Meal Planning

You know the saying practice makes perfect? That's how I am trying to start this diet. I have been trying for the last 3 months to lose 40 pounds and get back in shape. I have tried everything from clean eating, to slim fast, to paleo. Nothing seems to stick. So this time around, I am taking a different approach. I'm going to try sticking to the same meals for the first couple weeks and going to the gym 4 days a week to get myself in the habit of doing it. 

My main problem is that since Randy and I moved out to Beaverton, we have come across more fast food restaraunts. (Right across the street.) Although Randy isn't big into eating out, I am. It is practically impossible for me to turn down a burger from Five Guys or Red Robin. This is the first thing I'm hoping sticking to a strict meal plan will help me over come. My plan is to eat the following meal plan for the next couple weeks:

Breakfast - 2 eggs, and 1 slice of whole wheat toast
Snack 1 - 1 Apple w/ 2 tblsp. Peanut Butter
Lunch - 6oz. Chicken, 1 c. Whole Wheat Pasta, 2c. Broccoli
Snack 2 - 1/2 c. Cottage Cheese, 2 pear slices
Dinner - Grilled Mahi Mahi, Rice Pilaf, Mixed Veggies
Snack 3 - 100cal. snack pack popcorn. 

After doing some research I learned that to loose about 2 pounds a week I need to keep my diet under 1200 calories. This meal plan gives me a little wiggle room, especially after going to the gym. 

I am going to try and completely cut out soda. This is going to be really hard for  me since I am totally addicted to Dr. Pepper. I do try and drink diet if I do have it, but the sugar is just terrible no matter what!

I am really looking forward to seeing if this gets me on track, and helps me stay on my diet. Wish me luck for the first two weeks!

--Jennifer