Menu Planning Monday

I don't think I've done one of these for almost eight or nine months. I'm finally getting back on my feet after our move and super busy summer (oh, and new baby. Can't forget that!) and feeling more at ease in my home and kitchen and season of life.

Luke turned four months old last week and I still have about twelve pounds of pregnancy weight to get off. Ugghh. And then I want to lose more from there. . . so we are beginning anew! Today! I'm starting New Year's Resolutions a bit early this year . . .

My Workout and Eating Goals

• Following the Turbulence Training exercise plan - working out 3-4x a week (I'm starting with his Beginning Fat-Loss program) and then light activity the remaining days (like a walk to the park with the little guys)
• Limit calories to 1600-2000 per day
• Limit carbs to 80 grams per day
• No alcohol consumption Monday - Thursday. Limiting wine to the weekends. We'll be sipping on sparkling water and herbal teas in the evening instead
  
• No grain consumption
• No sugars, except those naturally found in fruit

I am giving myself a caveat of very limited grains - maybe once a week or so and probably homemade. I love baking, especially sourdough, and as it begins to get colder there is nothing better than a loaf of sourdough bread with some freshly made soup. So you will see me making bread once in a while, but for the most part, our diet will be grain free.

Sunday Dinner - Smoked ribs and Green Beans with Balsamic Tomatoes and Bacon
To-Do: Relax

Monday Breakfast - Green Smoothie
Monday Lunch - Leftover smoked ribs with green salad
Monday Dinner - Zucchini Lasagna (using zucchini and an Italian largo squash as the "noodles")
To-Do: Hard boil a dozen eggs, make homemade ranch dressing

Tuesday Breakfast - Scrambled Eggs
Tuesday Lunch - Leftover Lasagna
Tuesday Dinner - Green Chile Roasted, Shredded Pork with guacamole and sour cream and green salad
To Do:

Wednesday Breakfast -Yogurt and grain-free granola
Wednesday Lunch - Egg Salad with sliced tomatoes
Wednesday Dinner - Leftover pork roast, Calabacitas and Green Salad
To Do: Freeze leftover pork roast in freezer in 4 cup portions. Grocery shopping.

Thursday Breakfast - Green Smoothie
Thursday Lunch - Minestrone Soup (from the freezer) and egg salad
Thursday Dinner - Leftovers
To Do: Make yogurt in the crockpot

Friday Breakfast - Green Smoothie
Friday Lunch - Leftovers
Friday Dinner - Roast Chicken with mashed cauliflower and green salad
To Do:

Saturday Breakfast - Eggs and bacon
Saturday Lunch - Leftovers
Saturday First Husker Game Dinner - Chicken Wings, homemade Ranch dressing, veggies
To Do: Go to the Farmer's Market!

Sunday Breakfast - Yogurt and Grain Free Granola
Sunday Lunch - Leftovers
Sunday Dinner - Dinner at my in-law's
To Do: Make menu plan for next week!

Snacks Include:
veggies and homemade ranch dressing
hard boiled eggs
cottage cheese
fresh fruit
cheddar cheese

For more menu plans, check out Organizing Junkie! Have a great week!