Happy Tuesday to all. Here I am, day three of posting each and every day. This week I stayed the same, but I think I’m killing it in the weight loss game. I use the WW app to track what I eat, and as a vegan I try to be careful how much starchy foods I eat. I don’t limit them all together, I just keep all of my portions in check. It’s all about good nutrition and portion control for me.
Food, it’s something we have to learn to have a healthy relationship with, and I’m definitely starting to achieve balance. Monday’s are my vegan cheat day, on that day I eat vegan comfort foods like pasta or a veggie burger. Tuesday’s through Sunday I eat Whole Foods/plant based; basically cleaner vegan. I do limit my oils, salt and sugar but I do not eliminate them completely. I have really cut down though, my olive oil bottle lasts a very long time now. I always drink 16 oz of water when I wake up, and about 6 oz of coconut water. I immediately eat a banana as I wait for my coffee to brew. Breakfast is usually something quick, overnight oats or a vegan protein bar and coffee with silk soy creamer and a bit of raw sugar or blackstrap molasses. I’m a zombie until after a drink my java. My eating plan is pretty much 80/20. Mostly clean with a little wiggle room. It keeps me from over obsessing about food. I try to get around 60 grams of protein daily through plant based options.
Here are some photos of what I eat for breakfast and dinner. Vegan pancakes are a day off treat. I usually only eat twice a day on work days with my schedule. Lots of fresh fruits, greens, veggies, and some frozen as well. Pasta only on occasional Mondays. I make a lot of high protein bean soups, like split pea and lentil soups. I admit I eating vegan protein bars for breakfast when I feel rushed is not the healthiest but it works for me. Ezekiel bread, hummus, baked tofu with veggies, legumes, so many delicious and healthy vegan options. Here’s pics of some of my go to get healthy meals. I will post recipes soon. What are your staples? Happy Eating and losing weight!
Vegan Split Pea Soup
Vegan Bean Chili
Vegan faux meat balls with homemade marinara and veggies
Pancakes with bananas, oat flour and soy milk. Dark Chocolate Chip version.
Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo
Soda alternative
Natures Candy
Staple main dish salad
Vegan tomato basil cream sauce fettuccine
Cheat day treat, I add vegan mayo
Vegan tomato bolognese with red wine
Baked tofu and kale or spinach with veggies. Italian seasoning with a bit of olive oil
Vegan tomato bolognese penne pasta.
Vegan banana pancakes with berries
Avocado chocolate mousse from Melissa Bender Fitness adapted by Chocolate Covered Katie
Meal prep berries with lemon juice
Trader Joe’s steamed lentil and veggie salad
