Friday, July 8, 2011

technical difficulties

For some reason I have been having problems with loading things on here. I can't upload any pictures and I also can't load some documents.
I just can't figure this one out! I have a bunch of pictures I would like to share but can't get it to work now for some reason. Not doing anything different than I have before.
Grrr. It is very aggravating!

less is good

The hubby and I have been on this diet. It is working. Mostly we are just eating less. There is a program supported by my Dr.'s office that does actually work. I am getting off it simply because the cost is more than we can afford. I just don't understand why so many complain about the state our country is in regarding obesity and yet, all the healthy foods cost so much more. When the economy is bad like it has been for a few years now people generally just cannot afford the foods that are good for you.

I had to get really creative with our meals because of what is allowed and what isn't. I believe that I can continue this new cooking method after going off the diet. Please encourage me all you can.

Pictured here is a chicken dish I recently made. It is what I will call my chicken wraps.

chicken strips (2 per person or if not dieting as many per person as you like)
1 slice of turkey bacon per chicken strip
2 tbsp olive oil

Seasonings: poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, basil, sea salt <fine>, black pepper. Mix it all together. The amount of each depends on how many chicken strips you have.

Preheat oven to 350.

Lay the chicken strips out and drizzle very lightly with olive oil. Use your hands to be sure they are all well coated. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over top and be sure to cover all sides well. Wrap each strip with one piece of turkey bacon. Spray a baking pan or use a very light coating of olive oil. Place the chicken on the pan and place into preheated oven. Bake approximately 30 minutes or until it looks done. Checking chicken strips is easy, cut a small section in the middle and look for any pink. If it is, cook longer; if it isn't, it's done. Serve with vegetables of your choice. It is delish!