Food Prep to stay on program

ellenalesa · 09-18-2011, 08:11 AM

Life is starting to get busy again, with all good things. I need to plan ahead to stay on my program. What do you do to make food ahead? I am trying to do batch cooking twice a week so that I ALWAYS have food available.

Here are some of my favorites:

SALAD: I LOVE kale in my salads because it lasts...regular lettuce gets kinda mushy after a day or so. I make a huge salad. I chop up the kale (and sometimes get really lazy and use my food processor). Sometimes I will use my misto and spray just a little bit of olive oil on the kale, but it's not necessary if you are strictly following protocol.

I add whatever strikes my fancy. Onions, apples, steamed broccoli or asparagus or green beans, carrots, etc.

This salad lasts 4 or 5 days.

VEGGIES: I love ShopRite frozen veggies. Italian style (cauliflower, zucchini, lima beans etc). I nuke it in a micro steamer for 10 minutes. I don't even dress these, the veggies are sweet enough on their own.

PROTEIN: Chicken on the BBQ in big batches to last several days.

This can't be prepared ahead, but it's a nice breakfast for me to break up the monotony.

Yogurt Mess: F/F Fage or other Greek yogurt. Fiber One cereal. Apples. If you want to get really crazy you add a tiny bit of walnuts and raisins. I use cinnamon. VERY satisfying and helps Bernice to feel welcome ;-)

shelbyla · 09-18-2011, 08:19 AM

What phase are you in? I ask because a lot of the things on your list are not P2 and I was wondering if you were looking for P2 or P3 suggestions.

ellenalesa · 09-18-2011, 08:28 AM

Hi Shelby,

I am on P2.

I know the yogurt mess isn't on P2, but wouldn't the chicken and the salad be ok?

I haven't read P&I in a while...

dawnyama · 09-18-2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelbyla

What phase are you in? I ask because a lot of the things on your list are not P2 and I was wondering if you were looking for P2 or P3 suggestions.

Ditto to that Shelby. I see that a lot of things on her list are not on Simeon's food list.

emel · 09-18-2011, 09:37 AM

Here's the off-protocol ones I see:
olive oil in the misto, lima beans definitely off-plan. Simeons does not allow broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini or green beans. Most or all plans disallow carrots.

Yogurt, fiber 1 cereal, walnuts, raisins are all off-plan Simeons-wise.

To answer the question about prepping ahead, I keep a salad bowl prepped up. Sometimes it is just washed romaine, sometimes it's an interesting cabbage, sometimes it is a mixed green salad, but I always have a salad made up.

I keep frozen strawberries. I put a portion into a lidded container in the frig so I can nuke it to get it warm.

I cook a lot of chicken at one time. I usually poach or dry-fry it, using a good waffle-bottomed pan so I don't need oil.
When I cook fish or shrimp, I often cook an extra portion to have on top of salad greens for lunch the next day.

I keep something casserolish/soup-like on hand, rotating P2 chili, cabbage with ground chicken, and a brothy soup.

I measure my water (or weak herbal tea) out into a pitcher so I can see how much I need to drink. I sometimes keep some broth portioned out in the freezer so I can nuke it if I want a change from hot tea for a craving-stopper.

I definitely keep frozen veggies on hand. I use fresh veg soon after grocery day and then rely on frozen for later in the week.

I'm in P4 right now so I'm probably forgetting some tricks, but I agree that planning and prepping is a must.

laylabean · 09-18-2011, 09:43 AM

im a little rogue myself but several items are outside protocol...nuts, cereal, yogurt, lima beans, carrots, broccoli...however, if its working for you then so be it.

maybe check the *alternative* plans thread???

there are so many variations of the diet and some seem to do well rogue and some dont. i do protein shakes which is not on the original list but i have not mixed veggies or had any kind of beans/cereals/nuts etc. i would worry about the raisins as they would be super high in sugar wouldn't they??? isn't dried fruit super high sugars???

errihu · 09-18-2011, 09:58 AM

I've prepared extensively and I hope it makes the difference, especially in the first week while I'm still settling into my groove. I've counted out and bagged up what appears to be a month's worth of my gluten-free pretzels by the day, and weighed, bagged and frozen at least two week's worth of meat. I've bought a bag of apples and one of oranges. (I'm looking forward to being able to eat apples, oranges, and pretzels and be on plan, even if it's only 8 pretzels a day lol!) My mom and sister and I are going to get together at thanksgiving and go to costco, buy some lean meats, and have a bagging party. (We're all doing HCG and starting Sept 30). I figure I'll get veggies as I go because they tend to spoil when you buy ahead

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laylabean · 09-18-2011, 10:10 AM

i realized re-reading; that it was about being prepared, not the food list. sorry.

i think MANY on this thread enjoy the p2 chili as a make ahead...meat portions are a good idea to have weighed and cooked in the fridge.

when im rushed, i like cottage cheese or eggs as they are quick to prepare. i wash lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber and keep those ready in the fridge. also have made some *dressing* with water/apple cider vinegar/spices (no sugar)* that i keep in a jar as a make ahead.

i keep grapefruits cut as well for snack and wash my apples/oranges as a quick snack. have a ton of frozen strawberries on hand as well.

lunch is easy for me as i do the same every day...protein shake...with strawberries...not a protocol item though.

09-18-2011, 08:11 AM	#1
ellenalesa Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 442 Gallery: ellenalesa Stats: 190?/177/160ish WOE: Starting HHCG Rogue 7/12/11 Start Date: July 12, 2011	Food Prep to stay on program Life is starting to get busy again, with all good things. I need to plan ahead to stay on my program. What do you do to make food ahead? I am trying to do batch cooking twice a week so that I ALWAYS have food available. Here are some of my favorites: SALAD: I LOVE kale in my salads because it lasts...regular lettuce gets kinda mushy after a day or so. I make a huge salad. I chop up the kale (and sometimes get really lazy and use my food processor). Sometimes I will use my misto and spray just a little bit of olive oil on the kale, but it's not necessary if you are strictly following protocol. I add whatever strikes my fancy. Onions, apples, steamed broccoli or asparagus or green beans, carrots, etc. This salad lasts 4 or 5 days. VEGGIES: I love ShopRite frozen veggies. Italian style (cauliflower, zucchini, lima beans etc). I nuke it in a micro steamer for 10 minutes. I don't even dress these, the veggies are sweet enough on their own. PROTEIN: Chicken on the BBQ in big batches to last several days. This can't be prepared ahead, but it's a nice breakfast for me to break up the monotony. Yogurt Mess: F/F Fage or other Greek yogurt. Fiber One cereal. Apples. If you want to get really crazy you add a tiny bit of walnuts and raisins. I use cinnamon. VERY satisfying and helps Bernice to feel welcome ;-)

09-18-2011, 08:28 AM	#3
ellenalesa Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 442 Gallery: ellenalesa Stats: 190?/177/160ish WOE: Starting HHCG Rogue 7/12/11 Start Date: July 12, 2011	I'm on P2, rogue Hi Shelby, I am on P2. I know the yogurt mess isn't on P2, but wouldn't the chicken and the salad be ok? I haven't read P&I in a while...

09-18-2011, 09:58 AM	#7
errihu Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 669 Gallery: errihu Stats: 290/242/165 WOE: Paleo/Atkins/HCG R2 Jan 4 Start Date: January 25, 2011	I've prepared extensively and I hope it makes the difference, especially in the first week while I'm still settling into my groove. I've counted out and bagged up what appears to be a month's worth of my gluten-free pretzels by the day, and weighed, bagged and frozen at least two week's worth of meat. I've bought a bag of apples and one of oranges. (I'm looking forward to being able to eat apples, oranges, and pretzels and be on plan, even if it's only 8 pretzels a day lol!) My mom and sister and I are going to get together at thanksgiving and go to costco, buy some lean meats, and have a bagging party. (We're all doing HCG and starting Sept 30). I figure I'll get veggies as I go because they tend to spoil when you buy ahead . __________________

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09-18-2011, 08:19 AM	#2
shelbyla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,735 Gallery: shelbyla Stats: 210/141/140 WOE: hhCG, rx hCG Start Date: rx hCG R5 start 08/11/12	What phase are you in? I ask because a lot of the things on your list are not P2 and I was wondering if you were looking for P2 or P3 suggestions.

09-18-2011, 09:37 AM	#5
emel Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: VA Posts: 16,601 Gallery: emel	Here's the off-protocol ones I see: olive oil in the misto, lima beans definitely off-plan. Simeons does not allow broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini or green beans. Most or all plans disallow carrots. Yogurt, fiber 1 cereal, walnuts, raisins are all off-plan Simeons-wise. To answer the question about prepping ahead, I keep a salad bowl prepped up. Sometimes it is just washed romaine, sometimes it's an interesting cabbage, sometimes it is a mixed green salad, but I always have a salad made up. I keep frozen strawberries. I put a portion into a lidded container in the frig so I can nuke it to get it warm. I cook a lot of chicken at one time. I usually poach or dry-fry it, using a good waffle-bottomed pan so I don't need oil. When I cook fish or shrimp, I often cook an extra portion to have on top of salad greens for lunch the next day. I keep something casserolish/soup-like on hand, rotating P2 chili, cabbage with ground chicken, and a brothy soup. I measure my water (or weak herbal tea) out into a pitcher so I can see how much I need to drink. I sometimes keep some broth portioned out in the freezer so I can nuke it if I want a change from hot tea for a craving-stopper. I definitely keep frozen veggies on hand. I use fresh veg soon after grocery day and then rely on frozen for later in the week. I'm in P4 right now so I'm probably forgetting some tricks, but I agree that planning and prepping is a must.

09-18-2011, 09:43 AM	#6
laylabean Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: canada Posts: 615 Gallery: laylabean Stats: 212/157/125 WOE: hhgc Start Date: July 14/11	im a little rogue myself but several items are outside protocol...nuts, cereal, yogurt, lima beans, carrots, broccoli...however, if its working for you then so be it. maybe check the alternative plans thread??? there are so many variations of the diet and some seem to do well rogue and some dont. i do protein shakes which is not on the original list but i have not mixed veggies or had any kind of beans/cereals/nuts etc. i would worry about the raisins as they would be super high in sugar wouldn't they??? isn't dried fruit super high sugars???

09-18-2011, 10:10 AM	#8
laylabean Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: canada Posts: 615 Gallery: laylabean Stats: 212/157/125 WOE: hhgc Start Date: July 14/11	i realized re-reading; that it was about being prepared, not the food list. sorry. i think MANY on this thread enjoy the p2 chili as a make ahead...meat portions are a good idea to have weighed and cooked in the fridge. when im rushed, i like cottage cheese or eggs as they are quick to prepare. i wash lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber and keep those ready in the fridge. also have made some dressing with water/apple cider vinegar/spices (no sugar)* that i keep in a jar as a make ahead. i keep grapefruits cut as well for snack and wash my apples/oranges as a quick snack. have a ton of frozen strawberries on hand as well. lunch is easy for me as i do the same every day...protein shake...with strawberries...not a protocol item though.