The Party Diet

Day 4

Breakfast: Smoothie made with 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 1 large banana, 1 kiwi, 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, and crushed ice.

• 415 calories, 16g protein, 86g carbohydrate, 3g fat (2g saturated), 7g fiber

Lunch: Roast beef sandwich made with 2 ounces lean meat, lettuce, tomato, and mustard on whole wheat bread; 1/2 cup baby carrots and 1 medium pear.

• 367 calories, 23g protein, 60g carbohydrate, 6g fat (2g saturated), 11g fiber

Dinner: Pad Thai (about 8 ounces, takeout) served with 1 1/2 cups broccoli and peppers stir-fried in 2 teaspoons olive oil.

• 422 calories, 17g protein, 48g carbohydrates, 19g fat (3g saturated), 8g fiber

Dessert: 2 shortbread cookies.

• 160 calories, 2g protein, 18g carbohydrate, 8g fat (2g saturated), 2g fiber

Snack: Reduced-fat string cheese (1 stick) and 12 almonds.

• 135 calories, 9g protein, 4g carbohydrate, 10g fat (2g saturated), 2g fiber