Well, it happened again. I got majorly sidetracked from posting, what
with Easter, work, and a few other issues rearing their heads. I still
have to post the Phase One menus, but first I have to dig them out of
their hiding place(s). In the meantime, I'll forge ahead with what
menus I'm working with. I'll post for the week, with intermittent
notes/recipes that may or may not be of help. I originally (a few years
ago) started with Atkins, but ended up with a modified version, that is
close to South Beach. Now, I'm starting with South Beach, but I'm
stating up front that I plan on veering off from time to time, but will
still make adjustments to reduce fat/sugar/processed junk content.
South Beach says potatoes are verboten. Sorry, I'm too Irish to agree
to that completely. Ain't happening. But, I will try to lessen the
damage where possible. Can't promise more than that.
Now, the menu I'm currently working on. I'll post the notes later.
Sunday 4/15:
Spaghetti with turkey sausage
Monday 4/16:
Tacos
Tuesday 4/17:
Buffalo Drumsticks, macaroni salad, celery sticks w/ranch dressing
Wednesday 4/18:
Chili
Thursday 4/19:
Pork roast, sweet potato fries, green beans
Friday 4/20:
Baked fish, potato salad, mixed vegetables
Saturday 4/21:
Kielbasa, macaroni and cheese, broccoli
I know, it doesn't look like diet food. But, there are changes you can make to make this faster, and much healthier.
As for breakfasts and lunches, I don't go for fancy.
Breakfasts:
Eggs and turkey bacon. Oatmeal (regular, not quick, and NOT instant). Whole grain cold cereals with low-fat milk. Fruit. Coffee or tea.
Lunches:
Salads. Half a sandwich (whole grain bread). Soup. Fruit. Diet soft drink or water. Coffee. Leftovers if they're diet-friendly.
Snacks:
Fruit. Cheese sticks. Almonds. Hard-boiled egg.
Individual notes to follow; recipes where needed. Lame excuses liberally sprinkled throughout.
Now, the menu I'm currently working on. I'll post the notes later.
Sunday 4/15:
Spaghetti with turkey sausage
Monday 4/16:
Tacos
Tuesday 4/17:
Buffalo Drumsticks, macaroni salad, celery sticks w/ranch dressing
Wednesday 4/18:
Chili
Thursday 4/19:
Pork roast, sweet potato fries, green beans
Friday 4/20:
Baked fish, potato salad, mixed vegetables
Saturday 4/21:
Kielbasa, macaroni and cheese, broccoli
I know, it doesn't look like diet food. But, there are changes you can make to make this faster, and much healthier.
As for breakfasts and lunches, I don't go for fancy.
Breakfasts:
Eggs and turkey bacon. Oatmeal (regular, not quick, and NOT instant). Whole grain cold cereals with low-fat milk. Fruit. Coffee or tea.
Lunches:
Salads. Half a sandwich (whole grain bread). Soup. Fruit. Diet soft drink or water. Coffee. Leftovers if they're diet-friendly.
Snacks:
Fruit. Cheese sticks. Almonds. Hard-boiled egg.
Individual notes to follow; recipes where needed. Lame excuses liberally sprinkled throughout.
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