Happy New Year! I enjoyed a time of relaxation and flying by the seat of my pants during the month of December, but it’s time to get back in the swing of things.
The Hubs announced that he is working out in 2013 and wanting to get back to healthier eating. Since I refuse to cook two different meals each night, that means the rest of us are eating healthier as well, which is a good thing.
What does eating healthier mean for us? Lean proteins, low fat, lots of fruits and vegetables and portion control. Basically I still make many of the same recipes, I just make substitutions to bring down the fat content. For example, light or fat-free sour cream or ricotta instead of regular, 98% fat free cooking soups, 2% cheese…you get the picture. We’ll also eat lots of salad made with healthy greens and full of goodies. And of course, lean meats.
Also, we have Saturday as a “cheat day” when we can eat anything we want (notice the dinner I have planned for that night!).
Here’s what’s on the menu for this week:
Monday – Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Tuesday – Ham & Northern Beans, Cornbread
Wednesday – Beef Stroganoff, Fresh Fruit
Thursday – Breakfast for dinner (Pancakes, Egg [whites], Turkey Bacon/Turkey Ham)
Friday – Easy Chicken Manicotti, Green Salad
Saturday – Homemade Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Cream Gravy, Corn
Sunday – Fish Tacos, Fresh Fruit
Check out other menu plans HERE!
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