventive a cook! When I was growing up I used to get the stuff in cans because that's all we could afford... obviously things are better now, but yeah... might have to find a proper recipe on the interwebs now that I'm going out of my way to cook from scratch!!!
Thanks for all you share!!! I’m curious ...What is your favorite way to flavor your mashed potatoes?
I just ate a baked russett sliced into quarters, sprayed with Bragg's Aminos and then sprinkled or dipped with nutritional yeast. Yum!
Thank you for all your videos 🙏🏼 please tell me where to find recepie / inspiration for topping on the potato .....
I’m on Mary’s mini and it’s going better now. Day 2 was the worst. I was craving a orange and bananas but I made it through the craving. It’s day 4 for me and I’m doing good.
I’m on day 5 and am doing well. BNV does have fabulous recipes. I did Chuck’s potato soup with green chilies and it was amazing!! Thank you for doing these videos...it is super helpful.
Amy Goss BNV? Chuck’s?
i.e.presents Brand New Vegan....Chuck is the galloping gourmet behind the recipes. He creates amazing dishes.
Those roasted potatoes looked absolutely delicious! I want! Do you have a recipe for those?
Starting my journey this week after watching your videos...very inspired and hopeful! Subscribed because I don't have a partner in crime to encourage me, so I will be you as inspiration :)
I am doing Mary’s mini along with you and inspired by you! Day one was tough as learning to season things well like the hash browns. Once I made your mashed potato recipe things improved vastly. I have never eaten all plant based before but am definitely feeling good so far. I have went off just a little and ate a banana one day and some nuts but plan on sticking with it trying not to deviate from it. Just finished day 3 and will make a new batch of mash today. I am new to nutritional yeast as well. Fresh broccoli and salad are what I’m liking most for veg. Look forward to your live stream and will try to pop in. I discovered your channel not too long ago and just love you guys for all the great tips and help me stay motivated and thinking about food in a new way. Thank you so much 😊💕
Love your videos! I might try a Mary’s many, myself, who knows? Have you reached out to the McDougals directly? They might be tickled pink…
This live stream is going to keep Martin up past his bedtime. 😂 JK can't wait to join you Sunday from Germany!
Martin usually stays up quite late. 😀
@@KrocksInTheKitchen I know. He's working on getting more sleep I think. 😂
Potatoes, Peppers, onions and mushrooms! Oh my! Now, I just need the Griddler! I have been making potato chips with the chip-tastic! Right now I am doing potatoes only for a couple weeks, then going on to do this Mary's mini, then after that it's WFPB baby! Love your videos!
You guys are AWESOME!
I'm on board with you! Thanks for your inspiration.
You are so fortunate to have each other doing Mary's Mini. My spouse would not support me. Also, I do the cooking!
Potatoes 🥔 doing it! Not bad day 4. Sugar cravings hit hard last night. Still plugging along.
I'm on day 5 of my rice diet. So far no significant changes. #QUESTIONS: How MUCH can you eat? How OFTEN can you eat? Do either if you do INTERMITTENT FASTING? See you on Sunday (10pm my time)
Hi, Linda. I'm having success with my rice mini, and I'm eating a lot. Like until I'm majorly full of rice and veggies. I think eating more leads to better digestion, which maybe helps with shedding lbs? Best of luck; I have said a prayer for your success.
Linda Casey judge your self thru out you don’t want to be home at night feel like you so hungry that it’s uncomfortable I remember them say don’t eat just to eat a certain amount.eat when you fell hungry eat your rice but don’t stuff yourself ya know that would be a great live question
Thank you guys for this video! I am so happy I landed here, planning in starting the Mary’s mini next week, thanks again, I subscribed! 🤗
Yes! I’m loving it. 😊
Wonderful video, so helpful and interesting. Are you still enjoying your dinner salads w [no dressing]? Is vinegar ok? Do you have to eat potatoes with each meal or can you just have vegs? It seems a WFPB eater would not have too much trouble sticking to a MM. I'm going to suggest this to my adult kids who both would like to trim those last 5-20 lbs that never go away permanently [WGPB by day, 'sneaky vegan junk food at night' problem]. I love all your videos.
You guys are looking great! You put up the best vlogs❤️😊❤️
I did a mini in the beginning of January as a "reset" - I pretty much microwaved or used my instant pot to cook them (not patient enough to bake them). Also Brand New Vegan's cheese sauce was great. I also found a sweet chili sauce that I really liked too. I am considering doing another one -but maybe modified to allow oatmeal in the morning - that was the one thing I missed was my usual oatmeal breakfast ;) I agree that potatoes are the most versatile starch - not sure I could do a mini on any other starch...
Just dropping in hello n thank u. Came across channel by accident. It was the anniversary return to store one. I thought at first it was a candid camera thing: small to big to small. Thought nah...made up actors. Can't be! Potatoes? Then rewatched. Am inspired. Have thought about vegan route for some time. Bought veggie chopper..great recommendation! 1st time ever I make salad every day...since Jan 2020....and that is huge! Love the hash brown in griddler. Gonna make that chilli. I forgot how nice tatoes are. Make em in instant pot. Thank you. Love the channel. #Krocks rock in the kitchen! Xxx all the way from deepest darkest (cos we have regular powerouts) Africa. Cape Town to be exact :)
That is awesome! Thank you so much! 😀
I'll be there! I'm so excited for you two!
I seen josh Lajaunie has y’all in his community much love I I commented that I love all of the recipes to him I believe with the meal prep from krocks and the running like josh I should be down to my body recommended for my hieght 5’5” which is 145 ish by the end of the year I been around 200 for a long time
This is for anyone who can answer. Am on day 4 of a mostly startch diet. Not Marie’s many. Consist of corn sweet potatoes and squash. Am tying to add more greens and for breakfast I have oatmeal or potatoes. Now I feel extra tiered on this diet and light headed. Not sure if anyone has any advice on this. Full disclosure, not sure if it because I been going to bed a bit late this week, but I will see how I feel on day 10.
I have been wanting to do a mini but havnt pulled the trigger on a date for fear of gaining weight (Vegan 6 years and been within the same 10 Lbs after gaining 15 initially after going vegan) and now I know, I will start when you guys are done with your videos from yours!!
Thank you Krocks :)
-Do you track your calories or macros while on the diet?
-Is there anything that surprised you that is non compliant?
-What do you do about fruit cravings if you have them?
-Would you ever do a mini with any other starch?
-Do you expect to lose more weight than normal while on the diet or is it more of a reset?
I can stick my oar in here :P
Tracking - Nope, not once. I tracked religiously a few years ago and it was SUCH a pain in the butt... never again.
Surprising - FRUIT! And any breakfast option! Do you know how LITTLE I like hash browns? And that's all you can make with potatoes for breakfast, it feels like! Ugh... Just let me eat Muesli, Mary!!! Please!!!
Cravings - Try and ignore it... eat a potato... remind myself that I barely eat fruit anyway, so holding out a few extra days and eating like, four apples on Day 11 is just fine.
Other Starch - I tried a Rice Mini, and like all the others I vlogged it and put it in a playlist for easy re-watching. Rice was interesting enough, but I hit the wall a LOT faster. I can usually get to about Day 7 or 8 before I get REALLY sick of potatoes, but I think Day 5 of rice was REALLY bad... I actually wanted to try a corn Mini this time around, but Jessica convinced me to stick to potatoes. AGAIN. She keeps doing this to me. It's my own fault for calling myself the Great Potato Mage instead of something like, I dunno, a Starch Mage?
Expectations - I never look on it as a reset, as such, because you can use all the sauces and cooking methods and the like. And given the results when I actually follow the rules, it's definitely more a kickstart for weight-loss or a tool to break a perceived plateau for me. I don't know the exact numbers, but I tend to lose an average of about 10lbs in the 10 days, if not more! I know Jessica is using it for a reset, and that's fine! It's certainly a lot easier to deal with than two weeks of plain baked potatoes...
Hope that helped a bit! I imagine Jessica and Brian will either answer here, or save it til Sunday's live-stream :P
Martin the Great Potato Mage : Thank you for giving me your perspective I enjoyed reading it! I think Fruit is going to be a big problem for me, I have it for my first meal of the day every day and then I also snack on it 😬 And I think I agree with just Jessica to stick with potatoes it is your namesake!!!
Angela Campbell Maybe wean off sweet breakfasts and start having savory ones before you begin your mini
Martin the Great Potato Mage What is a Mage?
i.e.presents That’s a good idea thanks 😊
PLEEEEZE ...more Brian!
I mean... I don't know how much more I can do. 😂
Did you guys post the potato puff recipe? Super curious how you did that, without making a mess in your air fryer lol
Did you see the Vegan Parmesan recipe that American Test Kitchen put out? I think it would be great for you guys to test it out for all of us since you have had all the fancy vegan restaurant foods. Since it could go on your potatoes and it lasts a month can it be included in Mary's Mini?
I do love America's Test Kitchen! One of the best cooking shows of all time! 😀
Cool beans!!!