The madness is finally over and I survived relatively unscathed. We traveled to Mexico, Florida and to visit the in-laws (4+hr drive) all in a little over a month. The weight gain was kept to a minimum in part by exercise and applying South Beach principles whenever possible and in part due to a truly horrific stomach flu contracted from little niece on our final excursion. Bless the husband's dear heart for driving us home on that fateful night...
I spent the weekend cleaning, doing laundry and stocking up on healthy food, so there is no excuse to not get back in the groove this week.
Sunday: Venison stir-fry
Monday: Pulled pork salad
Tuesday: Chicken cordon bleu and roasted broccoli
Wednesday: Taco salad
Thursday: Tortellini and shrimp in a red sauce (small portion for me!) and caesar salad
Friday: Stuffed haddock and veggies
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
What's the plan? (January 27-February 1)
Today is day 26 of the South Beach Diet and I am down a little over 10lbs! My Mexico goal of -15 seems possible!
I am really loving the way I feel and my sugar cravings have almost entirely disappeared. I have added my english muffin back into breakfast, but am still staying away from starchy carbs at lunch and supper.
My parents left for Florida this week, so we inherited a bunch of miscellaneous perishable food items that I am trying to use up. Fresh cranberries and three bricks of cream cheese needed eaten the most urgently. I made a delicious low-sugar spicy cranberry chutney last night and the husband is already making some serious headway on the cream cheese.
The plan for this week...
Sunday: Cheeseburger wrapped in romaine lettuce (no bun), cauliflower buffalo "wings"
Monday: Pork tenderloin stuffed with cream cheese and chives, topped with homemade spicy cranberry chutney side and a side of roasted broccoli
Tuesday: Chicken breasts stuffed with brie and cranberry chutney, green beans
Wednesday: Sole fillets stuffed with crab, green beans
Thursday: Venison steaks, mashed cauliflower and green beans
I am really loving the way I feel and my sugar cravings have almost entirely disappeared. I have added my english muffin back into breakfast, but am still staying away from starchy carbs at lunch and supper.
My parents left for Florida this week, so we inherited a bunch of miscellaneous perishable food items that I am trying to use up. Fresh cranberries and three bricks of cream cheese needed eaten the most urgently. I made a delicious low-sugar spicy cranberry chutney last night and the husband is already making some serious headway on the cream cheese.
The plan for this week...
Sunday: Cheeseburger wrapped in romaine lettuce (no bun), cauliflower buffalo "wings"
Monday: Pork tenderloin stuffed with cream cheese and chives, topped with homemade spicy cranberry chutney side and a side of roasted broccoli
Tuesday: Chicken breasts stuffed with brie and cranberry chutney, green beans
Wednesday: Sole fillets stuffed with crab, green beans
Thursday: Venison steaks, mashed cauliflower and green beans
Monday, January 7, 2013
The Plan (January 6-10)
The first week back to healthy eating was most definitely a success. The Christmas weight is gone and I am on track to keep losing. Now that I have the eating part down, I need to add exercise into the mix.
I am not sure that I mentioned this in my last post, but I am following the South Beach Diet right now and making my way through phase 1. At first, I was scared it was a bit of a "fad diet" and the restrictiveness would make it impossible to follow. I was wrong! After a week, I have never felt better. DH has noticed a big difference too. My tummy troubles are gone and even my mood is better.
Phase 1 has been somewhat difficult, but I was eating so much sugar and junk over the holidays, it was no surprise I had a few days of headaches coming off the carbs. I really do not miss the starchy carbs, but I am looking forward to adding some fruit and yogurt back into my diet next week, when I start Phase 2.
For breakfast, I have been eating different omelette's and egg scrambles. Snacks are veggies and hummus, celery and natural peanut putter and deli meat, laughing cow and lettuce roll-ups. For lunch, I usually have leftovers or a big salad with protein.
Dinner plans:
Sunday: Chili with shredded chedder, green onion and low-fat sour cream
Monday: Meatloaf muffins, cauliflower "rice" and green beans
Tuesday: Italian stuffed portobello muchrooms and cesar salad
Wednesday: Sundried tomato sole in a bag and roasted asparagus
Thursday: Mediterranean chicken thighs and roasted asparagus
I am not sure that I mentioned this in my last post, but I am following the South Beach Diet right now and making my way through phase 1. At first, I was scared it was a bit of a "fad diet" and the restrictiveness would make it impossible to follow. I was wrong! After a week, I have never felt better. DH has noticed a big difference too. My tummy troubles are gone and even my mood is better.
Phase 1 has been somewhat difficult, but I was eating so much sugar and junk over the holidays, it was no surprise I had a few days of headaches coming off the carbs. I really do not miss the starchy carbs, but I am looking forward to adding some fruit and yogurt back into my diet next week, when I start Phase 2.
For breakfast, I have been eating different omelette's and egg scrambles. Snacks are veggies and hummus, celery and natural peanut putter and deli meat, laughing cow and lettuce roll-ups. For lunch, I usually have leftovers or a big salad with protein.
Dinner plans:
Sunday: Chili with shredded chedder, green onion and low-fat sour cream
Monday: Meatloaf muffins, cauliflower "rice" and green beans
Tuesday: Italian stuffed portobello muchrooms and cesar salad
Wednesday: Sundried tomato sole in a bag and roasted asparagus
Thursday: Mediterranean chicken thighs and roasted asparagus
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Back at it! (January 1-6)
I am back to work after almost 2 weeks off today. What better time to get back to healthy eating?
We are off to Mexico in just 8 weeks, so I really need to crack down! It might be far-fetched, but I would really like to lose 15lbs before we go. I figure the first 5lbs of Christmas bloat should go pretty quickly, so perhaps it is possible?
Breakfasts: 1 egg, 2 egg whites, protein and veggies
Snacks: Veggies with peanut butter, hummus or laughing cow and deli meat roll-up's
Tuesday: Pork tenderloin stuffed with goat cheese, sundried tomato and spinach with roasted broccoli and garlic toast
Wednesday: Seafood chowder and biscuits (my cousin's husband makes a mean chowdah!)
Thursday: Marinated venison steak and roasted green beans, mushrooms, red pepper and onion
Friday: Low-carb shepherds pie (with mashed cauliflower and edamame)
Saturday: Salmon and veggie stir-fry
Sunday: Spaghetti at the parents after a little snowshoe trek
We are off to Mexico in just 8 weeks, so I really need to crack down! It might be far-fetched, but I would really like to lose 15lbs before we go. I figure the first 5lbs of Christmas bloat should go pretty quickly, so perhaps it is possible?
Breakfasts: 1 egg, 2 egg whites, protein and veggies
Snacks: Veggies with peanut butter, hummus or laughing cow and deli meat roll-up's
Tuesday: Pork tenderloin stuffed with goat cheese, sundried tomato and spinach with roasted broccoli and garlic toast
Wednesday: Seafood chowder and biscuits (my cousin's husband makes a mean chowdah!)
Thursday: Marinated venison steak and roasted green beans, mushrooms, red pepper and onion
Friday: Low-carb shepherds pie (with mashed cauliflower and edamame)
Saturday: Salmon and veggie stir-fry
Sunday: Spaghetti at the parents after a little snowshoe trek
Monday, December 3, 2012
Heyhey, goodlookin', whatcha got cookin'? (Dec. 3-7)
My cousins own a farm and we inherited a large box of ground beef over the weekend. It doesn't get much more local and free-range then a cow I petted out in the pasture this summer! Between our new-found ground beef stash and my husbands yield from hunting, we have a VERY full freezer! If you see an unusual amount of ground meat based meals on the agenda for the next six months, you know why!
It's funny, I was talking to a co-worker about our meat "situation" and she was kind of grossed out. "Really, deer meet? And a cow that you have met? It's really creepy." Ummm... no. Given all of the media in Canada these days about meat safety and the (lack of) processes at some of the countries largest meat plants, I am so happy and relieved to have a freezer of local, free-range, grain fed, organic meat. I know exactly where it came from, what it ate and where it was butchered. People need to get connected with their food! Where do they they think that ground from Costco came from!?
I digress... without further ado, here is the plan for this week!
It's funny, I was talking to a co-worker about our meat "situation" and she was kind of grossed out. "Really, deer meet? And a cow that you have met? It's really creepy." Ummm... no. Given all of the media in Canada these days about meat safety and the (lack of) processes at some of the countries largest meat plants, I am so happy and relieved to have a freezer of local, free-range, grain fed, organic meat. I know exactly where it came from, what it ate and where it was butchered. People need to get connected with their food! Where do they they think that ground from Costco came from!?
I digress... without further ado, here is the plan for this week!
- Homemade pizza, topped with pesto tomato sauce, shrimp, red onion, feta, mushrooms and spinach
- Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, veggies soup
- Chicken legs, potatoes, spinach salad
- Taco salads, with the aforementioned ground
Sunday, November 25, 2012
LePlan (November 25-30)
I have an extremely busy week at work coming up. I tried to keep the menu simple, but healthy. And easy, so the husband can make himself useful too!
Sunday: Quinoa and ground venison stuffed peppers and salad
Monday: Chili
Tuesday: Mediterranean pasta casserole (from the freezer), green beans and roasted chicken thighs
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Venison, sweet potatoes and green beans
Friday: Homemade pizza
This morning, I had the most delicious and filling brunch (500 calories and 22 grams of protein!)
Sunday: Quinoa and ground venison stuffed peppers and salad
Monday: Chili
Tuesday: Mediterranean pasta casserole (from the freezer), green beans and roasted chicken thighs
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Venison, sweet potatoes and green beans
Friday: Homemade pizza
This morning, I had the most delicious and filling brunch (500 calories and 22 grams of protein!)
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Whatcha got cookin'? (November 12-16)
I got the huge bag of broccoli from Costco. You know what that means... broccoli for all! Wooohooo!
Here's the plan, the order is up for grabs depending on what time I get out of work.
Roasted sole with greek pasta
Pulled pork tossed in sweet chili relish, rice and roasted broccoli
Roasted chicken legs, baked potatoes and broccoli
Homemade pizza
Beef and broccoli stir-fry
Here's the plan, the order is up for grabs depending on what time I get out of work.
Roasted sole with greek pasta
Pulled pork tossed in sweet chili relish, rice and roasted broccoli
Roasted chicken legs, baked potatoes and broccoli
Homemade pizza
Beef and broccoli stir-fry
Sunday, October 7, 2012
The Planification (Oct. 8-12)
I am back on the cooking horse after the great immersion blender accident of 2012. My finger is on the mend, however I don't think the nail is long for this world :( And, I'm not sure that my husband will ever let me live this one down!
The plan for this week:
Monday: Venison, sweet potatoes, peas
Tuesday: Rigatoni casserole and salad
Wednesday: Pork chops with mango chutney, rice and peas
Thursday: Chicken ranch salad
Friday: Pizza and salad
The plan for this week:
Monday: Venison, sweet potatoes, peas
Tuesday: Rigatoni casserole and salad
Wednesday: Pork chops with mango chutney, rice and peas
Thursday: Chicken ranch salad
Friday: Pizza and salad
Sunday, September 30, 2012
The Plan (October 1-5)
Monday: English muffin pizzas and salad [yes, we are 7 :)]
Tuesday: Fish tacos
Wednesday: Buffalo chicken wraps/salad
Thursday: Venison, sweet potatoes, veg
Friday: Rehearsal party for my cousins wedding!!!
My husband worked this weekend, so he has a few weekdays "off" this week (although, he will likely work, just from home) so I am hoping he can execute a few of these meals.
My cousin, who is also a close friend, is getting married on Saturday and it is Thanksgiving on Sunday, so we are in for a busy, busy weekend. I am hoping to stay on track diet-wise all week, since I know the weekend is likely to be a write off.
Tuesday: Fish tacos
Wednesday: Buffalo chicken wraps/salad
Thursday: Venison, sweet potatoes, veg
Friday: Rehearsal party for my cousins wedding!!!
My husband worked this weekend, so he has a few weekdays "off" this week (although, he will likely work, just from home) so I am hoping he can execute a few of these meals.
My cousin, who is also a close friend, is getting married on Saturday and it is Thanksgiving on Sunday, so we are in for a busy, busy weekend. I am hoping to stay on track diet-wise all week, since I know the weekend is likely to be a write off.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Le Menu (September 23-28)
Last week the husband and I ended up on a random road trip to upstate New York, basically to run an errand. It was a fun drive, but mucho McDonalds was consumed.
This week, it's back to meal planning and healthy eating!
Monday: Venison chops, broccoli, mashed potatoes
Tuesday: Grilled pork chops, sweet potatoes, spinach salad
Wednesday: Chicken parm and ceasar salad
Thursday: Homemade pizza and ceasar salad
Friday: Grilled sandwiches
My goal is to post the chicken parm and pizza recipes.
This week, it's back to meal planning and healthy eating!
Monday: Venison chops, broccoli, mashed potatoes
Tuesday: Grilled pork chops, sweet potatoes, spinach salad
Wednesday: Chicken parm and ceasar salad
Thursday: Homemade pizza and ceasar salad
Friday: Grilled sandwiches
My goal is to post the chicken parm and pizza recipes.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
What's cooking? (September 10-15)
I have been an absolutely lazy failure when it comes to meal planning over the summer. My husband worked odd hours and our house was 900 degrees. I just had no motivation to do much beyond grill a piece of meat or grab a chicken from the grocery store.
Even though I am no longer in school, working for a school or have children in school, September still makes me want to start fresh. My budget and waistline are crying out for a plan and a routine, so here we go again!
Monday: Sweet barbacoa venison in the slow cooker (skinnytaste.com style) made into taco salad
Tuesday: BBQ pork chops marinated in jerk sauce and roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes
Wednesday: Beef and broccoli stir-fry
Thursday: Roasted red pepper and spinach pasta bake and a little Cesar salad
Friday: Sole fillets, broccoli and rice with mango chutney
Why so much broccoli you ask? Obviously we got a giant sack at Costco and I am doing mydarndest darnedest (really spellcheck? Does that e belong?) to use it up!
Even though I am no longer in school, working for a school or have children in school, September still makes me want to start fresh. My budget and waistline are crying out for a plan and a routine, so here we go again!
Monday: Sweet barbacoa venison in the slow cooker (skinnytaste.com style) made into taco salad
Tuesday: BBQ pork chops marinated in jerk sauce and roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes
Wednesday: Beef and broccoli stir-fry
Thursday: Roasted red pepper and spinach pasta bake and a little Cesar salad
Friday: Sole fillets, broccoli and rice with mango chutney
Why so much broccoli you ask? Obviously we got a giant sack at Costco and I am doing my
Monday, August 13, 2012
Back to Cooking (August 13-17)
It has been awhile! The summer has been so hectic and hot. I have been flying by the seat of my pants meal wise, doing lots of salad and grilled meat. Really nothing exciting enough to post about.
Our waistlines are getting angry though, so I am back to planning and cooking.
Monday: Crispy chicken ceasar salad
Tuesday: Chinese take-out (Dad's birthday!)
Wednesday: Shrimp and broccoli stir-fry
Thursday: Cranberry pork, brown rice, broccoli
Friday: Venison chops, mashed potatoes, broccoli
Our waistlines are getting angry though, so I am back to planning and cooking.
Monday: Crispy chicken ceasar salad
Tuesday: Chinese take-out (Dad's birthday!)
Wednesday: Shrimp and broccoli stir-fry
Thursday: Cranberry pork, brown rice, broccoli
Friday: Venison chops, mashed potatoes, broccoli
Monday, June 25, 2012
Whatcha got cookin'? (June 25-29)
Our church anniversary party is this weekend, so we are really busy this week! I planned a menu that is easy and uses up some pantry and freezer items.
Monday: Poached eggs over sauteed onion, mushrooms and asparagus on toast
Tuesday: Pulled pork salad
Wednesday: Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches and vegetable soup from the freezer
Thursday: Tilapia and veggies (roasted or stir-fried)
Monday: Poached eggs over sauteed onion, mushrooms and asparagus on toast
Tuesday: Pulled pork salad
Wednesday: Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches and vegetable soup from the freezer
Thursday: Tilapia and veggies (roasted or stir-fried)
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Meal Plan (June 17th-21st)
Sunday: Kirkland margarita pizza (with extra veggies) and salad
Monday: BBQ chicken thighs, roasted potatoes and salad
Tuesday: Some kind of shrimp and rigatoni pasta, similar to last week and salad
Wednesday: Cheeseburgers and salad
Thursday: Venison steaks, mashed potatoes, veg
We have a lot of greens to use up, so it is a salad kind of week!
Real Food Connections Kitchen Basket
Milk, eggs, raw milk extra old white cheddar, homemade whole wheat bread
Boston lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, apples, herbs, radish, potatoes, 1/2 a gigantic cucumber
Monday: BBQ chicken thighs, roasted potatoes and salad
Tuesday: Some kind of shrimp and rigatoni pasta, similar to last week and salad
Wednesday: Cheeseburgers and salad
Thursday: Venison steaks, mashed potatoes, veg
We have a lot of greens to use up, so it is a salad kind of week!
Real Food Connections Kitchen Basket
Milk, eggs, raw milk extra old white cheddar, homemade whole wheat bread
Boston lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, apples, herbs, radish, potatoes, 1/2 a gigantic cucumber
Monday, June 11, 2012
What's cooking? (June 9-14)
Saturday: Chicken and shrimp fajitas
Sunday: BBQ at the parents
Monday: Penne Rosa with Shrimp, salad
Tuesday: Chicken chili
Wednesday: Meatloaf muffins, mashed potatoes, veggies
Thursday: Burgers and spinach strawberry salad
I am really excited about the Penne Rosa with Shrimp and I will definitely be posting about it!
Sunday: BBQ at the parents
Monday: Penne Rosa with Shrimp, salad
Tuesday: Chicken chili
Wednesday: Meatloaf muffins, mashed potatoes, veggies
Thursday: Burgers and spinach strawberry salad
I am really excited about the Penne Rosa with Shrimp and I will definitely be posting about it!
Monday, June 4, 2012
Hey, hey, good lookin': Whatcha got cookin'? (June 2-7)
Saturday: Pasta salad and man pleasing chicken thighs
Sunday: My birthday dinner! Ribs, hot potato salad, broccoli salad, carrots, icecream cake
Monday: Rotisserie chicken and quinoa tabouli salad (Costco-style!)
Tuesday: Baked tilapia and roasted green beans
Wednesday: Blueberry glazed pork loin and roasted veggies
Thursday: Leftover pork and salad
Sunday: My birthday dinner! Ribs, hot potato salad, broccoli salad, carrots, icecream cake
Monday: Rotisserie chicken and quinoa tabouli salad (Costco-style!)
Tuesday: Baked tilapia and roasted green beans
Wednesday: Blueberry glazed pork loin and roasted veggies
Thursday: Leftover pork and salad
Saturday, May 26, 2012
What's for dinner? (May 26-May 31)
Saturday: BBQ hotdogs and salad
Sunday: Parents
Monday: Pulled pork salad (sandwich for DH)
Tuesday: Grilled sandwich and fiddlehead soup
Wednesday: Chicken and bok choy stir-fry
Thursday: Slow-cooked venison roast, potatoes, veggies
Real Food Connections Kitchen Basket
Milk, bread, eggs, raw milk cheese
Arugula, frozen strawberries, fiddleheads, rhubarb, broccoli sprouts, dry white beans, herb plant
Sunday: Parents
Monday: Pulled pork salad (sandwich for DH)
Tuesday: Grilled sandwich and fiddlehead soup
Wednesday: Chicken and bok choy stir-fry
Thursday: Slow-cooked venison roast, potatoes, veggies
Real Food Connections Kitchen Basket
Milk, bread, eggs, raw milk cheese
Arugula, frozen strawberries, fiddleheads, rhubarb, broccoli sprouts, dry white beans, herb plant
Monday, May 21, 2012
What's for dinner? (May 21-25)
Monday: Sweet dijon chicken thighs, wild rice, carrots, cucumber slices
Tuesday: Sundried tomato sole in a bag, sweet potato, fiddleheads
Wednesday: Lamb burgers, salad
Thursday: Grilled sandwiches, salad
Friday: Out
Real Food Connections Kitchen Basket
Milk, herbed raw-milk gouda, eggs, bread
Arugula, fiddleheads, potatoes, frozen blueberries (2), basil plant, sprouted bean mix, garlic
Tuesday: Sundried tomato sole in a bag, sweet potato, fiddleheads
Wednesday: Lamb burgers, salad
Thursday: Grilled sandwiches, salad
Friday: Out
Real Food Connections Kitchen Basket
Milk, herbed raw-milk gouda, eggs, bread
Arugula, fiddleheads, potatoes, frozen blueberries (2), basil plant, sprouted bean mix, garlic
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Random Meal Plan (May 12-17)
This week is random. We were out and about for most of the weekend and I didn't get a chance to do much grocery shopping. This is the plan as it stands today.
Saturday: Dinner at parents, contribution = coleslaw
Sunday: Church potluck, contribution = pasta salad
Monday: Husband's birthday!**
Tuesday: Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches and soup
Wednesday: Burgers and salad
Thursday: Something with steak, either sandwiches or stir-fry? (I have radish greens to cook up...?)
**For his birthday, my husband has requested an buffet of his favorite appetizers. The plan is pastry wrapped cocktail sausages, a small wheel of baked brie with cranberry jelly and baguette, scallops and a little plate of nachos. Yes please!
The best part about this week is that our kitchen basket had GREENS in it!! Woohooo!! I love spring!
Real Food Connections Kitchen Basket
Staples: Bread, milk, eggs, cheese
Veggies: Spinach, radish and greens, rhubarb, potatoes, fiddleheads, cabbage, pea shoot greens
Extra: Salmon
Saturday: Dinner at parents, contribution = coleslaw
Sunday: Church potluck, contribution = pasta salad
Monday: Husband's birthday!**
Tuesday: Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches and soup
Wednesday: Burgers and salad
Thursday: Something with steak, either sandwiches or stir-fry? (I have radish greens to cook up...?)
**For his birthday, my husband has requested an buffet of his favorite appetizers. The plan is pastry wrapped cocktail sausages, a small wheel of baked brie with cranberry jelly and baguette, scallops and a little plate of nachos. Yes please!
The best part about this week is that our kitchen basket had GREENS in it!! Woohooo!! I love spring!
Real Food Connections Kitchen Basket
Staples: Bread, milk, eggs, cheese
Veggies: Spinach, radish and greens, rhubarb, potatoes, fiddleheads, cabbage, pea shoot greens
Extra: Salmon
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Cheap and Easy Eatin' (May 7-11)
We were traveling for the end of last week and all weekend. I had been trying to clean out the fridge before we left, so we came home to very empty cupboards! This week is busy and having had lots of "fun" on vacation, I was looking to plan a menu that was both easy and cheap.
Monday: Rotisserie chicken thighs and Costco quinoa salad
Tuesday: BBQ chicken salad (using the rotisserie chicken breasts)
Wednesday: Spaghetti and caesar salad
Thursday: Steak and salad
Friday: Either out or omelettes or something silly like english muffin pizzas
This is Monday's supper. We are huge Costco lovers and this quinoa tabbouleh salad is a particular favorite. I wanted to stretch the salad a bit and added a can of 6 variety beans, a chopped red pepper and some mushrooms.
Monday: Rotisserie chicken thighs and Costco quinoa salad
Tuesday: BBQ chicken salad (using the rotisserie chicken breasts)
Wednesday: Spaghetti and caesar salad
Thursday: Steak and salad
Friday: Either out or omelettes or something silly like english muffin pizzas
This is Monday's supper. We are huge Costco lovers and this quinoa tabbouleh salad is a particular favorite. I wanted to stretch the salad a bit and added a can of 6 variety beans, a chopped red pepper and some mushrooms.
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