Meal Plan Ideas, please

docsallen

Hello-

I started MFP a few weeks ago and have been good about tracking my calories and getting a decent amount of protein. But I'm starting to get bored. I am trying to eat 5-6 meals per day, restrict my calories to 1200-1400 (depending on whether or not I exercise) + include 100-120g of protein . Each meal has a protein and a carb. Some of the meals have vegetables and fruits.

I give myself 1 cheat day a week and I know if I'm not careful, I can reverse all the hard work I do the other 6 days with a really bad cheat day. I'm starting to get bored and want variety in my diet. But the variety I think of involves lots of carbs, not so much protein. I am looking for snack and meal ideas please!

Thanks,
Shannon

thepetiterunner

Hi Shannon!

Can you make your diary public so we can see what you've been eating and offer some alternatives? Hard to suggest things otherwise.

Cheerio,
Cathy

docsallen

Done!

docsallen

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HauteP1nk

Some of my dinner ideas include Dijon Honey Chicken, Asian Pasta Primevera, Fajitas, Chili, etc.
Honestly just google some ideas. The web will giev you lots of variety when it comes to healthy low cal recipes!

hope516

skinnytaste.com :drinker:

dls06

http://www.mealsmatter.org/

myukniewicz

I don't eat meat, except for fish... so here are some of my favorite things to eat

Breakfast::
Half a cantelope w/ reduced fat cottage cheese
Greek yogurt w/ granola
Egg white, veggie bacon, baby spinach and Swiss cheese in a whole grain wrap

Lunch::
Veggie burger w/ sauted mushrooms & cheese
Tuna salad sandwich
Egg salad sandwich
Homeade soup
Stir fry w/ tofu shirataki noodles, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and LaChoy orange ginger stir fry sauce
Fettachini w/ tofu shiritaki noodles, light Alfredo sauce and sauted baby spinach
Salad w/ veggies & cannalini beans
Grilled Portabella mushroom burger

Dinner::
Ahi-tuna steak
Tilapia
Salmon
w/ roasted Brussels sprouts
Broccoli
Butternut squash
Brown rice
Vegetable, shrimp or tofu kabobs
Stuffed portabella mushrooms

docsallen

thank you for the websites and the ideas! My real challenge is finding low calorie, high protein, snacks/meals that I can realistically incorporate into my and my family's diet. Although I love to cook, I work 50 miles from home and time is an issue. I know my issues are not unique - nobody has enough time. I will check out the websites and try a few of the lunch and dinner ideas.