This is a once a week meal but you can change up the lean protein and fix it more often if you want. Chicken or beef would be good. maybe shrimp but I don't know really know how it would be with shrimp since I cant eat it...

1 T olive oil
1 pound lean protein (this shows pork tenderloin, cubed)
1 cup each coarsely chopped red cabbage, zucchini, mushrooms and tri color bell peppers
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp rubbed sage
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 T water


Heat oil over medium high in large skillet, add meat and stir fry until no longer pink. Add in all veggies, seasonings and water. Stir to combine, cover, reduce heat to low and cook 6-8 minutes, stirring once. Serve immediately.
Yields 2 servings with each having 8 ounce protein and 2 cups veggies. About 300 calories per serving.

 

@CoyoteTWD thanks for the kind words. If, through my weight struggles and finding a way to overcome it, I can be an inspiration, I feel blessed to be able to help. It sounds like you have found what works for you. And CONGRATS!!!! for not beating yourself up over a couple slices of pizza! I know exactly what you mean about spiraling out of control; been there and done that way too many times to even try to count!
That Blue Apron thing sounds really good! Those meals sound delicious! Glad you've found a way to stop eating "out of the box". That is one of the best things anyone could do for his or herself - quit eating convenience foods! My pantry used to be full of stuff in a box; rice mixes, pasta dinners, all kinds of "helpers", even frozen "meals in a bag" contain so many things a body doesn't need. Fresh veggies and lean proteins with the occasional canned green beans and tomatoes or frozen veggies when what I want is out of season will be what makes up my diet from here on out. Once I reach goal weight I will start adding a few extra carbs (whole grain, fruits) and dairy products (yogurt, low fat cheeses) each day. This cannot just be thought of as a "diet". It has to be seen as a new lifestyle. That is the only way I will be able to maintain my weight loss. I damn sure don't plan on ever being overweight like that again. I will have a "scream" weight and if and when I hit it, I will go back to eating as if I were back to square one on the Ideal Protein Protocol.

Last night I had bunless burgers: 8 ounces of fresh ground sirloin patties wrapped in green leaf lettuce and topped with sliced onion and roma tomato, a few jalapenos, mustard and a little Walden Farms Blue Cheese dressing. Kale chips (1.5 cups by weight precooked) were my side dish. That is a plateful of food and contained approximately 500 calories. This was my "big" meal for the day.

 

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ingredients/squash-recipes/acorn-squash-recipes

Found these...sounds good! And just go from where you are and watch those carbs and the next time you get on the scale you will see a better number for you, I have no doubt.

 

Thought I'd share some ideas for using cauliflower. This is a very versatile veggie. You can eat it raw, steam it, or run it through the food processor and "rice" it. Once it is riced you can stir fry it adding seasonings and veggies to make mexican caulirice or add onion and bell peppers to make a savory side dish for chicken. I've broken it up into tiny florets , steamed it and then used it in place of potatoes and made a "fauxtato" salad. Everyone that ate it said they wouldn't know it want really potatoes if I hadn't have told them.
You can boil it, drain well then puree it to make mashed "fauxtatoes". Add desired seasonings and a little butter and you really wouldn't know the difference. Throw in some sour cream and bacon bits and call it a "fake baked" potato.
I've made tortillas, a pizza crust and breadsticks using cauliflower. These are bit more time consuming to put together but it's worth the carbs you save.
If anyone wants a recipe let me know. Too many to post if no one is interested...

 

Yep....steam the cauliflower until just tender then mix with chopped onion, dill pickles, mustard,some mayo...season how you like.

 

Maybe so but they ate it anyway! It's all in the mind...the mindset is everything!

Quick and Easy Beef Stir Fry
2 servings with 4 oz protein, 1 cup veggies each at @ 300 calories per servings
1 lb top sirloin steak, cut into bite size strips
3 T olive oil
1 cup red bell
pepper cut into small pieces
1 cup bok choy, cut into small pieces
2 cup broccoli, broken into small florets
Sauce:
3 T low sodium soy sauce (or Braggs Liquid Aminos)
2 T honey mustard dressing, no or low sugar, if you can find it (I use Walden Farms Honey Dijon)
2 T sugar free syrup
1 tsp garlic poswder
1 tsp onion powder

Heat oil or med high and stir fry meat until no longer pink. Add Veggies and stir fry about 3 minutes. Add sauce and seasonings. Stir well cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook another 3-4 minutes. Serve immediately.

 

That is what I love about stir frys...the possibilities are endless! I haven't eaten real rice in 10 months. I use cauliflower rice or shredded green cabbage that's been sauteed. filling but much much fewer carbs.