It's TUESDAY, June 19!!! What are you eating today IPeeps?
 

Phase 1: Week 16, Day 5

Breakfast@8am: Spinach Smoothie
EAS Carb Control Chocolate RTD
Spinach
2 cups Chilled Half-Caf Coffee & Ice
1 Stevia packet

Lunch@12pm: Soup
IP Potato Puree
4 oz Chicken Broth
Celeriac & Mushroom Puree <--last of these leftovers

Snack@4pm: Unrestricted Pancakes
IP Crispy Cereal
2 Egg Whites
1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
1/4 tsp Baking Powder
WF Pancake Syrup

Snack@6pm: 4th packet for weightlifting day
Pure Protein Bar

Bodypump@6:30-7:30pm

Dinner@8pm:
Chicken Breast
Cauliflower & Celery Purée

Here you go ProteinGal:

Breakfast - IP Cereal pancake with spinach, and 2 tsp WF pancake syrup mixed into batter, 2 egg whites, cinnamon & nutmeg, vanilla, b. powder
Lunch - Broccoli Cheese Soup with 1 c steamed broccoli & a green onion added, 4 cauliflower 'bread' sticks (these are great!)
Snack - Blueberry, Cran-granata drink
Supper - not sure yet, maybe chicken stirfry w/peppers, onion, mini bella mushrooms, & soy sauce.

Liz, don't know if you saw my response this morning re: your comment on how many packets in my menu yesterday - the 'Pig in a Blanket' recipe, the 'blanket' is also an IP packet.

I have 1 packet of the Miracle Noodles, but am afraid to try them...lol. Maybe this weekend.

Have a great OP day!

He hee, thanks hun ;)

How did the spinach in the pancakes turn out? I've added shredded zucchini (need to squeeze out extra water with a paper towel) and they were DELICIOUS and very filling. I saw about the 'Blanket' IP packet and responded on the other thread.

Personally, I really like the Miracle Noodles, but if you've never really been exposed to asian style noodles (very similar in texture/taste to rice noodles you find in Pho & other asian soups) before they can be quite foreign, the texture is not like traditional pasta. I love them in asian style stirfrys - I can't really tolerate the WF dressings on their own, but I like the WF Sesame Ginger with some soy, red curry paste, and WF Peanut Spread.

Here's an alternate dry roasting method, different than the instructions on the bag, if you want to try it: http://www.miraclenoodle.com/dry-roast-shirataki.html

Dry Roasting Shirataki to Eliminate Wetness and Aroma
We have received several emails about the best way to dry the noodles completely and hence eliminate any unwanted odor completely.

In Japan this is done by dry-roasting the noodles. This process also ensures that the noodles will absorb the flavor of what you will be adding!

1. Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat
2. Add the shirataki noodles and dry roast for around 1 minute
3. When they are dry, you often hear a squeaking noise as you move them
4. Drizzle a little oil or not, or add the stock or sauce you are going to use with whatever recipes

B: IP Maple Oatmeal, coffee w/1T cream
L: RTD Vanilla, 1c. celery, 1c. cukes
S: IP Lemon pudding
D: Salmon Fillet, romain lettuce, celery, cauliflower

Spinach in pancakes? Spinach in choc shakes? This doesn't sound appetizing at all, but I have been surprised so far how good the IP food tastes! I know I'll need more variety, so this weekend plan to camp out on the recipe page and get some more ideas.

B- half caff coffee with 2 Splenda packets
Scrambled egg whites with sea salt, pepper, and tabasco
Chocolate rtd

L- soy patty with wf BBQ thick and spicy sauce
2c zucchini fries

D- grilled chicken breast with 2 c grilled eggplant

S- vanilla rtd

B- coffee with RTD vanilla drink
S1-lettuce with sea salt, pepper and vinegar
L- cereal pancakes, wf syrup and 2 cups cauliflower
S2-cucumbers with s&v
D- BBQ hamburgers made with diced jalapeño and pickles inside with a salad and rutabaga fries, and 1 carb ketchup.
S3- dark chocolate pudding blended with water, ice, unsweetened almond milk, vanilla, peppermint extract and stevia. Put in freezer and stirred every 10 minutes until consistency of ice cream.

I'm starving today.....and yesterday. :(

Phase 1 Alternatives

Breaky: Cocoa Mint Pudding
Lunch: Will attempt cereal pancake
Dinner: Proti-Diet pizza mmmm
Snack: Apple Cinnamon Rubarb Crumble.
Veggies fit in somewhere between this all plus water water water water..

What may I ask are cauliflower bread sticks?? & how do you make them? They sound Yummy :)

B: Butterscotch Pudding mixed with cold strong coffee, splenda, & 2 Tbsp WF Caramel Sauce a little water & ice (faux iced caramel coffee drink) Yum!

L: Bar & Big salad w/ 2 cups veggies & EVOO, vinegar, lemon, garlic dressing.

D: 8oz chicken & shrimp w/ mushrooms & zucchini. Propel zero

S: Dark chocolate pudding made into ice cream w/ 2 Tbsp WF Strawberry Syrup. Yum!!

Water, Water, Water, & more Water :)

Have a great OP evening!!

Well let see, I had peach mango drink for breakfest, chocolate pudding for a snack, salad with cukes, variety of peppers, celery and two eggs with oil and apple cider vinegar dressing for lunch, and for dinner pink lemonade drink and roasted asparagus and mushrooms. It's so hot and humid today, I drank a boatload of water. Not a fan of 90 degree temps. But, it's better than shoveling 3 feet of show.

Breakfast: Maple Oatmeal, 2 cups *(maybe3) of coffee
Lunch: Lots of Romaine with Broccoli, Peppers, Cucumbers, Olive Oil, Salt. Dill Pickle Zippers
Dinner: Tuna Patties...egg whites, red pepper, cilanto, can of tuna, spices and then cooked in olive oil. Dill Pickle.
Snack: Dark Chocolate Pudding

Water....giving up MIO this week to see what it does to cravings/loss.

Phase 1, Day 12

Breakfast - IP chocolate drink - coffee

Lunch - IP chocolate drink (I love my chocolate!)
Salad w/1.5 c. mixed peppers and stix of celery to dip in my salt.
WF Thousand Island Dressing

Dinner - 5 oz Pork Loin
2 cups mixed, steamed cauliflower and broccolette (cross between
broc. and asparagus)
1/4 t. salt - 1 t. EVOO

Snack - IP Vanilla premade drink

Lots of water all day long and I will be having a pickle tonight to see if it helps with leg cramps at night.

Cauliflower Breadsticks (MamaGrubbsgrum)
1/2 head of cauliflower, grated
1 egg and 1 egg white beaten
1/2 cup grated onion
1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon Italian spices
3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

Preheat oven to 350
Mix together, pour onto a baking sheet that was covered with parchment paper and sprayed with olive oil. (I patted the mix into 2 'loaves', making sure they are equal thickness. Bake for 45 minutes (or until a little dried out and firm I ended up cooking it for around 60 min.) then take out and flip it carefully over with a spatula, put back in oven for 10 - 20 minutes. (Next time I will probably bake a little longer to see if they will hold together better.)Cut in slices.

For supper tonight I ended up just having a large salad with 8 oz turkey. It's so hot and humid I just didn't want to cook anything. Topped with a bit of EVOO.

I know putting spinach into pancakes and chocolate drinks sounds gross, but it really doesn't add much flavor. For the pancakes I put the spinach in the frying pan first to let it cook down a bit, then just pour the batter over top. It keeps me from getting too hungry before lunch. One of these days I'll try the zucchini in pancakes/muffins too.

Liz - thanks for the ideas with the Miracle Noodles. I don't believe I've ever had anything like them, so will be a new food experience.

Thank you! That sounds great!

Rutabaga Fries: Can you tell me about these, LizRR?

This is a great thread that I'm reading for the first time! I'm so happy so see these recipes and it's great to see what everyone does with the packets!

Here's mine:
Breakfast: Pineapple-Banana Drink (Yum)
Lunch: IP Broccoli Cheese soup with addition of 1/2 c Sauteed (in fresh garlic and OO) fresh broccoli and red peppers
Salad with lettuce, cukes, celery, red cabb, red onion
Snack at 4: 1/2 IP SW cheese puffs
Dinner: Chicken breast with red peppers
Salad
Snack: 1/2 IP Sw cheese puffs

Thanks to all! :wave:

Turnip fries are good to, but we really like rutabaga fries better. Basically just cut up 3-4 rutabagas into French fry size, the thinner the crispier they will turn out, lightly spray with evoo and sprinkle with seasoning of choice (paprika, salt, & pepper at our house), bake at 375 for ~20 minutes, flip halfway through and careful not to burn them, they are too delicious! I can usually 'smell' when they are done - just on the line between crisp and burned is how we like them. I dip them in WF ketchup & Tabasco. Reminiscent of sweet potato fries.

I was told to only have 3 pieces of gum "extra" brand. If I have more than those 3 pieces is that going to really mess up the whole program? Is it that sensitive? I am only on day 2, so a very green newbie here.

Could you give me a little bit more detail on how you prepare your tuna patties please? That is something that I have been wanting to try, but wasnt sure where to start! Thank you!! :)

Thank you for this recipe, I am definitely going to try this one!! :D

breakfast Chocolate spinach shake (I do mine a little differently)
[/B]snack[/B] Scrambled egg whites with a little bit of my red bell peppers from my lunch.
Lunch Peanut Bar and red bell pepper
Dinner Pork steak grilled w/indirect heat, 2cup stewed rhubarb
Snack Pina Colada shake

LOTS of water! :)

I'm almost positive this is a Finn recipe. I'm sure you'll find some great alternatives besides tuna in AK (my Mom's home state!).

SUCCULENT SEAFOOD PATTIES:*
These are quick & easy to make and can be taken with you to work to heat in the microwave as well. Don't be intimidated by the ingredients list...many herb substitutions are welcome and you usually have most ingredients to make this work on hand. This one really hit the spot and satisfied the cravings for a toasted tuna sandwich or a crab patty.

Ingredients:
1 can tuna (in water)
2 beaten egg whites (add 1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar if desired)
Handful of Red/Yellow/Green Bell Pepper (Paprika) chopped in small pieces (about 1/4 cup or less)
Handful of chopped leek or red/white onion (about 1/4 cup or less)
Splash of Lemon Juice
Herbs (I use about 1 TB of an asian herb mix I make and freeze which includes:
Parsley, Cilantro, Lemongrass, Ginger (very small pieces), & Red Chili. Don't worry if you dont have them all and you can substitute Basil, Oregano, etc. Though if you can find them, the herbs listed above work best for the right flavor)
Sea Salt & Crushed Black Pepper & White Pepper*
Salad
Salad Dressing (your choice. I use Olive Oil, Black Pepper, Sea Salt, Lemon Juice, 1 package of Truvia (or other sweetener), 1 TB Mustard, Pinch of cilantro, & ginger paste)

Directions:
1. Drain Tuna and put in bowl.
2. Add salt (not too much!), pepper (lots) and herbs (best with parsley, cilantro, ginger...add the lemongrass & red chili if you have them. Substitute with other herbs like dill or thyme to your taste)
3. Add chopped bell peppers and leek/onion. You can also add in chopped cucumber, chilis, or zucchini if desired.
4. Squirt in lemon juice and stir til blended. (Tuna should not be in big chunks) Drain any liquid before adding to egg whites.
5. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff (you can add Cream of Tartar if you want it thicker)
6. Drop in tuna mix and fold together.
7. Add 2 tsp olive oil to pan
8. Drop about 1/4 cup batter onto hot pan on stove. (Usually fits 2 patties at a time).*
9. Cook until you are able to flip over, being careful not to flip too early or it will break apart. (Not a big deal, though... still tastes great)
10. Place cooked patties onto lettuce leaves.
11. Use your favourite Ideal Protein approved dressing. (Recipe for what I use is above, but this would taste great with a wide variety of dressings like sweet onion, asian, lemon poppyseed, dill, etc)

Makes 4-6 good sized patties.

Thanks, LizRR! I'm going to try these. Also the Tuna Patties from jcjnjj! They look great!:wave: