How I Lost 10 Pounds in One Month Without Exercise

Yes, I know I bought a Peloton, I’m just not there yet.

But here’s an overview of what I ate to drop the weight. I’m focusing on portion control, cutting back on carbs, and increasing my veggie intake. I’ve also started drinking more water (I refuse to give up Coke or Dr. Pepper… you cannot fight me on this) and being more cognitive about eating when I’m hungry versus eating socially or when I am bored.

I’m down 10 pounds, 2 inches from my waist, 1 inch down for my lower waist, 1 1/2 inches from my butt. My overall weight loss goal is 20 pounds.

Week 1

Monday
Breakfast – Greek vanilla yogurt with a handful of Safe and Fair birthday cake granola
Lunch – Spinach Turkey Wrap from Subway with light mayo, tomato, mustard, and lettuce.
Dinner – Jerk chicken with sauteed broccoli and cauliflower puree

Tuesday
Breakfast – Greek vanilla yogurt with a handful of Safe and Fair birthday cake granola
Lunch – Homemade chicken salad with mayo and pickle relish on toasted whole wheat bread + a handful of BBQ chips
Snack – Scoop of peanut butter
Dinner – Small salmon from Bonefish with broccoli and pan Asian sauce (I couldn’t resist)

Wednesday
Breakfast – Egg white delights from Starbucks
Lunch – Chicken nuggets from Chickfila and a Kale Superfood Side Salad
Dinner – Home Chef BBQ Ranch Chicken Tacos with crispy jalapneos

Thursday
Breakfast – Scrambled eggs with salsa and strawberries
Snack – Deviled eggs
Lunch – Jerk Chicken salad from Mellow Mushroom with Greek Dressing
Dinner – Home Chef BBQ Crusted Chicken with Hot Honey

Friday
Breakfast – Greek vanilla yogurt with a handful of Safe and Fair birthday cake granola
Lunch – Turkey “sub in a tub” from Jersey Mikes with lettuce, tomatoes, mustard, oil, vinegar, pickles, and banana peppers
Dinner – Jimmyz Hibachi Low Carb Bowl

Saturday
Breakfast – Scrambled eggs and wheat toast with fruit
Lunch – Moes mini moo with chicken, sour cream, salsa, tomatoes, and lettuce
Dinner – 7oz Sirloin from Texas Roadhouse with a side salad and Italian dressing

Sunday
Breakfast – Skipped
Lunch – Turkey “sub in a tub” from Jersey Mikes with lettuce, tomatoes, mustard, oil, vinegar, pickles, and banana peppers
Dinner – Grilled chicken strips from Cracker Barrel with turnips

Week 2

Monday
Breakfast – Egg white delights from Starbucks
Lunch – Chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-a and a kale superfood side salad
Dinner – Stuffed peppers

Tuesday
Breakfast – 1/2 French toast bagel with cream cheese
Lunch – Turkey sandwich at home with provolone, mayo, and mustard on toasted wheat bread with pickles
Dinner – Taco stuffed sweet potatoes

Wednesday
Breakfast – Greek vanilla yogurt with a handful of Safe and Fair birthday cake granola
Lunch – Spinach turkey wrap from Subway with light mayo, tomato, mustard, and lettuce
Dinner – Mozzarella bruschetta chicken with arugula salad

Thursday
Breakfast – Chick-fil-a yogurt with fruit and Safe and Fair birthday cake granola
Lunch – Small chili from Wendy’s with hot sauce
Dinner – Shrimp and broccoli foil packet

Friday
Breakfast – Two chicken minis from Chick-fil-a
Lunch – Rotisserie-style chicken Caesar wrap from Subway
Dinner – Jimmyz low carb chicken bowl

Saturday
CHEAT DAY — (we were in Charleston and ate ALL the food)

Sunday
CHEAT BRUNCH
Dinner – Jimmyz hibachi low carb shrimp bowl

Week 3

Monday
Breakfast – Greek vanilla yogurt with a handful of Safe and Fair white chocolate raspberry granola
Lunch – Egg salad sandwich at home with lettuce and tomatoes on hearty white bread with pickles
Dinner – 6 oz sirloin from Texas Roadhouse with a side salad, Italian dressing, and broccoli.

Tuesday
Breakfast – Skipped
Lunch – Club sub in a tub with ham from Jersey Mikes: turkey, bacon, ham, banana peppers, pickles, tomatoes, oil, and vinegar
Dinner – Chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-a and a side salad

Wednesday
Breakfast – Chick-fil-a yogurt and fruit
Lunch – Egg salad sandwich at home with lettuce and tomatoes on hearty white bread with pickles
Dinner – Grilled chicken and roasted Brussel sprouts

Thursday
Breakfast – Egg white delights from Starbucks
Lunch – Ceasar salad with grilled shrimp
Dinner – Home chef citrus miso salmon with Brussel sprouts

Friday
Breakfast – Greek vanilla yogurt with a handful of Safe and Fair blueberry granola
Lunch – Homemade chicken salad with mayo and pickle relish on toasted wheat bread with pickles.
Dinner – Hachiya (formerly, Miyabis) chicken and shrimp (no rice!)

Saturday
CHEAT DAY at the lake! I had Cheesecake Factory and a teriyaki chicken sandwich from Charley’s Subs. BUT, I did have a BLT salad with steak at Firebirds, lol.

Sunday
Breakfast – Bojangles, oops
Lunch – Skipped
Dinner – Taco Bell veggie power bowl

Week 4

Monday
Breakfast – Scrambled eggs with Pace salsa
Lunch – Tossed salad at home with balsamic dress and half of a turkey sandwich on toasted wheat bread
Dinner – Home Chef creamy chicken with wild rice

Tuesday
Breakfast – Skipped
Lunch – Turkey sub in a tub from Jersey Mikes with lettuce, tomatoes, mustard, oil, vinegar, pickles, and banana peppers
Dinner – Steaks at home with grilled asparagus

Wednesday
Breakfast – Chick-fil-a yogurt and fruit with a handful of Safe and Fair birthday cake granola
Lunch – Home Chef harvest Ceasar salad with shaved parmesan
Dinner – Baked chicken fajitas

Thursday
Breakfast – Two chicken minis from Chick-fil-a
Lunch – Egg salad and chicken salad with mini crackers and fruit
Dinner – Jimmyz low carb chicken bowl

Friday
Breakfast – Egg white delights with Pace salsa
Lunch – Mini sub from Jersey Mikes on white bread with ham, turkey, mayo, lettuce, mustard, oil, and vinegar. Plus, a handful of baked BBQ chips
Dinner – Home Chef teriyaki sriracha chicken with broccoli and peppers

Saturday
Breakfast – Scrambled eggs and one min croissant with fruit
Lunch – Prime rib sandwich (no bread) with raw horseradish
Dinner – Mexican sushi roll

Sunday
Breakfast – Skipped
Lunch – Papa Johns Cheese Pizza
Dinner – Crab cake with Brussel sprouts

What are your favorite healthy meals? I’d love to know what your go-to weight loss recipes are!