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[Reima]

Sorry if this has already been done, but I couldn't find it. I was thinking that planning out meals/days on 2468 is much more fun with the creativity of everyone. I personally struggle to plan the 200 calorie days, so I'm asking for everyone to post their daily menus and favorite recipes.

(I know some people prefer to eat the entire day's allotted cals in one go, so any meal or any day up to 200 is acceptable).

What do you think about a similar thread for 400, 600, & 800?

[aj1221]

I'm not following the 2468 diet but here's what I did for my 200 calorie day:

One small oat/flax pita 60cal
4 TBSP marinara 40cal
1 wedge laughing cow mozzarella sun dried tomato cheese 35cal
1TBSP grated parmesan cheese 20cal

I put the pita pocket in the oven to crisp it up a little. Then I spread the cheese wedge on it, covered with marinara and sprinkled with the parmesan and broiled for a few minutes. 

I ate this with a grilled portabella mushroom cap 20 cal 

[Reima]

That sounds so delicious! Thanks

[Reima]

Today, I had a 200 cal day that went super great! For non-vegetarians, I cannot stress enough how awesome No Mans Land beef jerky is. One of the large packs (7.5 Oz) is only 300 cals, (medium (3.75 Oz) is only 150!) and because of the texture it takes forever to eat. Plus, for me at least, the protein fills me up and obliterated my carb cravings. XD

[Reima]

Melba Toast (20 cal each) with 1/2 can of tuna (50cal), 1/2 tbsp mayo (30 cal), 1/2 tbsp relish (15 cal)

Delicious and low cal!

115 total if you have just 1 melba toast but you could have more and you'd still be under 200.

Thanks for the recipe! I'm not a mayo fan, so I could get it a bit lower with mustard!

Do you normally eat this for one meal and fast the rest of the day?

[IsButterACarb?]

Im on a 200 day today and I am having a small baked potato with 30 gr garlic and herb (low fat) cream cheese and salad. It is yummy, plus everyone one that doesn't know anything about cals thinks I am having a 'proper meal' lol

[wastingfrail]

I would say rice cakes, they have other flavors like chocolate and caramel that are only 40-50 Calories. They also have new mini ones.

 

Fruits, you can also make zero calorie flavored water Popsicle or zero calorie fruit tea Popsicle, just add zero calorie sweetener for sweet.

 

Lettuce.

[bobbert]

A veg dog wrapped in a lettuce leaf surrounded my carrots and spinach with mustard, that's what I am having tomorrow on my 200 cal day. I think I will split it in half and have some strawberries. (this will make two meals that way)

[blue_eyed_fatty]

This is a great idea!

Here's a 200 cal day >

 

2 egg whites     -  30 cals

fat free cheese -  30 cals

Salsa                -  10 cals

 

cooked with just the tiniest bit of spray oil in the pan. It looks like barf but it's warm and tasty if you like salsa

 

100 grams of cucumber w/o peel for a snack - 12 cals

 

Dinner - Veggie Stirfry

 

100g green peppers - 20

50g celery                 - 16

100 g mushrooms     - 22

50g onions                - 16

50g Broccoli              - 17

cooking spray and a clove of garlic  (4 cals) > BUT you have up to 20 cals to use of the cooking spray if you need more when cooking the veggies.

 

 

I find warm meals are really helpful on low cal days :-) 

[Notmagnificent]

I personally load on lettuce. Lettuce has minimal calories, eating a ton would make one feel bloated and guiltless.

 

I also do oatmeal, asparagus, broccoli and very small doses of chicken. Just to make me taste something.

[egodesiderium]

Not only is this absolutely delicious, it is also very filling, under two hundred calories, and can boost your metabolism:

 

1/2 Cup of Steamed Broccoli (30 Calories, 6g Carbs, 2g Protein, 135% Vitamin C)

1/4 Cup of Brown Rice (60 Calories, 1/2g Fat, 5mg Sodium, 17g Carbs [Complex Carbs], 1/2g Protein)

1/4 Can of Low Sodium White Albacore Tuna ( 35 Calories, 1/2g Fat, 18mg Sodium, 8g Protein)

 

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Pepper

Lemon Juice

 

I like to mix the tuna and rice together and throw on a lot of the red pepper for a slight metabolism boost and regular pepper for some extra flavour. Throw on a little lemon juice for the broccoli and this meal will seam like a feast! When all is finished, you only consumed 125 Calories, 1g Fat, 23mg Sodium, 23g Carbs (17 of which are complex carbohydrates), 10.5g of Protein, and got more than the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C!

[EmptyPerfectPure]

Today is mine!
I'm a serious 3 meals a day person!

Planning on:

Breakfast- 2 scrambled egg whites with salsa (40)
Lunch- rice cake with light laughing cow wedge (60)
Dinner- veggie burger patty (100)


I definitely eat mostly protein on these low cal days I feel much better!

[Reima]

Omg, you guys are awesome. It's cool to see how differently people plan, plus so many good ideas!

Would you guys want to do a 400, 600, & 800 menu masterpost too? I just thought it'd be nice if anyone got such on one day to be able to find a bunch of ideas in one place. <3

[hungryandhappy]

What I like to do is have 4 50 calories snacks throughout the day it helps a lot especially if you like to snack rather than eat meals

[egodesiderium]

So I just concocted the most delicious pot of soup and couldn't be prouder. My portion size was not only very filling, but also warmed me right up. This soup packs a lot of heat to keep the metabolism going so you may not want to try this unless you can handle spicy dishes...

 

Curtis' Fat Burning Vegetable Soup:

 

ENOUGH FOR SIX PORTIONS

• 2.5 Cups of Swanson Natural Goodness Chicken Broth (37 Calories, 1400mg Sodium, 2g Protein)
• 2.25 Cups of Water
• 1 Stalk of Broccoli (50 Calories, 50mg Sodium, 10g Carbs, 3.5g Protein, 150% Vitamin C)
• 3 Stalks of 5" Celery (8 Calories, 1.5g Carbs)
• .5 Cup of Carrots (27 Calories, 45mg Sodium, 6g Carbs, 266% Vitamin A)
• 3 Cloves of Fresh Garlic (12 Calories, 3mg Sodium, 3g Carbs)
• 3 Tablespoons of Fresh Parsley (4 Calories, 6mg Sodium)
• 3 Teaspoons of Kikkoman Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce (15 Calories, 540mg Sodium, 6 Carbs)
• Squirt of Lemon Juice
• Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
• Liberal Sprinkling of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• Pepper to Taste

Dice up all the vegetables and combine them in a container but set the carrots aside. Mince the gloves of garlic very finely and mix in with the diced carrots. Combine the broth and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, give the carrots and garlic mixture a quick roast in a frying pan until the garlic turns golden brown. Once the soup base begins to boil combine the diced vegetables and roasted garlic with carrots into the base. Add the Sriracha sauce, pinch of cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper to the soup. Proceed then to finely mince the parsley and stir into the soup and bring the boil down to a simmer. Take a quick taste of the broth to gage the hotness of the flavour and enough lemon juice to counterbalance the heat to your liking. Add the pepper as you see fit but be careful not to overdue it as it could overshadow the balance of heat and sweetness. Allow fifteen to twenty minutes of simmering and enjoy!

 

Each individual portion only contains about 26 Calories, 340mg Sodium, 4g Carbs, 1g Protein, 44% Vitamin A, and 25% Vitamin C!

 

***Again, I must say that this soup has a lot of heat behind it. It will boost your metabolism but only if you like spicy dishes.***

[Reima]

That sounds delicious! I love spicy soups in particular!