HEALTHY SAMPLE MENUS (~1700 CALORIES)

Week of Healthy Menus 1200, 1400, 1700 & 2000 Calories. This week of healthy menus helps you to eat balanced light meals that are generally heart healthy. They are not necessarily designed for people who have diabetes or who may have special needs. People with special needs should check with their doctor or dietitian before beginning a new meal plan. Some tools are included to help you determine your weight, calorie and nutrition needs. To download this healthy menus booklet, go to http://www.louisvilleky.gov/health.htm. Under the “I want to” section, click:

“See printer-friendly materials” & follow related links.

INTRODUCTION How to Use This Guide You can use this guide whether you wish to lose weight, stay at your current weight, or even gain weight. First, find your Body Mass Index (BMI) from the chart on p. 2 to see whether you are normal weight, overweight, or obese. To do this, find your height in inches (w/o shoes) at the far left; move across to the right until you find the number closest to your weight; then look at the number at the very top of that column for your BMI. Note which weight range you fall into. If you are overweight or obese, you can estimate your calorie level for weight loss on p. 3. Just add up your points and match the total to the calorie level listed next to your total points. Find the week of menus that matches most closely the calorie level you need: 1200 Calories 1400 Calories 1700 Calories 2000 Calories

pp. 6-8 pp. 9-11 pp. 12-14 pp. 15-17

Making regular exercise part of your lifestyle is the most important predictor of success for long-term weight loss. Complete your exercise contract on p. 18 (designed for you to build up gradually) and log your exercise on p. 19. Obtain your doctor’s approval before beginning. If you are not overweight, but wish to use the menus simply to eat healthy meals or to keep from gaining weight, fill out p. 3 and note the instructions at the bottom of the page. They explain how to adjust your calorie level and refer you to MyPyramid.gov. If you wish to gain weight, add about 500 to 800 calories to the level you obtained and find the menus closest to this number. If you need more than 2000 calories, slightly increase portion sizes. After the first week, you may wish to add variety by making some substitutions. Feel free to make up some menus of your own. Choose foods that are similar in calories. You may adjust portion size to help with this (see the nutrition label on p. 4). For example, at supper on Tuesday, you may decide to substitute ½ c. baked potato (80 Calories) for the 1/3 c. rice listed. Although most foods have nutrition labels showing calories per portion, fresh produce may not. Purchasing a small calorie guide is helpful for these foods, as well as foods you eat when away from home. 1

BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) Body Mass Index (BMI) does not consider gender. The following chart is for both adult men and women. To use the chart, find your height at the left and move right to find your weight. The number at the top of the column is your BMI. A BMI of 19-24 is normal weight; 25 to 29 is overweight; 30 and above is the obese range. NORMAL WEIGHT

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OVERWEIGHT

24

25

26

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29

30

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32

33

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35

36

37

38

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40

148 153 158 164 169 175 180 186 192 198 203 209 216 222 228 235 241 248 254

153 158 163 169 175 180 186 192 198 204 210 216 222 229 235 242 249 256 263

158 163 168 174 180 186 192 198 204 211 216 223 229 236 242 250 256 264 271

162 168 174 180 186 191 197 204 210 217 223 230 235 243 250 257 264 272 275

167 173 179 185 191 197 204 210 216 223 230 236 243 250 258 265 272 279 287

172 178 184 190 196 203 209 216 223 230 236 243 250 257 265 272 280 287 295

177 183 189 195 202 208 215 222 229 236 243 250 257 265 272 280 287 295 304

181 188 194 201 207 214 221 228 235 242 249 257 264 272 279 288 295 303 312

186 193 199 206 213 220 227 234 241 249 256 263 271 279 287 295 303 311 320

191 198 204 211 218 225 232 240 247 255 262 270 278 286 294 302 311 319 328

WEIGHT (LBS.)

HEIGHT

4’ 10” 4’ 11” 5’ 0” 5’ 1” 5’ 2” 5’ 3” 5’ 4” 5’ 5” 5’ 6” 5’ 7” 5’ 8” 5’ 9” 5’ 10” 5’ 11” 6’ 0” 6’ 1” 6’ 2” 6’ 3” 6’ 4”

OBESE

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91 94 97 100 104 107 110 114 118 121 125 128 132 136 140 144 148 152 156

96 99 102 106 109 113 116 120 124 127 131 135 139 143 147 151 155 160 164

100 104 107 111 115 118 122 126 130 134 138 142 146 150 154 159 163 168 172

105 109 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 144 149 153 157 162 166 171 176 180

110 114 118 122 126 130 134 138 142 146 151 155 160 165 169 174 179 184 189

115 119 123 127 131 135 140 144 148 153 158 162 167 172 177 182 186 192 197

119 124 128 132 136 141 145 150 155 159 164 169 174 179 184 189 194 200 205

124 128 133 137 142 146 151 156 161 166 171 176 181 186 191 197 202 208 213

129 133 138 143 147 152 157 162 167 172 177 182 188 193 199 204 210 216 221

134 138 143 148 153 158 163 168 173 178 184 189 195 200 206 212 218 224 230

138 143 148 153 158 163 169 174 179 185 190 196 202 208 213 219 225 232 238

143 148 153 158 164 169 174 180 186 191 197 203 209 215 221 227 233 240 246

Adapted from National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Body Mass Index Charts.

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TO ESTIMATE YOUR CALORIE LEVEL FOR WEIGHT LOSS (To Lose Approximately ½ to 1 Pound Per Week)

Record your points to the right & add up your total:

Points

Converting Points to Approximate Calorie Level for Weight Loss*

Sex:

______

If Your Total Is:

Calorie Level

______

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

1100 1200 1300 1350 1400 1450 1500 1600 1650 1700 1800 1850 1900 2000 2100

Female = 1

Age: 18-29 = 4

Male = 3

30-49 = 3

50-65 = 2

66-75 = 1

76+= 0

60-62”=1

63-67”=2

68-71”=3

72+”=4

63-67”=2

68-71”=3

72-75”=4

76”+=5

Height: Women: under 60”=0 Men: under 63”=1

______

Body Mass Index: Under 25 = 0

25-29 = 1

30+ = 2

______

Planned Exercise Level: 0 - 2¼ hr./wk.= 0

2 ½ - 4 hr./wk.= 1

4+ hr./wk.= 2

______

(Subtract 1 point if exercise is low intensity; add 1 point if it is high intensity.)

TOTAL =

______

* If you are not trying to lose weight, add 250-500 calories per day to the calorie level you obtain. Because the week of menus is available in only four calorie levels, add or subtract calories, as needed, to fit your calorie level. When subtracting calories, try to maintain the amounts of food recommended in each group by MyPyramid.gov.

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USING THE NUTRITION LABEL For Calories In this example, there are 250 Calories per serving. Serving (or portion) size is listed as 1 cup (at the top). If you eat 1½ cups, your calories would be for 1½ portions, or 250 + 125 calories (375 calories total). Always check the portion size when adding up your calories, and adjust your portion, if needed, to the number of calories you need to stay within your calorie level. For Other Health Factors To keep fat in check, try to choose foods having less than 1/3 of the calories from fat (listed to the right of calories on the label). Oils and soft margarines may be used in moderation. Saturated fat should make up no more than 1/3 of your total fat grams daily. The less, the better. Limit trans fat to no more than 2 grams per day. Try to choose foods that have enough dietary fiber to get at least 25 grams of fiber daily for regularity, colon health, lower cholesterol levels, and to feel full longer. Note that sodium should be about 2400 mg. per day, which is about 800 mg. per meal. Pay special attention to this if you have a condition that requires you to limit sodium. 4

MyPyramid

STEPS TO A HEALTHIER YOU MyPyramid.gov 5

HEALTHY MENUS (~1200 CALORIES) Monday

BREAKFAST Calories 120 40 -30 60 60 T=310

Portion 3/4 c 1/2 c to taste 1T 1 sm 1/2 c

oatmeal, cooked skim milk diet sweetener raisins banana (or 1/2 lg) orange juice

LUNCH Calories 80 65 80 100 60 T=385

Portion 1c 8 1c 3 sq 1 sm

minestrone Wheat Thins (RF) skim milk graham crackers apple (2 1/2” diam.)

SUPPER Calories 205 25 25 80 45 40 80 T=500

Portion 3 oz 1/2 c 1/2 c 1/2 c 1T 1/2 c 1/3 c

baked salmon patty yellow squash spinach baked potato tub margarine (LF) skim milk lime sherbet

Tuesday

BREAKFAST Calories 110

80 30 60 90 T=370

Portion 1 oz (28 gm) 1c 1T 1 sm 3/4 c

dry cereal (whole grain or bran; unfrosted; 0-2 gm. fat per serving) skim milk raisins banana (or 3/4 lg) orange juice

LUNCH Calories 110 30 50 50 30 60 T=330

Portion 1/2 2T

whole grain bagel cream cheese (FF) w/ch. green onions salad: lettuce, tomato, carrot, radish, cuke, 1 oz. cheese (LF) salad dressing (FF) peaches (light)

2c 1 oz 2T 1/2 c


Portion 3 oz 1/3 c 1/2 c 1c 1T 1c 2 sm

Calories 115 125 25 25 45 60 T=395

Portion 1/2 c 1 pc 1/2 c 1/2 c 1T 17 sm

bkd. chix brst. (w/o skin) rice beets green beans tub margarine (LF) skim milk oatmeal cookies

Wednesday

BREAKFAST Calories 75 160 45 85 60 T=425

Portion 1 med 2 sl 1T 1c 1/2 c

egg, poached whole grain toast tub margarine (LF) cocoa (SF) orange juice

LUNCH Calories 160 -70 45 25 100 T=400

Portion 2 sl 1 sl ea 2 oz 2t 1c 1c

whole wheat bread lettuce, tomato chicken breast whipped salad dressing baby carrots yogurt (SF, FF)

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SUPPER pinto beans cornbread (2”x2”x2”) mixed greens stewed tomatoes tub margarine (LF) grapes

1200 Calories Cont. Thursday

BREAKFAST Calories 220 100 60 T=380

Portion 2 oz 1c 1/2 c

granola bars (LF) yogurt (Nutrasweet, FF) orange juice

LUNCH Calories 160 30 45 -50 30 T=315

Portion 2 sl 1 sl 2t

whole wheat bread Kraft Free cheese whipped salad dressing mustard vegetable beef soup watermelon

as desired

1/2 c 3/4 c


Portion 1/3 c 1/2 c 3 oz 1c 2c 2T 1c

Calories 105 50

Portions 3 oz 1c

spaghetti spaghetti sauce turkey meatballs broccoli tossed green salad Italian dressing (LF) skim milk

Friday

BREAKFAST Calories 110 35 60 85 T=290

Portion 1/2 2T 1/2 1c

whole-grain bagel FF strawberry cream ch. grapefruit cocoa

LUNCH Calories 160 70 140 -55 54 T=479

Portions 2 sl 2 oz 2T 1 pc ea 1/2 oz 4 oz

whole wheat bread tuna (water-packed) whipped salad dressing lettuce, tomato baked potato chips cranberry juice

SUPPER

40 80 25 80 45 T=430

1t 1/3 c 1c 1c 1

baked fish stir-fried: zucchini, mushrooms, onions,etc. oil rice fresh tomato skim milk fudgesicle (SF)

Saturday


Portions 2 2T 1/4 c 1/4

pancakes (4” across) maple syrup cottage cheese (LF) cantaloupe (med.)

LUNCH Calories 150 110 30 100 T=390

Portions 3/4 c 1 oz 1/2 c 1c

turkey chili baked corn chips honeydew melon yogurt (SF, FF)

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Portions 3 oz 1 sm 1/3 c 1/2 c 1 sm 1T 1 c.

roast beef baked potato sweet/sour red cabbage cauliflower roll tub margarine (LF) skim milk

1200 Calories Cont. Sunday


Portion 1 sl 1 med 1t 2T 1/2 c

French toast, whole grain egg (for French toast) oil maple syrup (SF) orange juice

LUNCH Calories 225 80 25 23 80 T=433

Portion 3 oz

pork loin, broiled, fat trimmed sweet potato green beans tub margarine (LF) skim milk

1/3 c 1/2 c 1/2 T 1c

SUPPER Calories 140 125 60 30 60 80 T=495

Portion 1/2 c 1 sm 1 1/2 sm 1T 1c

pork & beans (LF) biscuit salad: orange (2 1/2 “) banana wh. salad drsg. skim milk

Abbreviations FF LF RF SF sm med lg w/o

= fat free = low fat = reduced fat = sugar free = small = medium = large = without

t T c oz gm ea pc sl

= teaspoon = tablespoon = cup = ounce = gram = each = piece = slice

brst. ch chix cuke diam drsg sq strawb wh

= breast = chopped = chicken = cucumber = diameter = dressing = square(s) = strawberry = whipped

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Portion 3/4 c 1c to taste 2T 1 sm 1/2 c


LUNCH Calories 80 65 80 130 60 T=415

Portion 1c 8 1c 4 sq 1 sm



Portion 3 oz 1/2 c 1/2 c 1/2 c 1T 1c 1/2 c


Tuesday


80 30 60 90 T=425

Portion 1 1/2 oz (42 gm) 1c 1T 1 sm 3/4 c


LUNCH Calories 110 30 50 50 30 60 T=330

Portion 1/2 2T


2c 1 oz 2T 1/2 c

SUPPER Calories 105 120 25 50 45 80 110 100 T=635

Portion 3 oz 1/2 c 1/2 c 1c 1T 1c 1 2 sm

Calories 173 125 25 50 45 60 T=478

Portion 3/4 c 1 pc 1/2 c 1c 1T 17 sm

bkd. chix brst. (w/o skin) rice beets green beans tub margarine (LF) skim milk tapioca (LF) 3.5 oz. cup oatmeal cookies

Wednesday

BREAKFAST Calories 75 160 45 70 85 90 T=525

Portion 1 med 2 sl 1T 2 sl 1c 3/4 c

egg, poached whole grain toast tub margarine (LF) turkey bacon cocoa (SF) orange juice

LUNCH Calories 160 -70 45 25 100 T=400

Portion 2 sl 1 sl ea 2 oz 2t 1c 1c

whole wheat bread lettuce, tomato chicken breast whipped salad dressing baby carrots yogurt (SF, FF)

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Portion 2 oz 1T 1c 1/2 c

granola bars (LF) raisins yogurt (Nutrasweet, FF) orange juice

LUNCH Calories 160 30 45 -50 60 T=345

Portion 2 sl 1 sl 2t as desired

1/2 c 1 1/4 c



Portion 2/3 c 1/2 c 3 oz 1c 2c 2T 1/2 c

Calories 105 50

Portions 3 oz 1c

spaghetti spaghetti sauce turkey meatballs broccoli tossed green salad Italian dressing (LF) ice cream (LF)

Friday


Portion 1/2 2T 1/2 1c


LUNCH Calories 160 105 140 -55 54 T=514

Portions 2 sl 3 oz 2T 1 pc ea 1/2 oz 4 oz


SUPPER

80 80 25 62 80 100 T=582

2t 1/3 c 1c 1/2 sm 1c 1

Calories 165 80 53 25 80 45 100 T=548

Portions 3 oz 1 sm 1/3 c 1/2 c 1 sm 1T 1/2 c.

baked fish stir-fried: zucchini, mushrooms, onions,etc. oil rice fresh tomato biscuit skim milk frozen fudge bar (LF)

Saturday





Portions 1c 1 oz 1c 1c


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SUPPER roast beef baked potato sweet/sour red cabbage cauliflower roll tub margarine (LF) LF ice cream



Portion 1 sl 1 med 1t 2T 1/2 c 1/2 c

French toast, whole grain egg (for French toast) oil maple syrup cottage cheese orange juice

LUNCH Calories 225 80 80 23 60 T=468

Portion 3 oz 1/3 c 1/2 c 1/2 T 1 sm

pork loin, broiled, fat trimmed sweet potato lima beans tub margarine (LF) apple

SUPPER Calories 140 125 60 30 60 80 T=495

Portion 1/2 c 1 sm 1 1/2 sm 1T 1c

pork & beans (LF) biscuit salad: orange (2 1/2 “) banana wh. salad drsg. skim milk







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Portion 1c 1c to taste 2T 1 sm 1c


LUNCH Calories 80 130 80 130 90 T=510

Portion 1c 16 1c 4 sq 1 med



Portion 3 oz 1/2 c 1/2 c 1c 2T 1c 1/2 c


Tuesday


80 60 90 120 T=515

Portion 1 1/2 oz (42 gm) 1c 2T 1 med 1c


LUNCH Calories 220 30 50 50 30 60 T=440

Portion 1 2T 2c 1 oz 2T 1/2 c



Portion 3 oz 1c 1/2 c 1c 1T 1c 1 2 sm

Calories 230 125 50 50 45 120 T=620

Portion 1c 1 pc 1c 1c 1T 34 sm

bkd. chix brst. (w/o skin) rice beets green beans tub margarine (LF) skim milk tapioca (LF) 3.5 oz. cup oatmeal cookies

Wednesday


Portion 1 med 2 sl 1T 4 sl 1c 1c

egg, poached whole grain toast tub margarine (LF) turkey bacon cocoa (SF) orange juice

LUNCH Calories 160 -70 45 25 100 55 T=455

Portion 2 sl 1 sl ea 2 oz 2t 1c 1c 1

whole wheat bread lettuce, tomato chicken breast whipped salad dressing baby carrots yogurt (SF, FF) fig bar

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Portion 2 oz 2T 1c 1c


LUNCH Calories 160 30 45 -150 60 T=445

Portion 2 sl 1 sl 2t as desired

1 1/2 c 1 1/4 c



Portion 2/3 c 1/2 c 3 oz 1c 2c 2T 3/4 c 1T

Calories 105 50

Portions 3 oz 1c

spaghetti spaghetti sauce turkey meatballs broccoli tossed green salad Italian dressing (LF) ice cream (LF) chocolate syrup

Friday


Portion 1 2T 1/2 1c


LUNCH Calories 160 105 140 -110 108 T=623

Portions 2 sl 3 oz 2T 1 pc ea 1 oz 8 oz


SUPPER

120 80 25 125 80 100 T=685

1T 1/3 c 1c 1 sm 1c 1

baked fish stir-fried: zucchini, mushrooms, onions, etc oil rice fresh tomato biscuit skim milk frozen fudge bar (LF)

Saturday





Portions 1c 2 oz 1c 1c


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Portions 3 oz 1 sm 1/3 c 1/2 c 1 sm 1T 1/2 c.,1 T 1 sm

roast beef baked potato sweet/sour red cabbage cauliflower roll tub margarine (LF) LF ice cream, nuts banana (or 1/2 lg)



Portion 2 sl 1 med 2t 2T 1/2 c 1/2 c

French toast, whole grain egg (for French toast) oil maple syrup cottage cheese orange juice

LUNCH Calories 225

Portion 3 oz

80 80 68 170 T=623

1/3 c 1/2 c 1 1/2 T sm. portion

pork loin, broiled, fat trimmed sweet potato lima beans tub margarine (LF) cherry cobbler


Portion 1/2 c 1 sm 1 1/2 sm 1T 1T 1c

pork & beans (LF) biscuit salad: orange (2 1/2 “) banana raisins wh. salad drsg. skim milk







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Portion 1c 1c to taste 2T 1 lg 1c

oatmeal, cooked skim milk diet sweetener raisins banana orange juice

LUNCH Calories 160 130 80 195 120 T=685

Portion 2c 16 1c 6 sq 1 lg

minestrone Wheat Thins (RF) skim milk graham crackers apple (3” diam.)


Portion 3 oz 1/2 c 1/2 c 1c 2T 1c 3/4 c

Calories 105 240 25 50 80 45 80 110 100 T=835

Portion 3 oz 1c 1/2 c 1c 1 sm 1T 1c 1 2 sm

Calories 230 250 50 50 45 120 T=745

Portion 1c 2 pc 1c 1c 1T 34 sm


Tuesday


80 60 45 120 120 T=645

Portion 2 oz (56 gm) 1c 2T 1T 1 lg 1c

dry cereal (whole grain or bran; unfrosted; 0-2 gm. fat per serving) skim milk raisins nuts banana orange juice

LUNCH Calories 220 30 50 50 30 70 60 T=510

Portion 1 2T 2c 1 oz 2T 1/2 c 1/2 c

whole grain bagel cream cheese (FF) w/ch. green onions salad: lettuce, tomato, carrot, radish, cuke, 1 oz. cheese (LF) salad dressing (FF) cottage cheese peaches (light)

SUPPER bkd. chix brst. (w/o skin) rice beets green beans roll tub margarine (LF) skim milk tapioca (LF) 3.5 oz. cup oatmeal cookies

Wednesday


Portion 2 med 2 sl 1T 4 sl 1c 1c

eggs, poached whole grain toast tub margarine (LF) turkey bacon cocoa (SF) orange juice

LUNCH Calories 160 -70 45 25 100 167 T=567

Portion 2 sl 1 sl ea 2 oz 2t 1c 1c 3

whole wheat bread lettuce, tomato chicken breast whipped salad dressing baby carrots yogurt (SF, FF) fig bars

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Portion 3 oz 2T 1c 1c


LUNCH Calories 160 30 60 -200 95 T=545

Portion 2 sl 1 sl 1T as desired

2c 2c

whole wheat bread Kraft Free cheese whipped salad dressing mustard vegetable beef soup watermelon (or 1 orange)


Portion 1c 3/4 c 3 oz 1c 2c 2T 1/2 c 1T

Calories 105 50

Portions 3 oz 1c

180 160 25 125 80 100 T=825

1 1/2 T 2/3 c 1c 1 sm 1c 1

spaghetti spaghetti sauce turkey meatballs broccoli tossed green salad Italian dressing (LF) ice cream (LF) chocolate syrup

Friday


Portion 1 2T ½ 1 lg 1½ c

whole-grain bagel FF strawberry cream ch. grapefruit banana cocoa

LUNCH Calories 160 105 140 -110 108 T=623

Portions 2 sl 3 oz 2T 1 pc ea 1 oz 8 oz


SUPPER baked fish stir-fried: zucchini, mushrooms, onions, etc oil rice fresh tomato biscuit skim milk frozen fudge bar (LF)

Saturday





Portions 1 1/2 c 2 oz 1c 1c


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Portions 3 oz 1 med 1/2 c 1c 1 sm 2T 3/4 c.,1 T 1 sm

roast beef baked potato sweet/sour red cabbage cauliflower roll tub margarine (LF) LF ice cream, nuts banana (or 1/2 lg)



Portion 2 sl 2 med 2t 2T 1/2 c 1c

French toast, whole grain eggs (for French toast) oil maple syrup cottage cheese orange juice

LUNCH Calories 225

Portion 3 oz

80 80 25 68 170 T=648

1/3 c 1/2 c 1c 1 1/2 T sm. portion

pork loin, broiled, fat trimmed sweet potato lima beans fresh tomato tub margarine (LF) cherry cobbler


Portion 1c 1 sm 1 1/2 sm 1T 1T 1c

pork & beans (LF) biscuit salad: orange (2 1/2 “) banana raisins wh. salad drsg. skim milk







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Exercise Contract To begin my healthy lifestyle, I , ______________________________ , commit to begin ____________________________ (type of exercise) for _____ minutes on: ___Mon. ___Tues. ___Wed. ___Thurs. ___Fri. ___Sat. ___Sun. I plan to do my exercise in the following location: ________________________. (alternate location, if weather interferes: ___________________________) My Goal - Total Minutes Per Exercise Session Week 1: _____ min.

Week 4: _____ min.

Week 2: _____ min.

Week 5: _____ min.

Week 3: _____ min.

Week 6: _____ min.

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EXERCISE LOG Week of ____________ Day

Type of Exercise

Week of ____________ Min.

Day

Type of Exercise

Week of ____________ Min.

Day

M

M

M

Tu

Tu

Tu

W

W

W

Th

Th

Th

F

F

F

Sa

Sa

Sa

Su

Su

Su

Total Min.

Total Min.

Week of ____________ Day

Type of Exercise

Day

Type of Exercise

Week of ____________ Min.

Day

M

M

M

Tu

Tu

Tu

W

W

W

Th

Th

Th

F

F

F

Sa

Sa

Sa

Su

Su

Su

Total Min.

Total Min. 19

Min.

Total Min.

Week of ____________ Min.

Type of Exercise

Type of Exercise

Total Min.

Min.

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