At this point I am totally getting the hang of this “eating healthy/normally” business. I continue to be amazed with what I am able to/ allowed to eat with a “budget” of 1500 calories. Like I said before, it’s all about portion sizes!

Breakfast
Pancakes

2 whole wheat pancakes
2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp almond butter, or 3oz plain yogurt
1/4 cup blueberries
1/4 blackberries
1/4 cup raspberries

Total: 335 Calories

Snack

1/2 head endive
1/4 cup hummus (make your own and freeze some for later, I know! Who knew you could freeze hummus?!?)

Total: 205 Calories

Lunch
Soup  and Sandwich

1 cup butternut squash soup (make your own, or buy a low sodium variety)

2 slices rye bread
1 tbsp dijon (or you can use the hummus you made, because it’s delicious, and you have a bunch)
3 oz turkey breast
1/4 of an avocado

* go crazy and add some tomato, onion, or even a pickle to your sandwich. It won’t hurt you, I promise.

Total: 375 Calories

Snack

1 medium banana
2 tsp peanut butter (I recommend the crunchy variety)

Total: 165 Calories

Dinner
Lemon-Ginger Steak Salad (click for recipe)

*This picture is from a different meal. Unfortunately the brie and baguette didn’t make the cut in a 1500 calorie day :(

4oz steak
lettuce
tomato
cucumber
onions
1 tbsp feta
2 tbsp dressing

Total:  400 Calories

Daily Total: 1480 Calories