Good morning, Friends! I'm a little late posting this blog. Seems there's never enough hours in a day to get things done.
I've had exactly 20 pounds to lose...forever. The old, tired locarb method is just that...tired and unexciting. I was on locarb...carnivore...for over a month and the scale never really reflected any weight loss. So... I've jazzed it up a bit. First thing I did was purchase an air fryer. Best thing I ever did! Our daughter Crystal has one and loves it. It's a Cosori Clear Blaze 6.5qt... Amazon.
It whipped out the whole chicken below...4 1/2 lb...in 50 minutes! Juicy and tender and fully cooked! If I'd done it in my oven, it would have taken upwards of two hours...to be fully cooked down to the bone at 350 degrees.
I am now down 5 1/2 pounds! I'm so excited...and I also get in my 3-5000 steps every day.
That's not burn spots you see...There's a little brown sugar in the seasoning and sugar always cooks fast. It just tasted crispy and yummy!
I also made thighs...juicy!!
And who is this little dare devil? Sloane is practicing her high wire act...lol
She also likes Wolverine...
I drink lots of water every day. I also add in some lemon for flavor. It also had become boring! So... I bought a Soda Machine (The Terra model) to kick my boring water, up a notch. Talk about a game changer! Changes your flat water to sparkling water! I now drink more water because of the change. Got it at Walmart for about $89 (also added an extra cylinder of Co2...)
Co2 is what makes the water fizzy. I'm waiting to see how many bottles of water it makes. It says 60L but people pump more or less. I usually give it 6 pumps. A cylinder came with the machine...I just bought an extra. About $25 but the price varies from store to store.
Our high school buddy, Henry, came for a visit...this time he wanted to teach us how to play a game called Rummicube? I guess it was alright...not like my favorite game of Spades...but Larry loved it...he's a numbers guy, anyway. Me? I'd had enough of numbers counting, after working 28 years in accounting. So, I left them to it...
Intense...
I ordered this lace tablecloth from Amazon. I love the antique look. Reminds me of my grandmother's house. It matches my placemats perfectly.
And Ann strikes again!! Lol! This looks super complicated! It even has an egg...precious! Lots of little do-dads! Thank you, Ann! You are so talented!
Well, I suppose I'll leave you here...I have catching up on your blogs to do! So... Stay safe...and warm or cool, wherever you are. Until next time...Happy Easter!
19 comments:
Happy Easter to you!
I was thinking about air fryer and I can see it works well! I have some kilos to loose too and I think it will be a good idea to get one. Sloane is so cute ! Maxime loves thé swing too. We are having a storm again strong winds better stay inside.
Cute little Sloane! She is growing so!
I would really like an air fryer. I hear such good things about them, but I'm held back because it would be one more thing on my counter.
I love the Norman story!
Happy Easter Donna!
We have been thinking of getting an air-fryer too, so it's always nice to hear about other people's experiences. That chicken does look amazing!
The wife's eulogy made me chuckle :-) Poor Norman indeed!
Your friend Ann is super talented: that card looks absolutely amazing! xxx
I love my air fryer but I've never made a whole chicken in it. I do use it a lot though.
That tablecloth is really pretty. OMG on the eulogy. That is just too funny.
Glad you liked your card. I sure had fun making those.
That Sloane! She obviously is not afraid of falling.
I like my air fryer too but didn't buy a big enough one. It works fine but limited amounts fit in.
I like that little tale of Norman. hehe
A few friends have an air fryer and they love them, but I don't have one at the moment.
Lovely pictures of Sloane.
Happy Easter Wishes.
All the best Jan
I enjoy to see happy laughing little Sloane! She is very sportive! :)
Larry looks good concentrated, I love these pictures!
When I see your blog, I get hungry, but it is after midnight now here and I have to go to bed :)
Have a blessed Good Friday and a happy Easter!
Many greetings to you and to your fine family from Dori from the Bavarian Forest
Ich genieße es, die glücklich lachende kleine Sloane zu sehen! Sie ist sehr sportlich! :) :)
Larry sieht gut konzentriert aus, ich liebe diese Bilder!
Wenn ich deinen Blog sehe, bekomme ich Hunger, aber jetzt ist es schon nach Mitternacht und ich muss ins Bett :)
Ich wünsche Ihnen einen gesegneten Karfreitag und frohe Ostern!
Viele Grüße an Dich und Deine liebe Familie von Dori aus dem Bayerischen Wald
Happy Easter to you and your family.
Loved that sign in the bush..lol
So you have been busy buying for your diet.
Ah Donna you had me in stitches with the wife's eulogy and the rough road. Then you touched my heart with photos of your sweet baby Sloane. She is certainly growing since I started visiting your blog. The chicken looks yummy. I have a convection oven with my stove and I think it is much like the air fryer. The meat is delicious and juicy - especially the chicken. Well have a lovely Easter friend. Sending you a hug!
Yay on the weight loss! Have a blessed Easter.
You have been on quite the shopping spree. That chicken is making my mouth water! I have an air fryer, and I love it, but it is very small. I’ve been thinking about investing in a larger one, because a friend of mine uses it to do chicken all the time and loves it. I think you have convinced me here.
Happy Easter Donna and Family! I'm glad you found something that works for your diet. I love my air fryer too! Sloane is such a little cutie! That joke had me laughing out loud! Poor Norman is right! LOL! XO
Happy Easter Donna, to you Larry and your dear family. I have never used an air fryer to cook chicken before. I think you're going to start me doing just that as it looks incredible. Thank you for another lovely read with super photos. Always enjoy all. Have a great week!
Happy Easter to you Donna.
I love the look of super concentration on Larry's face-I'm glad he enjoyed the game. Our son and fiancée have an air fryer and use it a lot they think it's great. I'm still thinking about it. I like the idea of the soda stream though.
Lovely photos of Sloane, such a sweetie.
have a great start to the new month of April x
I want that chicken! Hahaha I don't have an air fryer and I'm afraid to get one because I don't have room on my counter! But Audrey has one and she really likes it. Sloane is something ELSE! What a cutie. Love you friend. xoxo
Happy April to you! Hope you had a wonderful Easter....and hooray for not only saying good-bye to five pounds but also to kicking boring to the curb!! I received an air fryer for Christmas - and we love it!! I really need to use it even more! Enjoy your week ahead!
Happy Easter to you too. Your chicken looks yummy and congratulations on the weight loss..I like how you figured out ways to make the "diet" easier..A little lemon is my go to in my water..sure helps the blah go down...
I love the impish look in Sloane's eyes..she sure is a cutie.
Ok I laughed right out loud at the Norman story..B Positive...
Sue
Sweet Sloane;)
Hope your Easter was wondrous.
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