You might not accept that you could lose weight while on a eating plan which includes chicken and sausage gumbo but it is feasible. It is crucial to not eat chicken and sausage gumbo or other high calorie poultry every day but in moderation.

For example, I allow myself high calorie food one day per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet 6 days a week, say 1500 to 1800 calories a day, and then on the last day, I eat what I please – without going overboard of course.

I have been eating like this for the last few weeks and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not changed my exercise habits or taken any supplements or diet aids. I have simply been conscious of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I feel like one day of the week.

I also find it helps to have professional support when dieting and for that I joined the Biggest Loser club. They have numerous tools to help you monitor your progress and achieve your goals.

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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

1 pound hot smoked sausage, cut
    into 1/4-inch slices
4 chicken breast halves, skinned
1/4 to 1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 quarts hot water
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup sliced scallions
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Hot cooked rice
Gumbo fil? (optional)

Brown sausage in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Remove to paper towels, leaving drippings in Dutch oven. Brown chicken in drippings; remove to paper towels, reserving drippings.

Measure drippings, adding enough oil to measure 1/2 cup. Heat in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add flour to hot oil; cook, stirring constantly, until roux is the color of chocolate (about 30 minutes).

Add onion, bell pepper and celery; cook until vegetables are tender, stirring often. Gradually stir in water; bring to a boil. Return chicken breasts to Dutch oven; add garlic and next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour.

Remove chicken; let cool. Return sausage to Dutch oven; cook gumbo, uncovered, 30 minutes. Stir in scallions; cook, uncovered, an additional 30 minutes. Add salt, if desired. Bone chicken breasts and cut into strips. Add to gumbo and cook until thoroughly heated. Remove bay leaves.

Serve gumbo over rice. Sprinkle with gumbo file, if desired.

Serves 8.

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