Foto Friday, 17 May 2013

BREAKFAST

Another lovely fruit salad :-) Fresh pineapple, banana, strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, oranges and raspberries with a dollop of plain soy yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup. Cup of coffee.

204 calories.

LUNCH

I was craving avocado big time and thankfully we had some perfectly ripe ones ready to go. I was debating whether or not to have 2 slices of wholemeal toast but decided as it was the avocado I really wanted that I would just have 1 slice and LOAD it with avocado. 
I spread the toast with sunflower spread and sprinkled a little smoked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper on top of the avocado. Gorgeous! I also had a glass of orange juice with it.

270 calories.

DINNER

Well, I found some corn on the cob I purchased a while back, now past it's best before date. I don't pay much attention to those but felt they probably should be eaten! 

I also had a bit of cabbage left from the last time I made coleslaw so I made another batch of it. My husband LOVES this coleslaw by the way, says he could eat nothing but bowls of the stuff :-) It really is very good. 

I did think of adding some vegan sausages or something of the like to this but opted instead to save the calories for more of the coleslaw which is in no way a low calorie version - the dressing is made entirely from full fat vegan mayo. It's what makes it so good :-) It was still a satisfying meal and of course I also slathered the corn with sunflower spread and a good sprinkling of salt. Essential. I also had a cup of coffee afterwards.
310 calories.

EVENING

A 125ml glass of red wine with a couple tea sandwiches (1/2 a regular sandwich) with one of my favourite sandwich fillers: houmous, finely chopped spring onion and sun-dried tomatoes on white bread with sunflower spread. 
Also in the photo there is a bag of sweet chilli Sun-Bites but I only ended up eating half of that.
Later on I had another 125ml glass of red wine.
394 calories.

Calories for the Day = 1178

....AND I can say that after my first week of lower calorie eating and my attempt to lose 2 pounds a week I have indeed lost......2.5 pounds this week! 
I am aiming for eating around 1200 cal/day and walking off 200 calories a day. I'm feeling great and already much fitter, yay! Just 8 more pounds to go before holidays :-)

Thursday, 16 May 2013

BREAKFAST

I had a toasted red onion and chive bagel with sunflower spread. Been awhile since I had bread for breakfast and it felt decadent!

Cup of coffee.

334 calories.

LUNCH

Last of the tofu! Remember, I'm the only one in the house who likes tofu so when I open a pack I've got to eat it all. Not that I'm complaining....I'm clearly loving this scramble lately! 

Like yesterday I had the scramble with asparagus, a big flat mushroom and a slice of wholemeal toast with sunflower spread. (Photo on yesterday's post.)
Cup of coffee.

267 calories.

AFTERNOON

A bowl of fresh pineapple and blueberries with plain soy yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Cup of coffee.
131 calories.

DINNER

Large jacket potato with baked beans and some broccoli on the side.
355 calories.

EVENING

A large slice of French bread with sunflower spread and houmous. Glass of red wine.
260 calories.

Calories for the Day = 1347

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

BREAKFAST

Another gorgeous fruit salad - I think I like this combination best: fresh pineapple, strawberries, kiwi, blueberries and banana with a dollop of plain soy yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup. Cup of coffee.

248 calories.

LUNCH

Well, I had enough tofu left to either have a very large tofu scramble or a smaller one and add some more veg. I opted for the latter keeping the asparagus like yesterday but I also added a "fat-free fried" big flat mushroom with it. 

I just "fried" it in some of the stock I used to marinate the tofu instead of using oil or vegan butter. Cooked up perfectly and was packed with flavour - another great meal!

259 calories.

AFTERNOON SNACK

A small slice of dairy free brown soda bread spread with peanut butter. Cup of coffee.
177 calories.

Later on I was at the hospital for a routine lupus appointment - these things always take forever....while waiting for the doc I had a cup of coffee and package of fruit shortcakes (3 biscuits) surprised to find something vegan at the coffee stand!
160 calories.

DINNER

Got home quite late and quite hungry from the hospital...health wise everything is really good though - (must be the veganism!) ;-)

Anyway, I had a quick and easy bowl of Heinz Lentil Soup with a slice of wholemeal toast spread with sunflower spread.
306 calories.

Calories for the Day = 1150

Tuesday, 14 May 2013

BREAKFAST

Yup, same again :-) 
Fruit salad with fresh pineapple, oranges, blueberries, bananas, kiwi, strawberries and blueberries with a dollop of plain soy yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Cup of coffee.

LUNCH

I think I'm addicted to my tofu scramble :-) Like yesterday I doubled the amount of tofu and had it with a slice of wholemeal toast with sunflower spread but also added some steamed asparagus today. What a gorgeous meal!
(...and, that big plate of food? Only 271 calories and 15g of protein!)

AFTERNOON SNACK

Apple slices spread with peanut butter.

Cup of coffee.

DINNER

We had the Slow Roasted Peppers with Chickpeas, Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Smoked Paprika with Lemon Couscous. So tasty this!

Afterwards I had a cup of Earl Grey tea.

EVENING

A pot of Tesco Lemon Soy Yogurt.

Calories for the Day = 1183

Monday, 13 May 2013

BREAKFAST

Same as the past few days - fruit salad with fresh pineapple, oranges, banana, strawberries and blueberries with a dollop of plain soy yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup. Gorgeous.

Cup of coffee.

LUNCH

My tofu scramble with a slice of wholemeal toast with sunflower spread. Just like yesterday I added chopped fresh basil instead of spinach and omitted the cherry tomatoes. I also doubled the tofu this time as it's just so good! 
Picture on yesterday's post.

AFTERNOON

Apple slices spread with peanut butter. My son always pulls all sort of faces when I say I'm having this but it's really good, honest!

Cup of coffee.

DINNER

Made the Zucchini and Red Pepper Pasta dish - without the cheezly. Today was house cleaning day so something quick and easy was perfect :-)
Had an espresso afterwards.

EVENING

Bag of ready salted Sun-Bites.

Calories for the Day = 1154

Sunday, 12 May 2013

BREAKFAST

Big bowl of fruit salad with fresh pineapple, blueberries, apple, oranges, kiwi, banana and strawberries with a dollop of plain soy yogurt and drizzle of maple syrup. Lovely! Wish I took a picture, so colourful and vibrant :-)

Cup of coffee.

LUNCH

After  a brisk hike up a local mountain (well, "hill" to this Canadian!) I had my tofu scramble with a slice of wholemeal toast spread with sunflower spread and a glass of orange juice. 
Note - I didn't bring my camera with me, this is an old picture I took from the peak.

Anyway, it was delicious! Like usual I just had the scramble with chopped fresh basil instead of the spinach and cherry tomatoes.

Plus I was starving - hiking after only having a bowl of fruit for breakfast wasn't the best idea in hindsight...man, that was tough!

AFTERNOON 

Cup of coffee and a pot of forest fruit flavour soy yogurt.

DINNER

I made a garlic mushroom, sausage and avocado pizza - store bought base, pizza sauce, garlic fried mushrooms and onions, Fry's Chunky Strips and avocado. Fantastic flavour combinations! 
Also had a bottle of Moosehead light beer with it.

Garlic Mushroom, Sausage and Avocado Pizza
pizza base
pizza sauce
mushrooms
onion
garlic
vegetable oil
salt and pepper
Fry's Chunky Strips
Avocado

Spread the base with pizza sauce, fry the mushrooms and onions in a bit of oil with some salt (preferably smoked) and pepper until cooked and no longer liquidy adding some chopped garlic near the end. Fry the Chunky strips until just defrosted then scatter both over the base. Bake until the base is golden and puffy, about 15 minutes then remove from the oven and top with slices of avocado just before eating.

DAY'S CALORIES = 1258

Saturday, 11 May 2013

BREAKFAST

Toasted sesame seed bagel with sunflower spread. I've been using the Marks and Spencer spread lately and have to say I really like it, it's better than the Pure one. Vitalite is still the best but we just can't find it anymore :-(

Cup of coffee

LUNCH

Well, we still haven't gone shopping so I just had a can of Heinz Lentil Soup and a slice of wholemeal toast with sunflower spread.
Cup of coffee.

DINNER

Finally got shopping! Had Heidi's "Ideal Lunch Salad" again: romaine lettuce, celery, avocado, black olives, shallots, pumpkin seeds and broccoli in that yummy soy yogurt/miso/cumin dressing.
Had an espresso afterwards.

EVENING

Bottle of Moosehead Light Beer and a packet of Lightly Salted Sun-Bites.

CALORIES = 1251