Monday Meal Plan -- TSK TSK!!

OKay so NOBODY posted for Sunday... and there isn't anything for Monday yet, what's going on out there folks!! Uh oh... we can't slip up with this because, well, the support is NEEDED!!! ANYWAYS -- here's my monday meal... B -- SBD protein bar S -- pistachios (sp?) L -- Filet mignon, w/ sauteed mushrooms, peppers, and onions S -- more nuts D -- Grilled Chicken Breast S -- Glass of Cabernet --CJ 250/176/140

Hey CJ, The weekend was full of work for me, so I didn't even get online much to check out what everyone's doing! I've done some serious revamping of my food plan in the past few weeks. Actually, I've been planning for a few weeks; and as of Saturday, I'm implementing my plan. I, like you, have a food journal that I document every morsel that passes my lips. It's a real eye opener! I'm going back to basics: watching calories and portion control, and exercising. Eureka: where have we heard those buzz words before?! I eat 1500 calories or less/day in 4 small meals, and two small snacks. I'll need to be flexible, as some mornings I'm off and running with no breakfast, and I need to be sure I get something in me so I don't go looking for all the wrong foods. Today was an example. I stayed within my calorie plan, but it wasn't 4 small meals. And that's okay. Ultimately, my exercise and portion control will get me to goal(moderate calorie intake will prevail!!) Meal 1: 2 hardshell tacos, and two chicken soft tacos (800) --Very late lunch/breakfast. I had no idea they were so high in calories until I looked it up on Tacobell.com! I'll be keeping and eye on my food when I eat out. Most everyone has a website where you can see how many calories, fat, carbs, etc are in their foods. I'll be bookmarking the places I frequent often. And as time progresses, I'll frequent them a bit less often... Meal 2: Lean cuisine dinner (280) Snack: 1/2C lowfat cottage cheese (90) small cup mandarin oranges (70) Total:1240 calories--even with my splurge on lunch!!! Yaaaa!!! 90 minutes of cardio, and 25 minutes of upper body weight lifting! I am on the plan!!! You, CJ, weigh right now, what I aspire to weigh when I'm at my goal. At 5'8", and a medium bone structure, 175 pounds looks pretty damn good on me, if I do say so myself! If my body continues to lose after that--so be it!!! I'm sitting at 257# today... And tomorrow is another chance to get it right! Thanks for keeping the posts going. I know we all get sucked into work, kids, and life in general. This is a safe place to go for support and encouragement. I, for one, won't be going anywhere soon! Jessica

Here's a website that might be helpful to you. It list nutritional facts for many popular restaurants and also brand name foods. http://www.dietfacts.com/list.asp Lynette

Lynette, this is very helpful. Because I eat so many meals out while driving all day, this will be tremendously important. I'm doing well with my 1500 calorie/day plan. I was 257# on Friday: today--252#!!!! It's workin'! Yippee!!!!!!!!! It's something I can work with, because I'm never hungry!! This feels great!!! Jessica

Hi CJ, I posted my Monday's meal with Denise's post. We've got two going today. Here is what I am currently for this week eating. I'm on stablization, so I am added food each week. I will be adding foods for the next two weeks. 2 1/2 protein servings 2 dairy 2 fat unlimited non-starch vegetables 4 fruits 2 starches 2 LA Lite Bars Lynette