Gradual Weight Loss Meal Plan

Ingredients

• Skim Milk (125 g)
• Cheerios (28 g)

Instructions

1. Put Cheerios in a bowl add milk.

Ingredients

• Honeydew Melon (175 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and dry whole melon
2. Cut both ends off, stand melon on one of cut ends, and cut in half.
3. Cut both halves in half again, so there are four pieces.
4. Slice each quarter into one inch thick pieces. Repeat for the three other quarters.

Ingredients

• Plum (80 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

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• Chicken Breast (120 g)
• Canola Oil (1 tsp)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Toss chicken breasts with oil and seasonings of choice.
3. Place on a lightly greased pan and bake 22-26 minutes

Ingredients

• Margarine (1.25 tsp)
• Russet Potatoes (125 g)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
2. Using a fork, pierce the potato all around. Place the potato on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake for 25 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, and brush with butter.
5. Bake for an additional 20 minutes. Or until the potato is soft.

Ingredients

• Brussels Sprouts (85 g)

Instructions

1. Cut off stems and remove any yellowing leaves on the outside.
2. Fill a small pot about halfway with water and add salt. Put on stove over high heat and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender.

Ingredients

• Red Peppers (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash, slice or chop and enjoy.

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• Beef Top Loin Steak (150 g)
• Canola Oil (1 tsp)

Instructions

1. Remove steak from refrigerator, and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°
2. Rub each side of the steak with olive oil. Combine salt and pepper in a bowl and rub each side of the steak with the mixture.
3. Preheat an oven safe pan, such as a cast iron skillet, on the stove until it is very hot. Sear each side of the steak for 2-3 minutes. If the steak has a side of fat, sear the fat side for 2-3 minutes as well.
4. Place the skillet in the oven to finish the steak. Remove the steak from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 5° below the desired temperature (see notes).
5. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes.

Ingredients

• Kale (30 g)
• Broccoli (30 g)
• Onions (10 g)
• Poppyseed Salad Dressing (2 tbsp)

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients in bowl and serve.

Ingredients

• Asparagus (85 g)

Instructions

1. Add asparagus to a large pot of boiling salted water.
2. Cook for one to four minutes or until asparagus is bright green.

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• Celery (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

Ingredients

• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (150 g)

Instructions

1. Enjoy

Ingredients

• Strawberries (125 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Banana (1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long))

Instructions

Ingredients

• Strawberries (150 g)
• Banana (75 g)
• Skim Milk (125 g)
• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (125 g)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Ingredients

• Skim Milk (250 g)

Instructions

1. Pour milk into glass and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Raisins (43 g)

Instructions

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• Egg (2 large)

Instructions

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• Ham (52.5 g)

Instructions

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• Post Raisin Bran Cereal (60 g)
• Skim Milk (1 cup)

Instructions

1. Add cereal and milk to a bowl

Ingredients

• Honeydew Melon (175 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and dry whole melon
2. Cut both ends off, stand melon on one of cut ends, and cut in half.
3. Cut both halves in half again, so there are four pieces.
4. Slice each quarter into one inch thick pieces. Repeat for the three other quarters.

Ingredients

• Deli Turkey Breast (3 slice)
• Whole Wheat Bread (2 slice)
• Light Mayonnaise (1 tablespoon)

Instructions

1. Lay two slices of bread on tabletop, spread approximately 1/2 tbsp on each slize.
2. Lay four slices of turkey breast on one slice of bread. Place the other slice of bread on top, cut in half, and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Apple (125 g)

Instructions

1. Wash with warm water before eating

Ingredients

• Pork Chop (156.25 g)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit
2. Season porkchop to personal preference
3. Place in dish and cook for twenty minutes

Ingredients

• Spinach (75 g)
• Strawberries (25 g)
• Onions (12.5 g)
• Walnuts (18.75 g)
• Vinaigrette (1.25 tablespoon)

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients in bowl and serve.

Ingredients

• Sweet Potato (125 g)

Instructions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Slice, chop, or bake whole sweet potato for 20 minutes.
2. Optional: add garlic and olive oil for taste.

Ingredients

• Red Peppers (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash, slice or chop and enjoy.

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• Carrots (85 g)

Instructions

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• Banana (1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long))

Instructions

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• Strawberries (112.5 g)
• Banana (56.25 g)
• Skim Milk (93.75 g)
• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (93.75 g)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Ingredients

• Plum (80 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

Ingredients

• Skim Milk (250 g)

Instructions

1. Pour milk into glass and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Hard-Boiled Egg (1 large)
• Asparagus (7 spear, medium (5-1/4" to 7" long))

Instructions

1. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Using a spoon, gently lower the egg into the water. Cook for exactly 6½ minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle boil.
2. Add two inches of water to a steamer and boil. Add asparagus to the basket and lower into boiling water. Remove asparagus when tips are just tender.
3. Cut the soft-boiled egg in half and serve with the steamed asparagus for dipping.

Ingredients

• Cottage Cheese (1.25 cup (not packed))

Instructions

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• Banana (1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long))

Instructions

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• Chicken Breast (90 g)
• Canola Oil (0.75 tsp)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Toss chicken breasts with oil and seasonings of choice.
3. Place on a lightly greased pan and bake 22-26 minutes

Ingredients

• Margarine (1.25 tsp)
• Russet Potatoes (125 g)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
2. Using a fork, pierce the potato all around. Place the potato on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake for 25 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, and brush with butter.
5. Bake for an additional 20 minutes. Or until the potato is soft.

Ingredients

• Brussels Sprouts (85 g)

Instructions

1. Cut off stems and remove any yellowing leaves on the outside.
2. Fill a small pot about halfway with water and add salt. Put on stove over high heat and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender.

Ingredients

• Red Peppers (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash, slice or chop and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Beef Top Loin Steak (150 g)
• Canola Oil (1 tsp)

Instructions

1. Remove steak from refrigerator, and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°
2. Rub each side of the steak with olive oil. Combine salt and pepper in a bowl and rub each side of the steak with the mixture.
3. Preheat an oven safe pan, such as a cast iron skillet, on the stove until it is very hot. Sear each side of the steak for 2-3 minutes. If the steak has a side of fat, sear the fat side for 2-3 minutes as well.
4. Place the skillet in the oven to finish the steak. Remove the steak from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 5° below the desired temperature (see notes).
5. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes.

Ingredients

• Kale (30 g)
• Broccoli (30 g)
• Onions (10 g)
• Poppyseed Salad Dressing (2 tbsp)

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients in bowl and serve.

Ingredients

• Asparagus (85 g)

Instructions

1. Add asparagus to a large pot of boiling salted water.
2. Cook for one to four minutes or until asparagus is bright green.

Ingredients

• Celery (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

Ingredients

• Strawberries (150 g)
• Banana (75 g)
• Skim Milk (125 g)
• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (125 g)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Ingredients

• Raisins (43 g)

Instructions

Ingredients

• Cantaloupe (175 g)

Instructions

1. Slice cantaloupe according to preference and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (150 g)

Instructions

1. Enjoy

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• Blackberries (100 g)

Instructions

1. Wash berries with warm water before eating

Ingredients

• Mango (125 g)

Instructions

1. Remove the peel and pit the slice and enjoy

Ingredients

• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (112.5 g)

Instructions

1. Enjoy

Ingredients

• Strawberries (93.75 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Blueberries (93.75 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Chicken Breast (56.25 g)
• Corn (56.25 g)
• Tomatoes (56.25 g)
• Avocados (75 g)
• Onions (11.25 g)
• Romaine Lettuce (37.5 g)
• Vinaigrette (15 g)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onion, corn and avocado.
2. Drizzle vinaigrette and toss the salad.
3. Slice or chop grilled chicken breasts, and add it on top of the salad

Ingredients

• Margarine (1.25 tsp)
• Russet Potatoes (125 g)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
2. Using a fork, pierce the potato all around. Place the potato on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake for 25 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, and brush with butter.
5. Bake for an additional 20 minutes. Or until the potato is soft.

Ingredients

• Red Peppers (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash, slice or chop and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Carrots (85 g)

Instructions

Ingredients

• Pork Chop (125 g)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit
2. Season porkchop to personal preference
3. Place in dish and cook for twenty minutes

Ingredients

• Spinach (60 g)
• Strawberries (20 g)
• Onions (10 g)
• Walnuts (15 g)
• Vinaigrette (1 tablespoon)

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients in bowl and serve.

Ingredients

• Snow Pea (Peas in Pod) (100 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Strawberries (150 g)
• Banana (75 g)
• Skim Milk (125 g)
• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (125 g)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Ingredients

• Skim Milk (250 g)

Instructions

1. Pour milk into glass and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Raisins (43 g)

Instructions

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• Whole Wheat Crackers (6 cracker)
• Hummus (3 tbsp)

Instructions

1. Dip crackers into hummus and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Banana (1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long))

Instructions

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• Egg (2 large)

Instructions

Ingredients

• Ham (87.5 g)

Instructions

Ingredients

• Post Raisin Bran Cereal (45 g)
• Skim Milk (0.75 cup)

Instructions

1. Add cereal and milk to a bowl

Ingredients

• Honeydew Melon (175 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and dry whole melon
2. Cut both ends off, stand melon on one of cut ends, and cut in half.
3. Cut both halves in half again, so there are four pieces.
4. Slice each quarter into one inch thick pieces. Repeat for the three other quarters.

Ingredients

• Beef Top Loin Steak (112.5 g)
• Canola Oil (0.75 tsp)

Instructions

1. Remove steak from refrigerator, and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°
2. Rub each side of the steak with olive oil. Combine salt and pepper in a bowl and rub each side of the steak with the mixture.
3. Preheat an oven safe pan, such as a cast iron skillet, on the stove until it is very hot. Sear each side of the steak for 2-3 minutes. If the steak has a side of fat, sear the fat side for 2-3 minutes as well.
4. Place the skillet in the oven to finish the steak. Remove the steak from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 5° below the desired temperature (see notes).
5. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes.

Ingredients

• Sweet Potato (93.75 g)

Instructions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Slice, chop, or bake whole sweet potato for 20 minutes.
2. Optional: add garlic and olive oil for taste.

Ingredients

• Cauliflower (100 g)
• Canola Oil (1 tsp)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Place cauliflower in a large mixing bowl, and pour on enough olive oil to coat. Use 1 tsp for best nutrient accuracy.
3. Shake salt and pepper into the bowl and toss gently until evenly coated.
4. Lay cauliflower pieces out on a baking sheet, and drizzle any remaining oil from the bowl on top.
5. Bake, turning once, until caramelized on edges and tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature, as a side dish.

Ingredients

• Carrots (85 g)

Instructions

Ingredients

• Pork Chop (93.75 g)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit
2. Season porkchop to personal preference
3. Place in dish and cook for twenty minutes

Ingredients

• Spinach (60 g)
• Strawberries (20 g)
• Onions (10 g)
• Walnuts (15 g)
• Vinaigrette (1 tablespoon)

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients in bowl and serve.

Ingredients

• Broccoli (131.25 g)

Instructions

1. Place an inch of water into a saucepan with a steamer (optional) and bring to a boil.
2. Add the broccoli, and reduce heat to medium. Let the broccoli cook for 5-6 minutes. The broccoli is finished when you are able to pierce it with a fork.

Ingredients

• Tomatoes (125 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

Ingredients

• Strawberries (112.5 g)
• Banana (56.25 g)
• Skim Milk (93.75 g)
• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (93.75 g)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Ingredients

• Skim Milk (187.5 g)

Instructions

1. Pour milk into glass and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Raisins (43 g)

Instructions

Ingredients

• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (112.5 g)

Instructions

1. Enjoy

Ingredients

• Strawberries (125 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Banana (1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long))

Instructions

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• Egg (2 large)

Instructions

Ingredients

• Ham (52.5 g)

Instructions

Ingredients

• Post Raisin Bran Cereal (45 g)
• Skim Milk (0.75 cup)

Instructions

1. Add cereal and milk to a bowl

Ingredients

• Mango (125 g)

Instructions

1. Remove the peel and pit the slice and enjoy

Ingredients

• Deli Turkey Breast (3 slice)
• Whole Wheat Bread (2 slice)
• Light Mayonnaise (1 tablespoon)

Instructions

1. Lay two slices of bread on tabletop, spread approximately 1/2 tbsp on each slize.
2. Lay four slices of turkey breast on one slice of bread. Place the other slice of bread on top, cut in half, and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Apple (125 g)

Instructions

1. Wash with warm water before eating

Ingredients

• Pork Chop (93.75 g)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit
2. Season porkchop to personal preference
3. Place in dish and cook for twenty minutes

Ingredients

• Spinach (75 g)
• Strawberries (25 g)
• Onions (12.5 g)
• Walnuts (18.75 g)
• Vinaigrette (1.25 tablespoon)

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients in bowl and serve.

Ingredients

• Sweet Potato (125 g)

Instructions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Slice, chop, or bake whole sweet potato for 20 minutes.
2. Optional: add garlic and olive oil for taste.

Ingredients

• Red Peppers (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash, slice or chop and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Strawberries (112.5 g)
• Banana (56.25 g)
• Skim Milk (93.75 g)
• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (93.75 g)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Ingredients

• Skim Milk (250 g)

Instructions

1. Pour milk into glass and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Raisins (43 g)

Instructions

Ingredients

• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (112.5 g)

Instructions

1. Enjoy

Ingredients

• Strawberries (125 g)

Instructions

1. Wash and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Banana (1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long))

Instructions

Ingredients

• Cottage Cheese (0.75 cup (not packed))

Instructions

Ingredients

• Orange (1 fruit (2-5/8" dia))

Instructions

1. Peel or slice to enjoy.

Ingredients

• Apple (125 g)

Instructions

1. Wash with warm water before eating

Ingredients

• Beef Top Loin Steak (112.5 g)
• Canola Oil (0.75 tsp)

Instructions

1. Remove steak from refrigerator, and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°
2. Rub each side of the steak with olive oil. Combine salt and pepper in a bowl and rub each side of the steak with the mixture.
3. Preheat an oven safe pan, such as a cast iron skillet, on the stove until it is very hot. Sear each side of the steak for 2-3 minutes. If the steak has a side of fat, sear the fat side for 2-3 minutes as well.
4. Place the skillet in the oven to finish the steak. Remove the steak from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 5° below the desired temperature (see notes).
5. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes.

Ingredients

• Kale (22.5 g)
• Broccoli (22.5 g)
• Onions (7.5 g)
• Poppyseed Salad Dressing (1.5 tbsp)

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients in bowl and serve.

Ingredients

• Asparagus (106.25 g)

Instructions

1. Add asparagus to a large pot of boiling salted water.
2. Cook for one to four minutes or until asparagus is bright green.

Ingredients

• Celery (106.25 g)

Instructions

1. Wash before eating.

Ingredients

• Chicken Breast (56.25 g)
• Corn (56.25 g)
• Tomatoes (56.25 g)
• Avocados (75 g)
• Onions (11.25 g)
• Romaine Lettuce (37.5 g)
• Vinaigrette (15 g)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onion, corn and avocado.
2. Drizzle vinaigrette and toss the salad.
3. Slice or chop grilled chicken breasts, and add it on top of the salad

Ingredients

• Margarine (1.56 tsp)
• Russet Potatoes (156.25 g)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
2. Using a fork, pierce the potato all around. Place the potato on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake for 25 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, and brush with butter.
5. Bake for an additional 20 minutes. Or until the potato is soft.

Ingredients

• Red Peppers (63.75 g)

Instructions

1. Wash, slice or chop and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Carrots (63.75 g)

Instructions

Ingredients

• Strawberries (112.5 g)
• Banana (56.25 g)
• Skim Milk (93.75 g)
• Low Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (93.75 g)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Ingredients

• Skim Milk (250 g)

Instructions

1. Pour milk into glass and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Raisins (43 g)

Instructions

Ingredients

• Whole Wheat Bagel (1 bagel)
• Margarine (3 tsp)

Instructions

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• Berries (85 g)

Instructions

1. Wash berries and enjoy.

Ingredients

• Blackberries (100 g)

Instructions

1. Wash berries with warm water before eating