Idea for a New Menu

I searched for weight loss menus last night and most of the ones that came up were attached to some fad diet or another. The Mayo Clinic had an example of a 1,200 cal a day diet which looks pretty good. I really wont have to modify it either.

Example of a 1,200-calorie menu

Breakfast

1 large banana

1 cup bran cereal

1 cup soymilk

Herbal tea

Lunch

Tuna salad sandwich made with 1/2 cup water-packed tuna, 1 tablespoon low-calorie mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, chopped celery as desired, leaf lettuce and 2 slices whole-grain toast

2 cups raw baby carrots, jicama and bell pepper strips

1 medium apple

Water

Dinner

6 ounces broiled cod sprinkled with juice of 1 lemon wedge and 1 teaspoon drained and rinsed capers

3/4 cup steamed green beans

1/2 cup sliced beets

Salad made with 1 cup bibb, Boston, butterhead or leaf lettuce, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, a splash of balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 nectarine

Sparkling water with lemon

Snack (anytime)

1 small pear

Nutrient Analysis
Calories	1,191	Cholesterol	92 mg
Protein	85 g	Sodium	1,263 mg
Carbohydrate	196 g	Fiber	36 g
Total fat	15 g	Potassium	2,967 mg
Saturated fat	4 g	Calcium	385 mg
Monounsaturated fat	6 g

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid servings
Vegetables	5
Fruits	6
Carbohydrates	4
Protein and dairy	3
Fats	3

I'm actually thinking of printing out 13 days of variation, staying under 1,200 cals but also cutting the carbs alittle too. Remember this is to JUMP START my weight loss, it isnt permanant. I'm hoping that by posting this on the fridge and crossing food off as I eat it, it will keep me in check. One issue I'm having is, my latte. I dont know that I can control myself when it comes to nursing my daily latte. It may be a matter of going without completely for 2 weeks , EEEEEEEEEEEK! (sad face)

Child #1 and I are going to the gym this morning, I love Sundays, no one there! Tata!