Meal plans to help you lose the baby weight

Simply chose one meal from the following list per day. If you are nursing, allow yourself three items per day from the snacks list, in addition to the regular meals; see more details below. Mix it up and try them all!

Breakfast

Option 1

Banana/Strawberry smoothie

Blend the following together:

• 1 banana
• 3/4 cup strawberries
• 1/2 of a fat-free yogurt
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup ice

Light wheat or double fiber English muffin, toasted with 1 tsp. peanut butter

Option 2

1 cup grapes

Egg white omelette:

• 3 egg whites
• 1/8 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup spinach
• 1/8 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 oz. light shredded cheese

(Sautee the vegetables in butter-flavored cooking spray until tender, then add egg whites until they set up, fold, and sprinkle with cheese)

1 slice whole-wheat toast with 1 tsp. strawberry jam

Option 3

1 packet instant oatmeal (mixed with water)

1/4 of a large cantaloupe with 1 tablespoon honey

8 oz. glass of orange juice

Option 4

3/4 cup high-fiber cold cereal with one cup fat free milk

1 apple

Next up: Light lunches