Student of The Art of Starving

BREAKFAST:

Monday: Quickie egg sandwich & OJ: 2 eggs, 1 slice tomato, and 1 slice cheese on a whole wheat English muffin with 4 oz. orange juice

Tuesday: Fruit & cereal: 1 cup multigrain cereal (like Kashi Heart to Heart) with 3/4 cup berries and 1 cup skim milk

Wednesday: A fruit and yogurt parfait (Can be from McDonald's!) & a muffin with jam

Thursday: Banana waffles: 2 multigrain waffles topped with 1 sliced banana and 1 tbsp. maple syrup

Friday: Oatmeal & chocolate milk: Oatmeal with dried fruit and nuts (from Starbucks will work!) and a reduced-fat chocolate milk

LUNCH:

Monday: Chicken burrito with salsa: On the go? Taco Bell's Chicken Fresco Burrito Supreme will do!

Tuesday: PB&B Sammie: 2 tbsp. peanut butter and sliced banana between 2 slices whole-wheat toast

Wednesday: Tuna pocket: Tuna salad (3 oz. light tuna, 1 tbsp. light mayo, and 1 stalk chopped celery) in a whole wheat pita with baked potato chips

Thursday: Chili & baked potato: Small chili topped with shredded cheddar and a plain baked potato with a pat of margarine (You can pick this meal up at Wendy's too!)

Friday: Turkey Club wrap: 2 slices turkey, 2 slices turkey bacon, 2 slices avocado, and 2 tsp. light ranch dressing in a whole-grain wrap

DINNER:

Monday: Shrimp stir-fry: 6 large precooked shrimp, 2 cups frozen stir-fry veggies, 1 cup brown rice, and 2 tbsp. teriyaki sauce

Tuesday: Veggie pizza & salad: 2 slices thin-crust veggie pizza and a side salad with 2 tbsp. balsamic vinaigrette dressing (Try it delivery-style from Domino's!)

Wednesday: Chicken taco salad: Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, 1/4 cup grilled chicken strips, 2 tbsp. light shredded cheddar, 1/2 cup black beans, and salsa

Thursday: Turkey burger & fries: Turkey burger on a whole wheat bun with sweet potato fries (cut potato into strips, brush with olive oil, and bake at 400° for 20 min.)

Friday: Cheese Ravioli with marinara sauce & salad: If you're eating out on a Friday night, try Olive Garden version, but remember that restaurant portions are huge! Eat slow so you can stop when you're full.

SNACKS: Pick at least two a day!

Whole-grain baked tortilla chips with salsa

A handful of pretzels with 1 tbsp. peanut butter

Light popcorn sprinkled with Parmesan

A small skim latte with an oatmeal-raisin cookie

A granola bar

A serving of Cocoa Roast Almonds (about 15)