Easy-to-stick-to diet
Our 1,350-calorie-a-day diet features foods that are great at stopping that famished feeling. Plus, you’ll get 25 grams of slimming fiber a day. Just pick one breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack each day. Stick to our diet and this workout plan for five weeks, and you’ll lose up to 15 pounds.
Breakfast
(choose one daily; 400 calories each)
Lean Green Smoothie
In a blender, combine 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk, 1 chopped frozen banana, 1 cup baby spinach, 2 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, and 1 teaspoon honey. Blend until smooth, and enjoy.
Lean Green Smoothie
In a blender, combine 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk, 1 chopped frozen banana, 1 cup baby spinach, 2 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, and 1 teaspoon honey. Blend until smooth, and enjoy.
Lunch :
BLT Egg Sandwich
In a skillet coated with cooking spray, cook 1 whole eggand 2 slices turkey bacon. Place on a whole-grain English muffin with 2 Romaine lettuce leaves and 2 slices tomato; serve with an orange.
OR:
Chicken Cobb Salad
Toss 2 cups salad greens, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/4 chopped peeled avocado, 1 sliced hard-cooked egg, 2 ounces baked or skinless rotisserie chicken, and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette.
Wild Salmon Plate
Mix 4 ounces canned salmon with 3 tablespoons chopped celery, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, 1 teaspoon olive oil,and 1/4 teaspoon each of dried dill and black pepper.Serve with 10 whole-grain crackers and 1/2 cup each of cucumber slices and bell pepper slices.
Thai Tofu Sandwich
In a skillet coated with cooking spray, heat 1 (4-ounce) piece of tofu until golden (about 4 minutes on each side); brush with 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha (Thai chili-garlic sauce). Place tofu, 1/4 sliced peeled avocado, and 1/4 cup each of cucumber slices, shredded carrots, and fresh cilantro on a whole-grain roll; serve sandwich.
Chicken with Greek Potatoes
Preheat oven to 400°. Coat a baking sheet and 1 (3-ounce) chicken breast with cooking spray; bake 30 minutes or until done. Chop 1 small potato into 1-inch cubes; toss with 2 cups broccoli spears, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Roast 30 minutes. Mix vegetables with 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; serve with chicken.
Gnocchi with Arugula and Walnuts
Cook 3/4 cup whole-wheat potato gnocchi in boiling water for 3–4 minutes; drain. Toss with 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 2 cups fresh arugula, and 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste
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