You would have a higher rate of success with at least a 23% protein broiler ration coupled with water soluble vitamins mixed at 2 X the recommended rate in all drinking water. You would have lower fat content and and fewer heart and leg problems. The new broiler rations have a higher amounts of 80 minerals and vitamins and are formulated for the Cornish X (industry standard). See if your feed supplier can get you Co-Q 10 enzyme additive that you can add to the ration at the rate of 5mg per 1 pound of ration. This will prevent heart related deaths and lessen tissue break downs (on breast bone and bottom of feet). We started butchering and have very little internal fat deposits-most fat deposits were around the vent and crop areas. Total weight for the 52 butchered so far is 367 pounds (just over 7 pounds fully dressed and skinned each). We had many live weights at over 12 pounds but average was just under 10 pounds.

Hi everyone! I see that I posted to this thread a year ago, and I'm a veteran of all the Mojo threads, too. I'm very glad to see that Gibby, AWM, and others have had continued success! Last year, I started daily walks in my neighborhood and lost about 12 pounds between March and June. Then I was hospitalized for a foot infection, and by the time my foot had recovered, it was too hot for walking. I should have resumed in the fall, but I didn't, and, sadly, I've backslid on my dieting, too. So it's back to Square One for me! :-( I was SO enthusiastic last year, so completely committed to the new eating pattern and exercising lifestyle. What happened? I feel so discouraged now. Maybe one factor is that I drifted away from Kitchens and moved over to the Cooking Forum. I try to avoid the baked goods, but there are so many tempting recipes posted there... but I don't blame the CF, I blame myself. Besides, the CF is not responsible for my occasional binges. I know the cure for them is not to have "just a taste" of something sweet in the first place. There were other factors, too: I started working again (freelance), and I have other interests that take up most of my free time. I don't have space for exercise equipment at home and can't afford a gym membership right now. Also, my back injury limits the kinds of exercise I can do. Walking is great for me, as long as the terrain is level, but, as clg said, it's too cold for walking now. However, I'm determined to start again when the weather gets warmer. Does anyone have ideas on how to reclaim my Mojo? Did the Mojo threads really help most of you, or would/could you have done it on your own, without encouragement from the group? Sue

Great mashed potatoes--- Peal and cut potatoes into good sized hunks. I like to use red potatoes for mashing because that is what my mother taught me. Bring to a simmer in an inch to three inches of salted water in a covered pot. Start on high heat and lower to a simmer as soon as the water starts to bubble. Test for doneness in about 20 minutes--a sharp kitchen knife inserted into the center of a hunk of potato meets no resistance or crunchy raw center. Drain the potatoes. Now the secret is to return the drained potatoes in their cooking pot back onto the burner and let the remaining water on the pot and chunks evaporate with the lid off the pot. Stir the potatoes briefly so all the surfaces have a chance to dry out. If cooking on a gas stove, turn the heat way down for this step. If cooking on an electric stove, you might find you can leave the heat off and let the residual heat of the electric burner do this. Be careful not to scorch the potatoes. Heat some whole (preferably) milk. Use a hand masher (if you have one) to break up the potatoes in the pot, add salt, pepper and several chunks of butter cut in small pieces so that they will melt quickly. Now take your portable electric mixer, pour 1/2 cup of warm milk into the potatoes, and beat the potatoes, starting on low speed and moving up to high speed. Add more warm milk quickly to get the proper consistency while beating (don't let them beat at a too thick consistency) and use a rubber spatula to mix the potatoes on the edge and at the bottom into the mixer blades. Serve immediately.

I was reading the December issue of Health magazine this a.m. It had a list of superfood add-ins that made me think of this thread. I'll share a few things here but recommend you look for a copy of the magazine at your library so you can see the whole article. Three steps to pick a better protein powder check the ingredients: skip products with unwanted additives, such as artificial flavors and sweeteners or added sugars. Some brands also have a lot of caffeine per serving. watch your portions: most women don't need more than 15-25 grams in a meal. if your powder has more than that per serving, use less. go organic: if you prefer dairy whey, choose one that's grass fed and USDA-certified organic; they tend to have more omega-3 fatty acids Pea Protein Powder: made from yellow split peas, this lactose- and gluten-free powder has become a popular plant-based alternative to whey - and it may help control hunger. A 2011 study in Nutrition Journal found that people felt fuller after consuming pea protein than an equal amount of some other sources, including whey protein and egg whites. Add it: the author typically puts 1/4 cup in pancake mix or energy bites. Too much can make a dish chalky or pasty. Stick with an unsweetened version for the best versatility and the "cleanest" ingredient list (it should have only pea protein isolate - that's it). 3 in 1 power smoothies (each uses three superfoods):Add a handful of ice and blend until smooth. (I don't drink smoothies so I haven't tried any of these, just passing them along.) Mango Avocado Kicker 3/4 cup frozen mango, 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 1/4 ripe Haas avocado, 1 inch chunk fresh, peeled ginger root, 1/4 tsp turmeric Sweet Pea Sesame 3/4 cup frozen cherries, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/4 cup pea protein, 1 Tbsp blackstrap molasses, 2 Thsp sesame seeds Seedy Chocolate Banana Strawberry 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, 3/4 cup frozen banana slices, 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 2 Tbsp non-Dutched cocoa powder, 1 Tbsp hemp seeds, 1 Tbsp blackstrap molasses.