Week Two:
Sample Meal Plan

Now that you're feeling stronger and have more energy, Jackie Keller, founder of NutriFit and author of Body After Baby, suggests taking it to the next level and staying on a smart diet.

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Breakfast
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries (or other berry with seeds)
  • 1 slice Cinnamon French Toast
  • 2 tablespoons wheat germ sprinkled on top
  • 1 tablespoon low-sugar maple syrup

Morning Snack
  • 1 tablespoon all-natural, reduced-fat peanut butter
  • 6 whole-grain crackers

Lunch
  • 1 Turkey Wrap
  • 1 apple or other seasonal fresh whole fruit

Afternoon Snack
  • 1 reduced-fat string cheese
  • 2 cups air-popped popcorn

Dinner
  • 1 serving Chicken Fajitas
  • 1 whole-wheat tortilla
  • Dark leafy greens as a salad with tomatoes, cucumbers and colorful veggies (as much as you want)
  • 1 tablespoon low-fat (less than 5 grams of fat per serving) or fat-free salad dressing

Snack/Dessert

If You're Not Breastfeeding Reduce:
  • Peanut butter to 1 1/2 teaspoon for Morning Snack
  • Crackers to 3 for Morning Snack
  • Popcorn to 1 cup for Afternoon Snack
  • Chicken Fajitas to 4 ounces for Dinner
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