Looking For New Meal Plans? Here are some ideas!

****The first thing I want to point out is that I am in no way a doctor, or any kind of licensed nutritionist. I know what has worked for me and for others who I have spoken with and shared recipes. Please view this as an alternative and be free to add or adjust where you see fit*****

Being a member of Hairlista is so amazing. I have come in contact with so many wonderful ladies. The cool thing is we don't only talk about hair, we also discuss other personal matters and it seems weight loss/control is another big topic with many of the ladies.

I have always fluctuated in my weight, and have found that by eating at least 4-5 small meals a day have really helped me keep my weight consistent. Do I always stick to this? No, because I do get lazy, but I know that when I do stick to it, I see amazing results and my body is appreciative of it.

**One thing to mention is by cutting all carbs past 3pm you will see better results. That means no breads, no rice, no pastas etc..

Now the most important meal of the day is breakfast, but even before we get to breakfast, let's start with flushing out your system.

**Drink a glass or 2 of warm water, add a lemon slice to it**

This helps move your bowels, as well as starting to fill you up so you won't overeat. It is important to remember DRINK WATER THROUGHOUT YOUR DAY. SHOULD BE ROOM TEMPERATURE. NEVER DRINK COLD WATER IMMEDIATELY AFTER EATING. WAIT AN HOUR AFTER YOU EAT TO DRINK WATER. AVOID SODA AND COFFEE AND LIMIT FRUIT JUICES, EAT A FRUIT INSTEAD

Now for Breakfast ideas (Remember you can adjust these meals to your liking) **You can add crackers in place of bread for something extra (make sure it contains NO SALT)

*Scrambled Egg whites w/one banana sliced

*Grilled Chicken w/orange or grapefruit slices (yes you can have grilled chicken in the morning)

*Smoothie: mix your favorite fruits, veggies you name it. Try to limit the use of milk in your smoothies and use fruits instead

*Plain Yogurt w/granola, blueberries/strawberries/kiwi

****Sardines w/egg whites, spinach, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, apple slices (My fave breakfast)

*Oatmeal w/side of blueberries (made with water or milk) add brown sugar or honey to sweeten

*Spinach Egg white omlette (use 3-4 eggs 1 whole 3 whites) w/3-4 slices Turkey Bacon, kiwi, blueberries, strawberries and apple slices

Snack Ideas **Eat these at least an 1 HR or 2 after each meal**

*20 Almonds

*5 slices of cheddar cheese w/handful seedless grapes and strawberries

*Half an apple w/reduced fat peanut butter

*Tuna fish on 5 crackers

*1 cup of popcorn (low butter/Low salt) add your favourite topping but do so sparingly

*Turkey or Chicken slices w/seedles grapes,strawberries and 5 slices cheddar cheese

*Yogurt (your favourite flavour)

*Sliced Banana baked w/cinnamon

*Sliced Pears baked w/cinnamon and peanut butter

*Pineapple Slices (fresh or from the can served in water not syrup)

*Handful of Raw Spinach

*Handful of Baby carrots

*Celery Stalks w/reduced fat peanut butter or a lite/fat free or reduced fat dressing preferably ranch

*Tangerine or a Clementine

Lunch Ideas

*Grilled Chicken Sandwhich: Use whole grain bread or roll, spicy brown mustard w/spinach

*Whole wheat or Spinach Pasta w/grilled chicken or fish

*Pizza w/spring mix salad. Light dressing (yes you can have pizza once a week)

*Turkey or Chicken Burger (w/ or w/o Bread) w/Spinach and baby carrots on side

*Whole Wheat or Spinach wrap w/grilled chicken or grilled fish or grilled lean pork w/spinach or lettuce w/dressing of your choice

*Spring Mix Salad w/tangerines and grilled chicken and almonds. Serve plain or with a lite ranch dressing.

*Your choice of Lean Poultry w/1/2cup brown rice, your choice veggie w/black beans

Dinner Ideas

*Curried Coconut Shrimp w/potato and mixed vegetables. Eat alone or with leafy greens (can also be for lunch and served w/rice or pita bread or indian naan bread)

*Ground turkey or chicken cooked w/jerk seasoning. Add spinach and sliced celery and sliced apples (can also be for lunch and served w/rice or placed in whole wheat or spinach wrap)

*6 Hardboiled eggs whites w/a small amount of mayo and raw spinach mixed together.

*Your choice of light soup (I prefer tomato) w/mixed vegatables

*Grilled Fish (any kind you prefer) served w/steamed asparagus of your choice

*BBQ Turkey Wings or Baked served w/salad of your choice

*Tuna Fish Salad: add any combination of veggies into the salad

COMBINE THESE IDEAS THROUGHOUT YOUR WEEK, MAKING SURE YOU DON'T EAT THE SAME POULTRY TWICE IN ONE DAY. HAVE FUN AND IF YOU HAVE OTHER IDEAS TO SHARE PLEASE DO!