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When on Weight Watchers I used to make mangu with a little olive oil and "I Can't believe it's not butter". Pam fried egg & onions on top!

BTW I have some Puertorrican in me as well. My paternal grandfather emigrated from Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic. So like your husband, I am Dominican, Puertorrican, American. biggrin5.gif

Nice talking to ya'. Keep me updated on the yummy things you have been able to eat!

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I completely get what you are saying! I have always been big growing up and was at around 160 at my lowest when I was 16. Then I met my husband when I was 17. He is mexican and the weight piled on! lol I am now at my highest at 248. I loooove latin foods and will sorely miss them for a while. When I am able to make new versions of the foods I will be soooo happy. There is a dish that I think we make called rajas. We use poblano peppers, queso fresco, onion, hamburger meat, and a Tomato based sauce. Its kinda like chile relleno but not fried and Soup like. It is soooo gooood!! I think that would be something I could eat when I get far enough along...minus the cheese. lol I think I will be chatting with my therapist about food for the first couple of months! lol Good Luck and welcome!! :)

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