OK fellow bloggers!!! Have you got your plan for the week all worked out??? Some cardio with some strength training through out the week? And a great meal plan to fuel your body??? The powers of preparation and decisiveness are key factors if you aim to succeed!!!

Good luck this week in staying focused! And enjoy these last few recipes for a while, cause next week is going to change as far as the focus on helpful tips... ;)

Grab & Go Chocolate Cherry Trail Mix

MUFA: Dark Chocolate

Toss together 1/2 c whole grain O's cereal, 1/4 c semisweet chocolate chips, and 1 oz dried cherries. Drink 1/2 c fat-free milk.

Total calories: 429

Strawberry Chocolate Cottage Cheese

MUFA: Dark Chocolate

Sprinkle 1 c fat-free cottage cheese with 1/4 c semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 c sliced strawberries. Sprinkle with chopped mint leaves.

Total calories: 379

Chocolate Banana Blast

MUFA: Dark Chocolate

Mix sliced 1/2 small banana and 1/4 c semisweet chocolate chips with 6 oz container unsweetened fat-free Greek-style yogurt.

Total calories: 352

Chocolate Raspberry Oatmeal

MUFA: Dark Chocolate

Mix 1/2 c dry oats (cooked with water to desired consistency) with 1/4 c semisweet chocolate chips and 1 c raspberries.

Total calories: 419

Blueberry Waffle

MUFA: Dark Chocolate

Top 1 frozen whole grain waffle, toasted, with 1/4 c semisweet chocolate chips and place in toaster oven or oven set to 350°F to slightly melt chips. Top with 1/4 c blueberries and 2 oz fat-free vanilla yogurt.

Total calories: 350

Published November 2011, Prevention

Updated December 2011