Ok I stuck to my food plan, but have to say... I AM STARVING... I'm going to follow the same food plan tomorrow, but add a seving of yogurt and another fruit and veggie. I did my crunches today, so I'm still on track. Sorry for such a short update, but i need to sleep
Laurie
There is no luckexcept where there is dicipline.
Posts: 1512 | Location: Adams, MA | Registered: March 10, 2004
Off day for exercise. I am sub teaching tomorrow at my old school and it will be a LONG day. Here's my plan- simple, but still pretty ok with mutrition.
B: cereal and skim milk (3s,1m) S: 1/2 c golden raisins (2f) L: 2 chicken soft tacos (2s, 3p, 2v) S: 1f yogurt D: pizza- dh will put it together- I have already mande crust and chopped veggies (2s, 2p, 2v,1f)
quote:Originally posted by Sandy: Laurie, The sesame orange tofu sounds great. Do you have a recipe?
Congrats on staying on plan.
I don't have an exact recipie, but here is what I do:
First i slice the exra firm tofu, lie it down on some paper towels, put a more paper towels and a cookie sheet on top and then my tea kettle. i let it press for about 15 minutes, then cube it.
I first saute the tofu with just a light spray of olive oil, then remove it from the pan. I stir fry what ever my veggies of choice are that night. When they are almost done i toss the tofu back in along with the sauce. Its a mixture of the juice of one orange, a teaspoon of honey, 2 teaspoons os sesame seeds, sliced green onion, a little soy sauce and a little rice vinegar. You can serve it over rice, but sometimes I'll eat it as is.
Laurie
There is no luckexcept where there is dicipline.
Posts: 1512 | Location: Adams, MA | Registered: March 10, 2004
I totally changed my meal plans today. I was going to fix potato soup, but changed because of all the carbs. Also, I missed lunch. I was shopping during lunch time and when I got home we ate an early dinner.
Exercise - 1 mile on the treadmill, 28 min. weight loss program on the recumbent bike, 20 min. on the weight machines Water - 7 Vitamins - no
Breakfast - 1 egg over easy, 1 piece of oat toast w/1/2 t. butter and 1 t. jelly, 2 green teas
Dinner - 3 oz. roasted chicken breast meat/no skin, sm. sweet potato cut into french fries and sprinkled with cajun seasoning and baked, 2 T. ketchup, 14 seedless black grapes
Snack - wedge of laughing cow light creamy swiss cheese, apple, 2 green teas
Snack - 1 oz. chicken breast/no skin, 8 oz. 1% milk
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Tuesday plan: B: Kashi 7 in the morning, 1/2 banana, milk, tea S: Grapes L: Basil chicken, small egg roll, white rice, chicken rice soup, tea S: Carrots and celery D: Vegetable pasta dish w/evoo, slice of bread, glass of wine (everyone else had a drink so I did too) Exercise: Could not get up this morning...still on track for my 5 days this week though Vitamins: Totally forgot Project time: Nope, just got home, I'm tiiiiired Fruits/Veggies: Done Accountability: Done
Wed. plan: B: Kashi 7 in morning, 1/2 banana, milk, tea S: Grapes L: Out again...probably pizza buffet. Will do a big salad, no more than 2 slices of pizza S: Wasa cracker and hummus D: Something fast....maybe grab a bag of salad at the store when I stop and make up a salad at home S: Hosting a meeting at my house, need to stop at the store and get something to serve...thinking cookies or brownies Exercise: Meeting friend for morning mall walk Project time: Hopefully something for a bit after meeting
Peg
PS)Patti-my project time stuff is supposed to be Christmas prep. I have been failing miserably at getting it done though.
I do need to work on getting in more water though. Oh and a great side note, I made myself stick to my grocery list today, the only extra was a roll of parchment paper. I shaved about $35 off a typical weeks grocery bill!!
Tomorrow is my first day at the new store, so here is my plan:
B - oatmeal with honey
L - a smoked turkey and soy bacon sandwich with spinach and tomato
D - sesame orange tofu, spinach salad with walnuts and mandarin oranges
Snacks - 1 slice of orange walnut loaf, mock chai, 2 cups of popcorn
Water - at least 64 oz
Exercise - 50 crunches, 18 minute mall walk.
Laurie
There is no luckexcept where there is dicipline.
Posts: 1512 | Location: Adams, MA | Registered: March 10, 2004
Laurie, I am glad that you are back here. I hope the commute is better for you than stayong over.
Wednesday's plan:
B: Optimum SLim and skim milk (3s,1m) S: 1/2 tortilla with 1 oz cheddar and 1 lg apple (2p, 2f, .5s) L: leftovers (2s,2p,2v,1f) S: 1 c skim milk tea (1m) D: 3 oz marinated, grilled sirloin and steamed grean beans with bit of butter (3p, 2v, 1f)
Exercise: 40 minutes weight routine and I am trying out a new 30 minute step aerobic routine- looking for stuff to get me through the long winter.
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Sandy - I'm like you, I like to get my exercise in in the morning, I'll do it later in the day, but it seems like work then.
Peg - I agree, journaling is a lifeline. It is what keeps me on track. What's this "project time" that's in your journal? Is it for work or fun?
Laurie - Good to hear you're not having to travel so much. That does make it hard to stay on track when you're not in your own surroundings.
Exercise - 2 miles on the treadmill Water - 6 Vitamins - no
Breakfast - 1 egg over easy, 1 piece of oat toast w/1/2 t. butter and 1 t. jelly, green tea
Lunch - 3 very thin ham slices stuffed and rolled up with spinach, red onion, a little mustard, and a wedge of light laughing cow swiss cheese divided among the 3, V-8 juice, green tea
Snack - lite creme brulee, 10 red. fat wheat thins and veggie dip
Note added Wed., 11/17 - Hubby brought Doritos and Oreo's into the house 5 days ago and I've been able to steer clear of the Doritos, but the Oreo's grabbed me, or I grabbed them last night. No guilt, just move on today, and eat very healthy.
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Monday actuals: B: Had Kashi 7 in the morning, 1/2 banana, tea S: None L: Almond butter and jelly sand on ww, grapes, carrots and celery with a bit of ginger vinaigrette, trisquits S: Hummus and wasa cracker D: Stopped at the Wild Oats deli...had chipotle turkey salad and 2 veggie salads, a few pieces of baguette, honest tea Exercise: 35 min walk at mall (a hard one here but I got it done...I really didn't want to) Project time: Good grief...I'm going to be so sad next month when I am scrambling but that doesn't seem to motivate me. I did work on some paperwork tonight at least. Vitamins: Done! Woohoo! Fruits/Veggies: Done Accountability: Done
Tuesday plan: B: Kashi 7 in the morning, 1/2 banana, milk, tea S: Grapes L: Out w/work people. Hoping for vietnamese...will shoot for veggie rich S: TLC's and string cheese D: Out again (boss in from out of town)...should be able to find a fish entree at this place. Won't drink with this gang. Exercise: 45 min walk at the mall in morning
Wow its been a very long time since i've posted in this folder. I am still travelling to work, but i can commute on a daily basis instead of spending most of the week in a hotel. I think I can get myself back on track now. I've written up a plan for the week, made up the grocery list, and I'll shop first thing tomorrow.
Tuesday's plan:
Breakfast - oatmeal with raisins and honey, cup of tea
Lunch - turkey panini sandwich on lite oat bread with soy bacon, tomato and spinach and spicy mustard
Dinner - tofu stirfry with sesame orange sauce over brown rice with a spinach salad
Snacks - mock chai,slice of orange pecan loaf (adaptation of KD's lemon loaf recipie)
water - at least 64 oz
exercise - 50 crunches, try the stepper, go as long as i can
Laurie
There is no luckexcept where there is dicipline.
Posts: 1512 | Location: Adams, MA | Registered: March 10, 2004
Hi Patti. Welcome to the board. Glad to see you posting. Peg, I was pretty happy to get my workout done first thing. I felt good and hate having to do it later in the day. I think that I just over salted the casserole. I have been craving salty things and need to pull back some.
Monday- I was off for dinner. I ended up doing a lot of snacking. I ate 10 pretzels with cream cheese, 1/2 cheese quesadilla and a few chips and a cookie. I did not eat my dinner, but was over with calories. I know that my lunch was not at all satisfying. I ate the portion I needed, but the options were low in veggies and all white flour. It left me hungry by 3pm.
Plan for Tuesday: I will be eating at home all meals- this always helps me stay on plan. B: cereal and milk (Wheaetties) (3s,1m) S: 1 large orange (2f) L: ww veggie pizza with 2 oz lf cheese (2s, 2p,2v,1f) D: Trying a new pepper and rice bake with lf cheddar. (2s,2p,2v,1f)
Sunday actuals: B: Scrambled eggs w/spinach, red pepper and onions, Morningstar patty, pineapple, piece of toast w/almond butter S: Ate grapes and a few almonds on hike L: Ate a really late lunch at favorite fish taco place. 2 fish tacos, shared basket of chips and salsa, tea S: None D: Starving before bed so had a serving of butternut squash soup, trisquits, stick of string cheese Exercise: 3 hour hike Project time: Done Vitamins: Nope Fruits/Veggies: Yep Accountability: Here
Monday plan: B: Had Kashi 7 in the morning, 1/2 banana, tea S: None L: Almond butter and jelly sand on ww, grapes, carrots and celery with a bit of ginger vinaigrette, trisquits S: Hummus and wasa cracker D: No idea...didn't take anything out...I have some tuna in a pouch in the cupboard...maybe figure out something with that. Exercise: walking at mall after work Project time: Must work on cards for no less than 15 min
Hi--I'm new here and I think this folder is a great tool. I do find journaling to help a lot. It's also great seeing everyone elses meal plans. They give me some great ideas to shake up my meals.--Patti
Monday - 11/15
Breakfast - 1 egg over easy, 1 piece of oat toast w/1/2 t. butter and 1 t. jelly, green tea
Lunch - 3 very thin ham slices stuffed and rolled up with spinach, red onion, a little mustard, and a wedge of light laughing cow swiss cheese divided among the 3, apple, V-8 juice, green tea
Snack - triple treat, leftover from company Sat. night (a nut crust, a light cream cheese/powdered sugar/cool whip light layer, a sf/ff choc. & van. pudding layer, topped with cool whip)
Monday: B: Optimun Slim cereal and skim milk (3s,1m) S: ? - volunteering at NPR/WPR they always have fruit L: ? - they bring it in. Portion control S: 1 cup skim milk in hot tea (1m) D: leftovers from yesterday. (2s,2p,1f, 2v)
Did my weight routine this am. It took 40 minutes with warm up and a brief stretch. So glad that it is done fot they day
I am really bloated. I think perhaps lunch was a bit salty yesterday and dinner was almost too salty. I need to drink all my water today.
Saturday actuals: B: Had bagel bar w/almond butter, strawberry banana smoothie, chai, slice of quick bread before I went to store S: Probably not, just ate breakfast L: Frozen entree (it was AWFUL) S: Ate off the veggie tray, fruit tray, had some chips and salsa, one little twice baked potato, cake, punch D: Didn't really want anything so I just crashed Exercise: Nope Vitamins: Nope Project time: Threw shower Fruits/Veggies: I don't think I made 5 servings but I did have some Accountability: Here I am
Sunday Plan: B: Scrambled eggs, Morningstar patty, pineapple, piece of toast if I can find a piece of bread S: Probably not, haven't eaten breakfast yet L: Going hiking...I think I'll stop at Subway and have them make me a little turkey sandwich, I'll take some fruit and veggies to go with it S: Trail mix or bar on trail or something when I get home D: Stir fried veggies, brown rice, egg roll if I still have one in the freezer Exercise: Hiking this afternoon
Sunday: B: cereal and skim milk (3s, 1m) S: 1 c oj (2f) L: 1 c ww pasta with tomato sauce, salad with balsamic dressing and a sirloin meatball (2s, 2p,1f 2v) D: KD's taco chicken casserole w extra lettuce/salad (2s, 2p, 2v, 1f)
