Countdown to Summer Vacation Challenge

[lilsweetpea]

I have no idea what is for dinner. My fiancé is throwing a bit of a fit lately. We have fallen into a dinner rut (I fully admit that) but he and I are so very different. He will only eat beef and pork and only certain cuts of them (he is not a hot dog or hamburger man, fillet Mignon all the way). As for me, I only eat fish (and lately chicken for lack of anything else)and I must admit I am picky as to what kind of fish (cant get behind salmon for example, but I tilapia) Sides are the same problem, he wont do any type of pasta and he wont do brown rice. And he is really anti-veggie, although i have been making progress with corn and peas (he ate both last week! )So we have fallen into a bit of a run...
Monday -pork chops/ fish- roasted potatoes- veggie
Tuesday- chicken breast-rice-veggie
Wednesday-steak/ crab cake- baked potato- veggie
Thursday- pizza (I have a little and usually eat a big salad)
Friday-Sunday we go out

That is literally it. So alas I hope he thinks of something, since I am out of ideas!

I love tilapia too! Recently, I have found that many grocery stores offer tilapia encrusted with something. Wegman's has a hazlenut, a sundried tomato, a pecan, and so many others. I would recommend you try swordfish and catfish. Both are white, and very mildly flavored. Your husband may even like swordfish. Many are cut thick like a swordfish steak.

As for you and your husband. I like Cola Chicken or Pork chops. It uses a can of coke, ketchup, mustard, honey, and some brown sugar, and onions.

We also like pork chops in saurkraut.

Chicken I cook with Campbell's soup recipes on the can. There are sooo many.

I have also been known to find GREAT recipes on Bisquick.com. The impossibly easy cheeseburger pie is delicious and feeds us for 3 nights. I have also done a spinach and ham quiche-like thing.

When we get in a rut, I break out the slowcooker. Chili, Turkey Chili, Pork Roast, Beef Roast, Stews, etc. They are great to break up the monotony. What about spaghetti?

For veggies, I get the frozen bags/boxes from Green Giant, Bird's Eye and SteamFresh. I can cook the veggies I like and leave the rest in the frige for another day. Some brands even have individual size. I love to get asparagus, spinach, carrots and green beans.

 

[Trish Bessette]

I was also worried about your calorie intake. Join SparkPeople.com and it will give you a range of calories, protein, fat, and carbs that you should be eating. I've also heard you should have 1/4 of your daily calories at breakfast. I'd also be worried that you aren't getting the nutrients you need.

Remember to get a balance of fruits and vegetables and drink your water!

Keep up the good work!

Thank you for your wisdom One thing I'd be happy to do is add some more calories I have plenty of veggies with my lunch salad and all I drink is water.

Think I'll grab an apple and have that this afternoon.

I look forward to many more chats with all of you!!

 

[MelanieC]

Wow - I love this group we have here - this is great!


I'm doing well today -YEAH!

I had an interview this afternoon with my old boss and one of her co-workers - so I didn't get to have an afternoon snack till I got home from work.

So for me today so far I have had:

B-
56g Kashi Autumn Harvest (190cal)
5 oz milk (52 cal)

L- Soft Taco (leftover)
1 whole wheat tortilla (130cal)
2oz taco meat with onions & garlic (93cal)
14g FF cheddar cheese (23cal)
60 g tomatoes (8 cal)
20 g lettuces (3)

D-Quesadilla (trying to use the leftovers from last night's taco's)
2 whole wheat tortilla (260cal)
2 oz taco meat with onions & garlic (93cal)
28g FF cheddar cheese (45cal)

S-
14 g macadamia Nuts - (98cal)
28g whole grain pita chips (110cal)
30g hummus (50cal)

Total 1155


My range is between 1200-1500, so I'll need to eat something else for a snack. Not sure if I'm going to have yogurt or another serving of whole grain pita chips and hummus. Its nice to have something to look forward to.

When I cook I try to cook as whole as possible. I don't use canned soups unless they are all natural or organic. Acutally I don't eat anything unless its all natural or organic. I am really careful to read labels and really try not to eat things with chemicals or artificial ingredients. It makes it harder to find recipes, but they are out there. I try to cook as much as I can with all whole and natural foods. Luckily there are lots of all natural and organic foods - I love Whole foods!

Trish - Adding Veggies adds up - it's nice when you realize you can eat more!!

lilsweetpea- I love tilapia too. I just found a recipe in my WW book for a crusted tilapia with capers. Let me know if you want the recipe. I'm a huge fan of salmon though - there isn't a fish I won't eat lol - even love fish raw (Sushi)

 

[Trish Bessette]

Hi everyone~

Ended up having 1,400 cal. yesterday, not bad

Today I've had a yogurt 60cal, Curves snack bar 100 cal.
For lunch I'll have one slice of cheese pizza since that is what were having at work for a meeting
Dinner - not sure yet


I feel kind of bloated today. Is that normal in the beginning???

 

[lilsweetpea]

Trish, Are you drinking enough water? Sometimes I feel bloated off and on (usually around that "wonderful" time of the month).

I went to the doctor today for a physical. Everything they checked was good except my eyes. I was asked to read the ey chart down the hall. I did fine on both eyes. I did fine on the right eye. and Then my left eye was all blurry. She took away the chart before my eye adjusted. I guess the doc will send me to the eye doctor. I also had a full bloodwork done, so we'll have to wait and see how that all turns out.

I had to fast until my bloodwork, so I am had a mini breakfast at 11. I had an apple cinnamon muffin and a banana.

For lunch, I am having 1/2 roast beef sandwich, sun chips, and raw veggies.

For dinner, I forgot to take anything out. :-( Maybe I'll cook up some of the spaghetti that I have frozen with a salad.

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I'm in too!

My goal is related to my next Tae Kwon Do testing which is June 16th. So this Summer vacation challenge works well to match up to testing!

I wrote a note to my master instructor that I want to loose 25# by the next testing, so this thread will be perfect! It is just a little over 2# a week. (I am starting over as of today...I am in to the week 3 days, and I need to loose 1 extra pound - does that make sense?) I wrote him that note because I know he will hold me accountable to it, or he will really kick my but!

Just like you Melanie, I went back to WW. It has worked for me before, I just have to work the program. And most importantly - believe in myself. So, I start today with WW. So far so good.

 

[Trish Bessette]

Trish, Are you drinking enough water? Sometimes I feel bloated off and on (usually around that "wonderful" time of the month).

I doubt I am drinking enough. I read somewhere (probably here) that you should divide your weight by half and that is how many ounces of water you should drink. If that is true, I should drink around 77 oz a day.

I am no where near that!! I probably drink around 49 oz or so.

Makes me gag to drink water when I feel bloated.