Menu Plan Monday - Week of 1/16/12

So I've been calorie counting since the start of the new year and I finally feel as if I am getting in a groove. I am limiting myself to 1200 calories and, while it's ok now, it sure was a bear to get used to the first couple of weeks. You don't realize just how much you put into your body until you are forced to account for every single thing that goes into your mouth. I did Weight Watchers a few years ago and it worked, but all those zero point foods really aren't zero calories. I mean, 1/4 cup of blueberries on WW would be zero points, yet they are actually 20 calories. It all adds up...how scary.

Thankfully, I have found TONS of great, low calorie recipes online to help me get through this diet. I have lost 7 lbs since Jan. 1 and I am not about to stop now. I want to lose at least 17 more. I can do this! All of the following recipes are low calorie and sound delicious.

Monday - venison hamburgers on wheat buns, roasted potatoes (for Trey), and salad

Tuesday - sirloin steak, lemon lovers' asparagus, and sliced tomatoes

Wednesday - BLT pasta salad

Thursday - BBQ pulled chicken on wheat buns

Friday and Saturday - leftovers (Trey's going hunting, so I'll be a bachelorette for the weekend)

Sunday - leftover appetizers (from the Premiere Jewelry party I'll be hosting)