My 21 Day Fix!

Why Container Dieting?

When I fall off track (I live in New Orleans & love food!) and I'm ready to feel healthier, I usually turn to calorie counting. This sometimes results in choosing things like a chocolate bar over breakfast. It works, but I often felt hungry or deprived when my calories ran out.

So, this go-round, I'm trying something new! You can look up tons of information about "container dieting" or the "21 Day Fix" with a simple Google search. I'm not here to promote anything, just to share what my meals look like for those interested.

Keep in mind, I am short, so my calorie range is only about 1,200 to 1,400. Taller/bigger folks may get to eat more food! Be sure to do some research before jumping in to any diet plan.

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Breakfast

1 Hard Boiled Egg
​Cucumbers & Carrots
1/4 Cup Hummus
1 Cup Fruit (Blueberries + Mango)

Lunch

Romaine Lettuce
5 Cherry Tomatoes
1 Hard Boiled Egg
2 TBSP of Olive Oil-Lemon Dressing

Snack

Protein Shake (1 scoop of powder, 8 OZ of whole milk, & 1/2 frozen banana)

Dinner

1/2 Grilled Chicken Breast
Cebollitas (Green Onions on the grill with salt, pepper, & lime juice)
Grilled Zucchini Sticks
Green Beans & Onions
Some mushrooms cooked down in Worsheshire sauce
​1 Baked Potato​ with some olive oil, salt, & pepper

After Thoughts

After breakfast, I was pretty hungry. I drank lots of water to curb my appetite and ultimately ate my salad a little early. After working out and drinking a protein shake, I felt really satisfied! Then, came dinner- what a feast! I felt pretty full after all those grilled veggies, a potato, and chicken. 

Instead of saving all my "starch" portions for the end of the day, I'm going to consider doing one for breakfast so I'm not as hungry early on :)