Asian zuchinni -- under 100 cals

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. butter
• 1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 inch slices
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, divided
• 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
• garlic powder to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Directions
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini, and cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Season with garlic powder and pepper, and continue cooking until zucchini is well coated and tender.
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Allspice string beans - under 100 cals

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tsp. ground allspice
• salt and pepper to taste

What to do
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until lightly browned. Mix in green beans and water, and bring to a boil. Stir in allspice, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until green beans are soft.
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Tasty gren beans parmesan recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tsp reduced-calorie margarine
• 2 large shallots, sliced and separated into rings
• 1 lb fresh green beans
• 1 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth, undiluted
• 1/8 tsp salt
• ¼ cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions
Melt margarine in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook 20 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and set aside.

Wash beans; remove ends. Place beans, chicken broth, and salt in a medium saucepan; bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 to 14 minutes or until beans are tender. Drain beans, and stir in shallots. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with cheese.

Makes 4 servings at 67 calories each. From whatagirleats (see links list).

Bleh!

WHy on EARTH did I not ride my bike until today ... I was only able to do half my distance (about 2.5 mi. instead of 5 or so) today because I got too tired, and now I have a massive headache. I'm so frustrated right now.

My pper body is okay, but anywhere below my ribs is fat fat fat. My arms and everything are fine, and from the knee down I could pass for a marathoner, but above the knee to below the ribs is disgusting ... and the only way to fix that is diet and cardio ... argh. I really need to tighten up my diet if I'm going to make this work:

Breakfast:
Shredded wheat -- 200 cals
OR Egg whote omlette with a small amount of cheese -- 100 cals

Lunch and dinner:
Half PB sandwhich and steamed veggies -- 250
OR Steamed veggies and crackers -- 200
OR Steamed veggies and more raw veggies -- 150
OR Small pasta -- 250
OR Tuna -- 150

This is what's in my fridge/cupboard right now. Next time I go grocery shopping, I'llpost a permanent menu somewhere .. but I really need to plan ahead now ... time to man up (lmao)!

Plan B

Okay, new idea ...
I'm thinking I'm not planning ahead enough when it comes to my calorie intake. I should have my meals planned before the day starts so I don't get off track and consume all my calories before the afternoon (not that I've done that yet, but I've been tempted). So here is my plan toady, then later we'll se how I've stuck to it:

Breakfast: Starbucks lite doubleshot (70)
Lunch: Veggie steamer (100-ish)
Dinner: Wheat pasta (200-ish), maybe boiled carrots (40-ish)
Snacks: Crackers and dip (150-ish), Broccoli (50)
Optional if still hungry: Another veggie steamer? (100-ish)

This leaves me wel below 800 calories, as my calorie estimates are high. Later I'll make a plan for when I go back to work from vacation tomorrow.

Some good no-effort meals when you just can't wait

-- A smoothie made with fat-free milk, frozen fruit, and wheat germ.

-- A peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread with a glass of 1 percent milk and an apple.

-- Precooked chicken strips and microwaved frozen broccoli topped with Parmesan cheese.

-- A healthy frozen entree with a salad and a glass of 1 percent milk.

-- Scramble eggs in a nonstick skillet. Pop some asparagus in the microwave, and add whole wheat toast. If your cholesterol levels are normal, you can have seven eggs a week!

-- A bag of frozen vegetables heated in the microwave, topped with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts.

-- Prebagged salad topped with canned tuna, grape tomatoes, shredded reduced-fat cheese, and low-cal Italian dressing.

-- Keep lean sandwich fixings on hand: whole wheat bread, sliced turkey, reduced-fat cheese, tomatoes, mustard with horseradish.

-- Heat up a can of good soup.

-- Cereal, fruit, and fat-free milk makes a good meal anytime.

-- Try a veggie sandwich from Subway.

-- Precut fruit for a salad and add yogurt.

Don't forget a mint after every meal to signal your body that the meal is over!

(Courtesy of Yahoo! http://health.yahoo.com/weightloss-motivation/100-smartest-diet-tips-ever/prevention--19984.html)

Tasty, filling cabbage soup

This is a basic soup, and you can add and subtract veggies as you like. I do 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup of veggies for every cup of liquid, but yo can adjust that for heartiness or more broth.

Liquid:
Low sodium or light V8 juice
water
black pepper

Vegies:
Chopped carrots
Chopped celery
broccoli stems
lots of chopped cabbage
Zuchinni
squash
Diced sweet potato

Bring liquid to a boil and add veggies. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until carrots (the toughest veggie) are soft.