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4oz of Garlic Cheddar chicken, from Emilybites.com. It's very very good & all my guys loved it!! Garlic Cheddar Chicken Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, and cook the garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. In a shallow bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, pepper, and salt. Dip each chicken breast in the garlic butter to coat, then press into the bread crumb mixture. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Drizzle with any remaining butter and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture. Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Nutrition Amount Per Serving (8 total) Calories400 cal 20% Fat24.9 g 38% Carbs8.4 g 3% Protein34.5 g 69% Cholesterol129 mg 43% Sodium488 mg 20%See LessBased on a 2,000 calorie diet

I obviously don't know how to work this correctly, but I've been on the losers bench for 30 days and lost 35 lbs!

Lisa Collum, I made your chicken tonight... Waiting for it to come out of oven. Can't wait to try it!

Especially for all you softies, which I am, I got a recipe from a blogger, theworldaccordingtoeggface. This is a Ricotta Bake, it looks amazing. I'm about to cook it! There's the recipe: 8 oz ricotta 1/2 c grated parmesan 1 egg beaten 1 t Italian seasoning Salt & pepper to taste 1/2 c marinara sauce 1/2 c shredded mozzarella Mix ricotta, parmesan, egg, & seasonings. Poor in oven-safe dish. Pour marinara on top, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese. Bake @ 450 for 20-25 mins.

Hey y'all, I'm in the soft food stage in my post-op journey and I need your help with food options. I've become very bored with eggs, grits, cottage cheese and protein shakes. I'd love to hear any other ideas or recipes that you have.

My first 'losers bench' story, went to have my drain tube removed (praise The Lord) and weighed. Lost 11lbs my first week of post op & 16 with the liver shrink for a total of 27lbs. I am so thrilled!!. So glad to hear that everyone is recouping well. Hope everyone enjoys there spring. We have a chance for snow here in Memphis, go figure?!?!

How is everyone getting in their water? This is day 6 post op and I don't think I'm doing very well. I fill to full to drink water plus my protein shakes.

My surgery went very well, my only struggle is nausea! They keep mr medicated so that helps. Ive walked this morning and brushed my hair. Yeah!! I'm looking forward to a better life.

Surgery went very well for me. No gas trouble just nausea! But I keep my meds coming! Thanks yall for prayers, I really felt them.

Checked in and waiting for 7:30 am.

About to get a few hours sleep before heading to the hospital!! Nervousness and excitement! Looking forward to the 'losers bench', so make room.

Next on deck ... RoxyFoxy, jen2013 & vachick!!! So excited for each of you. I will be praying for you to have peace, your surgeons and to recover quickly!! Best wishes!

I know, me too!!

Hi, I'm from Memphis, TN

So excited for all the March 4th-ers! A new journey for each of you. I'll be praying for each of you & for your surgeons. That he/she will be the best doctor while your in their care. Can't wait to hear form you on the Post-Op page! Good luck!

Before I began my liver shrink, I had my 'last rights' dinner and it was Sushi and it was as wonderful as ever thought it could be. I agree, I think we will all find happiness in other things than food & I'm looking forward to that part.

I feel hunger coming on... So I think I'll go get some sleep.

Congrats on your weight loss, that's awesome! Happy for you in your journey and I hope your Birthday was amazing.

Can I get a Whoop Whoop!! I just cleared Cardiac today!! Just awaitin' on March 12th!

2 days til liver shrink and I decided to kick caffeine out of my diet today.... 2 headaches So far... Ugh

Met my surgeon this morning and followed it up with a day of pre-op work, blood, EKG & x-rays. I was there ALL day. Tomorrow is cardio clearance and Dietician meeting. Getting so close... Got my liver shrink info to, it doesn't seem to bad: Protein drinks breakfast and lunch, 3 snacks (small fruit) and 3oz of lean meat with veggies and a carb. It all begins February 25th.

Meeting with surgeon tomorrow and my surgery is March 12th!! So, someone tell me about this liver shrink... Will I survive?!