Day 35

Richard tried a delicious and very calorie friendly meal last night of Fettucine with Squash and Avocado Salad and a fillet of Codfish. He replaced the green peppers with hot peppers for an added kick making this meal even more mouthwatering!

Richard weighed in today (Day 35) at 271.2 a total loss of 26.8 pounds. The MiForm diet is really doing wonders for his life!

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Delectable Dinners!

                         For dinner Richard ate a delicious salmon cake with sweet potato fries and a garden salad!

           This dinner consisted of certified organic bison, organic broccoli, mushrooms and onions, delicious!

And finally, last night Richard enjoyed salmon with organic beets, potatoes and broccoli!

Richard is happy to announce he is down 22.4 pounds! 

If you like fried chicken...

Then you'll love Crispy Sesame-Panko Chicken!

Day 21 & 22

Day 21 lunch was a pita with leftover chicken, curry beans, with rice and sweet potato. Delicious and nutritious!

 Dinner was another delicious leftover meal of potatoes, beef, green beans and steamed broccoli!

Day 22 lunch was a pita with ground beef and taco seasoning with chopped tomato, feta and sour cream

 Dinner was a MiForm recipe with a beet salad, brussel sprouts, salmon with dill sauce and quinoa.

The recipes are below!

Day 19 & 20

Day 19 Richard tried a recipe from the MiForm cookbook with very positive results! The dessert was a granny smith apple cut up, 1/4 tsp of sugar, 1/4 tsp of vanilla and blackberry's heated. It was delicious!



 

Dinner was at Mel`s Diner in Naples, Florida. Richard ate a small rack of baby pork ribs, a small sweet potato, a mixed greens salad with balsamic vinegar dressing! 

Day 20 dinner was a beef and potato salad with smoky chipotle and green beans, a total of 510 calories! The recipe is below if you`re looking for a delicious calorie-wise meal!

 

Day 18

Day 18 for dinner was a Coconut Chicken Casserole served over a half cup of rice. At only 240 calories per serving this meal was both a great choice for flavor and for a calorie conscious diner.

The recipe is as follows:

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon(s) canola oil
• 1.50 pound(s) skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 medium red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoon(s) green curry paste
• 2 teaspoon(s) fresh ginger, grated and peeled
• 1 cup(s) lower-sodium chicken broth
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
• 3/4 cup(s) light coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon(s) cornstarch
• 2 cup(s) sugar snap peas, trimmed
• 1/2 cup(s) fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

1.  In 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil on medium-high. Add chicken; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring. Transfer to bowl.
2.  Add onion and red pepper to pot. Cook 3 minutes, stirring; stir in curry, ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add broth and potato. Heat to boiling on high. Cover; cook 5 minutes. Stir in chicken. Reduce heat to maintain simmer. Cover; cook 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked (165 degrees F) and vegetables are tender.
3. Whisk coconut milk and cornstarch until smooth; stir into pot along with peas. Heat to boiling on high. Cover; simmer on medium 3 minutes or until peas are hot. Serve with cilantro over rice.

Day 16 & 17

On Day 16 Richard ate at Denny's, a delicious classic American restaurant with a surprisingly calorie-wise menu!

Richard enjoyed a starter garden salad and an entree of broccoli, chicken and mashed potatoes with gravy.

Day 17 was finally a home cooked meal, after a week of travelling Richard was finally able to settle in to his vacation home in Naples, Florida and cook a delicious meal! He enjoyed shrimp with mixed vegetable and rice. Mmm!

Day 15

Richard ate at Millers Ale House in Florida last night and had a very hard time finding a calorie-wise dinner there. They had a huge, delicious looking menu full of great tasting food but unfortunately for the health conscious diner there was only three selections available. 

Richard enjoyed a meal of broiled scallops, green beans, coleslaw, rice pilaf and a tall glass of water.

Dining out while dieting is a very difficult but not impossible feat, so kudos goes to Richard on seeking and finding healthy and nutritious meals while enjoying his vacation in Florida!

Day 14

Today Richard had a MiForm shake for breakfast, a MiForm bar for snack and a lunch at the Cracker Barrel in Florida. 

Lunch was a Lemon Pepper Trout with a small sweet potato, a small garden salad and a side of green beans.

Travelling on a diet is not always easy, to stay on track Richard goes for daily walks, and swims in the pool. When eating out he consults the nutritional list for the restaurants and chooses his meal based on the healthiest choice. 

Day 12 & 13

Dinner on Thursday night was 540 calories of pure deliciousness! One homemade cabbage roll, handmade especially for Richard from his Aunt Denise. A salad with mixed greens, carrots, zucchini, tomato, red pepper, mushrooms and feta.

Day 13 dinner was a delicious meal at Carraba's in Naples, Florida. Richard ate a 610 calorie meal.



He had delicious crab cakes for an appetizer and a garden salad with house dressing.

For an entree he had veal marsala with a side of green beans and chose to forgo dessert for the day!

 

Day 11

Day eleven started with a morning MiForm shake. For lunch was a delicious 300 calorie meal consisting of chicken wings and a veggie salad with balsamic vinegar dressing.

For dinner Richard enjoyed a small rack of pork back ribs, a salad and a sweet potato for a total of 610 calories.

For exercise Richard joined a bowling league and bowls every Wednesday

 




He also walks every night and plays golf twice a week.

 

Peppi's Pizzeria

Monday was a 1000 calorie day for Richard, he had two MiForm shakes for breakfast and lunch and was rewarded with a trip to Peppi's Pizzeria in Naples, Florida. 

He enjoyed a starter garden salad with balsamic dressing and two slices of Peppi's mouthwatering artichoke, mushroom, sausage, hot peppers and olive pizza. Each slice was approximately 180 calories.

Richard had the opportunity to meet Peppi himself, who joked about his stomach and needing to lose weight. He was a wonderful man, and Peppi's is a great family run business.

     

If you're ever in Naples definitely make a stop at Peppi's for some amazing pizza!

Day 7 Weigh In

Today is the end of Richard's first week on the MiForm diet. The scale read 285.8 which is a 12.2 pound difference from his first weigh in!

Way to go Richard, what an amazing accomplishment!

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Day 6 Lunch

For lunch Richard stopped in at a Canadian favorite restaurant, Tim Hortons in Pennsylvania.




He enjoyed a small latte (80 calories) an apple and a spicy two-bite buffalo wrap (180 calories). 

Day 6 Dinner

Richard is on the road! He is on his way to Florida and will be attending the MiForm launch there!





He stopped in Virginia for a bite to eat at a restaurant called Bob Evans

Richard ate a 410 calorie meal starting with a hearty vegetable soup for an appetizer. 














His entree was chicken breast (which was unfortunately charred although he says surprisingly delicious) with mashed potatoes and gravy. 

Day 5 Dinner

Tonight Richard enjoyed a night out at Boston Pizza and was still able to eat a delicious meal worth only 410 calories!



He can proudly announce that after five days he has lost a whopping 10 pounds. Brian (The Sledge Hammer) Shaw is down 7 pounds! MiForm is truly working wonders for these two challengers!







Richard ordered a 7oz New York Strip with a side garden salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing and steamed broccoli and carrots.



The low calorie selection at Boston Pizza was great, there was a lot to choose from and the taste was great. It's a wonderful restaurant choice for those on a calorie restricted diet!



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Day 4 Dinner

Another successful day has come and gone for Richard (The Meat).

For dinner he enjoyed Spicy Seafood Cloppino with pasta:

• One small package of seafood medley
• 2pcs finely chopped fresh garlic
• Finely sliced carrots
• Finely Sliced Mushrooms
• Finely Sliced Peppers
• Finely  Sliced Red Peppers
• Finely Sliced Jalapeno Pepper
• Snow Peas
• 236ml of clam juice
• 1 small can of tomato sauce
• Fresh basil
• Italian spices to taste
• Parmigiana Cheese
• 1/2 cup pasta

Cook the vegetables in a deep cooking pan with a tablespoon of olive oil, on 3/4 heat for 3-5 minutes, add clam juice and tomato sauce. 

Bring to a light boil for 10 minutes, add fresh basil parmigiana cheese. Serve over pasta. 

On the side Richard also enjoyed 1/3 cup of quinoa and 1 cup of milk.

What a delicious, low calorie meal!

Day 3 Dinner

As Day 3 of the MiForm weight loss challenge comes to an end Richard is happy to report he has lost eight pounds and 2 inches off his waist! 

Tonight for dinner Richard ate:

• 2/3 cup of sweet potatoes (mashed)
• 1/2 cup veal
• 1 cup vegetables - sweet peas, brussel sprouts, zucchini and mushrooms

He washed down his meal with a refreshing 1 cup of milk.

And he even rewarded himself with dessert, one fresh kiwi! Mmm! 

Day 3 Lunch

Day 3 has dawned on the MiForm weight challenge! Today is the first day Richard is able to eat a full lunch instead of the top secret MiForm lunch! (Details to be released on January 26)

His 300 calorie lunch consisted of:

2 Hard Boiled Eggs
1/4 cup of Quinoa
1 cup of mixed fresh vegetables - mushrooms, celery, red pepper and zucchini
1 tsp of balsamic vinegar dressing
A dash of pepper

For a refreshment Richard made a delicious smoothie with:

• Strawberry
• Blackberrt
• Raspberry
• Tbsp of yogurt
• Orange Juice

All adding up to half a cup for his delectable lunch!

Day Two

Richard survived the first day of the MiForm diet and still has a smile on his face! 

He is proud to report that after the first day he is down 4.5 lbs! Way to go Richard!

On January 26 we will be able to disclose how the MiForm diet works and let everyone in on this great weight loss tool!

 For Dinner Richard ate Pork Tenderloin:


4oz of pork tenderloin rolled in rosemary and cracked peppercorns

2/3 of a cup of rice

2 cups of steamed broccoli, green beans and kale

And 1 cup of 2% milk as a refreshment!

A meal so good even the dog had to get a whiff of it!

Great job Richard!