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Abs Diet Weekly Meal Plan RecipesThe 7-Day Abs Diet Meal Plan

A week's worth of recipes and meal ideas to get you started on your six-pack

By: David Zinczenko & Ted Spiker

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Unlike most diet plans, which are laden with complex, hard-to-follow rules and verboten foods you love but have to live without, the Abs Diet lets you eat the foods you love, keeps your cravings at bay, and helps you control stress -- all at the same time. Here's an example of how you can structure a week of eating. It's not written in stone, by any means: Mix up the meals. Substitute whenever you want. Heck, I don't care if you eat the same thing every day for a week. The purpose of this chart is simply to show you how to follow the principles of the Abs Diet. So enjoy!




Monday
Breakfast

One tall glass (8 to 12 ounces) Abs Diet Ultimate Power Smoothie; make extra for later



Abs Diet Ultimate Power Smoothie (number of Powerfoods: 5)
1 cup 1% milk
2 tablespoons low-fat vanilla yogurt
¾ cup instant oatmeal, nuked in water
2 teaspoons peanut butter
2 teaspoons chocolate whey powder
6 ice cubes, crushed


Makes 2 8-ounce servings



Per serving: 220 calories, 12 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates, 4 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 3 g fiber, 118 mg sodium



Snack #1

2 teaspoons peanut butter, raw vegetables (as much as you want)



Lunch

Turkey or roast beef sandwich on whole-grain bread, 1 cup 1% or fat-free milk, 1 apple



Snack #2

1 ounce almonds, 1½ cups berries



Dinner

Mas Macho Meatballs (number of Powerfoods: 3)
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
½ cup crushed saltine crackers
1 large onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or whey powder
1 jar (16 ounces) tomato sauce
4 whole-wheat hoagie rolls
½ cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded



1. Mix the beef, crackers, onion, garlic, and flaxseed or whey powder into golf ball-size meatballs.


2. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the meatballs until browned all the way around. Drain the fat from the skillet, and add the tomato sauce.


3. While the mixture is warming, use a fork to scoop out some of the bread in the rolls to form shallow trenches. Spoon the meatballs and sauce into each trench, and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, and top with the top half of the roll.


Makes 4 servings



Per serving: 569 calories, 38 g protein, 65 g carbohydrates, 19 g fat (6 g saturated), 10 g fiber, 1,341 mg sodium



Snack #3

8 to 12 ounces Abs Diet Ultimate Power Smoothie

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GreaseMonkey

Tuesday
Breakfast

Eggs Beneficial Sandwich (number of Powerfoods: 5)
1 large whole egg
3 large egg whites
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
2 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted
1 slice Canadian bacon
1 tomato, sliced, or 1 green bell pepper, sliced
½ cup orange juice



1. Scramble the whole egg and egg whites in a bowl. Add ground flaxseed to the mixture.


2. Fry in a nonstick skillet spritzed with vegetable oil spray, and dump onto the toast.


3. Add bacon and tomatoes, peppers, or other vegetables of your choice.


Makes 1 serving



Per serving: 399 calories, 31 g protein, 46 g carbohydrates, 11 g fat (3 g saturated), 6 g fiber, 900 mg sodium



Snack #1

2 teaspoons peanut butter, 1 bowl oatmeal or high-fiber cereal



Lunch

The I-Am-Not-Eating-Salad Salad (number of Powerfoods: 4)
2 ounces grilled chicken
1 cup romaine lettuce
1 tomato, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
3 tablespoons Italian 94% fat-free Italian dressing or
1 teaspoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed



1. Chop the chicken into small pieces.


2. Mix all the ingredients together, and store in the fridge. Eat on multigrain bread or by itself.


Makes 1 serving



Per serving: 248 calories, 16 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates, 8 g fat (2 g saturated), 10 g



Snack #2

3 slices deli turkey, 1 large orange



Dinner

Bodacious Brazilian Chicken (number of Powerfoods: 2)
1 lemon
1 lime
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate
1½ cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon hot pepper salsa
½ cup chunky salsa



1. Grate the zest of the lemon and lime into a resealable bag. Squeeze the juice from both fruits into the bag, and throw out the pulp and the seeds.


2. Mix in everything else except the chicken and salsa.


3. Drop in the chicken, reseal the bag, and refrigrate for a few hours.


4. Grill the chicken, turning and basting with marinade a few times, for 10 to 15 minutes or until the center is no longer pink. Serve with salsa.


Makes 4 servings



Per serving: 205 calories, 29 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates, 2 g fat (3 g saturated), 3 g fiber, 726 mg sodium



Snack #3

1 ounce almonds, 4 ounces cantaloupe

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GreaseMonkey

Wednesday
Breakfast

One tall glass (8 to 12 ounces) Strawberry Field Marshall Smoothie, make extra for later



Strawberry Field Marshall Smoothie (number of Powerfoods: 5)
½ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 cup 1% milk
2 teaspoons peanut butter
1 cup frozen strawberries
2 teaspoons whey powder
6 ice cubes, crushed


Makes 2 8-ounce servings



Per serving: 186 calories, 11 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates, 5 g fat (2 g saturated), 3 g fiber, 151 mg sodium



Snack #1

1 ounce almonds, 1 ounce raisins



Lunch

Guac and Roll (number of Powerfoods: 4)
1 can (6 ounces) light oil-packed tuna
2/3 cup guacamole
¼ cup chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
2 6-inch whole-wheat hoagie rolls



1. Combine the first six ingredients in a bowl and blend thoroughly with a fork.


2. Split the rolls in half, and fill each half with ¼ cup of the mixture.


Makes 2 servings



Per serving: 606 calories, 36 g protein, 58 g carbohydrates, 28 g fat (5 g saturated), 13 g fiber, 942 mg sodium



Snack #2

1 stick string cheese, raw vegetables (as much as you want)



Dinner

Chile-Peppered Steak (number of Powerfoods: 4)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, sliced
1 cup chopped broccoli
2 jalapeño peppers, sliced
2 cayenne peppers, sliced
12 ounces lean sirloin steak, sliced thin
¼ cup Hunan stir-fry sauce
4 cups cooked brown rice



1. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat. Toss in the carrots and broccoli, and cook until tender.


2. Add the peppers and beef, and continue cooking until meat is done.


3. Add sauce, and serve over rice.



Makes 4 servings



Per serving: 485 calories, 32 g protein, 57 g carbohydrates, 14 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 6 g fiber, 224 mg sodium



Snack #3

8 to 12 ounces Strawberry Field Marshall Smoothie

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GreaseMonkey

Thursday
Breakfast

1 slice whole-grain bread with 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1 medium orange, 1 cup All-Bran cereal with 1 cup 1% or fat-free milk, 1 cup berries



Snack #1

8 ounces low-fat yogurt, 1 can low-sodium V8 juice



Lunch

Guilt-Free BLT (number of Powerfoods: 3)
¾ tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise
1 whole-wheat tortilla
2 slices turkey bacon, cooked
2 ounces roasted turkey breast, diced
2 slices tomato
2 leaves lettuce



1. Smear the mayo on the tortilla.



2. Line the middle of the tortilla with the bacon and top with turkey breast, tomato, and lettuce.


3. Roll it tightly into a tube.


Makes 1 serving



Per serving: 206 calories, 17 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates, 7 g fat (2 g saturated), 3 g fiber, 1,270 mg sodium



Snack #2

3 slices deli roast beef, 1 large orange



Dinner

Philadelphia Fryers (number of Powerfoods: 3)
1 medium onion, sliced
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
1 small green bell pepper, sliced
2/3 cup medium or hot salsa
4 multigrain hoagie rolls
¾ pound roast beef, thinly sliced
½ cup grated reduced-fat Cheddar cheese



1. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the onion and peppers until tender. Add the salsa and heat until warm.


2. Construct the sandwiches with the buns, roast beef, onions, peppers, and cheese, then warm them in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes on high, until the cheese starts to melt.


Makes 4 sandwiches



Per sandwich: 558 calories, 35 g protein, 40 g carbohydrates, 28 g fat (12.5 g saturated), 4 g fiber, 653 mg sodium



Snack #3

2 teaspoons peanut butter, 1 cup low-fat ice cream

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GreaseMonkey

Friday
Breakfast

One tall glass (8 to 12 ounces) Banana Split Smoothie; make extra for later



Banana Split Smoothie (number of Powerfoods: 3)
1 banana
½ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/8 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
½ cup 1% milk
2 teaspoons whey powder
6 ice cubes, crushed


Makes 2 8-ounce servings



Per serving: 171 calories, 8 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates, 2 g fat (1 g saturated), 2 g fiber,



Snack #1

1 ounce almonds, 4 ounces cantaloupe



Lunch

Hot Tuna (number of Powerfoods: 4)
½ cup chopped celery
1 onion, chopped
½ cup shredded, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
½ cup reduced-fat cottage cheese
1 can (6 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 whole-wheat English muffins, split in half



1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large nonstick skillet over low heat, cook the celery and onion until softened. Add the cheeses, tuna, mayo, and lemon juice to the skillet, and cook the mixture just long enough to warm it up.


2. Spread one-sixth of the mixture on each English muffin half. Put the muffin halves on a baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes.


Makes 2 servings



Per serving: 628 calories, 50 g protein, 54 g carbohydrates, 24 g fat (6 g saturated), 8 g fiber, 1,300 mg sodium



Snack #2

3 slices deli roast beef, 1 large orange



Dinner

Chili Con Turkey (number of Powerfoods: 4)
1 pound ground turkey
1 can (14 ounces) Mexican-style diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 ounces) whole-kernel sweet corn, drained
1 package (1 ½ ounces) dried chili mix
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
¼ cup water
1 cup cooked rice



1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the turkey.


2. Add everything else but the rice, and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Serve over rice.



Makes 4 servings



Per serving: 407 calories, 30 g protein, 52 g carbohydrates, 11 g fat (3 g saturated), 9 g fiber, 1,578 mg sodium



Snack #3

8 to 12 ounces Banana Split Smoothie

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GreaseMonkey

Saturday
Breakfast

One tall glass (8 to 12 ounces) Halle Berries Smoothie; make extra for later



Halle Berries Smoothie (number of Powerfoods: 4)
¾ cup instant oatmeal, nuked in water or fat-free milk
¾ cup fat-free milk
¾ cup mixed frozen blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries
2 teaspoons whey powder
3 ice cubes, crushed


Makes 2 8-ounce servings



Per serving: 144 calories, 7 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 4 g fiber, 109 mg sodium



Snack #1

1 bowl high-fiber cereal, 1 cup low-fat yogurt



Lunch

Leftover Chili Con Turkey



Snack #2

2 teaspoons peanut butter, 1 or 2 slices whole-grain bread



Dinner

Cheat meal! Have whatever you've been craving this week: beer and wings, beer and pizza, beer and bratwurst -- anything you can dream of.



Snack #3

8 to 12 ounces Halle Berries Smoothie

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GreaseMonkey

Sunday
Breakfast

The I-Haven't-Had-My-Coffee-Yet Sandwich (number of Powerfoods: 3)
1 ½ teaspoons low-fat cream cheese
1 whole-wheat pita, halved to make 2 pockets
2 slices turkey or ham
Lettuce or green vegetable



1. Spread cream cheese in the pockets of the pita.


2. Stuff with meat and vegetables.


3. Put in mouth. Chew and swallow.


Makes 1 serving



Per serving: 225 calories, 10 g protein, 42 g carbohydrates, 3 g fat (1 g saturated), 6 g fiber, 430 mg sodium



Snack #1

2 teaspoons peanut butter, 1 can low-sodium V8 juice



Brunch (Relax -- it's Sunday)

2 scrambled eggs, 2 slices whole-grain toast, 1 banana, 1 cup 1% or fat-free milk



Snack #2

3 slices deli roast beef, 1 slice fat-free cheese



Dinner

BBQ King (number of Powerfoods: 5)
5 ounces smoked turkey kielbasa, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (3 ounces) sliced mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (16 ounces) baked beans
1 can (8 ounces) navy beans, drained
1 can (14 ½ ounces) puréed tomatoes
¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
¾ tablespoon ground flaxseed
¾ tablespoon olive oil



1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Put the kielbasa in a 2-quart baking dish, and bake until browned (about 5 minutes). Drain the fat and set the dish aside.


2. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the onion, mushrooms, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to the baking dish, then add the beans and tomatoes, plus salt and pepper to taste.


3. Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges bubble.


4. In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs and flaxseed with the oil. Sprinkle over the sausage mixture, and broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat until the top is golden (about 3 minutes).


Makes 4 servings



Per serving: 348 calories, 20 g protein, 53 g carbohydrates, 8.5 g fat (2 g saturated), 13 g fiber, 1,463 mg sodium



Snack #3

1 ounce almonds, 1 cup low-fat ice cream

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Marky_D_Sahdd

I had heard odf this and wanted to try it. Thanks for the posts!!

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