Menu Plan - Week of 05/25/2015

This week I am desperately trying to find out what my "problem" is.  I have been trying for way too long to lose weight with no results.  So, I am doing a 3-day experiment per my friend's suggestion and we'll see if its me or something I'm eating that is stunting my results. 

Monday

*Workout* - Yoga

Breakfast:  Quinoa with blueberries and honey

Lunch: Quesadilla Strips, Sweet potato soup (making its third debut), super food salad

Snack:  Berries and Yogurt

Dinner:  Hot dogs, Baked beans, buffalo chicken and sweet potato casserole (I came up with this as I had leftover buffalo chicken and sweet potatoes from my marathon cooking session last week, soon to be posted on my other blog.  It has sweet potatoes on the bottom, followed by buffalo chicken, bacon, cheese and green onions)

Tuesday

*Weigh-In*

*Workout* - Abs

Breakfast:  Fruit and protein smoothie

Snack:  Green Smoothie

Lunch:  Lemon Pepper Tilapia, Brown Rice, Brussels, Beets and Carrots

Snack:  Green Smoothie

Dinner:  PB and Banana protein smoothie


Wednesday

*Workout* - Cardio

Breakfast:  PB and Banana protein smoothie

Snack:  Green Smoothie

Lunch:  Ground chicken patty with avocado and red peppers, baked potato, Greek salad

Snack:  Green Smoothie

Dinner:   Peaches and cream oatmeal smoothie


Thursday

*Workout* - upper body

Breakfast:  Strawberry Mango Protein Smoothie

Snack:  Green Smoothie

Lunch:  Fish tacos with veggie slaw, Brussels, Beets and Carrots

Dinner:  Kale and Pineapple protein smoothie


Friday

*Weigh-In*

Breakfast:  PB and banana on a waffle

Snack:  Tuna on cucumbers

Lunch:  Chicken burger, Kale Chips, Fruit cup

*Workout* - Pilates

Snack:  Fruit and protein smoothie

Dinner:  California Roll Wrap


Saturday

Breakfast:  Oatmeal with cranberries and almonds

*Workout* - Lower body

Snack:  Fruit and Yogurt

Lunch:  Leftovers

Dinner:  Salmon Pockets, Baked Potato, Broccoli


Sunday

The Official Women behind Wanda Brunch is finally here!  I will be up all night Saturday prepping, so I hope I have enough energy to interact with my guests and actually eat the food myself as well. 


This week is kind of a decider for me.  I am going to do one more round of 21 day fix, then I am truly done.  I haven't gained any more than I had previously lost, so I might just be destined to be the size I am and I think I am finally OK with that.  


  

Menu Plan - Week of 05/18/15

I had another marathon cooking session this weekend.  Hours in the kitchen save me time during the week when I'm tired and don't want to think about, let alone make anything for dinner.  Everything I made and methods can be found on my other blog:  Wandanomics!

Monday

*Workout* - Yoga

Breakfast:  Berry Protein Smoothie 

Snack:  Grapes

Lunch: Quesadilla Strips, Sweet potato soup (making its third debut), super food salad

Snack:  Berries and Yogurt

Dinner:  Stuffed Pepper Casserole with Lentils


Tuesday

*Workout* - Dirty 30

Breakfast:  PB and Banana Protein Smoothie

Snack:  Blueberry Biscuit

Lunch:  Deconstructed turkey sandwich in the form of a salad (Cukes, Tomatoes, Turkey, Cheese, Red Onion), Pretzel Crackers, Berries and Pineapple

Dinner:  Tilapia Cerviche over Zoodles, Carrots and Beets

Snack:  Triscuits with hummus and Feta


Wednesday

*Workout* - Abs

Breakfast:  Tropical Fruit Smoothie

Snack:  Hummus and mini peppers

Lunch:  Fruity chicken salad on a potato roll, Kale Chips

Dinner:   Chicken Kebobs, Quinoa with Spinach and Mushrooms, Greek Salad


Thursday

*Workout* - upper body

Breakfast:  Coconut water Smoothie

Snack:  Grapes and Cream Cheese on Graham Cracker

Lunch:  Super food salad with chicken

Dinner:  Rosemary chicken and potatoes, Green Beans


Friday

*Workout* - Cardio

Breakfast:  Berry Protein Smoothie

Snack:  Trail Mix

Lunch:  Buffalo Chicken Tacos, Tortilla Chips

Snack:  Berries and Pineapple

Dinner:  Lettuce Wraps, Spring Rolls


Saturday

Breakfast:  Pb and B on a waffle

*Workout* - Pilates

Snack:  Fruit and Yogurt

Lunch:  Sushi with Mini Me

Dinner:  Turkey Burger with grilled pineapple, sweet potatoes


Sunday

*Weigh-In*

Breakfast:  PB and J Pancakes, Bacon

*Workout* - Total Body Cardio

Snack:  Smoothie

Lunch:  Leftovers from the week

Dinner:  *Undecided*


Yes, I am very disappointed that I am making all these changes in my life and my scale stays the same, but I am hoping it will be worth it soon.  Or, I will just continue being 'Fluffy' me. 


  

Menu Plan - Week of 05/11/15

Monday

*Workout* - Yoga

Breakfast:  Kale Pineapple Smoothie 

Snack:  Triscuits with cucumbers

Lunch: 21 Day Fix Burrito Bowl (uses my days allowance of carbs, but totally worth it)

Dinner:  Zoodles with meat sauce, Brussels

I bought these cool little bowls from Amazon and I must say I love them!  Portion control and cuteness all wrapped up into one, add the fact that they snap together and also include an ice pack and I was in heaven.

Tuesday

*Workout* - Abs

Breakfast:  Berry Protein Smoothie

Snack:  Banana

Lunch:  Deconstructed turkey sandwich in the form of a salad (Cukes, Tomatoes, Turkey, Cheese, Red Onion), Triscuits, Grapes

Dinner:  Enchilada Pie


Wednesday

*Workout* - Dirty 30

Breakfast:  Cinnamon Toast with cream cheese, apple and honey

Snack:  Banana

Lunch:  Super food salad with chicken, cranberries and apples

Snack:  Smoothie

Dinner:  Salmon with Avocado Salsa, Spinach Rice, Brussels


Thursday

*Workout* - upper body

Breakfast:  Banana and yogurt with granola

Lunch:  Student orientation at Towers Cafeteria

Dinner:  Spinach Salad


Friday

*Workout* - Cardio

Breakfast:   Cinnamon Toast with cream cheese, apple and honey

Snack:  Yogurt and Berries

Lunch:  Chicken Wrap, Quinoa Cranberry Salad

Snack:  Kale Chips

Dinner:  Chicken Fajitas


Saturday

Breakfast:  Peaches and cream Oatmeal smoothie

*Workout* - Pilates

Snack:  Yogurt and Granola Bites

Lunch:  1/2 Green grilled cheese, Sweet Potato Soup

Dinner:  Zoodles with sundried tomatoes, spinach and feta in Lemon Basil Sauce


Sunday

*Weigh-In*

Breakfast:  Bacon Waffle, Grits

*Workout* - Total Body Cardio

Snack:  Banana

Lunch:  Re-Purposed Leftovers

Dinner:  Chicken with red onions and cranberries, Greens, Sweet potatoes


Yes, I am very disappointed that I am making all these changes in my life and my scale stays the same, but I am hoping it will be worth it soon.  Or, I will just continue being 'Fluffy' me. 


  

Menu Plan - Week of 05/04/15

Monday

*Workout* - Yoga

Breakfast:  Apple Pie Smoothie with vanilla protein

Snack:  Banana

Lunch: Fruity Chicken Salad, Pretzel bread, Carrots

Snack:  Trail Mix, Peanut Butter

Dinner:  Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl

Tuesday

*Workout* - Abs

Breakfast:  Pb and Banana Smoothie with chocolate protein

Snack:  Grapes

Lunch:  Super food salad with chicken

Dinner:  Greek Chicken Kebobs, Rice, Lentils, Carrots


Wednesday

*Workout* - Dirty 30

Breakfast:  Strawberry Mango smoothie

Snack:  Quiche

Lunch:  Quesadilla, Tortilla Chips and Salsa

Snack:  Banana

Dinner:  Chicken Hash


Thursday

*Workout* - upper body

Breakfast:  Kale and Pineapple protein smoothie

Snack:  Apple, PB and yogurt dip

Lunch:  Cilantro Lime Chicken Burrito Bowl

Dinner:  Chicken Parm Potatoes, Brussels


Friday

*Workout* - Cardio

Breakfast:  Peaches and cream Smoothie

Snack:  PB and Banana on English muffin

Lunch:  Quinoa Avocado Spinach Salad, Kale Chips

Snack:  Grapes

Dinner:  Chimichanga, Garlic Cilantro Fries


Saturday

Breakfast:  Oatmeal with cranberries and apple sauce

*Workout* - Pilates

Snack:  Yogurt and Granola Bites

Lunch:  Leftovers

Dinner:  Salmon with Avocado Salsa, Black Bean and Lentil Salad


Sunday

*Weigh-In*

IT'S MOTHER'S DAY!  I EAT WHATEVER I WANT!

*Workout* - Total Body Cardio


  

This was supposed to be "same" week.  Having chicken every day is as close as I can get.

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.