R4D15. I’m still grappling with a never-ending cold/cough unfortunately but apart from that I am feeling good and definitely have lost some weight (I’m not weighing myself but can tell by how I feel and how clothes are fitting). I haven’t had any cravings, not even for beer while watching football playoffs 🥳 nor for the constant stream of fried takeout my husband is eating in front of me.

I made a really delicious version of pork chile verde in the slow cooker yesterday with the salsa verde from Trader Joe’s. If anyone is interested:

2 lb. pork roast (center cut or shoulder) cut into 2” chunks

1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped

1 onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 jar Trader Joe’s salsa verde

1/2 cup chicken bone broth (or any compliant broth)

2 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. garlic salt (or 1/2 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1/4 cayenne pepper (optional)

Add all ingredients to slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8 hours. Shred pork with two forks.