This Week on the Dining Table

The "Turning 65 Sucks" Edition.....  

This turning 65 and going on Medicare stuff sucks.  That's all I am going to say about that. 8-P

And I can't even sooth myself by eating comfort foods.

This is day 92 of the "diet".  Yay!

My PCP is on board with this way of eating to reach a short term goal so no unsolicited advice on this eating plan please.  While I appreciate the concerns I am fine and I am losing weight.  I haven't had any sugar nor any white food(mostly).....bread, potatoes, rice, pasta since returning from the cruise on June 4th.  But I am holding fast to my plan anyway.....so far.  I am down an additional 37 lbs. since starting this eating plan(not counting the 8 lbs. I gained on the cruise and then dropped after coming home).

Onward to the meal planning!

This is what was planned for last week.......

1. Sunday--Lemon Pepper Chicken w/Zuke, Rice(or not for me)

2. Monday--yogurt cup, otherwise not sure, might go out

3. Tuesday--Grilled Salmon, CA Veggie mix

4  Wednesday--sm. cup of Chocolate Milk, Protein Drink

5. Thursday--yogurt cup, leftover Lemon Pepper Chicken w/Zuke

6.  Friday--yogurt cup, Caesar Salad(maybe some chicken on top)

7. Saturday--Lobster Ravioli w/Beurre Blanc, Brussel Sprouts

And here's what actually happened........

1. Sunday--Lemon Pepper Chicken w/Zuke, Rice(or not for me)

2. Monday--yogurt cup, a Garden Salad out

3. Tuesday--sm. cup of Chocolate Milk, Grilled Salmon, Brussels Sprouts

4  Wednesday--1/2 a Tuna Sub, Caesar Salad

5. Thursday--Yogurt cup w/Flaxseed, other 1/2 Tuna Sub, leftover Lemon Pepper Chicken w/Zuke

6.  Friday--Catfish, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, a Pimento Cheese and Veggie snack pack

7. Saturday--a Banana, a cup of Chocolate Milk, Steak, CA Veggie Medley

Most of the plan happened but not necessarily when it was planned to happen.  I made the Lemon Pepper Chicken, the Salmon and the Steak meals.  Hubs was responsible for his own dinners beyond those and any leftover meals.

No going back to old habits and eating patterns for me!

I also drink, water, iced tea(unsweetened), and the odd zero sugar soda or Zero sugar Powerade/Gatorade and keep my stomach full and it also keeps me hydrated.  I mostly stick with the water or unsweet iced teas with lemon added.

What got taken out of the freezer last week...

*  4 Chicken Thighs

*  2 pieces of Salmon

*  1 bag of Steaks

*  1 bag of CA Veggie Mix

What got put into the freezer last week....

*  1 piece of Salmon

*  4 Hamburger Patties(1.3 lbs.)

*  a bag of Burritos(Hubs)

*  4 Lean Cuisine meals

*  1 Spinach Soufflé

*  1 lb. Sea Scallops

Last week we spent $113.99 on grocery shopping.  

Total shopping comes to $245.22 for September.   

There are 20 shopping days left in September.

I've earned $80.75 on Ibotta in September.

I've earned $23.00 on Shopmium in September.

I've earned $0 on Coupons dotcom in September.

I've earned $1.00 on Alexa app in September.

I've earned $0.00 on Kroger Cash Back in September.

I've earned $0 on Checkout 51 in September.

I've earned 1,280 points from food shopping on Fetch in September.

I've earned 158 points from food shopping on Shop Kick in September.

I've earned 0 SB from food shopping on Swag Bucks in September.

That is $104.75 in rebates(not counting the Shop Kick/Swag Bucks/Fetch)on $245.22 of grocery spending so in reality it's $140.47 in food spending after the 6 rebate apps I count. 

My savings percentage for the last week was 46.63% and the monthly savings total for September comes in at 39.20% so far spent.  

Leftovers going into this week....1 small steak, 1 helping of CA medley veggies.

Here is this week's "food plan".....

1. Sunday--Lobster Ravioli in Beurre Blanc, Salad

2. Monday--cup of Choc. Milk, Salad, Pasta w/Mushroom & Meat Sauce

3. Tuesday--Yogurt cup, Roast Chicken, Carrots, Broccoli

4  Wednesday--Protein Shake, Grilled Salmon, Spinach Soufflé

5. Thursday--leftover BBQ Pork, Cole Slaw

6.  Friday--leftover Chicken meal

7. Saturday--leftover Pasta meal or ?

I'll cook the Ravioli, Chicken, Pasta Sauce and Salmon.  Hubs will eat and do his own thing on other days or have leftovers from those meals.  I've got baby carrots that are long in the tooth I need to use up so pair them with broccoli and serve with the roast chicken Tuesday.  5 of this week's meals will utilize proteins from the freezer.

I also drink, water(usually with lemon), iced tea(unsweetened), and the odd zero sugar soda or Zero sugar Powerade/Gatorade and keep my stomach full and it also keeps me hydrated.   I mostly stick with the water or unsweet iced teas with lemon added.

What do I need to buy to fix everything on this menu?  Cabbage or Shredded Cabbage for Slaw.

What is getting fixed and served at your house this week?

Was last week's plan successful, did you go off plan or did you not even plan what was going to be eaten last week?

Any deals on food at your stores this week?  

Sluggy