The Drop a Jeans Size Diet

Your Choices for Dinner

500 calories (approx.)

1. Takeout from Domino's Pizza
2 pieces large Crunchy Thin Crust Pizza with Grilled Chicken and Green Pepper and 1 Garden Fresh Salad with Light Italian dressing (If salad is not available at your local Domino's, make a quick and easy version at home using prewashed bagged greens, tomatoes, and carrots.)

2. Garlic Sesame Salmon with Brown Rice and Vegetables
-- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
-- 1 garlic clove, minced
-- 3 ounces salmon
-- 3/4 cup microwavable brown rice
-- 1 1/2 cups frozen stir-fry vegetables
MAKE IT: Mix sesame oil and garlic. Drizzle half the mixture on salmon, and grill or broil for about 8 minutes. Microwave brown rice for 90 seconds, and nuke vegetables for 4 to 5 minutes. Drizzle the remaining sesame oil and garlic mixture over rice and vegetables.

3. Spicy Black Beans on Polenta
-- 1/2 cup premade polenta, sliced
-- 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
-- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
-- 1/2 cup chopped onion
-- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped and seeded
-- 1 tablespoon olive oil
-- 1/4 avocado, chopped
MAKE IT: Microwave polenta slices for 3 minutes. Warm black beans, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno in a pan with olive oil for about 5 minutes. Place black bean mixture on polenta and top with chopped avocado.

4. Mediterranean Penne
-- 2 ounces whole wheat penne, uncooked
-- 1/2 cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained
-- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
-- 1 tablespoon olive oil
-- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
-- 1 garlic clove, minced
MAKE IT: Cook penne and drain. Toss all ingredients in pot and warm for about 7 minutes.

5. Takeout from Chili's
Chicken Fajita Pita (hold the fries) and Steamed Seasonal Veggies with Parmesan Cheese

6. Pasta with Ricotta & Fresh Herbs
-- 2 ounces whole wheat noodles, uncooked
-- 3/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
-- 1 cup chopped zucchini
-- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
-- 1/2 cup fresh herbs: chives, basil and parsley
MAKE IT: Cook noodles, drain, and return to pot. Add ricotta cheese, zucchini, mushrooms, and herbs. Mix together and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.

7. Takeout from P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Steamed Shrimp Dumplings and Sichuan Asparagus