I usually cooked up a lot and chilled, then decided how to eat them before meals. More options that way!

Hacks are all about finding what works for you, Marie! But the best ones are those that are radically different from what's causing a stall. And don't forget, hacks are not meant to be a permanent part of your diet.

I confess this year's PH has been pretty disappointing; in two weeks I've lost only 6lbs compared to 12 lb avg two years ago. I've been debating going back to LC....until I tried on a tight tank shirt yesterday at Goodwill and saw waist curves and leaner legs that didn't exist two weeks ago, an excellent reminder that just because the scale doesn't show much downward movement doesn't mean nothing's happening!

So, I've decided on one more PH week, then back to LC.

Great thread. I think I'm going to give the PH a shot. I do miss the taters.

I have an affinity [obsession] with Google Books. It seems every volume I come across which discusses reduction in carbohydrates as a means to weight loss specifically excludes potatoes. They eschew bread, rice, oats, sugars, even dairy, but potatoes stay on the menu. Of course, they authors report success.

It's curious that doctors circa 1900 seemed to consider potatoes sacred. Could they have been on to something?

I also cook up potatoes in advance. Sometimes I eat them cold but sometimes reheat them anyway.

I've been off potatoes for four days now, eating lowish carb but not super low as I feel much better that way. Scale has inched back up to 275 though so I think I'm going back on potatoes for a few days. I wonder how long cooked potatoes keep? I still have a few in the fridge, plus a big bag of uncooked potatoes.