I can’t believe how well my first post was received, so I decided to do a follow-up with more “weight loss” meal ideas. I say weight loss in quotes because there is nothing magic about these meals, but they tend to be what I gravitate towards when I am looking to feel lighter and shed a few pounds. At 9 months postpartum, I am still working to lose the baby weight but have been in no rush. I’m about halfway there.
I just like to eat what makes me feel good – and an indulgence here and there is fine. To be honest, I usually have dark chocolate at night to satisfy my sweet tooth but it is summer and don’t think I haven’t been eating vegan Ben & Jerry’s.
BUT I find that when I primarily eat whole foods, I feel fuller for longer and very slowly (and naturally) lose weight. That is what works for me, anyway!
It is different for everyone… it is what it is. But maybe these meals will inspire you and may find a spot in your healthy meal rotation. I hope you enjoy.
Breakfast: Oats Parfait
I try to have oats at least 3-4 breakfasts out of the week. I included an oatmeal bowl in my last weight loss post, but I can’t not include similar here. It really is filling and so satisfying! So here’s a parfait recipe that I looove.
I simply cook 1/2 cup oats according to package. I stir in unsweetened cocoa powder. Layer up with fruit (my favorites are cherries, berries, and bananas), some nut butter or coconut/soy yogurt. So yummy and very filling.
Lunch: Loaded Sweet Potato
Pretty simple! A nice, large sweet potato is the perfect start to a filling and colorful lunch. I bake a large sweet potato either in the microwave (5 minutes) or if you have time, poke some holes in the potato and place in a 400 degree oven for about an hour (this is the beeest way). Once done, top with 1/4 cup beans of your choice (I like pinto), 1/4 cup corn, 1/4 cup diced pepper, tomatoes/salsa, etc. But honestly, anything goes as far as veggies. Get creative. I will sometimes drizzle on tahini, too. SO good!
Snack: Banana Nice Cream
Strawberry nice cream with dark chocolate sauce and peanut butter drizzle. To make the base, just blend one frozen banana and about 3-4 frozen strawberries with a splash of almond milk. The chocolate sauce is just unsweetened dark cocoa and maple syrup with a bit of water to thin out. Lastly, melt up some peanut butter. This feels like dessert! Such a yummy snack.
Dinner: Kale Salad + Cabbage Salad
This kale + cabbage salad is tossed with some carrots, tomatoes, and avocado. I top it with a cashew cream dressing – about 1/4 cup cashews, 1/3 cup nut milk, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, garlic clove, salt, pepper, dill, onion powder.
I hope the above sparked some ideas and inspiration. xx bianca
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