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#4 Seven Day Menu Planner

The Points on these menus are figured with the 123 Success Points program.
There are at least two servings of milk and five servings of fruits and/or
vegetables on each days menu plan. Enjoy!

MONDAY

BREAKFAST

High-fiber Whole Wheat Bread, 1 slice, toasted, with 1 tbsp peanut butter
Banana, 1
Skim Milk, 1 cup

LUNCH

Spinach-Egg Sandwich, (Spread 2 tsp light mayonnaise over 2 slices high-fiber whole-wheat bread. Layer 1 sliced hard-cooked large egg and 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves between bread slices.) (5 Points)
Carrot Sticks, 1 cup
Grapes, 1 cup

DINNER

Rosemary Salmon, (Place a 4-ounce salmon fillet in a baking dish coated with cooking spray; drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp minced fresh rosemary, and a dash each of salt and pepper. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.)   (4 Points)
Steamed Broccoli, 1 cup
Mashed Cooked Potato,
1 cup, with 1 tbsp reduced-calorie stick margarine and salt and pepper to taste.

SNACK

Skim Milk, 1 cup
Saltines, 6, with 3/4 ounce reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Tomato Juice, 1 cup

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 28

TUESDAY

BREAKFAST

Whole-Grain Frozen Waffles, 2 (4 inch), toasted, with 1 tbsp maple syrup
Skim Milk, 1 cup
Orange Juice, 1/2 cup

LUNCH

Tuna Sandwich, (Combine 1/2 cup drained canned tuna in water, 4 tsp light mayonnaise, 1/4 tsp dried dill, and a dash of pepper; stir well. Spread on 1 slice high-fiber whole-wheat bread; top with 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves, 2 slices tomato, and another slice of bread.) (7 Points)
Kosher Dill Pickle, 1
Carrot Sticks, 1 cup
Gingersnaps, 2

DINNER

Barbecue Chicken, (Place a 4-ounce boned, skinned chicken breast half on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; brush with 1 tbsp barbecue sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done.) (3 Points)
Frozen Whole-Kernel Corn, cooked, 1 cup
Pre-Packaged Coleslaw, 1 cup, with 2 tbsp fat-free Catalina dressing

SNACK

Apple Pie a la Mode Fat-Free Aspartame-Sweetened Yogurt, 8 ounces, with 2 tbsp toasted wheat germ

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 24

WEDNESDAY

BREAKFAST

Egg & Cheese Sandwich, (Combine 1 large egg and 3 tbsp shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese; stir well. Cook in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until set, stirring occasionally. Spread between 2 slices high-fiber whole-wheat bread.) (4 Points)
Skim Milk, 1 cup

LUNCH

Southwestern Vegetable Soup, 1 (16 ounce) can (such as Campbell's Healthy Request), with 3 tbsp shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese. (6 Points)
Saltines, 6
Prepackaged Coleslaw,  1 cup, with 2 tbsp fat-free Catalina dressing
Grapes, 1 cup

DINNER

Rosemary Roasted Pork Tenderloin, (Rub 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary over 4 ounces pork tenderloin; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Place on a broiler pan; bake at 400 degrees until an instant-read thermometer measures 160 degrees.) (3
Steamed Carrots, 1 cup
Steamed Broccoli, 1 cup
Cooked Brown Rice, 1/2 cup

SNACK

Skim Milk, 1 cup
Saltines, 6, with 3/4 ounce reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Tomato Juice, 1 cup
Gingersnaps, 2

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 29

THURSDAY

BREAKFAST

Strawberry Fat-Free Aspartame-Sweetened Yogurt, 8 ounces, with 2 tbsp toasted wheat germ
Banana, 1
Orange Juice, 1/2 cup

LUNCH

Spinach-Ham Salad, (Combine 2 1/2 cups torn fresh spinach, 3 ounces sliced lean ham, chopped, 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips, 1/2 cup shredded carrot, and 2 tbsp fat-free (4 Points)
Saltines, 6

Grapes, 1 cup

DINNER

Cheeseburger, (Combine 4 ounces lean ground beef, a dash each of salt, pepper, and garlic powder; stir well. Shape into a patty; place on a broiler pan. Broil 5 minutes on each side or until done. Spread 2 tsp each of light mayonnaise and mustard on a 1 1/2 ounce, reduced-calorie wheat hamburger bun; top bottom half of bun with patty, 3 tbsp shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves, 2 slices tomato, and another slice of bread.)
(9 Points)
Frozen French Fries, baked, 3 ounces
Prepackaged Coleslaw, 1 cup, with 2 tbsp fat-free Catalina dressing

SNACK

Skim Milk, 1 cup
Carrot Sticks, 1 cup

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 28

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST

Whole Grain Frozen Waffles, 2 (4 inch), toasted, with 1 tbsp maple syrup
Skim Milk, 1 cup
Orange Juice, 1/2 cup

LUNCH

Ham Sandwich, (Spread 2 tsp each of light mayonnaise and mustard over 2 slices high-fiber whole-wheat bread; layer 3 ounces sliced lean ham, 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves, and 6 cucumber slices between bread slices.) (6 Points)
Kosher Dill Pickle, 1
Carrot Sticks, 1 cup

DINNER

Cooked Spaghetti, 1 cup
Bottled Fresh Tomato-and-Basil Pasta Sauce, (such as Five Brothers), 1 cup
Spinach Salad, Combine 1 cup torn fresh spinach, 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips, 1/4 cup shredded carrot, and 2 tbsp fat-free blue cheese dressing; toss well.) (1 Point)
Grapes, 1 cup

SNACK

Vanilla Fat-Free Aspartame-Sweetened Yogurt, 8 ounces, with 1 apple, sliced, and 1 tsp brown sugar

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 23

SATURDAY

BREAKFAST

Banana Smoothie, (Combine 1 cup fat-free milk, 1 banana, 2 tbsp toasted wheat germ, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a blender; process until smooth.) (6 Points)

LUNCH

Veggie Burger, (Spread 2 tsp light mayonnaise and 1 tsp mustard over cut sides of 1 (1 1/2 oz) reduced-calorie wheat hamburger bun. Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Coat 1 frozen veggie-medley-flavored fat-free veggie patty with cooking spray; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Place on bun; top with (3 Points)
Kosher Dill Pickle, 1
Grapes, 1 cup

DINNER

Bourbon Glazed Ham Steak, (Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add a 3 ounce slice of lean, boned ham; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Combine 1 tbsp bourbon, 2 tsp brown sugar, 2 tsp water, and 1/4 tsp mustard; drizzle over ham. Cook 1 minute.) (4 Points)
Baked Sweet Potato, 1 large, with 1 tbsp brown sugar and 1 1/2 tsp reduced-calorie stick margarine
Green Beans, canned, 1 cup

SNACK

Skim Milk, 1 cup
Ginger Snaps, 2

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 22

SUNDAY

BREAKFAST

Cinnamon Toast, (Spread 1 tbsp reduced-calorie stick margarine, softened, over 2 slices high-fiber whole-wheat bread; sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar and cinnamon to taste.) (5 Points)
Skim Milk, 1 cup
Orange Juice, 1/2 cup

LUNCH

Lentil Soup, 1 (19 (3 Points)
Spinach Salad, (Combine 1 cup torn fresh spinach, 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips, 1/4 cup shredded carrot, and 2 tbsp fat-free Catalina dressing; toss well.)
(1 Point)
Saltines, 6

DINNER

Buffalo Chicken, (Brown a 4 ounce skinned, boned chicken breast half in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray. Place in a baking dish. Combine 1 tbsp hot sauce, 1 1/2 tsp reduced-calorie stick margarine, 1 tsp white vinegar, and 1/4 tsp celery seeds; drizzle over chicken. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Serve with 2 tbsp fat-free blue cheese dressing.)
(5 Points)
Frozen Whole-Kernel Corn,  cooked, 1 cup
Prepackaged Coleslaw, 1 cup, with 2 tbsp fat-free Catalina dressing

SNACK

Skim Milk, 1 cup
Saltines, 6, with 3/4 ounce reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Tomato Juice, 1 cup

POINTS FOR THE DAY: 29