Menu Plan - Week of 04/27/15

I was kind of doing the 21 day fix before, but as of this week I am going hard!  I had to change a few things in my daily routine, including working out in the morning instead of the evening, which means I now have to get up an hour earlier to make sure I can shower afterward.  I'm trying to see if that is affecting my ability to lose or if its something else.

Monday

*Workout* - Yoga

Breakfast:  Pb and Banana Smoothie with chocolate protein

Anyone who knows, I hate eggs!  I don't even like the smell of them, so I was skeptical about this protein powder.  But it turns out, it doesn't smell or taste like eggs at all and I'm thinking of getting a bigger bag for the long haul.  I tried the vanilla today and it was equally as good. 

Lunch: Staff Lunch (Middle eastern food)

Snack:  Apple sauce

Dinner:  Chicken Quesadilla, Tortilla Chips

Tuesday

*Workout* - Abs

Breakfast:  Pb and Banana Smoothie with chocolate protein

Snack:  Apple sauce

Lunch:  Chicken Salad, Hummus, Pita

Dinner:  Salmon Pockets, Baked Potato, Brussels and Beets


Wednesday

*Workout* - Dirty 30 (30 minutes of intense full body workout)

Breakfast:  Berry protein smoothie

Snack:  Banana

Lunch:  Turkey Wrap, Cucumbers and Tomatoes, Tortilla Chips, Kiwi

Snack:  Homemade trail mix

Dinner:  Leftovers


Thursday

*Workout* - lower body

Breakfast:  Kale and Pineapple protein smoothie

Snack:  Kiwi, Tortilla Chips

Lunch:  Lemon Pepper Tilapia, Orzo with veggies, Peas, Carrots, Hummus

Dinner:  Chicken Cheesesteak Wraps, Garlic Cilantro Fries (or Rice)


Friday

*Workout* - Cardio

Breakfast:  PB and J Smoothie

Snack:  Triscuits and salsa

Lunch:  Deconstructed turkey sandwich, Kale Chips

Dinner:  Veggie Lo Mein


Saturday

Breakfast:  Grits, PB on Cinnamon Bread

*Workout* - Upper Body

Snack:  Oatmeal protein smoothie

Lunch:  Quinoa with Vegetables, Brussels

Dinner:  Mushroom "steak", mashed potatoes, Green beans


Sunday

*Weigh-In*

Breakfast:  Oatmeal with cranberries and apple sauce

*Workout* - Total Body

Snack:  Yogurt and granola

Lunch:  Fajita Quesadilla, Sweet potato fries

Dinner:  Chicken and waffle with gravy, Greens, carrots


 

Next week will be "same" week.  I love variety especially in my food, but I am going to try really, really hard to eat the same foods every day and watch the effect it has on my metabolism.  Stay tuned...

Menu Plan - Week of 04/20/15

For those who thought it would be hard to have a meatless week, I hope this meal plan gives you some ideas to try it on you own.  I also have more recipes on my Meatless Monday board on Pinterest. 

Monday

Breakfast:  Quiche with Salsa

Snack:  Homemade Trail Mix

Lunch:  7 Layer Pinwheels, Tortilla Chips

Snack:  Kiwi

Dinner:  Pesto, Avocado, Spinach, Mozzarella Grilled Cheese, Sweet Potato Soup (a repeat from last week)

*Workout* - Yoga

Tuesday

Breakfast:  Homemade Blueberry Muffin, Yogurt

Snack:  Grapes and cheese on a stick

Lunch:  Leftover sweet potato soup, Pretzel bread, Kale Salad

Pre-Workout Snack:  Banana and Chocolate Milk Smoothie 

*Workout* - Cardio

Dinner:  Eggplant Parmesan Sliders, Zucchini "Fries"


Wednesday

Breakfast:  Cheese Grits, Biscuit

Snack:  Nutrigrain Bar, Applesauce

Lunch:  Hummus Melts (repeat from last week), Garlic Brussels sprouts

Pre-Workout Snack:  Skipping

Dinner:  Out with friends (will most likely not be meatless)

*Workout* - Dirty 30 (30 minutes of intense full body workout)


Thursday

Breakfast:  Strawberry Mango smoothie

Snack:  Banana, Granola

Lunch:  Herbed Orzo with sundried tomatoes and feta, Kale Chips

Pre-Workout Snack:  PB on cinnamon toast

*Workout* - Upper body

Dinner:  Spinach and Mushroom crepes, Hashbrowns


Friday

Breakfast:  PB and banana Waffle

I have a doctor's appointment on this day, so hopefully she'll be happy with this week's menu.

Snack:  Homemade Trail Mix

Lunch:  Zoodles with mushrooms and avocado cream sauce, Zaatar Pie (pita with zaatar spices and melted cheese)

Dinner:  Spinach Mac and Cheese, Brussels and Beets

*Workout* - Abs


Saturday

Breakfast:  PB and J pancakes

Snack:  Yogurt with berries and granola

*Workout* - Pilates

Lunch:  Southwestern Quinoa Bowl

Dinner:  Rice, Black Eyed Peas, Greens and cornbread


Sunday

I had planned to have a "Women behind Wanda" brunch for all the special ladies in my life, but it might get pushed back a week due to schedule conflicts, in which case I need a back up plan...

Breakfast:  Peaches and cream oatmeal

Snack:  Raisin Bran

Lunch:  Black Eyed Pea Salad, Pita Chips

Pre-Workout Snack:  PB and J on cinnamon bread

*Workout* - Total Body

Dinner:  "Crack Casserole", cornbread


I am trying the 21 day fix program starting this week.  I have already been doing the workouts, but the meal plan is tricky as I love cheese and on this plan, we are only alotted one serving per day, so that means my "cheese meals" will be skimpy and the hardest part... avocado falls into the same category.  So, we'll see how long I actually last on this plan. 

Menu Plan - Week of 04/13/15

Monday

Breakfast:  Cinnamon Toast, Banana

Snack:  Homemade Trail Mix

Lunch:  Asian Salad, Pita Bread

Snack:  Chocolate Milk

Dinner:  Cilantro Lime Chicken, Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles), Green Beans

*Workout* - Yoga

Tuesday

Breakfast:  Leftover oatmeal with cranberries and almonds

Snack:  Grapes and cheese on a stick

Lunch:  Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Eggroll

Pre-Workout Snack:  Beans and cheese wrap

*Workout* - Cardio

Dinner:  Chicken Biscuit Sandwich, Leftover Hashbrown casserole


Wednesday

Breakfast:  Quiche

Snack:  Grapes, Triscuit and salsa

Lunch:  Parmesan Chicken Meatball sandwich, Fresh Broccoli

Pre-Workout Snack:  Chocolate Banana smoothie

*Workout* - Dirty 30 (30 minutes of intense full body workout)

Dinner:  Mujdara (Lentils & Rice) and Spinach wrap, Leftover carrots


Thursday

Breakfast:  Leftover oatmeal with cranberries and almonds

Snack:  Banana, Trail Mix

Lunch:  Hummus Melts (Hummus, Spinach and cheese on English Muffin), Baked Potato

Pre-Workout Snack:  Kiwi and Yogurt

*Workout* - Upper body

Dinner:  Quinoa with Sundried Tomatoes and Feta, Brussels sprouts


Friday

Breakfast:  Tropical Fruit Smoothie

Snack:  PB/Yogurt dip and Graham crackers

Lunch:  Greek Pasta Salad with Chicken, Kale Chips, Grapes

Dinner:  Fried Tilapia, Rice, Black Eyed Peas, Greens

*Workout* - Abs

Saturday

Breakfast:  Fish and Grits

Snack:  Yogurt with berries and granola

*Workout* - Pilates

Lunch:  Monte Cristo Sandwich, Sweet potato chips

Dinner:  Turkey Stroganoff, Egg noodles, Peas


Sunday

Breakfast:  Pancakes, Bacon

Snack:  Raisin Bran

Lunch:  Leftovers

Pre-Workout Snack:  PB and J on cinnamon bread

*Workout* - Repeat (usually Dirty 30 or Lower body)

Dinner:  Green Chicken Enchiladas, Rice, 'Refried' Beans

Next week I will try to be all meatless. If I cannot, at least two meals will be for sure.

Menu Plan - Week of 04/06/15

Monday

Breakfast:  Coconut Water Smoothie

Snack:  Fruit Cup

Lunch:  Asian Salad

Snack:  Cheese Stick

Dinner:  Mushroom Crepes, Rainbow Carrots

So, that's what they look like huh?

Tuesday

Breakfast:  Garlic grits and sausage

Snack:  Pretzel Crackers

Lunch:  Chicken Salad, Chips

Snack:  Apples with Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip

Dinner:  Bbq Chicken Potato Skins, Spinach Salad


Wednesday

Breakfast:  Banana

Snack:  Cheese Pizza (somebody brought this)

Lunch:  Greek Chicken with Tzatziki sauce

Snack:  Pretzel Crackers

Dinner:  Anything in a Quesadilla, Greek Pasta Salad


Thursday

Breakfast:  PB and Banana Crepe

Snack:  Yogurt

Lunch:  Quiche, Kale Chips

Snack:  Triscuit and Salsa

Dinner:  Pesto, Spinach and Avocado Grilled Cheese, Sweet Potato Soup


Friday

Breakfast:  Fruit and yogurt Smoothie

Snack:  PB and Graham crackers

Lunch:  Leftover Sweet Potato Soup, Chicken Salad, Pretzel Bread

Snack:  Grapes, cranberries and sunflower seeds

Dinner:  BBq Chicken Eggrolls, Leftover baked beans, Fried Zucchini


Saturday

Breakfast:  Cranberry Apple Oatmeal

Snack:  Kiwi

Lunch:  Leftovers from a previous dinner

Dinner:  Undecided *GASP*


Sunday

Breakfast:  Sweet rolls, Hash brown Casserole

Snack:  PB and J on Cinnamon Bread

Lunch:  Pasta Salad with Chicken

Dinner:  Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf Muffins, Spaghetti, Green Beans

I have two (not on purpose) meatless days in here.  I am thinking about doing a completely meatless week to test myself.  My daughter thinks I could be a vegetarian, but I love Chicken too much.

I'm Back (for real this time)

I made a post a while back that I would be flooding this blog with posts.  Well, I kind of slacked on that and haven't posted in a long time.  I will also now be posting my weekly meal plan, which helps me to stay on track of it and keep organize for the next week to come.

I have made a serious commitment to my health and wellness and try to exercise every day.  This is the "plan"

Monday - Yoga

Tuesday - Cardio

Wednesday - Dirty 30 (a 30 minute total and I do mean total) body workout

Thursday - Upper or Lower body (alternating weeks)

Friday - 10 Minute ab workout, which feels like 30

Saturday - Pilates (I have yet to do this one though as I need a mat)

Sunday - Repeat any of my favorite workout from the week

Sometimes I skip a day due to work, or I'm just tired in general, but I do walk every day and get plenty of water.  Look out for more posts soon.