Morning Maniacs! Today is supposed to be a cardio day. Wanted to go for a bike ride, but it's still raining. Dh is hogging the basement, so I'm just waiting and not quite sure what workout I'll do.
In the meantime, I found a good post (from causticmuse over on the RCR forum) It's a compliation of what Valerie Waters suggests for meals throughout her Red Carpet Ready book. Maybe it'll give some of you some ideas for new meals. I know we all get stuck in a rut of eating the same ole, same ole.
Red Carpet Ready Sample Meal Plan
Breakfast Options (Choose One)
• Three Egg white omelet filled with vegetables, with sliced tomatoes or 1/2 c. berries on the side
• 2 whites scrambled, with ½ cup oatmeal
• ½ cup oatmeal with one scoop of protein powder and 2T of California raisins
• 1 cup Kashi cereal w/ 1% milk or lowfat soy milk and sliced strawberries or blueberries
• ½ whole wheat English muffin with 1 whole poached egg with sliced tomatoes and
steamed spinach
• Protein Shake – blend 2 scoops protein powder, water, and frozen mixed berries
• 1 piece Ezekiel bread toast with almond butter
• 2 hard boiled eggs (made the night before) + 1 orange or 5-6 strawberries
• Power Oatmeal (stove top or 1 packet of plain instant made according to the package
with a little extra water): ½ cup of oatmeal + 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder + 1
tablespoon of slivered almonds OR a handful of berries mixed in
• Egg White Sandwich: 1 piece Ezkiel bread or other high fiber toast + 3-4 egg whites scrambled with one tomato, 1 lettuce leaf to be used as the top of the sandwich + 1 teaspoon of light mayo + 2 tablespoons of mustard.
• ½ cup of eggology or 4 egg whites scrambled with any veggies
• 1 whole poached egg with sliced tomatoes and steamed spinach
Snack Options – 3 hours later (Choose One)
• 2 hard boiled eggs and one piece of fruit
• Protein Shake – blend 2 scoops protein powder, water, and frozen mixed berries
• 2 slices of tomato with a slice of lowfat mozzarella and a drizzle of olive oil
• 3 oz tuna salad on cucumber rounds, whole wheat bread, or on a Wasa cracker
• Apple slices with almond butter or all natural peanut butter
• 2 celery stalks filled with cottage cheese, almond butter or hummus
• Sliced veggies and hummus
• Lowfat soy yogurt with slivered almonds
• 2 pieces grilled tofu and ½ C pineapple chunks
• 1 slice deli meat with ½ C grapes
• 1 apple and 1 piece string cheese
• Plain low fat yogurt with sliced berries
Lunch Options (Choose One)
• Salad with 4 oz. of any protein
• 4 oz. chicken with ¼ cup brown rice and 1 cup of vegetables
• 3-4 oz. steak fajitas with lots of veggies, 1 corn tortilla, No Chips, and a small
serving of black beans
• Turkey burger with cheese – No Bun, but with all the toppings, a side salad, and a pickle
• 1 cup turkey chili and a salad
• Tuna salad sandwich on whole wheat with low fat mayo and 1 small apple or 10 baby carrots
• 4 oz protein (chicken or fish) on mixed green salad and 1 Wasa cracker
• 4 oz grilled salmon on mixed greens and ½ C brown rice
• Shrimp fajitas and one tortilla or ¼ C black beans
• 4 oz chicken and ½ C vegetables with ½ sweet potato
• 1 chicken soft taco and a salad
Snack Options – 3 hours later (Choose One)
• 2 hard boiled eggs and one piece of fruit
• Protein Shake – blend 2 scoops protein powder, water, and frozen mixed berries
• 2 slices of tomato with a slice of lowfat mozzarella and a drizzle of olive oil
• 3 oz tuna salad on cucumber rounds, whole wheat bread, or on a Wasa cracker
• Apple slices with almond butter or all natural peanut butter
• 2 celery stalks filled with cottage cheese, almond butter or hummus
• Sliced veggies and hummus
• Lowfat soy yogurt with slivered almonds
• 2 pieces grilled tofu and ½ C pineapple chunks
• 1 slice deli meat with ½ C grapes
• 1 apple and 1 piece string cheese
• Plain low fat yogurt with sliced berries
Dinner Options (Choose One)
• 4 oz. any protein with salad or vegetable; such as, asparagus, chicken and green beans, steak and a salad (steak only once per week at most)
• Sushi – one roll (any except tempura) and one order of sashimi, plus a salad and edamame
• 4 oz. of Grilled Shrimp and lots of Veggies
• Egg White Frittata with Salad
• 4 oz roasted or baked fish with 1 C roasted broccoli or cauliflower + a small salad
• 5-6 medium shrimp or 4 oz chicken stir fried with 1 C veggies and served with a small salad
• 4 oz grilled fish or chicken on a bed of greens
*OPTIONAL Snack 3 (Choose One from above Snack lists)
Special Considerations:
• Drink a minimum of 2 ½ large bottles of water (80 - 100 oz.)
• It is okay to have an after dinner snack if dinner is early
• Limit alcoholic beverages to 2 drinks per week
• Protein bars are only for emergencies. They are often loaded with sugar and additives.