100 Day Diet Plan: Days 16-30

June 17, 2010 — -- In September, Juju Chang plans to run, bike and swim her way through a sprint triathlon. That gives her just a few months to whip into shape and she wants you to join her in a healthier lifestyle.

First up: food. Try out the diet plan from Self magazine, with meal plans for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a daily snack and treat. Can you keep up?

CLICK HERE for the first 15 days of the diet plan.

Day 16

Breakfast : Almond-Banana Smoothie

Combine 1 cup vanilla soymilk, 1 banana, 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, 1 tbsp almond butter and 1/4 tsp almond extract in a blender.

Lunch : Tuna Pita

Stuff a 6-inch whole-wheat pita with lettuce and 5 oz (1 bowl) Bumble Bee Tuna Sensations in Lemon & Cracked Pepper or in Sun-dried Tomato & Basil. Serve with 1 cup carrot sticks and 20 calories' worth of dressing (such as Annie's Naturals Cowgirl Ranch Dressing).

Snack : Granola and Almonds

3 tbsp lowfat granola mixed with 1 tbsp dried sweetened coconut and 1 tbsp slivered almonds

Dinner : Microwave Bean Enchiladas

Prepare an Amy's Black Bean Vegetable Enchilada as directed on package. Serve with 2 cups greens, 1/4 cup chickpeas and 1 tbsp grated cheese with 75 calories' worth of dressing.

Treat: Beer or Wine

12-oz bottle of light beer or 4-oz glass of wine with 7 bite-size pretzels

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Day 17

Breakfast: Whole-Grain Pancakes

Combine 1/4 cup whole-grain pancake mix, 1 tbsp ground flaxseed, 1/4 cup skim milk, 2 tbsp water and 1 tsp canola oil in a bowl. Coat a hot griddle with 1 1/2 tsp canola oil and make 2 or 3 pancakes. Top with 2/3 cup berries and 2 tsp maple syrup; wash them down with 3/4 cup skim milk.

Lunch: Corn and Lima Bean Salad

Heat 1 1/2 cups frozen lima beans and 3/4 cup frozen corn. Let cool to room temperature. Add 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers. Whisk 1 1/2 tsp olive oil with 1 tsp balsamic vinegar and 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard. Toss to coat veggies. Serve with a 100-calorie cup of yogurt.

Snack: Chocolate Milk

1 cup lowfat regular chocolate milk or 1 cup Silk Chocolate Soymilk

Dinner: Seared Salmon and Asparagus Salad

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Rub 10 asparagus stalks with 1/2 tsp olive oil. Roast for 8 minutes. Chop in quarters and toss with 2 cups arugula. Whisk 2 tsp rice vinegar, 1 1/2 tsp olive oil and 1 tsp Dijon mustard. Toss with salad. Rub 4-oz salmon with 1 tsp olive oil. Broil on high, 3 minutes per side. Serve with salad and 3/4 cup whole-wheat couscous made with 1/2 tsp olive oil.

Treat : Tortilla Chips and Salsa

1 oz baked chips with 1/3 cup salsa

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Day 18

Breakfast : Apple Stacks

Top 2 pieces Wasa Crispbread with 1/2 cup nonfat ricotta, 1 chopped apple, 2 tbsp each chopped dates and walnuts, and cinnamon.

Lunch : Subway Sandwich

6-inch Subway Club sandwich on wheat bread with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, green bell peppers or olives; serve it with 1 Veggie Delight salad topped with fat-free Italian dressing.

Snack: Maple Yogurt

6 oz nonfat plain yogurt mixed with 2 tbsp fresh or thawed frozen blueberries and 1 tbsp maple syrup

Dinner : Pasta With Marinara and Shellfish

Boil 1 cup whole-wheat penne pasta as directed on package. Simmer 3/4 cup marinara with 1/2 cup drained canned oysters (or 8 medium frozen shrimp). Top pasta with sauce and 2 tsp grated Parmesan. Serve with 2 cups mixed greens and 5 to 10 pumps of spray-on vinaigrette (such as Wish-Bone Salad Spritzers).

Treat: Twizzlers

4 Twizzler Twists, any flavor

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Day 19

Breakfast : Egg, Cheese and Tomato Wrap

Cook 1/2 cup omega-3-enriched liquid eggs (such as Better'n Eggs Plus) in 1 tbsp trans-fat-free margarine. Roll up eggs, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes and 1/4 cup reduced-fat cheese in a whole-grain wrap (such as Flatout Healthy Grain in Multi-Grain). Serve with 1 peeled and sectioned orange dipped in 1/3 cup lowfat plain yogurt.

Lunch : On-the-Go Lunch

1 part-skim mozzarella cheese stick, 1 large apple, 1/3 cup almonds

Snack : Latte

16-oz skim-milk latte with 2 packets sugar

Dinner : Coconut Thai Chicken

Prepare 1/2 cup brown rice (1 1/8 cups cooked). Heat a small cast-iron skillet over low heat. Add 1 tsp canola oil; sauté 1 boneless chicken thigh, chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped; and 1 cup chopped cauliflower until chicken is cooked through and veggies are soft, about 10 minutes. Add 1 tsp Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste, 1/4 cup Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk Lite and 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar. Simmer 10 minutes; add 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil. Serve with rice.

Treat: Biscotti

125 calories' worth (such as Nonni's), served with a cup of tea or coffee with 1 packet sugar

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Day 20

Breakfast : Tofu Scramble on Toast

Heat 2 tsp canola oil in a 10-inch cast-iron pan over medium heat. Cook 1/2 cup sliced zucchini and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Pat dry 1/2 cup firm tofu; mash and add to pan. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp crumbled feta, salt, freshly ground black pepper and chopped fresh basil. Reduce heat to low and cook 30 seconds more. Serve with 1 slice whole-wheat toast, 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries and 1/2 cup skim milk.

Lunch : Salad-Bar Selection

Toss 2 cups mixed greens with 1/4 cup grated carrots, 1 1/2 cups chopped vegetables (such as bell peppers or broccoli), 2 hard-boiled eggs, 2 tsp sunflower seeds and 2 tbsp regular dressing. Enjoy with 1 slice whole-wheat bread.

Snack : Pears and Blue Cheese

1 pear, sliced and topped with 2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese

Dinner : Burger and Sweet Potato Fries

Form a 4-oz patty of 85 percent lean ground beef. Salt and pepper both sides. Broil on high, 6 inches from heat source, 4 minutes each side. Place on toasted whole-wheat English muffin; add relish, mustard and ketchup. Serve with 13/4 cups frozen baked sweet potato French fries (such as Alexia) and 1 cup mixed greens topped with 10 to 15 pumps of spray-on vinaigrette.

Treat: Dark Chocolate

1 oz piece dark chocolate (such as Dove) or 24 Ghirardelli 60% Cacao bittersweet chocolate chips

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Day 21

Breakfast : Creamy Cranberry Hot Cereal Cook 1/2 cup plain oatmeal with 1/2 cup skim milk and 1/2 cup water. Stir in 1 tbsp dried cranberries, 1 tbsp ground flaxseed and 2 tsp maple syrup. Top with 1 chopped apple and 1/2 cup skim milk.

Lunch : Bean Soup With Greens Simmer 2 cups canned reduced-sodium lentil soup (such as Amy's Light In Sodium Lentil Vegetable) with 1 cup chopped kale or spinach. Serve soup with 1 slice whole-wheat bread spread with 1 tsp omega-3-enriched margarine (such as Smart Balance Omega Plus).

Snack : Cashew Butter and Berries 1 piece Kavli Crispbread spread with 1 tbsp cashew butter and topped with 1/2 cup sliced strawberries

Dinner : Crispy Trout Whisk 2 tsp each olive oil and rice vinegar with 1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger. Toss with 2 cups prepared slaw. Heat a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Dip a 5-oz trout fillet into 2 tbsp skim milk mixed with 1 tsp olive oil; dredge in 1/4 cup cornmeal seasoned with salt and pepper. Add 1 tsp canola oil to pan; cook fish 2 minutes each side. Serve with slaw.

Treat: Melted Brie 1 oz melted Brie on a 35- to 40-calorie cracker (such as Kavli or a Wasa Sourdough Rye Crispbread)

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Day 22

Breakfast : Flax Cereal Mix 1 1/4 cups high-fiber flaxseed cereal (such as Nature's Path FlaxPlus) in a bowl with 1 sliced peach, 3 tbsp slivered almonds and 1 cup skim milk.

Lunch : Caesar Salad Mix 2 cups romaine; 10 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup cooked diced chicken; 2 tbsp grated Parmesan with 1 tbsp prepared Caesar dressing. Serve with 1 small whole-wheat roll and 1 peach or other fruit.

Snack : Prosciutto and Melon 5 thin slices (1 1/2 oz) prosciutto with 1 cup diced honeydew

Dinner : Take-Out Sushi Dip 1 sushi roll with salmon and cucumber and 2 pieces nigiri sushi (fish on top of rice) in 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce. Serve with 1/2 cup shelled edamame.

Treat: Light Ice Cream 125 calories' worth (such as 1/2 cup Edy's Slow Churned), topped with 2 tsp chocolate syrup

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Day 23

Breakfast : Eggs and Toast

Prepare 2 omega-3-enriched eggs, any style, using 2 tsp trans-fat-free margarine. Serve eggs with 1 slice whole-wheat toast with 2 tsp fruit spread. (If you poach or boil the eggs, use the margarine on your bread.) Serve with 3/4 cup raspberries, fresh or thawed from frozen, and 1 cup skim milk.

Lunch : Portobello-Cheese Sandwich With Avocado Salad

Rub 1 portobello cap with 1 tsp olive oil. Broil on high, starting smooth side up, flipping once, for about 8 minutes. Top with 1 oz grated smoked Gouda or smoked mozzarella (1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp), then broil 2 minutes more. Place portobello and 1/2 cup arugula in a 170-calorie whole-grain bun (such as Ezekiel 4:9 Sesame Burger Buns) spread with 2 tsp light mayo. Serve with 1 cup arugula and 1/4 avocado, sliced, tossed with 1 tsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp lemon juice.

Snack : Latte

16-oz skim-milk latte with 2 packets sugar

Dinner : Spinach-Chicken Salad

Mix 1 1/2 cups spinach with 2/3 cup cooked diced chicken, 1/2 chopped apple, 1/4 cup diced celery and 1 tbsp each chopped red onion and chopped fresh dill. Toss with 2 tbsp walnuts, 1 1/2 tbsp blue cheese, 2 tsp olive oil and 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar. Serve with 2 Wasa Multi Grain Crispbreads.

Treat: Twizzlers

4 Twizzler Twists, any flavor

BONUS: Spinach and other greens are a great source of calcium - click here for other foods to help you get your daily dose>

Day 24

Breakfast : Cereal Bar, Banana and Latte 1 cereal bar with 6 g fiber and less than 6 g sugar (such as Gnu), 1 banana, 16-oz skim-milk latte

Lunch : Frozen Meal and Fresh Salad

Chicken Mediterranean Lean Cuisine Spa Classics (or another 250- to 300-calorie frozen entrée with at least 6 g fiber), topped with 1 tbsp grated Parmesan. Toss 2 cups mixed baby greens with 1 tbsp each pine nuts and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Dress with 2 tsp olive oil and 1 tsp balsamic vinegar.

Snack : Pears and Blue Cheese

1 pear, sliced and topped with 2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese

Dinner : Flank Steak Wrap

Heat a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Rub a 4-oz flank steak with canola oil, salt and pepper. Brown each side 3 minutes. Cool 5 minutes, then slice thinly. Place on a warmed whole-wheat tortilla with 2 tsp light mayo; 1/3 avocado, sliced; 2 slices tomato; and 2 tbsp salsa. Roll. Serve with rest of tomato, chopped and tossed with 2 tsp cilantro, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar and 1/2 tsp olive oil.

Treat: Biscotti

125 calories' worth (such as Nonni's), served with a cup of tea or coffee with 1 packet sugar

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Day 25

Breakfast : Crunchy Yogurt and Blueberries

Combine 3/4 cup lowfat plain yogurt with 3/4 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup Fiber One cereal, 3 tbsp hulled pumpkin seeds and 2 tsp honey.

Lunch

Wendy's Side Salad with Fat-Free French Dressing and a large regular Chili

Snack : Cashew Butter and Berries

1 piece Kavli Crispbread spread with 1 tbsp cashew butter and topped with 1/2 cup sliced strawberries

Dinner : Pizza

Order 2 slices vegetarian thin-crust pizza (such as Pizza Hut Veggie Lovers') or prepare 1/3 Kashi Mediterranean frozen pizza. Serve with 2 cups greens, 1/2 cup chopped broccoli, 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes and 100 calories' worth of any kind of dressing.

Treat: Beer or Wine

12-oz bottle of light beer or 4-oz glass of wine with 7 bite-size pretzels

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Day 26

Breakfast : Breakfast Burrito

Cook 1 Amy's Breakfast Burrito as directed on package and top with 2 tbsp nonfat plain yogurt. Serve with 1 orange.

Lunch : Spring Chopped Salad

Combine 1 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce with 1/3 cup each of the following raw vegetables: chopped asparagus, chopped yellow bell pepper, chopped hearts of palm, chopped red onions and sliced cucumbers. Toss salad with 1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 3 tbsp shredded lowfat Swiss cheese; 2 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp chopped garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve with 1 whole-wheat pita.

Snack : Triple-P (Pear, Peanut Butter and Pita) Pocket

Spread 1/2 toasted whole-wheat pita pocket with 2 tsp natural peanut butter. Fill with 1/4 pear, sliced, sprinkled with cinnamon.

Dinner : Ginger Pork and Veggie Stir-fry Over Wild Rice

Sauté 4 oz pork tenderloin strips in 1 tbsp sesame oil. Brown pork on both sides, then add 1 tsp chopped garlic, 1 tsp chopped fresh ginger, 1 cup sliced bok choy, 1/2 cup broccoli florets and 1/4 cup sliced yellow onion. Cook, stirring, until cooked through. Serve over 1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice.

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Day 27

Breakfast : Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Order 1 Starbucks Reduced-Fat Turkey Bacon and Egg Whites English Muffin sandwich.

Lunch : Crunchy Cranberry-Almond Tuna Salad

Combine one 5-oz can of chunk light tuna packed in water, drained and flaked, with 1 1/2 tbsp light mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's Light), 2 tsp dried cranberries, 1 tbsp diced celery, 1 tbsp shredded carrots, 2 tsp slivered almonds and a pinch of cinnamon (optional). Sandwich all of the tuna salad between 2 slices whole-wheat bread.

Snack : Carrot Sticks With Cheddar

1 cup carrot sticks and 1 oz reduced-fat cheddar

Dinner : Roasted Veggie-Beef Burger and Baked Potato

Form a 4-oz extra-lean ground beef patty and bake at 350 degrees, turning once, until desired doneness, about 20 minutes. Coat 1/2 cup each zucchini and onion slices with vegetable oil cooking spray and roast on a baking sheet in the same oven. Toast a whole-wheat hamburger bun and spread with 1 tbsp reduced-fat chive cream cheese. Sandwich patty, zucchini and onions in bun. Serve burger with 1/2 baked potato topped with 2 tbsp nonfat plain Greek yogurt and 1 tbsp salsa.

Treat

2 Oreo cookies and 1 cup peppermint tea

BONUS: Love grilling? Check out these three delicious (non-burger!) alternatives for your grill.

Day 28

Breakfast : Cream Cheese, Fig and Nut Wrap

Fill a whole-wheat wrap with 2 tbsp reduced-fat cream cheese, 4 dried fig halves and 2 tbsp chopped walnuts. Roll up.

Lunch : Chicken Stir-fry and Edamame

Heat 1 Lean Cuisine Spa Cuisine Ginger Garlic Stir Fry with Chicken and a side of 1 1/4 cups edamame in the pod (thawed from frozen in the microwave).

Snack : Carrot Sticks With Cheddar

1 cup carrot sticks and 1 oz reduced-fat cheddar

Dinner : Eggplant Parmigiana Over Couscous

Beat 1 egg white in a bowl with a fork and pour 1/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs into another shallow bowl. Dip three 3/4-inch-wide slices eggplant into egg, then dredge in bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees, turning once, until eggplant is soft and browned, about 20 minutes. Top with 2/3 cup low-sodium marinara sauce and sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella. Broil slices on a baking sheet until cheese melts. Serve over 1 cup whole-wheat couscous.

Treat

2 Dunkin' Donuts glazed Munchkins

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Day 29

Breakfast : 5-Minute Egg and Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Crack 1 egg into a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a paper towel, and nuke until egg is cooked through and not runny, about 1 1/2 minutes. Layer 1 wedge of The Laughing Cow Light cheese, egg, 2 oz smoked salmon and 1/4 cup raw baby spinach in a Whole Wheat Arnold Sandwich Thin. Serve with 1 large apple.

Lunch : Subway Sandwich on Wheat

Order one 6-inch Subway Veggie Patty sandwich on toasted wheat bread with lettuce, tomato, 2 slices of provolone cheese, plus any other vegetables you enjoy, topped with mustard and/or vinegar.

Snack : Veggie Patch Portabella Bites

Heat 3 Veggie Patch Portabella Bites With Real Mozzarella Cheese in the microwave, as directed on package.

Dinner : Pizza and Garlicky Cauliflower

Cook 1/2 Kashi Mushroom Trio & Spinach Thin Crust pizza as directed on package. Serve with 1 1/2 cups cauliflower and 1/4 tsp diced garlic sautéed in 2 tsp olive oil; and a spritzer made with 1 cup seltzer and 1/2 cup pomegranate juice.

Treat

1 single-serving bag 94 percent fat-free kettle corn

BONUS: What does the Corporate Dietitian for Subway suggest you have for lunch? This RD-Approved Subway Sandwich.

DAY 30

Breakfast : Strawberry-Almond Oatmeal

Prepare 1 packet instant plain oatmeal with 1/2 cup skim milk instead of water. Top with 3/4 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed; 2 tbsp sliced almonds; and 1 tsp brown sugar.

Lunch : Chunky Black Bean and Corn Soup

Mix 1/2 cup frozen corn into 1 1/2 cups Amy's Black Bean Vegetable Soup and heat thoroughly. Top soup with 1/4 avocado, chopped or sliced; 2 tbsp nonfat plain yogurt; and 1 tbsp salsa. Finish with 1 tsp fresh cilantro (optional). Serve with 10 baked tortilla chips.

Snack : Jamba Juice

One 16-oz Jamba Juice Berry Fulfilling or Mango Mantra light smoothie

Dinner : Apple and Chicken Salad With a Whole-Grain Baguette

Panera Bread Fuji Apple Chicken Salad (use only half the dressing) with half of a whole-grain baguette

Treat

3 Werther Original hard candies with 1 cup black tea with 2 tbsp milk and 1 tsp honey

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