My hubby just recently turned 30! To celebrate I threw a huge party with all of his friends at the pool. Great, right?
Except that I had to be in a bathing suit...and although these are my close, personal friends, I felt bad that I had to subject them to...well, my situation ;)
We also have our week long beach trip coming up, which means that this "situation" needs to find somewhere else to go before that time. I'm determined to tone this bod in the few short weeks, which means that my eating habits need a revamp! Not that I've been eating poorly, but since it's summer, I have found myself snacking more on chips-ick! But they're so good!!
I am also starting a 7 Day Detox this week, which asks that I don't eat white bread (which I don't do anyway), no soft drinks (duh), no fried foods, sugar...and NO CAKE! BOO!
I've done this Detox before and it's the easiest one I've ever done. I drink a fiber powder in the morning and take a few pills. Then in the evening, I take what are called "release tablets". So easy! Load up on the veggies and fruits and NO red meat! So simple.
So, here's my Meal Plan for this week! I am having two "meatless" dinners, and obviously no dessert this week...as I sob silently.
Hope this helps you :)
Monday: Grilled Salmon with Baked Broccoli and Sweet Potato Fries
* Soak the Salmon in milk for at least an hour first. Then mix Salt, Pepper, Honey, Soy Sauce, and Lemon Juice in a zip loc bag. Let the Salmon marinate in the bag for at least 2-4 hours. (The longer, the better) You can cook these on a grill or in the pan. On the grill, use the wire holders that are specifically designed for grilling fish-so they don't fall apart. You can find them at Target, Wal Mart, Bed Bath and Beyond, etc. You can also lie aluminum foil on the grill and spray it with non-stick spray and place the fish directly onto the foil. Cook about 5-6 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the fish. The Salmon will be flaky and moist when finished.
* Toss broccoli florets in salt and pepper, olive oil, and garlic salt. Place them on a broiler pan and into the oven. Cook at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until slightly browned.
* We like the Organic Sweet Potato Fries that you can find from Kroger or Sam's. Follow package instructions. If you have more time, peel and chop Sweet Potatoes, toss them in olive oil and salt and bake on 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Watch these too.
Tuesday: Vegetarian Quesadillas with Avocado and a Side Salad
* See recipe for Quesadillas in blog. I like to add avocado to mine :)
* For the salad, I'll chop up Romaine Lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms. YUM!
Wednesday: Left Overs for dinner! Easiest night of the week! Add a salad to whatever you're eating, or toss together all of your leftover veggies.
Thursday: Double Bean Burgers-Vegetarian! and Baked Potatoes
* See post in blog about the Vegetarian/Meatless Burgers
* You can use Sweet Potatoes or Regular Potatoes-Bake them in the oven wrapped in aluminum foil at about 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes
Friday: Taco Pizza Night!
* You can buy or make your own pizza crust.
* Load your pizza crust with the following:
** Salsa (as the sauce), browned Ground Turkey (cooked with Taco Seasoning), Mozzarella Cheese, Onions, salt and pepper. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-17 minutes. Once it's out of the oven, cover with sour cream and shredded lettuce! SO YUMMY! Avocado is also good on this~Can you tell I love avocado? It's a SUPER food! Great for your health!
Saturday: Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Toss
* Tonight is the night that I'll throw all of the leftover veggies together and add grilled chicken. This ensures that I use the veggies before they go bad and have a healthy meal.
* Marinate the chicken in lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Place it on the grill or place it in the oven. Either way is fine.
* Heat the veggies in a sauce pan~you can add some EVOO, salt, and pepper.
* Make sure to stock up on plenty of fruits and healthy snacks:
Bananas, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries are great for shakes after the gym or add protein powder and water as a meal replacement.
I love to snack on Triscuits and Laughing Cow Cheese-they have a lot of calcium and very little fat and calories.
Remember to separate your veggies and fruit for snacks ahead of time. This will save you time later in the week!
Happy Monday!
