Day 7- Prepared 2 Win

Today is Sunday and it is my day to prepare my food for the week ahead. I go through my frig to see what I need to cook and freeze before it goes bad or also to see what I need to purchase for the next week. I found three items that I need to cook and freeze (collard greens, squash, and chicken legs - recipes below). Did you know that you can purchase Amish skinless chicken legs from Wal-Mart?? Buying skinless takes the drama out of the situation for me.. lol.. because even though I am not suppose to eat the skin I would anyway. (So-- know yourself people and buy things that support your goals)

I feel great today. My trainer came to my house and GOT - ME - 2GETHER!! OKAY... lol but seriously working out to a dvd or alone can not compare to having someone assist you and motivate you. I love this girl cause I could not have made it through burpees, squat jumps, planks, etc etc without her help.. Thank you Bianca Hopes



TOMORROW IS WEIGH IN DAY!!

Recipes

Baked Chicken Legs

Skinless Chicken Legs
Seasons (Garlic Salt, Lemon Pepper)
Non-Stick Spray

Spray baking dish. set oven to 350. season chicken well and bake uncovered for 30 minutes





Sauteed Squash

Squash (sliced)
Garlic Clove (chopped)
Onion (chopped)
Salt and Pepper
Non-Stick Spray
1 TB butter substitute

Over medium heat spray pan with non-stick spray and add butter substitute.. melt down then add garlic, onions, and squash. Stir frequently until you achieve the desired texture and carmalization.

Collar Greens

1 bag pre-cut and cleaned collars
1 smoked turkey leg
1 onion
2 tb olive oil
2 tb red pepper flakes
16oz chicken broth
1 chicken bullion cube
salt & pepper



Over medium heat boil turkey leg in water for 4 to 5 hours with a covered lid (meat is done when it falls off of the bone). Remove meat from the bones and return the meat to the pot. Add olive oil and chicken bullion cube to the pan.. stir together.. and then load in the greens, add chicken broth.. next add the seasoning (so that the seasoning isn't washed to the bottom of the pot) and then pepper flakes and onions on top. Simmer on low heat for a few hours (3 to 4) until tender. If tough or bitter they are not done yet.. keep simmering.. stir greens periodically and add more chicken broth if liquids are low..

Bye Bye For Now