New Year, New Eating Plan

Starting January 9th I started a sort of detox to get back on track with a better eating plan.  For two weeks I'm giving up carbs (pasta, rice, breads), sweets/sugar, cheese and booze.  So far it hasn't been too bad.  I'm not hungry I just miss a treat now and then.  I did this last year and it was a tougher detox from breads and sugar.  Booze is more of a social thing so Friday night is the worst but we have switched dinner and drinks for a movie and a home cooked meal, the movie was a good idea. 

 

A week has past and as of yesterday I lost a pound.  A bit depressing when hubby has lost more than 5.  Granted he has more to loose but it still bugs the heck out of me how much harder it is for women vs. men.  I'm just thankful that my final goal isn't too far away.  I hope to get to my goal by the end of the year, I'm willing to take it slow so it stays off so we will see how it goes.  In order to make it I really need to do more exercise.  I walk for an hour every morning at a fast pace but I need to get in the habit of doing something more like the ball crunches I've been trying or the squats while watching TV yesterday.  Maybe the key is no TV but instead if I choose to indulge I've chosen to punish myself a bit by having to do squats.  As for the crunches I did them one day and haven't been back.  I need to get into a routine, it needs to be a habit.  I'm also contemplating joining a gym by end of month.  I was given a free three month trial so money isn't the issue it is motivation.  I'm not a gym person but I need to suck it up and try.  It is free for goodness sake and I do have a buddy.

 

Our detox plan ends on Sunday but since the 49er's are playing at 3:30 we will end the booze part of the plan a few hours early.  Last Saturday when they played it was stressful and a cocktail would have helped.  We did have a couple of cheats during the game, a bit of cheese and crackers, zucchini squares, peanuts but I also served hummus and veggies, popcorn and chili.  Starting Monday we will continue with most of the plan, breakfast, snacks and lunch will remain the same, dinner will sometimes add a potato, rice or grain but not on a regular basis and a Friday night cocktail will return.  If we plateau, back on the detox we will go.  Wish me luck.

 

• BREAKFAST:  Oatmeal (starchy carb):  Sweet:  1/3 C. oatmeal, 1/3 C. blueberries (fruit), 1 T. wheat germ, 1 T. chia seed, a drizzle of nonfat milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon OR Savory:  1/3 C. oatmeal, 1 T. caramelized onions, sprinkle of raisins, slice ham, 1 t. EVOO, sprinkle of salt, pepper and cayenne, 1 T. wheat germ, 1 T. chia seed, a drizzle of nonfat milk (dairy).  Protein:  Egg or slice ham in the oatmeal for savory.  Coffee or Tea
• SNACK:  Fruit and Greek yogurt
• LUNCH:  Salad with lots of veggies (2 nonstarchy veggies) and a protein like chicken, tuna, beans, etc.
• SNACK:  Veggies (carrots, celery) and 1 oz. cheese
• DINNER:  Protein (chicken, fish, pork, ground meat) and 2 nonstarchy of veggies.

 

Dinner's haven't been as strict as last years detox but they taste a lot better. 

• Turkey patty with sautéed mushrooms and roasted brussel sprouts
• Salmon with roasted asparagus and tomato slices
  
• Chicken breast Marsala, bone in, with mushrooms, roasted broccoli and brussel sprouts
• Salmon - marinated, roasted vegetable salad with arugula
• Sautéed chicken breast topped with corn salad, Greek yogurt and salsa with roasted root vegetable salad over romaine
• Shrimp Puttanesca with Spaghetti squash and roasted vegetable cole slaw
• Chili
• Tilapia with miso glaze, sweet stir fried veggies of squash, cabbage, broccoli and Gazpacho
• Pork chop, mashed cauliflower with 1 T. butter and 2 T. Greek yogurt, cup butternut squash soup
• Salmon with a maple bourbon glaze, leftover veggies from days before and butternut squash soup
• Split Pea soup
• Big splurge: Hummus & carrots for appetizer, bowl split pea, marinated salmon, asparagus and spaghetti squash in puttanesca sauce. Too full now.