this weekend might effect the scale, but i accept the consequence of my actions. we all deserve a day or two of indulging. i truly believe that we need weekends like the one i just had every once and a while as long as you can easily put it behind you and get right back on track. indulging actually helps me stay focused & positive about eating healthier because i know that i am not completely turning my back on the high point foods i love. however, i fight indulging as a result of emotional cravings because those types of setbacks tend to lead to feelings of guilt. once i start emotional eating, its harder for me to get over the guilt and there is a greater chance that i will continue to make bad choices for longer than a day or two. this weekend's eating was not emotional. it was surrounded by pure happiness and there is no room for guilt but i am very happy to back on track today!
onto some of my meals! :) monday and thursday nights meals are definitely worth highlighting.
monday, may 2, 2011
| Morning | |
| Coffee (1/4 cup fat free half & half, 2 tsp organic turbinado raw cane sugar, 6 cups black coffee) | 2 |
| Honey Nut o's (1 large banana, 1/2 cup trader joe's organic vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup cascadian farms organic honey nut o's cereal) | 2 |
| Subtotal | 4 |
| Midday | |
| 1 serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Light String Cheese | 1 |
| 1 medium orange(s) | 0 |
| 1 large pear(s) | 0 |
| 1 small mango(es) | 0 |
| 10 item(s) baby carrots | 0 |
| Subtotal | 1 |
| Evening | |
| 1 tray(s) Just for One Peas and Corn in a Basil Butter Sauce | 2 |
| 1 Mexican Potato Casserole (see recipe below) | 9 |
| Subtotal | 11 |
| Anytime | |
| 1 bag(s) Healthy Pop® 100 cal butter mini bag | 3 |
| 1 serving(s) Breyers Fat Free Creamy Vanilla | 2 |
| 1 Chocolate Marshmallow Madness (see recipe in previous posts) | 3 |
| Subtotal | 8 |
| Food PointsPlus values total used | 24 |
mexican potato casserole
2/3 cup betty crocker roasted garlic instant mashed potatoes
4oz trader joe's butcher shop ground beef 96/4
1/2 tbsp taco seasoning
1/2 cup trader joe's low fat vegetarian refried beans
1 tbsp trader joe's reduced fat mexican cheese
- preheat oven to 375 degrees
- spread prepared mashed potatoes across the bottom of a pyrex sprayed with trader joe's italian olive oil spray
- spray a frying pan with trader joe's italian olive oil spray (frying pan has been on medium-low heat for a few minutes) & cook the ground beef. as it is cooking, break up the meat into small bits. once the meat is cooked, add about 2-3 tbsp of water to the frying pan with taco seasonings.
- when the water has completely evaporated, add the refried beans to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes.
- spread meat/bean mix on top of mashed potatoes
- sprinkle cheese on top
- bake uncovered for about 25 minutes
i really love this meal!! im planning on making something along these lines this week but using cream of mushroom soup. it should be delicious!!
thursday, may 5, 2011
| Morning | |
| Coffee (1/4 cup fat free half & half, 2 tsp organic turbinado raw cane sugar, 6 cups black coffee) | 2 |
| Honey Nut o's (1 large banana, 1/2 cup trader joe's organic vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup cascadian farms organic honey nut o's cereal) | 2 |
| Subtotal | 4 |
| Midday | |
| 1/2 serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Nonfat Yogurt French Vanilla | 2 |
| 1/2 cup(s) fresh blueberries (in yogurt) | 0 |
| 1 medium orange(s) | 0 |
| 1 large pear(s) | 0 |
| 1 small mango(es) | 0 |
| 1 serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Light String Cheese | 1 |
| 10 item(s) baby carrots | 0 |
| Subtotal | 3 |
| Evening | |
| 1 serving(s) Trader Joe's Butcher Shop Premium Angus Steak Tips (broiled) | 5 |
| 1 cup(s) mixed greens (trader joe's organic romaine lettuce, trader joe's organic broccoli slaw, grape tomatoes, red onions, and cucumber) | 0 |
| 1 serving(s) Trader Joe's Low Fat Parmesan Ranch Dressing | 1 |
| 1 serving(s) Trader Joe's Soyaki (steak marinade) | 1 |
| 1 serving(s) Margie's Mango Teriyaki (steak marinade) | 0 |
| 1 serving(s) Betty Crocker Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes 80 cal | 2 |
| 1/2 serving(s) Trader Joe's Center Cut Seasoned Uncured Bacon (in salad) | 1 |
| Subtotal | 10 |
| Anytime | |
| 4 1/2 cup(s) Healthy Pop® Kettle Corn, Popped | 3 |
| 1 serving(s) Edy's Slow Churned Thin Mint Ice Cream | 3 |
| 1 Chocolate Marshmallow Madness (see recipe in previous posts) | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 |
| Food PointsPlus values total used | 26 |
im addicted to broiling steak & pork and really enjoy experimenting with marinades. this one was incredible! ive used trader joe's soyaki and margie's mango teriyaki before, but forgot how much i love it!
i hope everyone enjoyed the weekend with no guilt!! :)
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