Have I got lots of summer reading for you! Thought I might let you know what I’ve recently completed and what I will be working on soon to help you achieve your weight loss goals. It’s all about healthy low calorie eating. I have some new information to share along with a reminder of some of the many resources already on this site that you might have missed.
The good news is that I have now completed three weeklong low calorie menus along with many single day sample menus for 1200 to 1500 calories. If you need ideas on how to go about planning and preparing or purchasing healthy low calorie meals you’re in the right place! (Planning a 7 Day Diet Menu)
My first weeklong menu emphasized making your own home-prepared meals (Sample Menu Plan for 7 Days) but don’t let that scare you off! Not everyone is into cooking or has the time to prepare more than the simplest of meals. If that describes you I have two other plans.
One of the super easy menu plans includes eating out for one meal every day at a fast food restaurant and otherwise simple grab and go meals. (Yes, it is possible to eat healthy fast food. It’s all about the choices you make. See: Week Long Low Calorie Diet Plan) The other menu plan I just recently finished sharing involves enjoying the ease of eating a quick to heat and eat frozen entree for dinner each evening of the week. (7 Day Low Fat Meal Plan)
Something I hope to get to work on yet this summer is a new weeklong plan for vegetarians. The new plan would be designed for a lacto-ovo vegetarian because it might include dairy and eggs. I’ll let you know more about it when I get started.
In the meantime, you might want some ideas on how to keep your calorie count under control this summer. My strongest recommendation is to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. As you may know I’m a firm believer in the importance of filling up with nutrient dense foods (as opposed to calorie dense) that are a good source of both fiber and water along with important nutrients and antioxidants.
Here are some of my previous articles about fruits and vegetables. These might get you inspired to include more fruits and vegetables in your diet and provide you with tips on how to make the best choices:
Fruits and Vegetables Best Choice for 2009 (Also 2010 and beyond!)
Fruits and Vegetables Best for 2009: Part 2
Best Low Calorie High Fiber Summer Fruits and Vegetables
Low Calorie Fruit: 100 Calories or Less
Low Calorie Vegetables: 100 Calories or Less
What about eating out this summer? Do you eat out more or less in the summer months as compared with the rest of the year? If you are like most people, you are likely to eat out fairly often year round. Check out some of my previous articles on choosing healthy low calorie food when eating out.
(Note: some of the restaurant meal choices may no longer be available but read on anyway for lots of valuable tips you won’t want to miss!)
Healthy Restaurant Food: Is it Low Calorie?
Easy Ways to Cut Calories with Restaurant Meals
A Low Calorie Restaurant Food Guide (a little dated but still relevant with respect to which restaurants have more low calorie choices than others)
Low Calorie Italian Food: What to choose at an Italian Restaurant (Includes tips on how I go about scouting out a low calorie yet tasty choice.)
Low Calorie Mexican Restaurant Food
I think these lists will keep you busy reading for a while! Oh yes, one more thing before I go. I have a visual guide to choosing healthy low calorie snacks for weight loss you won’t want to miss! Keep checking back!
Till next time stay cool, watch those calories, and eat healthy food!
