Typical Week

Here are a couple of things I do for my meals. The calories are estimated on all of these. The biggest thing you need to do is look at the nutritional value on everything you buy... It will be scary for the first couple of weeks. Also, look for low calorie options while grocery shopping, you will be surprised at how many low calorie options are available. Make sure to check www.myfitnesspal.com  before you eat. The whole reason this program works so well is it makes you aware of the calories you are consuming.

Breakfast-
Lower Sugar Instant Oatmeal and a piece of Turkey Bacon (145 calories)
Fiber One Cereal, Skim Milk and a Banana (210 calories)
1 Egg(I like over-easy but you can prepared however you like) Turkey Bacon and 100 calorie English Muffin toasted with I can't believe it's not butter spray ( 205 calories)
100 calorie English Muffin with 1tbsp peanut butter and 1tsp sugar free jelly (205 calories)
2 Whole wheat pancakes with turkey bacon(200 calories)

Lunch-
I eat a lot of frozen dinners for lunch because I work in an office. I usually try and buy Smart Ones, Lean Cuisine or Michelina's light.
If you're on the go try the Southwest grilled chicken salad at McDonalds. Skip on the dressing because the chicken is flavored enough. (330 calories)
Low calorie Sandwich ..Sara Lee 45 calorie bread, turkey or chicken Deli Meat and Low fat cheese. I usually use around 5 pieces of deli meat and one slice of 50 calorie cheese. I use mustard instead of mayo since the calories are so much less. (210 calories)
Grill chicken breast and put it on top of salad greens. Find a low calorie dressing you like..I use ranch sprits which is 5 calories a sprits.


Dinner
Whole wheat chicken spaghetti- Recipe posted below in a earlier blog
Chicken Fajita Taco's- Recipe Posted below
Turkey Burgers- You can find these premade at Wal-Mart (JeannieO) or you can buy ground turkey and season them yourself. Pair up with Kellogg’s 110 calorie chips. They have them in sour cream an onion flavor and salt and black pepper.
Turkey Meatloaf- I buy ground turkey and season like I would normal meatloaf. Pair up with a Birdseye steamed vegetable(Wal-Mart freezer section)
Grilled chicken topped with onions, mushrooms and peppers. Use a dash of cheese to give extra flavor.. I pair up with brown rice and sautéed squash.

Snacks-
Low calorie Granola bars
Fruit
Low fat String Cheese

These are things I do… change them up to fit your lifestyle better. I hope this helps give you an idea of where to start. I'll add more recipes as soon as I get a chance!

Just so you know this works…
My mother has lost 27 pounds
I have lost 27 pounds.
Chris has lost 20 pounds
My dad has lots 10 pounds (Just started the program)
Erin has lots 5 pounds(Just started the program)

So far we have lost a total of 89 pounds! Can’t wait to update the weight loss!!