Last weeks meal planning went awesome! We made everything but the leftover sauce and pasta but that is frozen and we will have it this next week. It really worked well for us, the leftovers made great lunches and it helped us stick with our tight, tight budget. We came through with $50.00 to spare. Not too bad! Neil is leaving this next week on business for three days and so I will be going it alone. I am going to take the opportunity to eat much lighter, more vegetarian and probably a lot of salads. A few friends have suggested I try the blood type diet. I am type A so that is all organic, mainly vegetarian, no dairy, no wheat. Talk about a change! But, everyone I know that has abide by it has not only lost weight but felt so much better. I have been doing Bikram yoga 4-5 times a week, running some, and cut out virtually all eating out and eating much smaller portions and healthier. Total pounds lost..... two. TWO. UGH...so frustrating. I tossed around committing to the blood type thing for lent to see how it works but I dunno. It is a big commitment, but then again, I am sick of the baby weight that won't.come.off. It's depressing. Anyway, I digress..... meals this week are......
Sunday: still have to decide
Meatless Monday: Black Bean burgers and baked French Fries
Tuesday: Japanese Chicken-Scallion Rice Bowl
Wednesday: Chickpea Burgers with Tahini Sauce
Thursday: Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan and Balsamic & Hummus
( I need a good hummus recipe.... anyone have a great one?)
Friday: Dinner with the Fam but if not Tofu & Green Beans with Szechuwan Sauce
Saturday: Cheese Tortellini's and frozen sauce
I need good vegetarian/vegan recipes. If anyone wants to share, please do! Also, any yummy dairy substitutes?? I am still in the decision making time......
Last week, I made a bunch of chicken in the crock pot with taco seasoning. Then I ate tacos during the week for lunch with lots of veggies, avocado and whole wheat tortillas. Since I had everything ready, it was fast and healthy. . .
ReplyDeleteThe blood type diet is interesting. I have toyed around with trying it- I'm Type A as well, but it would have to wait until I am done nursing.
Joanna has a good hummus recipe- you should ask her!
I also like to make a bunch of grilled chicken shredded and marinated in fat free Italian. Then I make salad pockets from it.
Those are more eating without the husband type things though. :)
Mmmm. Hummus. It is SO yummy and SO good for you! Let me know if you want a recipe or two...
ReplyDeleteI hope you're not overworking yourself or pushing too hard to lose baby weight. It is not ideal, but sometimes trying too hard can make it worse if you're not losing what you want. Don't be discouraged! You're beautiful!
I was at the gym 4 weeks after Lily came because I felt so gross and fat, and the harder I pushed myself, the more stubborn the weight. It seemed like my body needed it for some reason.
Anyway, I applaud all your effort and hard work, it's awesome, but don't overdo it, friend!