May 7 – Bistro MD – Snack

Milk Chocolate Crunchies… about 120 calories (estimate).

Good, but annoying to eat at work. Would be perfect for movie night!

May 7 – Bistro MD – Lunch

Jerk Chicken with Mango Chutney… very good, very filling. I didn’t realize how hungry I was from breakfast until I started eating this.

I can’t remember the last time I had okra… and this came with a side of tomato okra stew. Very good – left me wanting more. 330 calories. (Btw, the pancakes this morning were 390!).

Having two cups of water… and then will try to postpone my snack until 2:30.

Just reordered

Ok, I decided to reorder BistroMD. I called and placed myself on re-occurring status.

That being said, I also learned that every person I refer will get a $50 credit if they say they were referred by me, and I will get a $50 credit for my order the week following.

So, if any of these posts has piqued your interest, and made you decide that you want to have BistroMD delivered – consider this my referral. We both benefit and hopefully will keep on losing weight together.

Send me a message at sonyasfoodblog <AT> gmail.com, as you will need to have my name to be referred.

May 6 Bistro MD Dinner

Tonight’s meal – Chicken Breast Stuffed with Brown & Wild Rice.

I forgot what dinner was going to be earlier and as my husband called out what was in the fridge, I said something like “gee, that sounds bland.” However, the packaging describes this dish as: “Grilled and oven-roasted chicken breast stuffed with brown and wild rice, served with baby peas and shoestring carrots. ratatouille and roasted-chicken demi-glace.”

So, my interest is now piqued a bit more. This dinner has to compare with what my husband is having as this is the first night he is cooking a warm meal for himself and not warming something else up in the microwave.

I think it will, just because insert processed cheez name here is in the title. I’m not a fan of processed cheese in any fashion, and hopefully won’t be tempted tonight.

I didn’t have my morning snacks today because I was up later than expected. The chicken dish has 330 calories, but 760mg of sodium. This is the highest sodium content I’ve seen in a BistroMD meal so far. Others have been as low as 80mg. Also for dinner, instead of a fruit, I’m adding 1/2 of a sweet potato to the meal, bringing the total calories to 465. I will bypass the butter, but considering adding a bit of cinnamon.

Edit:

Well, I didn’t end up eating the sweet potato as it ended up on the floor. I guess that’s a sign. The meal itself was very filling, the stuffing very  slightly hinted of garlic. The chicken had grill lines, and actually tasted grilled. It had a great texture. No gristle or anything else  you wouldn’t want to find in a prepared meal.  Another excellent dinner.

May 6 Bistro MD Lunch

Turkey Salisbury Steak with French Cut Green Beans & Cauliflower puree.

Overall, a good but awkward meal. I followed the heating instructions (3 minutes if defrosted)- which worked for the veggies. Took a bite of the “steak” and it was still cool. I cut it in half, warmed the meal for another minute. It felt fine, but immediately cooled down once I took my seat.

I didn’t want to reheat the entire meal again since the veggies were perfectly cooked and would have dried to nothingness.I ended up eating the veggies, then reheating the “steak” another minute.

I actually find it hard to believe that it was only 240 calories, and as filling as it was.

A little frustrating to cook, but I’d eat it again. This might work better as a turkey meatballs concept so reheating is more even…

May 5 – BistroMD Dinner

Beef Bourguignon with cauliflower puree – this was probably the best meal I have had since starting the program. 340 calories. The quality of the beef was very good, the small onions were sweet. The cauliflower puree was excellent, though I wish there had been a little bit more of it.

Very satisfying. I also added my second fruit of the day to the meal, which will help keep me satisfied I think. Now just to get through the evening with no more snacks…

From myfitnesspal:

Totals	1,460	194	30	112	2,080	23
Your Daily Goal	1,600	160	36	160	2,500	25
Remaining	140	-34	6	48	420	2
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber

If every day were like today… You’d weigh 13lbs less in 5 weeks

May 5 – Bistro MD – Afternoon Snack 2

Crunch O’s – 12 grams of protein. 130 Calories.

They are very light, very barbecque- y. They could definitely fill a chips craving. The back of the package also notes there is a Sour Cream & Onion Flavor. Sort of an odd aftertaste after eating about a quarter of the bag, and then tend to stick to my teeth.

Still good though – exceptionally crunchy, and leaves the taste buds with a small “burn”. It took me about 30 minutes to finish it. A similar bag of chips would have taken me 5 minutes.

Btw, they look giant, but are about the size of Cheerios on steroids.

May 4 – After Dinner Snack

After dinner snacks – 4oz Oikos Original Greek Yogurt Chocolate and a small snack cup of pears in their own juice.

Daily totals from MyFitnessPal.com. The protein total is a bit lower than I’d like, but only by 10 or so grams.

Totals	1,582	193	40	110	2,761	31
Your Daily Goal	1,600	160	36	160	2,500	25
Remaining	18	-33	-4	50	-261	-6
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber

If every day were like today…  I’d weigh 12.2 lbs less in 5 weeks (according to myfitnesspal.com)

Now for a glass of water and sleep!

May 4 – Bistro MD Meals – Afternoon Snack 2

So, even though my intention was to stay firmly the plan today, I noticed I was still hungry after lunch and snacks.  I knew the plan is for about 1200 calories, and other nutritionists I’ve worked with have estimated my food should be between 1800-2300 calories based on my weight.

I haven’t lost at those levels, but didn’t want to stress out about hunger. So, after talking with the Bistro MD nutritionist, I am now adding 1 additional protein snack plus 2 servings of fruit per day.

For my afternoon snack – I had one reduced fat string cheese and an apple. Right at the 150 calorie mark! (Yes, no pics for this one. Sorry! :)).

May 4 – Bistro MD Meals – Afternoon snack

My snack for the afternoon was Crisp ‘n Crunch Fudge Graham Bar.

About as interesting as it sounds, but edible. The packaging didn’t have any specific calories on it, but by doing a quick search of some diet sites I’d estimate it was about 150 calories.