ch-ch-changes

it appears as though i am back to where i was before i left for pa. i can't begin to tell you how excited this makes me!!! basically i have cut out my starches for the past two days and i eliminated one fruit from yesterday. i have also been doing my water treatment, so right on to that.
i can't begin to tell you how exciting it is when i slip on a pair of jeans and they are baggy to start with. i have two sizes of jeans in my closet, i pretty much can't wait the larger size without looking like i am a hobo, the smaller size is actually fitting perfectly for now. it will be very exciting for me when i can go to the store and buy the next size down. i might even do a bit of a dance in the store. while i am waiting it is fun seeing the changes in my body. i can see some loss around my face, my arms, and even my legs. how fun!!!

my tip for today is the yummy lunch i made. inspired by the fall weather outside i wanted to make something with apples. today produced an apple stuffed chicken, i am a major fan! keep in mind this is modified to suit one meal and the recipe actually is supposed to create enough for i think 4.
i took 1/2 of a granny smith green apple. cored, skinned, and thinly sliced (it is important to slice this pretty thin). coat the apple slices in a ground cinnamon (about 1/8th of a tsp) and sugar *i used splenda* (about 1 tbs or less). slice your 6oz chicken breast in half (do not cut all the way through) and place your coated apple slices in the middle. secure closed with toothpicks. i didn't cut my slices thin enough so i was only about to get about 4 slices in the chicken, i ended up cooking the rest of them with the chicken. the original recipe calls for you to grill the chicken, i placed it in a pam covered pan on stove top. i cooked the chicken on both sides and added a bit of water to make sure it stayed moist and didn't burn. when the chicken was close to being done i added the rest of the apples to cook them up too.
on the side, i mixed 1 c. of apple cider vin. and 1 tbs of flour in a smaller pan. heat this up, constantly stirring until it is thick. spoon this over the chicken when you are ready to eat.
the apples give the chicken a sweetness and the vinegar/flour mix has a tart taste that compliments the apples and chicken so nicely. i was a little worried about trying this but i really am a big fan. i can see myself serving this to guests too! the meal provides 1 protein and 1 fruit. it is also good because apple cider vin. is something you can have unlimited amounts of. :o) i do have a scaled up version of this recipe if you want it. i would like to know if any of you try this and what you think (jenni i think you might actually enjoy this one).
happy eating everyone!