Love Chicken Nuggets? 5 Recipes You Need to Try Right Now

Not that there’s anything wrong with a nice and simple grilled chicken breast: It’s packed with lean protein to help build muscle; you’ll feel fuller, longer when you eat it; and on Nutrisystem, it’s a great PowerFuel choice. But. If you’ve had enough nice and simple pieces of grilled chicken to last you (give or take), a lifetime, we’ve got some exciting chicken nugget recipes to shake up your chicken habit.

Here are our five favorite chicken nugget recipes that are as delicious and guilt-free as it gets:

1. Boneless Honey BBQ Chicken Bites >

When it comes to chicken nugget recipes, this one takes the cake. The sauce you make yourself, and it’s got a whole lot of goodness in it: Honey, obviously, but also molasses, tomato sauce and paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika and other spices combine for a perfectly sweet and tangy flavor. Smother your baked nuggets in the smooth sauce and dig right in—guilt-free. Each savory serving is only 134 calories; log it as one PowerFuel and one Extra on your NuMi App.

2. Boneless Sweet & Spicy Thai Chicken Bites >

Enjoy flavors of the Far East with these Asian-inspired bites. The chicken is baked crisp in a seasoned coating, and the sauce—made with chili garlic, lime, rice vinegar, and honey—bring in the traditional tastes. Sprinkle some sesame seeds to finish off dish and enjoy a little sweet and a little spice in every delicious bite.

3. Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites >

They may be small in size, but they’re feisty in flavor. Cayenne powder in the breadcrumbs and a coating of hot sauce kicks up the heat; but at 103 calories per serving, they won’t pack on the pounds. These buffalo bites make a great app when you’re hosting game night, or having friends over to watch weekend football.

4. 5-Star Skinny Chicken Nuggets >

Nope, they’re not breaded. Not fried, either. As much as they look like the stuff you get from the drive-thru, the chicken bites are baked into a much healthier—and much tastier—version of fast-food nuggets. And they don’t take a lot of effort: Cut chicken breast into chunks; roll the pieces in a mixture of garlic powder, paprika, a little cayenne and a little black pepper; and bake to a golden crisp. They’re perfect for sharing—but after one taste, you may not want to!

5. Sweet Potato Chicken Bites >

An unconventional take on traditional chicken nugget recipes, these Sweet Potato Chicken Nuggets feature a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that are only enhanced by the homemade Honey Mustard Sauce that takes mere minutes to make. Count this delicious dish as one SmartCarb and one PowerFuel in your NuMi log.

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Sweet! 14 Awesome Ways to Eat Sweet Potatoes This Season

Sweet potatoes have graduated from a sweet, starchy side dish to the star of the show, and for good reason. Not only are these versatile root veggies a great source of vitamins A and C and fiber, they’re cheap, plentiful and delicious, too. Did we mention they’re fat-free and easy to prep? With so much goodness to go around, it’s easy to see why sweet potatoes are so popular. So whether you’re looking for a pop of color for a Pinterest-perfect meal or you want to whip up a fall foodie creation, the sweet potato has everything you need.

Looking for even more reasons to be sweet on sweet potatoes? This article’s got even more information on everyone’s favorite spud!

Ready to dig in? Try any one of these tasty recipes the next time your in the mood for a dish with a sweet potato twist!

1. SWEET POTATO CAULIFLOWER SOUP >

2. SWEET POTATO CURLY FRIES >

 

3. BLUEBERRY NUT SWEET POTATO TOAST >

4. MEXICAN SWEET POTATO TOAST >

 

5. SWEET POTATO PIE ICE CREAM >

 

6. SKINNY MASHED SWEET POTATOES >

7. SWEET POTATO NOODLE BOWL WITH CREAMY ALMOND BUTTER SAUCE >

 

8. SWEET POTATO & CORN VEGGIE BURGERS >

9. EASY SWEET POTATO FRIES >

10. LOADED MEXICAN BAKED SWEET POTATO >

11. 3-INGREDIENT SWEET POTATO MUFFINS >

12. SWEET POTATO CHIPS >

13. SWEET POTATO BURGER BUNS >

14. SWEET POTATO PANCAKES >

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A single photo may change everything

About a year ago (at the end of october 2018) I was on vacation with my parents. I just graduated college and we had rented a villa with a jacuzzi. There is a photo of me laying in that jacuzzi where I am absolutely not proud of. The moment I saw that photo I decided that at the end of that vacation I would lose weight. But this time, really go for it. I made a bet with a friend of mine whom could lose the most weight before New Years Eve (but we did it safe, no undereating!) and the winner would get 30 euros from the other person. Sadly I lost but I was down 12 kgs (26 lbs), from 104 kg (229 lbs) to 92 kg (202 lbs) and felt better than ever. Gradually over 2019 the weight kept coming back and I did try once more in April but that was not much of a succes.

Now I decided to go at it again with the same friend, starting at the second day of September this year. My friend didn't really commit but I kept on going, and once again after 6,5 weeks and 7 kgs (15 lbs) lighter I feel so much better about my own body. Still I am not done, and will continue for another 3 weeks at least. If all goes to plan I shouldn't be overweight anymore for the first time in 6+ years in about 3 weeks.

This time I really focused on CICO, where before I just ate less and worked out more. Not drinking alcohol has always been the thing that destroys my progress, and I really miss getting drunk (well actually, this weekend I am going to an Oktoberfest party, and I will drink a lot of beer... But this has to be done for my own sanity). At this moment I don't find it hard per se, but I am more annoyed by not eating everything that is handed to me, or cutting out on whatever my friends are eating or drinking. In the end I know I will not eat/drink what isn't in my diet plan, I just have to get towards the end of the day. Everyday I am satisfied, and the scale keeps going down.

I don't know why I wanted to share this with you guys, but you all have been extremely motivating for me during my weight loss journey. I am not there yet, but I am certain I will get there. Thank you all! It's crazy to think that last year I weighed almost 14 kg more than now.

Current stats;

Male, 187 centimeter, 90.1 kg (198 lbs)

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Walking for weight loss?

Tl;dr at bottom. Also, on mobile so apologies for any weird formatting.

I initially lost 60lbs and gained 20 back over the summer. Right now I'm unable to join a gym, so I've started making sure I get in 12,000-15,000 steps a day to try to aid in losing the weight I gained back and an additional 40lbs. This has been a challenge since I have a pretty sedentary job.

I guess I'm just curious if anyone here has lost weight by having walking as their only form of exercise. I would eventually like to start running but I think walking is what's best for me right now until I work my way up to that level.

If needed, my stats are 26F, 5'5", 200lbs and I've been eating 1400-1500 calories a day

Tl;dr positive anecdotes about losing weight while walking to help encourage me!

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Adventures in explaining CICO to my mother

Warning, a bit long.

My mother recently noticed that I've lost a bit of weight and asked me what I'd been doing. I said CICO. She seemed interested so I showed her MFP and how to calculate a TDEE.

She was baffled. Like she couldn't believe in the concept of successful weight loss that didn't involve cutting out a major 'evil' like all carbs, dairy, sugar or gluten forever. Like I was somehow cheating.

A bit of context: My mother has a lot of self worth tied up in her weight. Over the years this has made her 'health obsessed' and a serial dieter. Most of her diets were so restrictive and complex that no human person could sustain it. She would inevitably break the diet, fall off the wagon and start all over again after gaining the weight back. She has been both thin and very overweight in her life.

So now she is interested in giving CICO a go but is still resistant on some level. I don't fully understand why. I was personally thrilled to discover that if I plan in advance I can have the occasional treat and still be with my limits.

Explaining the mechanics of weighing and tracking food to her has been interesting to say the least. She tends to argue with me. Mainly about the health of the food in question.

Mom: But greenbeans are healthy!

Me: I understand, but they will be very high in calories if you douse them with liberal amounts of oil when cooking and eat them with handfuls of sliced almonds.

Mom: but oilve oil and almonds are healthy!

I feel a bit trapped because I want to be supportive but I also can't force her to believe me...

Anyway vent over..anyone else had a similar experience?

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Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Thursday, 10 October 2019? Start here!

Today is your Day 1?

Welcome to r/Loseit!

So you aren’t sure of how to start? Don’t worry! “How do I get started?” is our most asked question. r/Loseit has helped our users lose over 1,000,000 recorded pounds and these are the steps that we’ve found most useful for getting started.

Why you’re overweight

Our bodies are amazing (yes, yours too!). In order to survive before supermarkets, we had to be able to store energy to get us through lean times, we store this energy as adipose fat tissue. If you put more energy into your body than it needs, it stores it, for (potential) later use. When you put in less than it needs, it uses the stored energy. The more energy you have stored, the more overweight you are. The trick is to get your body to use the stored energy, which can only be done if you give it less energy than it needs, consistently.

Before You Start

The very first step is calculating your calorie needs. You can do that HERE. This will give you an approximation of your calorie needs for the day. The next step is to figure how quickly you want to lose the fat. One pound of fat is equal to 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of fat per week you will need to consume 500 calories less than your TDEE (daily calorie needs from the link above). 750 calories less will result in 1.5 pounds and 1000 calories is an aggressive 2 pounds per week.

Tracking

Here is where it begins to resemble work. The most efficient way to lose the weight you desire is to track your calorie intake. This has gotten much simpler over the years and today it can be done right from your smartphone or computer. r/loseit recommends an app like MyFitnessPal, Loseit! (unaffiliated), or Cronometer. Create an account and be honest with it about your current stats, activities, and goals. This is your tracker and no one else needs to see it so don’t cheat the numbers. You’ll find large user created databases that make logging and tracking your food and drinks easy with just the tap of the screen or the push of a button. We also highly recommend the use of a digital kitchen scale for accuracy. Knowing how much of what you're eating is more important than what you're eating. Why? This may explain it.

Creating Your Deficit

How do you create a deficit? This is up to you. r/loseit has a few recommendations but ultimately that decision is yours. There is no perfect diet for everyone. There is a perfect diet for you and you can create it. You can eat less of exactly what you eat now. If you like pizza you can have pizza. Have 2 slices instead of 4. You can try lower calorie replacements for calorie dense foods. Some of the communities favorites are cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash in place of their more calorie rich cousins. If it appeals to you an entire dietary change like Keto, Paleo, Vegetarian.

The most important thing to remember is that this selection of foods works for you. Sustainability is the key to long term weight management success. If you hate what you’re eating you won’t stick to it.

Exercise

Is NOT mandatory. You can lose fat and create a deficit through diet alone. There is no requirement of exercise to lose weight.

It has it’s own benefits though. You will burn extra calories. Exercise is shown to be beneficial to mental health and creates an endorphin rush as well. It makes people feel awesome and has been linked to higher rates of long term success when physical activity is included in lifestyle changes.

Crawl, Walk, Run

It can seem like one needs to make a 180 degree course correction to find success. That isn’t necessarily true. Many of our users find that creating small initial changes that build a foundation allows them to progress forward in even, sustained, increments.

Acceptance

You will struggle. We have all struggled. This is natural. There is no tip or trick to get through this though. We encourage you to recognize why you are struggling and forgive yourself for whatever reason that may be. If you overindulged at your last meal that is ok. You can resolve to make the next meal better.

Do not let the pursuit of perfect get in the way of progress. We don’t need perfect. We just want better.

Additional resources

Now you’re ready to do this. Here are more details, that may help you refine your plan.

• Quick Start Guide - Build your foundation!
• Loseit Compendium - Frame it out!
• FAQ - Answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions!

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How come its easier to control my weight when I eat less healthy, even when monitoring calories?

For example, on strict healthy diets, I gain weight RAPIDLY, even when counting calories. I know you may think I'm counting wrong but I've even done experiments. For example, I did a low calorie fruitarian (only raw fruits and vegetables) for 2 weeks and gained almost 20 pounds! By the end of my experiment, I literally looked several months pregnant. On the other hand, I also did a 5,000+ calorie experiment for another 2 weeks of chips, gallons of ice cream, chocolate bars, fruit candy, hot cocoa, coffee with creamer, chocolate milk, etc, and lost 18 pounds. My stomach was flat as a pancake and I felt amazing!

TL;DR people say junk food is bad for weight loss and causes energy crashes but for me it's quite the opposite. The unhealthier I eat, the more energy I have and the quicker I lose weight (even when I'm binging on tubs of ice cream). Whereas low calorie salads, fruits, etc, will make me look pregnant, make me tired and feel awful and rapidly put on weight. What the heck is this trickery??

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