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monday
Day Total Calories
389
0
(389 calories remainingover target)
Day Total Macros
32g
Carbs
52g
Protein
3g
Fat
Fiber
8g
Added Sugar
—g
lunch @ 12:30 pm
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Creamy Southwest Chicken Salad with Beans & Corn

Starch
389 calories (389 calories per serving)
32g
Carbs
52g
Protein
3g
Fat
Fiber
8g
Added Sugar
—g
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Ingredients

6 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, raw – 190 calories
1 cup Beans & legumes, black beans, cooked – 228 calories
¼ cup Beans & legumes, black beans, cooked – 57 calories
½ cup Corn, canned – 63 calories
½ Bell pepper, red, medium – 19 calories
½ cup Celery stalks, chopped in half – 8 calories
⅛ Onion, red – 6 calories
2 oz Yogurt, plain, Greek, 2%, from tub – 43 calories
2 oz Yogurt, plain, thick-style (e.g., Greek-style), from tub, dairy-free – 50 calories
1 tsp Taco seasoning – 5 calories
1 tsp Hot sauce (tsp) – 0 calories
¼ tsp Salt – 0 calories
1 Tbsp Cilantro – 0 calories

Directions

  1. Slice chicken into bite sized pieces.
  2. Spray a pan with an oil spray.
  3. Cook chicken pieces on medium heat until cooked through, finely chop even more once cooled down.
  4. Dice pepper, celery, and red onion.
  5. Mix all ingredients together.
  6. Enjoy!
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tuesday
Day Total Calories
492
0
(492 calories remainingover target)
Day Total Macros
45g
Carbs
30g
Protein
21g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
—g
lunch @ 12:30 pm
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Italian Pasta Salad

Starch
493 calories (493 calories per serving)
46g
Carbs
30g
Protein
21g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
—g
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Ingredients

1 oz Salami – 104 calories
3 Tempeh bacon – 90 calories
½ cup Pasta, bean (e.g. chickpea, lentil), dry – 140 calories
½ Cucumber, medium – 21 calories
½ Bell pepper, orange, large – 25 calories
⅛ Onion, red – 6 calories
½ cup Tomatoes, grape – 16 calories
1 oz Mozzarella balls, mini – 70 calories
⅓ Avocado, small – 77 calories
1 oz Cheese, sliced, pepper jack, full fat/regular – 100 calories
2 oz Olives, whole – 100 calories
2 Tbsp Banana peppers – 5 calories
2 Tbsp Red wine vinegar (Tbsp) – 6 calories
⅛ tsp Italian seasoning – 0 calories
⅛ tsp Red pepper flakes – 0 calories
¼ tsp Salt – 0 calories

Directions

  1. Cook pasta as instructed on package.
  2. Dice vegetables, cheese, & salami.
  3. Mix all ingredients together, enjoy!
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wednesday
Day Total Calories
390
0
(390 calories remainingover target)
Day Total Macros
17g
Carbs
41g
Protein
17g
Fat
Fiber
4g
Added Sugar
—g
lunch @ 12:30 pm
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Sub-in-a-Tub

391 calories (391 calories per serving)
18g
Carbs
42g
Protein
17g
Fat
Fiber
5g
Added Sugar
—g
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Ingredients

4 oz Deli slices, turkey – 120 calories
6 slice Deli slices, Tofurky – 120 calories
1 oz Salami – 104 calories
½ cup Beans & legumes, White, cooked – 110 calories
1 oz Cheese, sliced, pepper jack, full fat/regular – 100 calories
7 oz Deli slices, turkey – 210 calories
2 cups Romaine lettuce – 16 calories
½ Cucumber, medium – 21 calories
½ Tomato, medium – 11 calories
⅛ Onion, red – 6 calories
¼ cup Banana peppers – 10 calories
1 Tbsp Red wine vinegar (Tbsp) – 3 calories
¼ tsp Italian seasoning – 0 calories
¼ tsp Salt – 0 calories

Directions

  1. Slice salami, cheese, and turkey into small pieces or strips.
  2. Slice cucumber and tomato into small pieces as well.
  3. Combine all ingredients, enjoy!
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thursday
Day Total Calories
450
0
(450 calories remainingover target)
Day Total Macros
62g
Carbs
14g
Protein
16g
Fat
Fiber
16g
Added Sugar
—g
lunch @ 12:30 pm
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Black Bean Salad with Chips

Starch
451 calories (451 calories per serving)
62g
Carbs
15g
Protein
16g
Fat
Fiber
17g
Added Sugar
—g
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Ingredients

½ Bell pepper, red, medium – 19 calories
¼ Cucumber, medium – 11 calories
⅛ Onion, red – 6 calories
½ cup Beans & legumes, black beans, cooked – 114 calories
4 oz Chicken breast (cooked) – 185 calories
½ cup Corn, canned – 63 calories
½ Avocado, small – 117 calories
¼ tsp Salt – 0 calories
⅛ tsp Red pepper flakes – 0 calories
1 tsp Hot sauce (tsp) – 0 calories
1 oz Tortilla chips – 123 calories

Directions

  1. Dice pepper, cucumber, & red onion.
  2. Drain beans & corn if using canned.
  3. Mix all ingredients together & serve with chips.
  4. No avocado? Use oil instead.
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friday
Day Total Calories
515
0
(515 calories remainingover target)
Day Total Macros
14g
Carbs
49g
Protein
30g
Fat
Fiber
3g
Added Sugar
—g
lunch @ 12:30 pm
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Ground Turkey Pizza Bowls

516 calories (516 calories per serving)
15g
Carbs
49g
Protein
30g
Fat
Fiber
4g
Added Sugar
—g
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Ingredients

6 oz Ground turkey, 93% lean, raw – 258 calories
1 cup Lentils, cooked – 230 calories
½ oz Pepperoni – 70 calories
1 oz Soy pepperoni (Tofurky plant-based pepp’roni) – 70 calories
½ Bell pepper, green, medium – 14 calories
½ cup Mushrooms, small, whole or sliced – 8 calories
¼ oz Olives, sliced – 13 calories
½ cup Tomatoes, canned, crushed – 25 calories
⅓ cup Cheese, shredded, mozzarella – 112 calories
⅓ cup Cheese, shredded, dairy-free – 120 calories
1 Tbsp Cheese, parmesan, grated (Tbsp) – 17 calories
¼ tsp Italian seasoning – 0 calories
¼ tsp Red pepper flakes – 0 calories
¼ tsp Garlic salt – 0 calories
1 tsp Garlic, minced (tsp) – 0 calories

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Spray a pan with an oil spray.
  3. Stir fry ground turkey on medium heat until cooked through.
  4. Dice pepper and mushrooms.
  5. In an oven-safe bowl or container, mix together veggies, canned tomatoes, ground turkey, garlic, & seasonings.
  6. Top with cheeses & pepperoni.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Enjoy!
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saturday
Day Total Calories
556
0
(556 calories remainingover target)
Day Total Macros
38g
Carbs
62g
Protein
14g
Fat
Fiber
6g
Added Sugar
—g
lunch @ 12:30 pm
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BLT Pasta Salad

Starch
556 calories (556 calories per serving)
38g
Carbs
62g
Protein
14g
Fat
Fiber
6g
Added Sugar
—g
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Ingredients

½ cup Pasta, bean (e.g. chickpea, lentil), dry – 140 calories
6 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, raw – 190 calories
¾ cup Beans & legumes, White, cooked – 165 calories
2 Uncured bacon, slice – 88 calories
5 slice Soy bacon, slice – 100 calories
1 cup Leafy greens, arugula, raw – 5 calories
1 cup Tomatoes, grape – 32 calories
1 Tbsp Tomatoes, sun-dried, oil packed – 17 calories
1 oz Mozzarella balls, mini – 70 calories
⅓ Avocado, small – 77 calories
1 Tbsp Basil, fresh – 0 calories
1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar – 14 calories
¼ tsp Salt – 0 calories
¼ tsp Pepper, ground – 0 calories

Directions

  1. Cook pasta as instructed on package. Once cooked, cool in the fridge.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  3. Slice chicken into small pieces.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Add bacon and chicken to baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes, or until food has cooked through. Once cooked, chop bacon into small pieces. If possible, cool in the fridge before you mix all your ingredients.
  6. Slice tomatoes in halves, chop basil.
  7. Mix all ingredients together. Enjoy!
  8. No bacon? Use turkey bacon, the vegetarian option, or add oil to your salad with the balsamic vinegar.
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sunday
Day Total Calories
438
0
(438 calories remainingover target)
Day Total Macros
51g
Carbs
33g
Protein
13g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
—g
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Potato Taco Bowls

Starch
439 calories (439 calories per serving)
51g
Carbs
34g
Protein
13g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
—g
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Ingredients

4 oz Ground beef, 93% lean, raw – 170 calories
¾ cup Beans & legumes, black beans, cooked – 171 calories
5 Baby potatoes, yellow/golden – 125 calories
1 tsp Avocado oil (tsp) – 41 calories
1 Bell pepper, orange, large – 50 calories
½ Onion, yellow – 28 calories
¼ cup Fresh Salsa (Pico de Gallo) – 20 calories
1 Tbsp Cilantro – 0 calories
1 tsp Taco seasoning – 5 calories
⅛ tsp Garlic salt – 0 calories

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Chop potatoes, peppers, and onions in small pieces. Mix together with oil.
  3. Add potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer, bake for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven, add on pepper pieces, bake for another 20 minutes.
  5. Once cooked, top with taco seasoning & garlic salt.
  6. Spray a pan with an oil spray, stir fry ground beef until cooked through, top with more taco seasoning and garlic salt.
  7. Add all ingredients to a bowl, enjoy!
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lunch

monday

Calories
389
32g
Carbs
52g
Protein
3g
Fat
Fiber
8g
Added Sugar
—g
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Creamy Southwest Chicken Salad with Beans & Corn

Starch
389 calories (389 calories per serving)
32g
Carbs
52g
Protein
3g
Fat
Fiber
8g
Added Sugar
—g
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Ingredients

6 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, raw – 190 calories
1 cup Beans & legumes, black beans, cooked – 228 calories
¼ cup Beans & legumes, black beans, cooked – 57 calories
½ cup Corn, canned – 63 calories
½ Bell pepper, red, medium – 19 calories
½ cup Celery stalks, chopped in half – 8 calories
⅛ Onion, red – 6 calories
2 oz Yogurt, plain, Greek, 2%, from tub – 43 calories
2 oz Yogurt, plain, thick-style (e.g., Greek-style), from tub, dairy-free – 50 calories
1 tsp Taco seasoning – 5 calories
1 tsp Hot sauce (tsp) – 0 calories
¼ tsp Salt – 0 calories
1 Tbsp Cilantro – 0 calories

Directions

  1. Slice chicken into bite sized pieces.
  2. Spray a pan with an oil spray.
  3. Cook chicken pieces on medium heat until cooked through, finely chop even more once cooled down.
  4. Dice pepper, celery, and red onion.
  5. Mix all ingredients together.
  6. Enjoy!
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tuesday

Calories
493
46g
Carbs
30g
Protein
21g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
—g
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Italian Pasta Salad

Starch
493 calories (493 calories per serving)
46g
Carbs
30g
Protein
21g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
—g
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Ingredients

1 oz Salami – 104 calories
3 Tempeh bacon – 90 calories
½ cup Pasta, bean (e.g. chickpea, lentil), dry – 140 calories
½ Cucumber, medium – 21 calories
½ Bell pepper, orange, large – 25 calories
⅛ Onion, red – 6 calories
½ cup Tomatoes, grape – 16 calories
1 oz Mozzarella balls, mini – 70 calories
⅓ Avocado, small – 77 calories
1 oz Cheese, sliced, pepper jack, full fat/regular – 100 calories
2 oz Olives, whole – 100 calories
2 Tbsp Banana peppers – 5 calories
2 Tbsp Red wine vinegar (Tbsp) – 6 calories
⅛ tsp Italian seasoning – 0 calories
⅛ tsp Red pepper flakes – 0 calories
¼ tsp Salt – 0 calories

Directions

  1. Cook pasta as instructed on package.
  2. Dice vegetables, cheese, & salami.
  3. Mix all ingredients together, enjoy!
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wednesday

Calories
391
18g
Carbs
42g
Protein
17g
Fat
Fiber
5g
Added Sugar
—g
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Sub-in-a-Tub

391 calories (391 calories per serving)
18g
Carbs
42g
Protein
17g
Fat
Fiber
5g
Added Sugar
—g
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Ingredients

4 oz Deli slices, turkey – 120 calories
6 slice Deli slices, Tofurky – 120 calories
1 oz Salami – 104 calories
½ cup Beans & legumes, White, cooked – 110 calories
1 oz Cheese, sliced, pepper jack, full fat/regular – 100 calories
7 oz Deli slices, turkey – 210 calories
2 cups Romaine lettuce – 16 calories
½ Cucumber, medium – 21 calories
½ Tomato, medium – 11 calories
⅛ Onion, red – 6 calories
¼ cup Banana peppers – 10 calories
1 Tbsp Red wine vinegar (Tbsp) – 3 calories
¼ tsp Italian seasoning – 0 calories
¼ tsp Salt – 0 calories

Directions

  1. Slice salami, cheese, and turkey into small pieces or strips.
  2. Slice cucumber and tomato into small pieces as well.
  3. Combine all ingredients, enjoy!
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thursday

Calories
451
62g
Carbs
15g
Protein
16g
Fat
Fiber
17g
Added Sugar
—g
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Black Bean Salad with Chips

Starch
451 calories (451 calories per serving)
62g
Carbs
15g
Protein
16g
Fat
Fiber
17g
Added Sugar
—g
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Ingredients

½ Bell pepper, red, medium – 19 calories
¼ Cucumber, medium – 11 calories
⅛ Onion, red – 6 calories
½ cup Beans & legumes, black beans, cooked – 114 calories
4 oz Chicken breast (cooked) – 185 calories
½ cup Corn, canned – 63 calories
½ Avocado, small – 117 calories
¼ tsp Salt – 0 calories
⅛ tsp Red pepper flakes – 0 calories
1 tsp Hot sauce (tsp) – 0 calories
1 oz Tortilla chips – 123 calories

Directions

  1. Dice pepper, cucumber, & red onion.
  2. Drain beans & corn if using canned.
  3. Mix all ingredients together & serve with chips.
  4. No avocado? Use oil instead.
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friday

Calories
516
15g
Carbs
49g
Protein
30g
Fat
Fiber
4g
Added Sugar
—g
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Ground Turkey Pizza Bowls

516 calories (516 calories per serving)
15g
Carbs
49g
Protein
30g
Fat
Fiber
4g
Added Sugar
—g
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Ingredients

6 oz Ground turkey, 93% lean, raw – 258 calories
1 cup Lentils, cooked – 230 calories
½ oz Pepperoni – 70 calories
1 oz Soy pepperoni (Tofurky plant-based pepp’roni) – 70 calories
½ Bell pepper, green, medium – 14 calories
½ cup Mushrooms, small, whole or sliced – 8 calories
¼ oz Olives, sliced – 13 calories
½ cup Tomatoes, canned, crushed – 25 calories
⅓ cup Cheese, shredded, mozzarella – 112 calories
⅓ cup Cheese, shredded, dairy-free – 120 calories
1 Tbsp Cheese, parmesan, grated (Tbsp) – 17 calories
¼ tsp Italian seasoning – 0 calories
¼ tsp Red pepper flakes – 0 calories
¼ tsp Garlic salt – 0 calories
1 tsp Garlic, minced (tsp) – 0 calories

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Spray a pan with an oil spray.
  3. Stir fry ground turkey on medium heat until cooked through.
  4. Dice pepper and mushrooms.
  5. In an oven-safe bowl or container, mix together veggies, canned tomatoes, ground turkey, garlic, & seasonings.
  6. Top with cheeses & pepperoni.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Enjoy!
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saturday

Calories
556
38g
Carbs
62g
Protein
14g
Fat
Fiber
6g
Added Sugar
—g
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BLT Pasta Salad

Starch
556 calories (556 calories per serving)
38g
Carbs
62g
Protein
14g
Fat
Fiber
6g
Added Sugar
—g
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Ingredients

½ cup Pasta, bean (e.g. chickpea, lentil), dry – 140 calories
6 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, raw – 190 calories
¾ cup Beans & legumes, White, cooked – 165 calories
2 Uncured bacon, slice – 88 calories
5 slice Soy bacon, slice – 100 calories
1 cup Leafy greens, arugula, raw – 5 calories
1 cup Tomatoes, grape – 32 calories
1 Tbsp Tomatoes, sun-dried, oil packed – 17 calories
1 oz Mozzarella balls, mini – 70 calories
⅓ Avocado, small – 77 calories
1 Tbsp Basil, fresh – 0 calories
1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar – 14 calories
¼ tsp Salt – 0 calories
¼ tsp Pepper, ground – 0 calories

Directions

  1. Cook pasta as instructed on package. Once cooked, cool in the fridge.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  3. Slice chicken into small pieces.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Add bacon and chicken to baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes, or until food has cooked through. Once cooked, chop bacon into small pieces. If possible, cool in the fridge before you mix all your ingredients.
  6. Slice tomatoes in halves, chop basil.
  7. Mix all ingredients together. Enjoy!
  8. No bacon? Use turkey bacon, the vegetarian option, or add oil to your salad with the balsamic vinegar.
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sunday

Calories
439
51g
Carbs
34g
Protein
13g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
—g
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Potato Taco Bowls

Starch
439 calories (439 calories per serving)
51g
Carbs
34g
Protein
13g
Fat
Fiber
7g
Added Sugar
—g
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Ingredients

4 oz Ground beef, 93% lean, raw – 170 calories
¾ cup Beans & legumes, black beans, cooked – 171 calories
5 Baby potatoes, yellow/golden – 125 calories
1 tsp Avocado oil (tsp) – 41 calories
1 Bell pepper, orange, large – 50 calories
½ Onion, yellow – 28 calories
¼ cup Fresh Salsa (Pico de Gallo) – 20 calories
1 Tbsp Cilantro – 0 calories
1 tsp Taco seasoning – 5 calories
⅛ tsp Garlic salt – 0 calories

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Chop potatoes, peppers, and onions in small pieces. Mix together with oil.
  3. Add potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer, bake for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven, add on pepper pieces, bake for another 20 minutes.
  5. Once cooked, top with taco seasoning & garlic salt.
  6. Spray a pan with an oil spray, stir fry ground beef until cooked through, top with more taco seasoning and garlic salt.
  7. Add all ingredients to a bowl, enjoy!
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