Day 4.


A recipe today! Today I have time and energy so what better to do than cook dinner! A little about me and my situation: I live with my parents. Its bittersweet--I love them to bits and appreciate them letting me spend my time in limbo between undergrad and grad work in our home--but at the end of the day, it is somewhat of a battle within my weight loss journey (and sometimes my sanity). They fill the fridge and the cupboards with full fat meats and cheeses and cookies and breads....I try to squeeze my organic, low-fat yogurts and cooking ingredients into the spaces. They cook dinner, I usually cook or find my own dinner. This is also why most of my recipes are adapted for one serving, or something that is easily freezable to come back to later. This whole situation is tough, but sometimes in your weight loss journey, you have to do what's best for YOU even if it means buying your own supply of groceries when the fridge is already full, or saying "no" to the dinner that is cooked for you and step up and make your own. 


So here's my dinner for today: Crisp Dijon Pork Tenderloins


"What do I need?"
6 oz. pork tenderloins, trimmed to thin medallions
2 T dijon mustard
1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 T freshly chopped thyme
1 T Olive Oil
Salt and pepper to taste


"How do I do this?"
1. Start by preheating the oven to 450*.
2. Coat pork medallions in Dijon mustard. Combine Panko, thyme, salt, and pepper on a plate or in a large bowl. Dip pork into crumb mixture and encrust completely.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat (I also used a spray of cooking spray). Add pork and saute 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Turn pork and place on a baking sheet or pan. Bake at 450* for 8-10 minutes. Let stand three minutes before serving.
((Serves 2. Weight Watchers PointsPlus values per serving: 6)) 

Also shown: 1 serving of Green Giant Garden Vegetable Medley and 1 slice of Sprouted Bakehouse 7 grain (no sodium added) bread. Total P+'s for meal: 9