This is a couple days late, but I haven't been on here much.
Week 3 topic is : A Favorite healthy recipe, so here is one of mine.
Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Melted Mozzarella
its from skinnytaste.com
Servings: 6 • S Size: 1 cutlet, spinach, cheese • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 153.3 • Fat: 4.2 g • Protein: 24.5 g • Carb: 4.0 g • Fiber: 1.3 g • Sugar: .7 g
- 24 oz (3 large) chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise to make 6 cutlets
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 10 oz frozen spinach, drained
- 3 oz shredded part skim mozzarella
- 1 roasted red pepper, sliced in strips
- olive oil spray
Preheat oven to 400°. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Lightly spray a grill with oil (I used my George Forman
) or grill outside on a gas grill. Cook chicken on the grill until no longer pink, careful not to overcook or you'll have dry chicken.
) or grill outside on a gas grill. Cook chicken on the grill until no longer pink, careful not to overcook or you'll have dry chicken.Meanwhile, heat a sauté pan on medium heat. Add oil and garlic, sauté a few seconds, add spinach, salt and pepper. Cook a few minutes until heated through.
When chicken is done, lay on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment for easy clean-up. Divide spinach evenly between the 6 pieces and place on top. Top each with half oz mozzarella, then slices of roasted pepper and bake until melted, about 6-8 minutes.
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And on the topic of food, I think I have made huge steps the past week or so. I have been able to control my cravings .. ok maybe control isn't the right word, but i have been able to talk myself out of momentary satisfaction, for a much greater reward that I am working for.
Another thing is, that I am allowing myself to eat all my calories. Since I have a history with an eating disorder, when I am actually sticking to a "diet" I tend to not eat enough. But this is not a diet this time. Its a lifestyle change, and i mean that. I am really enjoying going to the gym with Rob everyday, and being healthy role models for the kids. Sure I want to lose weight, I would love for it to just fall off really fast, but I need to do this the right way, and i need to fuel my body daily to do the workouts I need it to do. And Im sure at the end of the month when I WI I will be happy with what I see. Im already noticing little changes in my body.. it makes me so excited to see where I will be in a few months from now!
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And on the topic of food, I think I have made huge steps the past week or so. I have been able to control my cravings .. ok maybe control isn't the right word, but i have been able to talk myself out of momentary satisfaction, for a much greater reward that I am working for.
Another thing is, that I am allowing myself to eat all my calories. Since I have a history with an eating disorder, when I am actually sticking to a "diet" I tend to not eat enough. But this is not a diet this time. Its a lifestyle change, and i mean that. I am really enjoying going to the gym with Rob everyday, and being healthy role models for the kids. Sure I want to lose weight, I would love for it to just fall off really fast, but I need to do this the right way, and i need to fuel my body daily to do the workouts I need it to do. And Im sure at the end of the month when I WI I will be happy with what I see. Im already noticing little changes in my body.. it makes me so excited to see where I will be in a few months from now!
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