Weekly Meal Plan - 4/16

This week Rainman and I actually had a chance to sit down and make a meal plan.  For anyone who is trying to eat healthier, eat on a budget, or wants to make sure that all of their planning is done in advance I highly encourage you to meal plan.

I have included the number of points for each day based on the meals we will be eating.  For those interested my daily allowance of points is 33, which Rainman's is 43.  Yes, men get to eat so much more food than we do. 

Monday          Total Points+: 29
Breakfast: Oatmal with raspeberries, maple syrup, and flax seed, grapes, yogurt
Lunch: Steak Strips with Corn Tortillas, Carrots, Salsa
Dinner: Chicken Fried Rice, Garden Salad, Milk
Snack: Sliced Apples and Honeydew, Cheese Cubes, Celery Stick with Laughing Cow Cheese, Triscuits

Tuesday          Total Points+: 37
Breakfast: All Bran with Milk, Blueberries, Applesauce
Lunch: Tuna Sandwich w/ Celery, Cucumber Rounds
Dinner: Skillet Pork and Cabbage, Summer Squash, Brown Rice, Milk
Snacks: Carrots, Granola Bar, Apple/Banana, Yogurt

Wednesday     Total Points+: 31
Breakfast: Kashi Go Lean Crunch Cerean with Milk and Raisins, Peaches
Lunch: Chicken Fried Rice, Steamed Carrots
Dinner: Vegetarian Chili, Sliced Bread, Garden Salad
Snacks: Cucumber Rounds, Triscuits, Cheese Cubes, Apple/Honeydew

Thursday        Total Points+: 40
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Raspberries, Flax Seed, and Maple Syrup, Yogurt, Applesauce
Lunch: Pork and Cabbage, Summer Squash, Rice
Dinner: Fish with Roasted Tomato Sauce, Quinoa, and Asparagus
Snacks: Cottage Cheese, Strawberries, Celery Sticks with Laughing Cow Cheese, Macaroni with Butter

Friday             Total Points+: 43
Breakfast: Veggie Omlet, Wheat Toast, Peaches, Yogurt
Lunch: Vegetarian Chili, Sliced Bread
Dinner: Leftovers, Garden Salad
Snacks: Dried Mango, Yogurt, Granola Bar, Carrots

Saturday         Total Points+: 42
Breakfast: Wheat Waffles, Scrambled Eggs, Raspberry Sauce, Blueberries
Lunch: Tuna Sandwich with Celery, Cucumber Rounds
Dinner: Marinated Flank Steak, Baked Sweet Potato, Brown Rice, Garden Salad
Snacks: Triscuits, Sliced Cheese, Strawberries, Edamame

Sunday            Total Points+: 32
Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Tomatillo, Wheat Toast, Banana
Lunch: Steak Wraps, Carrots
Dinner: Grilled Chicken Sausage, Pasta Salad, Garden Salad
Snacks: Popcorn, Dried Apples, Cucumber Rounds, Laughing Cow Cheese

Weight Watchers

With my mom in town we have been talking a lot about Weight Watchers, which she joined in January.  I have looked at the program before, but have never really followed through with it.  Tracking all of my food points has always been too much for me to do.

But since she offered to assist me with it, I decided to give the Online program a try.  I have their App on my iPhone, which makes tracking my points a bit easier because I almost always have it on me.  Today was the first day that I actually tracked my points, and I am proud to say that I was right on target, despite not actually planning my food that way.

For me, the best part of doing this is that I can see exactly how many "points" my fitness activities are earning me.  For 20 minutes of the Shred to equal 5 points is amazing.  Despite not being able to see immediate results to my body I can see what my exercise equals... and what types of foods I can chose to indulge in that negate my efforts.  For example, an ice cream cone at our local scoop shop is equivalent to 1 30 Day Shred workout.  Suddenly that ice cream cone doesn't seem worth it.

As I am just starting my journey with Weight Watchers, and determining how that is going to fit in with the other changes Rainman and I plan to make in our overall lifestyle, I have very little to share.  But please check back and see how we are progressing in the future.  And share any of your success stories with the program too!

Week 1 Meal Plan

Monday
Breakfast: Veggie and cheese omelet, 2 pieces turkey bacon
Lunch: Salad with sliced chicken and balsamic vinagrette
Dinner: Tilapia with Roasted Tomato Sauce and garden salad
Snacks: Blackberry Yogurt, Celery with Laughing Cow Cheese, Chocolate Pudding

Tuesday
Breakfast: Poached Eggs, Turkey Bacon
Lunch: Chilled Tomato Bisque, Chopped Salad with Tuna
Dinner: Cracked Pepper Steak, Sauteed Onions, Peppers & Mushrooms, Salad
Snacks: Plum Tomato Halves with Mozzarella, Blueberry Yogurt, Raspberry Jello

Wednesday
Breakfast: Spicy Tomatillo Scramble, Turkey Bacon
Lunch: Sliced Steak on Garden Salad
Dinner: Lime Grilled Chicken with Salsa, Sweet Peas, Garden Salad
Snacks: Turkey Pepperoni with cheddar cheese, Vanilla yogurt, Chocolate pudding

Thursday
Breakfast: Pepper and Mushroom omelet, Turkey Bacon
Lunch: Cobb Salad
Dinner: Ginger-Dijon Gazed Pork Tenderloin, Steamed Cauliflower, Garden Salad
Snacks: Caprese Bites, Blueberry Yogurt, Raspberry Jello

Friday
Breakfast: Eggs over Easy, Turkey Bacon
Lunch: Ginger-Dijon Glazed Pork Tenderloin, Garden Salad
Dinner: Grilled Turkey Burgers, Steamed Broccoli, Garden Salad
Snacks: Celery Sticks with Laughing Cow Cheese, Raspberry Yogurt, Chocolate Pudding

Saturday
Breakfast: Mixed Veggie Omelet, Turkey Bacon
Lunch: Turkey Burger, Garden Salad
Dinner: Herb Crusted Flank Steak, Grilled Asparagus and Garlic, Garden Salad
Snacks: Cucumber slices with Laughing Cow Cheese, Vanilla Yogurt, Raspberry Jello

Sunday
Breakfast: Frittata with Canadian Bacon
Lunch: Chilled Tomato Bisque, Chopped Salad with Tuna
Dinner: Moroccan Lemon Chicken with Summer Squash, Garden Salad
Snacks: Cottage Cheese with Bell Peppers, Raspberry Yogurt, Chocolate Pudding