Mexican Chicken

jjsmiles · 06-30-2008, 07:03 PM

I am not much of a cook, but as part of this journey I am making most of my meals.

I found this recipe on the Weight Watchers community forum and made it for dinner this evening:

3 oz boneless skinless chicken thigh (or breast)
up to 1 Tbsp of Taco Seasoning (to taste)
2 Tbsp Salsa
1 oz lite cheddar or swiss cheese
1 Tbsp light or fat free sour cream

Season chicken with taco spice. Bake for 20 minutes at 375. Add salsa and cheese to top of chicken, bake for 7 more minutes. Remove from oven and top with sour cream and enjoy.

I made this recipe with the thigh, about 2 tsp of the seasoning, light swiss cheese (1 slice =22 g), and fat free sour cream. I can eat quite a lot, so I managed to eat the entire thigh. It was absolutely delicious and came out at 227 calories, 8 grams of fat, 2 grams of fibre.

Good thing I have leftovers for two more meals

renewedhope · 06-30-2008, 08:40 PM

Sounds very yummy. Thanks for sharing. I am always looking for something new to cook. I am a low carber, and this will be perfect. Thanks,
Amy

Fran · 07-03-2008, 04:37 PM

You have a lost an incredible amount of weight and are to be commended. I lost 118 since 08/06 and now am struggling. Do you have any secrets for your success? Do you continually loose? Be well.
Fran

jjsmiles · 07-03-2008, 10:19 PM

Thanks Fran

No real secrets. I am not overly restricted (I can eat about 3-4 oz of protein and a cup of vegetables at a meal) and I tolerate all foods. I am doing well, so I don't want to be more restricted.

I try to stay to about 1000 calories per day. I journal everything I eat and I exercise at least 60 minutes 4-5 times per week (cardio and sprint circuit). I eat all foods, including carbohydrates. If I want to have something (including pizza and chocolate), I have it, just not all the time. I always plan at least one snack (sometimes 2) in the evening, as I struggle with head hunger in the evenings.

Pretty typical day for me:

Breakfast: pkg instant oatmeal or egg white omelette with ww toast
snack: piece of fruit
lunch: 2 slices weight watchers bread, 2 oz of lean protein, mustard, small yogurt
dinner: 3-4 oz of lean protein, 1 cup (or more) of cooked vegetables
snack: 100 calorie popcorn, vitamuffin, 2 sticks turkey pepperoni, laghing cow cheese and crackers, fruit

I still drink coffee (not decaf). I try not to drink with my meals though.

Fran - I think losing 118 pounds and keeping them off is an incredible achievement!!!!!

jjsmiles · 07-03-2008, 10:24 PM

Sorry - I missed part of your question. I have lost at least 8 pounds a month since banding. I have had some plateau like times where I have gone 3-4 weeks without losing anything- but then I lose 8 pounds in a week or two. Some months I lose 10 or 12 pounds. I am expecting it to slow down right away.

I did pick 180 as my goal, but only because it was under 200, and I couldn't conceive being under 200. I am thinking I would like to get to 160, but I haven't changed my ticker yet. I want to be able to say I reached goal before I change it

Fran · 07-03-2008, 10:42 PM

Thank you and may you continue to reach your dreams. Be well.
Fran