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There’s no doubt that losing weight in your 40s can be hard. However, that doesn’t mean that dieting has to be bland and boring. If you are trying to shed a few pounds, put your crock pot to work. Try one of these simple recipes to lose weight fast this week.
This Weight Watchers friendly meal only has 228 calories per serving. How can something as comforting as chicken and gravy be diet-friendly? The trick is to use low-fat cream of chicken soup. It’s full of flavor but not super high in calories. It gives the gravy its creamy texture without all the fat.
You’ll need:
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Chicken gravy mix
Low-fat, low-sodium cream of chicken soup
Water
Fresh ground black pepper
This three-ingredient dish is easy and delicious. Even better, this dish makes a great protein base for a slew of recipes and it’s compliant for Keto diet, Paleo, low-carb, high-protein, Whole 30, Weight Watchers, or any other healthy diet. Make extra and freeze for later.
You’ll need:
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Chunky salsa
Balsamic vinegar
A healthy breakfast will set the scene for your day. But who wants to get up early and cook? Luckily there’s this overnight breakfast casserole recipe. It only takes 20 minutes for prep the night before and set your slow cooker to low while you sleep. There’s nothing like waking up to the smell of eggs and bacon cooking. This recipe is also Paleo-friendly, grain-free, and low carb.
You’ll need:
Ghee
Bulk breakfast sausage
Bacon
Yellow onion
White sweet potatoes
Red bell pepper
Orange bell pepper
Large eggs, beaten
Almond milk
Full-fat coconut milk
Sea salt
Dry mustard
Black pepper
Green onions
Cuban-style Pork and Sweet PotatoStew
For something a little spicy and sweet, this Cuban-style pork stew will satisfy your cravings. Featuring lean pork, healthy sweet potatoes, and plenty of flavors, this will be your go-to recipe for a mouth-watering stew perfect for any day of the week.
You'll need:
Sweet potatoes
Lean only pork loin
Diced tomatoes
Green chiles
Garlic cloves
Unsweetened orange juice
Scallion
Salt
Cumin
Black pepper
Lime juice
Cilantro
