The Bowl Plan - Day 20 & 21

Yesterday...
Breakfast: Special K Blueberry Cereal (225)
Lunch: Mango Smoothie (300)
Dinner: Mexican Bowl and Green Tea Ginger ale (400 + 140)

Total: 1065

Today...
Breakfast: Green Goodness Smoothie (280)
Lunch: Gnocchi with herbed tomato sauce (400)
Dinner: Quinoa with Garbanzos, Navy beans, and tomato sauce (450)

Total: 1130

The Bowl Plan - Day 14

So Bloggers, it appears I've fallen a bit behind on my Blog, However, I have not fallen behind on my plan :) I've been on my mid-shift this week (12-8pm) by the time I get home I barely have the energy to wash my face and fall into bed. So, today I am going to blog a little differently just to get myself back into the groove... You know how magazines always have the product endorsement pages? I must admit it is a job I always secretly wanted, if it is even a job... anyway. Here are some things I have found so far in my journey:

Meal Replacement: http://bolthouse.com/

Sneaker: http://www.zappos.com/salomon-xa-comp-4-asphalt-black-cloudy-blue

Workout Track: http://www.amazon.com/Sufjan-Stevens/e/B000APT3D0/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1274972400&sr=1-2-ent

Grain: http://www.quinoa.net/

Hydration Vessel: http://www.korwater.com/

Workout Top: http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=top_camis_tanks&product_id=2055986135&Page=2&pgcount=25&sort=lp#

The Bowl Plan - Day 06 & 07

Yesterday...

Breakfast: What I like to call a "scrambled omelette": 2 eggs, 2 slices of ham, 1/4 c of reduced fat feta; and Apple Juice (278 + 80)
Snack: No snack
Lunch: Leftover Morrocca-reanean Bowl: (400)
Snack: Oops :(
Dinner: Gnocchi w/ Pesto and Chicken (500)

Total: 1258... yeay!

Today...
Breakfast: Scrambled Omelette and Apple Juice (278 +80)
Snack: Nothing
Lunch: 1/2 bowl of soup... not very hungry and a Green tea/ginger ale (55 + 140)
Snack: No time
Dinner: High Protein Mac and Cheese (abt 400)

Total: 953... not so good... my glass of milk will bring it up to 1053 ;)


High Protein Mac and Cheese

8 oz box of whole wheat macaroni
24 oz container of no fat cottage cheese
8 0z package of reduced fat cheddar
6 oz container of greek yogurt
1 can of butter beans
10 oz package of cubed turkey (ham would be good too)
Seasonings used: garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sea salt and mustard

1) Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain
2) Stir everything together in an oven safe dish or a dutch oven/ stock pot
3) If cooking in oven, preheat to 350, bake for 30-45 mins; if cooking on stove, cook over medium heat for 5-10 mins stirring regularly

The Bowl Plan - Day 05

Ooops... I'm a slacker. Went away for the weekend, and deviated slightly from my plan, BUT I'm back on track today :)

Breakfast: Special K Blueberry Cereal w/ milk and an Apple Juice (225 + 80)
Snack: oops
Lunch: Chicken Salad Sandwich (abt 500) Silly me forgot my lunch... had to grab something from the mall cafe
Snack: Sunchips (160)
Dinner: What I like to call "Morroca-ranian Bowl" (abt 400/ serving)

Total: 1365 (a little over... my fault for forgetting my lunch)

1 bag of Couscous
1 can of chickpeas (rinsed)
1 can of Cannalini beans (rinsed)
2 tbs tomato paste
4 tbs olive oil
3 chicken breasts
1/4 c feta cheese

Seasonings:
2 tbs crushed garlic
Cumin
Sea Salt
Onion Powder (for onion lovers-- you could use real onions)

1) Chicken:
* Cut into chunks
* Heat Olive oil in a non-stick skillet w/ garlic on low-med
* Add chicken and cook through
* Spoon out chicken onto paper towel and set olive oil aside
2) Cook Couscous according to package directions
3) Chickpeas:
* Add tomato paste to olive oil (season w/ cumin and onion powder)
* Add chickpeas and stir until covered in paste/oil
* Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 mins on low-med
4) Heat Cannalini beans in microwave for one minute to warm through
5) Mix everything together (including olive oil from skillet)
6) Add sea salt to taste... Enjoy :)

The Bowl Plan - Day 04

Breakfast: Special K Blueberry Cereal w/ milk (225)
Snack: Mandarin Oranges (60)
Lunch: Harvest Selects Garlic Potato Soup and a Green Tea Ginger Ale (180 + 140)
Snack: a piece of cheese (40)
Dinner: Attempted Open faced tacos w/ shrimp (cooked in a chipotle cream sauce) and my version of refried black beans w/ 2 corn tortillas (abt 350 + 110)

One Budweiser Select 55 (55)


Total: 1160... just about right

The Bowl Plan - 03

Breakfast: Special K Blueberry cereal w/ milk (225)
Snack: Missed :(
Lunch: Bowl of Harvest Selects Italian wedding and a Green Tea/Ginger ale (110 + 140)
Snack: Starbucks Orange-Mango Smoothie (260)
Dinner: Rosemary Garlic Potatoes w/ feta and shrimp... YUMMY (325)

Total: 1060... not bad

1tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 cups red potatoes (sliced)
3/4 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1/2 c of reduced fat Feta cheese
2 tbs crushed or minced garlic
rosemary
salt and pepper

1) heat oil in skillet over medium heat, pour in potatoes
2) cook covered for 10 mins, covered and stirring every 2-3 minutes
3) add shrimp and spread garlic and rosemary over top, cook 2 mins (covered)
4) stir and add feta, keep stirring for one minute until feta is melted and shrimp is orange on the outside and white on the inside
5) add salt and pepper

Save time by using frozen potatoes... Enjoy :)

The Bowl Plan - Day 02

Gah! What a tiresome day... hopefully working out will come again after floor set... I can barely walk my ankles and calves hurt so bad :( Did well diet wise though... I think

Breakfast: Special K Blueberry cereal w/ milk (225)
Snack: Mandarin Oranges (60)
Lunch: Leftover Shrimp Diavolo and a Green Tea/Ginger ale (385 + 140)
Snack: Oats N Honey Granola Bar (180, not an ideal snack, but sometimes you need something quick)
Dinner: Sauted Fennel and Shrimp over Red Quinoa w/ Canelini beans... This recipe wasn't anything fantastic, but it was filling and light. Added in some crushed garlic, lime juice, and pepper. Won't be winning a culinary award anytime soon for that one... Oh well, can't win em all :) (272)

For a grand total of 1262... PERFECT!