Menu Plan Monday

I am determined to meal plan and cook meals this month and not get wrapped up in the busyness of the season.

Sunday: Leftovers-the end of the turkey (sad, sad day. I love turkey!)

Monday: Sue Gregg's Turkey Meatloaf, vegetables and potatoes (I might go for a sweet potato)

Tuesday: Fluffy Cheese and Greens Frittata

Wednesday: Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Thursday: Pizza (or leftovers if we have a lot)

Friday: dinner out

Saturday: Potato Lover's Soup with Crispy Bacon

Link up your own menu plan at orgjunkie.com. 

(Or just find great ideas from other bloggers that share their menus.) This week is found here. (will update tomorrow when the post goes live)

Menu Plan Monday

My weekly plan for Trim Healthy Mama.  My breakfast and lunch plans are found at the bottom.  

Monday: Spaghetti for the family (I had a kefir smoothie...delicious!)

Tuesday: (S) Sponge Bob's Crabby Patties and Salad

Wednesday: (E) Chana Dahl All Day crock pot soup

Thursday: Going to dinner with my BFF to celebrate her birthday (leftovers for the fam)

Friday: (S) Chicken Alfredo in the Crockpot over pasta (family) over veggies for me

Saturday: Something kid friendly.  It's our anniversary and we are going out!!

Sunday: I don't really cook on Sunday so it will be sandwiches or whatever.


Breakfast: (E) Trim Healthy Pancakes, (E) Sweet Cinnamon Quioa, (FP) Greek 0% Yogurt with Protein Powder and Berries, (S) Omega-3 Egg with 2 or 3 Whites and Vegetables, (FP) Cookie Bowl Oatmeal

Lunch: (S) BLT Salad with Salmon, Eggs or Chicken (E) Tuscany in a Bowl, (E) Sweet Potato and Salmon, (S) Exotic Green Curry

Snack Ideas: (FP) Fat Stripping Frappa, (S) Kale Chips,, (FP) Glucomannan Pudding, (S) Skinny Chocolate, (FP), (S) Cake in a Mug, (FP) Yogurt with Berries

I am looking for some new ideas for what to eat.  I like what we are eating so we end up eating a lot of the same meals.  I would love to hear what other THM's are eating....leave me some ideas (links would be great too!)

Link up your own menu plan at orgjunkie.com. (Or just find great ideas from other bloggers that share their menus.) This week is found here.

Menu Plan Monday

My weekly plan for Trim Healthy Mama.  My breakfast and lunch plans are found at the bottom.

Monday: (S) Sponge Bob's Crabby Patties and Salad

Tuesday:  (E) All Day Lentil Soup

Wednesday: (FP or S) Grilled Chicken and Veggies

Thursday: Pizza for kids (I'll make something else for me)

Friday: (S) Alfredo Chicken with Dreamfield's Pasta and Broccoli

Saturday: (FP) Sweet and Spicy Asian Stir Fry

Sunday: Leftovers/Sandwiches (I'll probably have soup.)


Breakfast: (E)Trim Healthy Pancakes, (E) Sweet Cinnamon Quinoa, (FP) Greek 0% Yogurt with Protein Powder and Berries, (S) Omega 3 Egg with 2 or 3 Whites and Vegetables, (FP) Cookie Bowl Oatmeal

Lunch: (S)BLT Salad with Salmon, Eggs or Chicken, (FP) WW Vegetable Soup with a lean protein source, (S)Tuna Sandwich in Joseph's lavash with veggies, Tuscany in a Bowl, (E) Sweet Potato and Salmon

Snack Ideas: (FP)Fat Stripping Frappa,(S) Kale Chips, (S) Tummy Tucking Ice Cream, (FP)Frozen Choco-Pudding, (S) Skinny Chocolate, (FP) Cottage Berry Whip, (S) Cake in a Mug, (FP)Yogurt with Berries

Link up your own menu plan at orgjunkie.com. (Or just find great ideas from other bloggers that share their menus.) This week is found here.

Menu Plan Monday

Nothing too fancy this week.  Plain meals, but it's still helpful to have it all written down at the beginning of the week! I have recently lost 100 lbs and am still working on losing more.  I eat using a combination of Trim Healthy Mama and Weight Watchers.

Monday: Grilled Chicken, Baked Potato (kids), Acorn Squash (me), Green Beans

Tuesday: Tilapia, Broccoli and Homemade Sourdough Bread

Wednesday: Spaghetti and Garlic Bread (kids)-Spaghetti Squash for me

Thursday: Kid Friendly meal (Date night)

Friday: Chicken in Crockpot, Veggies, Noodles or Rice for the kids

Saturday: Pizza

Sunday: Leftovers/Sandwiches


Breakfast: Trim Healthy Pancakes, French Toast Wonder Wraps, Greek 0% Yogurt with Protein Powder and Berries, Omega 3 Egg with 3 Whites and Vegetables, Cookie Bowl Oatmeal

Lunch: Salad with Salmon or Chicken, WW Vegetable Soup with a lean protein source, Tuna Sandwich on Muffin in a Bowl bread or in Joseph's lavash

Snacks: Fat Stripping Frappa, Muffin in a Bowl, Kale Chips, Tummy Tucking Ice Cream, Strawberry Shortcake with sweetened oat fiber bread, Skinny Chocolate

Link up your own menu plan at orgjunkie.com. (Or just find great ideas from other bloggers that share their menus.) This week is found here.

Menu Plan Monday

This is my sixth week of Trim Healthy Mama. I am listing my supper meals by day and ideas for breakfast, lunch and snacks below.  I'm kind of in a rut right now. I will probably tweak this a bit with some E meals since I didn't really plan too many.

Monday: (S) Chicken, Broccoli

Tuesday: (S) Basic Quiche and Salad

Wednesday: (S) Tilapia, Vegetables, Potatoes (for the kids)

Thursday: Spaghetti for the family (Zucchini Noodles for me)

Friday: Homemade Pizza (kids)- FP( Joseph's Pita Pizza for me)

Saturday: (S) Tacos (I'll probably have some taco meat in a salad or a wonder wrap.)

Sunday: Easter Dinner


Breakfast: (E) Trim Healthy Pancakes (2), (S) Serene's Steamed Omega Sensations, (FP) Cookie Bowl Oatmeal, (FP) French Toast Wonder Wraps

Lunch: (S) Salad with Salmon or Eggs, (FP) Konjac Noodles and Cabbage, (FP) WW Vegetable Soup with a lean protein source, (FP) Wonder Wraps with Salmon or Chicken and Light Laughing Cow Cheese

Snacks: (FP) Pudding, (FP) Fat Stripping Frappa,(S) Skinny Chocolate, (FP) Muffin in a Bowl,  (FP) Nighty Night Custard, (FP) Meringues

Link up your own menu plan at orgjunkie.com.  (Or just find great ideas from other bloggers that share their menus.) This week is found here.

Menu Plan Monday

This is my fifth week of Trim Healthy Mama. I am listing my supper meals by day and ideas for breakfast, lunch and snacks below.

Monday: (FP) Sweet and Spicy Asian Stir Fry with Shiratake noodles (Rice for everyone else)

Tuesday: My Birthday...going out to eat.  I'll probably get steak or lobster....

Wednesday: (S) Basic Quiche and Salad

Thursday: Spaghetti or Soup (My BFF is taking me out for my b-day)

Friday: (S) Pot Roast, Roasted Radishes, Green Fries

Saturday: (E) Balsamic Chicken, Quinoa and Broccoli

Sunday: leftovers


Breakfast: (E) Trim Healthy Pancakes (2), (S) Serene's Steamed Omega Sensations(2), (S) Coconut Porridge,(E) Savory Skillet Quinoa, (FP) Cookie Bowl Oatmeal

Lunch: (S) Salad with Salmon or Eggs, (FP) Konjac Noodles and Cabbage, (FP) WW Vegetable Soup with a lean protein source, (FP) Wonder Wraps with Salmon or Chicken and Light Laughing Cow Cheese

Snacks: (FP) Choco Pudding, (FP), Fat Stripping Frappa,(S) Skinny Chocolate, (S) Cake in a Mug,  (FP) Nighty Night Custard

Link up your own menu plan at orgjunkie.com.  (Or just find great ideas from other bloggers that share their menus.) This week is found here.

Menu Plan Monday

This is my third week of Trim Healthy Mama. Loving it!

Monday: Take out pizza for the family (I was out with my BFF and had a lettuce wrapped burger at Five Guys)

Tuesday: Tilapia and Green Bean "French Fries"

Wednesday: Cheeseburger Pie with salad or buttered veggies

Thursday: Spaghetti and bread for the kids, date night for mom and dad

Friday: Fooled Ya Pizza (cauliflower crust)-Homemade pizza for the kids

Saturday: Creamy Cheesy Crockpot Chicken, Broccoli

Sunday: Leftovers


Breakfast: Trim Healthy Pancakes (2), Serene's Steamed Omega Sensations, Coconut Porridge, Greek Yogurt and Blueberries, Chocolate Decadence Kefir Smoothie, Crepes

Lunch: Sweet Potato Lunch, Tuna Wrap, Pepper Crusted Salmon, Tuscany in a Bowl, Exotic Green Curry, Harvest Salmon Bisque

Snacks: Choco Pudding, Strawberry Lemon Mousse, Fat Stripping Frappa, Mouth Watering Meringues, Skinny Chocolate, Best Macaroon Cookies, Gingersnaps

Link up your own menu plan at orgjunkie.com.  (Or just find great ideas from other bloggers that share their menus.) This week is found here.

Menu Plan Monday

Monday: Pizza Bread (this is a stuffed flat bread that my 15 year old makes.  I went to Panera with my friend.)

Tuesday: BBQ pork chops, mashed potatoes, green beans

Wednesday: Spaghetti and bread

Thursday: Something easy for the kids (maybe mac and cheese) (date night for me)

Friday: Chicken (pan-seared or grilled), noodles and corn

Saturday: Soup and bread (not sure what kind yet)

Sunday: leftovers

* From Weight Watchers new cookbook, Turn Up the Flavor.

Link up your own menu plan at orgjunkie.com.  (Or just find great ideas from other bloggers that share their menus.) This week is found here.

Menu Plan Monday

It has been a long time since I've posted for Menu Plan Monday.  I really dislike when I don't have a plan.  So here goes:

Monday: Spinach Lasagna and bread

Tuesday: Chicken Orzo Skillet

Wednesday: Slow Cooker Italian Style Turkey Meatloaf, Rice, Vegetable

Thursday: Chicken Noodle Casserole

Friday: Date night...kid friendly meal...not decided yet

Saturday: Grilled Chicken, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Green Beans

Sunday: Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham,  potatoes, vegetable

Spinach Lasagna, Chicken Orzo Skillet and Honey Glazed Ham recipes are from Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook.  The Slow Cooker Italian Style Turkey Meatloaf is from The The 400 Calorie Fix Cookbook.

Link up your own menu plan at orgjunkie.com. This week is found here. (Or just find great ideas from other bloggers that share their menus.)

Menu Plan Monday

Monday: Spicy Black Bean Soup and Nachos

Tuesday: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo and brown rice

Wednesday: Hamburgers and chips

Thursday: Spaghetti and bread

Friday: Fish sticks & potatoes

Saturday: Emma's birthday party...menu to be determined.

Sunday: leftovers

I might decide to substitute one of the meals with this Cran-Apple Turkey Skillet made with chicken instead of turkey.

Link up your own menu plan at orgjunkie.com. (Or just find great ideas from other bloggers that share their menus.)

Menu Plan Monday

It's been a while since I've made a meal plan.  It feels good to be back meal planning.

Monday: Potato and Ham Skillet

Tuesday:  Slow Cooker Italian Style Meatloaf, rice, green beans

Wednesday: Spaghetti and bread

Thursday: Amy's Minestrone

Friday: Homemade pizza and chips

Saturday: Chicken, potatoes, vegetable

Sunday: leftovers


Link up your own menu plan at orgjunkie.com . (Or just find great ideas from other bloggers that share their menus.)

Menu Plan Monday

It's time for Meal Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com.  This week we are starting back up with school and there is much to do.  We also hope to do at least one fun day trip mixed in with appointments, piano and organ lessons, helping to clean out my grandmother's house among other things makes for another busy week.

I am still choosing meals from my Food Inventory that I completed 2 weeks as part of my Goal Planning for the week. It has been very helpful for me to have a meal plan the last few weeks.

Monday: Zucchini Garden Chowder
         
Tuesday: Hamburgers and chips

Wednesday: Country Chicken Pot Pie over biscuits or toast (filling is already in the freezer)

Thursday: Homemade Pizza

Friday: Very Veggie Lasagna, bread

Saturday: Macaroni and Cheese (homemade....possibly a crock pot recipe, if you have a good one share it please! or maybe this)

Sunday: French Toast, bacon

lunch ideas: sandwiches, Spicy Noodle Edamame Salad, macaroni and cheese, BBQ hash, tuna noodle casserole


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Taking Inventory

As part of my Goal Planning for this week I listed clean out the freezer, take inventory and make a list of meals (to make with what I have on hand).  I originally only planned to do the freezers but I ended up taking an inventory of almost everything I have in the house.  It's pretty overwhelming actually.  I was going to post the list of what I have and what I am going to make but it was just too long. So, I think I'll share my list of upcoming meals.  I do have a short grocery list of items that I'll need to complete a few of these meals.  (It's kind of embarrassing to admit how much I have on hand but I'm very thankful that the Lord has blessed us so abundantly.)

Grilled London Broil, Tangy Green Bean casserole or maybe this
Grilled Chicken, Grilled Asparagus, Pasta salad
Very Veggie Lasagna
Homemade pizza
Spicy Noodle Edamame Salad
Corn Chowder
BBQ Hash
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Chicken Tetrazzini
Country Chicken Pot Pie (probably served over toast rather than in a pie crust)
Stir Fry Beef and Broccoli with Rice
Hamburgers and Chips
BBQ Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken
French Toast and bacon
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Hotdogs
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Zucchini Garden Chowder

Red, White and Blueberry Muffins
PB & J scones
Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins
Zucchini Bread

I will need to purchase eggs, milk, toasted sesame oil, potatoes, BBQ sauce (unless I make some with ketchup and spices), Thai sweet chili sauce, fresh broccoli, frozen mixed vegetables.  I might need to buy more mozzarella cheese too.  I have other foods on hand...crackers, chips, ice cream, ingredients for cookies and bread, cold cereal, popcorn, yogurt, oatmeal etc.

There are a few items on this list that I won't eat because they are either too high in calories or I don't know what the calorie count is and I have plenty of things on hand that I can eat instead.

What's For Dinner? Freezer Cooking

Don't you hate figuring out what to cook each night? I have 2 strategies to help with this.  One is stocking my freezer with meals and the second is meal planning.  Over the years I have done a lot of this but not really consistently so that I would say I was a "once a month" cook.

 There have been a lot of good meat sales lately so I took advantage of it and made a few nice meals which will be helpful on busy days.  I made a meal plan for the next 3 weeks which will likely be stretched to 4 weeks with leftover nights and things that come up that I didn't think of.

This is what I have in the freezer: