Positive day leads positive things

Today was a great day. I felt great and when you feel great you tend to do what needs to be done. Lastnight I was extreemly tired. I didn't go to bed until midnight. My loving husband comes and wakes me up to tell me that we need to do our situps. He was surprised when I got out of the bed and did my set. I have come so far why stop now. I can't give up even when I am tired. If everyone did that then I wonder just how much would we accomplish.

Saing that. I shall rattle off my point intake today

Passed on breakfast due to we were at a reception and I wasn't about to eat Otismeyer muffins, bagles and doughnuts. So I had coffee instead 2 points.

I had lunch which was 4 points

And due to being up earlier then usual I had more coffee 4 points

Then I made dinner. Chicken stuffed shells. 9 points and a salad with dressing I shall count as 2

So, I have managed to actally eat all my points for today and I am completely satisfied and am ready for my dear hubby to come home so I can feed him and do our situps.

I really enjoyed tonight's recipie. It was a new one for me. Maybe someone else would like it. My only suggestion is to boil more shells then it calls for because they seem to tear or get stuck in the bottom of the pan and it's hard to stuff em that way.

Cheesy Chicken Shells
POINTS: 9
INSTRUCTIONS

12 shell(s) uncooked jumbo shells
1 1/2 cup(s) canned tomato sauce
2 medium egg white(s), lightly beaten
1 3/4 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese
4 oz chicken breast, cooked, skinless, diced
3/4 cup(s) chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained of excess water
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp ground oregano, or other Italian seasoning
3/4 cup(s) part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese



Preheat oven to 350ºF.


Cook manicotti shells in boiling water according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent them from cooking further. Set aside.


Coat a 9 x 13-inch pan with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup of sauce evenly over bottom of pan and set aside.


For filling, in a large bowl, stir together egg whites, ricotta cheese, chicken, spinach, garlic powder and seasoning. Stir in 1/4 cup each of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.


To assemble, spoon cheese mixture into manicotti shells and place filled shells in a single layer in baking dish. Spread remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and bake about 30 minutes. Yields 3 shells per serving.

Please enjoy!!1