phase 2: week 2

I made it through the first phase with only a handful of unintentional cheats {I'll let John post his version of the cheat himself :)}... and my clothes fit so much nicer! Phase 2: week 1 was tougher than I suspected in keeping my addition of 1 fruit & 1 carb to only... 1 fruit & 1 carb. I admit, there were a few more cheats this past week — thank you Grandma... you know what you did... official OREO temptress — but this week I get 2 fruits, 2 carbs. Love it. Just about home free! I notice now that this detox has changed my cravings and recipe alterations. Last night? Balsamic chicken w/mushroom and zucchini over wheat angel hair pasta. Here's the recipe:

1 tbsp. olive oil
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 yellow onion, diced
8 large mushrooms, quartered
1 1/2 cups cubed zucchini
2 cups water
1 cube chicken bouillion
1 tbsp. garlic powder OR 2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar + more if you like
2 tbsp. lime/lemon juice
salt & pepper to taste

wheat angel hair pasta

Heat olive oil in skillet, add chicken and onions browning on outside. Add mushrooms, zucchini, pepper and salt. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Add bouillion to 2 cups boiling water and stir until dissolved. Add to chicken etc. along with garlic, balsamic vinegar, lime or lemon juice. Sauté then simmer. While this is simmering, boil angel hair pasta.