Weight Loss Transformation: Week 3, Day 6 Meal Plan

It is Friday! I have already posted today's meal plan below (please see Week 3, Day 5 below). I am also going to post Saturday's meal plan and recipe today as well because tomorrow we will be taking our kids to the Santa Claus Parade in our town so I will not be able to post. This will give you a chance to prepare tomorrow's meal ahead of time so you can also enjoy your Saturday with your family.

Week 3, Day 6

BREAKFAST
1 egg scrambled = 1 (P)
2 slices of Weight Watchers multigrain bread = 1 (B)
1/2 cup strawberries = 1/2 (Fr)
coffee or tea

SNACK
1 container of fat-free or low-fat yogurt = 1 (M)
1/2 cu strawberries = 1/2 (Fr)

LUNCH
Whole wheat bagel toasted = 2 1/2 (B)
1 ounce cold cuts (any kind) = 1 (P)
2 lettuce leaves, 3 tomato slices = (V)
6 celery spears and 6 cucumber spears = (V)
Water, coffee, tea, or diet pop

SNACK
1 container of fat-free or low-fat yogurt = 1 (M)
1 small orange = 1 (Fr)

DINNER
Greek Pasta Salad - see recipe below = 1 1/4 (F), 1/2 (P), 1 1/2 (B), (V)
1 1/2 ounce grilled chicken breast, cubed and tossed into the salad = 1 1/2 (P)
Garden salad with 1 teaspoon of your favorite fat-free dressing = 1 (F)

Recipe - Greek Pasta Salad

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, cut into halves
1 1/2 cups cooked thin spaghetti
12 cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
10 small pitted Calamata olives, cut into halves
3/4 ounce feta cheese, crumbled, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon pepper

1. In small saucepan heat oil; add garlic and cook over medium heat, until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Remove and discard garlic, reserving oil.

2. In medium mixing bowl combine spaghetti, tomatoes, olives, 1/2 ounce feta cheese, the mint, lemon peel and pepper; add heated oil and toss to coat.

3. To serve, transfer spaghetti mixture to serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining feta cheese.

Approximate total time: 20 minutes
Makes 2 servings

Each serving provides: 221 calories, 6 g protein, 9 g fat, 29 g carbohydrate, 89 mg calcium, 241 mg sodium, 9 mg cholesterol, 2 g dietary fiber

Enjoy your Friday and Saturday. Remember to drink your water and take your vitamins. I will post Sunday's meal plan early Sunday morning. Remember to weigh yourself on Sunday morning before you eat or drink anything and wait for the Sunday treat! Happy Weight Loss!