The menu plan for week 6 continues the fuel cycle challenge that began on Saturday. The cycle continues with a THM E day on Tuesday, followed by two Fuel Pull days, and finishing with a Deep S day. When I did my first challenge last fall the Fuel Pull days were the most difficult. This time I plan to be more prepared. I want to have a variety of options for snacks and desserts on those days. I have some drinks planned and both of the berry cobblers can also be used as snacks or desserts with other meals. The final Deep S meal will finish out the cycle on Friday. I will then return to regular THM menus. I do plan to include more E and FP meals each day to continue the progress I made during the challenge. Luckily I have individually packaged E meals tucked away in the freezer. They will come in handy toward the end of the week.
I have only a few new breakfasts on the menu for week 6, the two berry cobblers. Since I have a stash of E meals in the freezer, I can also use these cobblers as snacks or desserts. I have also included two drink options on the FP days to keep me from getting too hungry.
Spiced Caramel Cappuccino THM FP
Blackberry Cobbler THM FP
Berry Cobbler THM FP
Cranberry Nog THM FP
Lunches during week 6 include a favorite…the white gazpacho (FP version), as well as a new wrap, a new FP Southwest chicken and a new S recipe for Cauliflower Soup. Hopefully all will be successful enough to be included in the future.
Crockpot Creamy Southwest Chicken THM FP
White Gazpacho THM FP (using fat free stock and no fat Greek Yogurt)
Chicken, Bacon, Avocado, Ranch Lettuce Wraps THM S
Cauliflower Soup THM S
Dinners for week 6 feature four new meals. Initially I had forgotten that I have Bunco (on an E day no less). I will eat before I go and be as gracious as possible at dinner. The Theme is Texas Broncin’ BarBQue Bunco. I am certain the dinner will be fabulous but I am determined to stay on plan. Eating an E meal there will be difficult, so I will eat leftover Orange chicken and try to be gracious with what is served. Both of the new FP recipes planned are an attempt to provide more satisfying meals. The fuel pull days of this cycle are the most difficult for me. My cravings skyrocket. The cycle will end on Friday and hopefully Costco continues to have wild caught salmon. I have tried to include salmon as often as it is available. I am ending the week two new crock pot recipes.
Baked Teriyaki Chicken Breasts THM FP
Turkey Meatballs THM FP
Angel’s Cake THM FP
Best Oven Baked Chicken Breast THM Deep S
Crockpot Marinated Pork Loin THM Deep S
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken THM S
At the completion of the fuel cycle on Friday and a return to the normal THM eating, I am consciously planning more Deep S meals and including either an E meal or a FP meal each and every day. I also want to include more between meal beverages, especially sippers. I am very determined to get back on track and continue not only with my weight loss, but also increasing my energy level. I have become very sedentary over these past months…rainy, cold weather, hours in the car and sitting with my granddaughter, and a variety of other excuses.
A Week 5 Recap:
Day one on the fuel cycle challenge:
THM Deep S Meals
Scrambled eggs with lots of sautéed spinach and bacon
Sausage and Cabbage Skillet (a personal favorite)
Emeril’s Pork Chops, roasted asparagus, roasted brussels sprouts, spinach salad with bacon and hard boiled egg with Tangy and Sweet Vinaigrette
Day two
THM Deep S
Hard boiled egg
Tex Mex Breakfast Scramble (Brunch)
Good Girl Moonshine Sipper
Grilled Ribeye Steaks, Sauteed Mushrooms, roasted asparagus, roasted brussels sprouts, spinach salad with bacon and hard boiled egg with Tangy and Sweet Vinaigrette
Day Three
THM E
Upside Down Pineapple Oatmeal
Baked Sweet Potato and Tuna with Capers (I had tuna on hand that needed to be eaten)
Orange Chicken with Brown Rice, Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Asian Salad Dressing THM E
Bust-A-Myth Cake
The challenge of the fuel cycle has just begun and the next days will be critical, but I am determined.
Bon Appetit.
