Weight Loss Transformation: Day 5 Meal Plan

Well ladies and gentlemen, the weekend is here wwwwoooohhhhhhoooooo! The weekend is always a tough time for me to stay focused and on track. It is time to relax after a hard weeks work and I always want to reach for comfort food (which is usually very sweet and oily). You will notice though that, after a time, you will not be able to eat all the fatty foods you used to because your taste buds will change and you will taste the fatty foods differently.

Here is the Day 5 meal plan. We are almost at the end of the week and a treat is coming:)

****If you are having turkey this weekend, please feel free to substitute any of the proteins in this meal plan for white turkey meat but please stay within the proper proportion and take off the skin.****

BREAKFAST
1/2 cup of cooked oatmeal sprinkles with cinnamon = 1 (B)
1/2 cup of your favorite berries = 1/2 (Fr)
1 cup of skim or low fat milk = 1 (M) -Use some of this milk to cook the oatmeal with as it will add bulk and sweetness to your oatmeal. Use the rest in your coffee or tea.
Coffee or tea

SNACK
1 container of fat free or low fat yogurt = 1 (M)
6 slices of Melba toast = 1 (B)

LUNCH
Russian Roast Beef Sandwich (1 ounce of sliced roast beef with shredded lettuce and 1 1/2 teaspoons of Russian dressing on 2 slices of Weight Watchers multigrain bread) = 2 (P), 1 1/2 (F), 1 (B)
Cucumber spears and cherry tomatoes = (V)
Water, coffee or tea

SNACK
1/2 banana = 1 (Fr)
3 cups microwave popped light popcorn (no butter) = 1 (B)

DINNER
Cannellini with Pasta and Vegetables (recipe below) = 2 (P), 1 (B), 1 (F), (V)
Raw or steamed broccoli and cauliflower florets = (V)
1/2 cup of your favorite berries with sweetener = 1/2 (Fr)
Water or diet pop

RECIPE- Cannellini with Pasta and Vegetables

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup each sliced red onions and red bell peppers (1/4" wide strips)
1 cup cooked penne or ziti macaroni
8 ounces rinsed, drained canned white kidney beans (cannellini)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1. In a 9" nonstick skillet heat oil; add onions and pepper and cook over medium-high heat until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Reduce heat to low; add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently until thoroughly heated, about 5-7 minutes.

Approximate total time: 20 minutes
Makes 2 servings

Each serving provides: 287 calories, 13 g protein, 6 g fat, 47 g carbohydrate, 84 mg calcium, 392 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol, 6 g dietary fiber.

You are doing a great job hanging in and I know you will be very pleased with your weight loss on Sunday morning when you get on that scale.

Remember to drink your water and get your body moving. I hope you enjoy your Day 5 meal plan.

Have a good weekend and Happy Weight Loss.