So many diets, so little time.  And what do they have you doing?  Not eating, that’s what. Don’t eat this or that or any of the other thing, day in and day out.  With the Fasting Lifestyle, you can eat what you want on Tuesday, as long as you eat the following menu on Monday.  Give it a try.

Poached Egg on Toast  286 calories  6.3 g fat  4.1 g fiber  13.7 g protein   36.4 g carbs  95 mg Calcium    PB  GF if using GF bread

 one slice of 70-cal bread                                                                                                                                      one 2-oz egg                                                                                                                                                                 2 oz melon or 1 and 1/2 oz of apple                                                                                                                      5-6 oz fruit smoothie or green smoothie                                                                                                blackish coffee or blackish tea or lemon in hot water

If using an egg poacher, lightly spray the egg cup and heat the water to a simmer. Toast the bread. Poach the egg for 3-4 minutes, according to your taste. Slide the egg onto the toast, season to taste, and enjoy with your hot beverage, fruit,  and smoothie.

Tuna-Bean-Garlic Salad   261 cal    4.2 g fat   5.5 g fiber    31 g protein    28.4 g. carb  152 mg Calcium         PB GF     HINT: this recipe serves 2 [two] This is from the Fast Diet book.  Great in warm weather.                         Sorry.    Can’t find a photo of this meal….

3/4 cup canned navy beans, drained and rinsed                                                                                           1 5-oz can light tuna in water, drained and flaked                                                                                            2 cloves garlic, chopped                                                                                                                                           4 oz tomato, left whole if bite-sized or sliced                                                                                               salt, pepper, thyme, parsley                                                                                                                                 3.5 oz spinach or mixed greens                                                                                                                                    2 tsp lemon juice + 1 tsp white wine vinegar + 1 tsp olive oil                                                                         1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Gently stir the beans, tuna, and garlic together. In a wide, shallow bowl whisk the lemon juice, vinegar and olive oil. Stir ½ tsp of the dressing into the bean mixture. Toss the greens and herbs with the remaining dressing, then stir the bean mixture into the greens. Top with the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.