Shape Up Series: Tuna Sandwich Snackers

By: Finance Foodie

And I' m back!...Back on track that is! Stemming from the disastrous week previous (and the extra pressure of looking my best for the upcoming Mercedes Benz Fashion Week), I was uber motivated to eat well and exercise this week, despite it being busy season at work and added stress over attending grad school next fall. Two pats on the back, this is one for the record books!! And the results you ask?...

Height: 5'1''
Goal Weight: 130lbs
Week 1: 140lbs (Starting Point)
Week 2: 138lbs
Week 3: 137lbs
Week 4: 136lbs
Week 5: 137lbs (HORRORS!)
Week 6: 134lbs (YEAH BABY - 4 more lbs to go!)

Goal Body Fat: 20.0%
Week 1: 25.0%
Week 2: 24.0%
Week 3: 24.0%
Week 4: 23.5%
Week 5: 24.2% (DOUBLE HORRORS!)
Week 6: 23.2% (WOOT!)

Exercise Plan (and actual results in red)
Day 1: 45 minutes on the elipitcal trainer, level 5 – Check!
Day 2: 30 minutes on the recumbent bicycle, level 7; 30 minutes weight training using 5lb to 8lb weights – Check!
Day 3: 45 minutes on the treadmill, speed 3.5, incline 2.0 – Check!
Day 4: 30 minutes on the recumbent bicycle, level 7; 30 minutes weight training using 5lb to 8lb weight – Check!
Day 5: 30 minutes on the elipitcal trainer, level 5; 10 minutes on the recumbent bicycle, level 7 – Check!
Day 6 &7: Rest – An Easy Check!

This week, I want to share with you another one of my "meal-ious snacks" (definition: a snack that feels like a meal but contains an appropriate snack-level calorie count) that helped me in my weight loss goal this week was a semi-homemade invention I liked to call the Tuna Sandwich Snacker. Using the Alexia Foccacia bread (sent to me by Foodbuzz) and the Tonnino Oregano Tuna (sent to me by Tonnino), I made a super simple to make snack-sized sandwich that tasted like another lunch! And the best part? Only 200 calories per sandwich -- now that's something I can chew on (and swallow)!

FF's Tuna Sandwich Snacker

Calories: 200 / sandwich

Eco-friendly Tuna Served on an Eco-Friendly Hefty Basic Paper Plate!

Using a toaster oven, bake frozen foccacia bread for 7-8 minutes or until crispy on the outside. Slice in half and fill with 2oz Tonnino Tuna oregano fillet. Enjoy!

***Giveaway***

Congrats #19 - 2KidsBlogger! 

Tonnino Tuna is a new, gourmet tuna brand that is healthy, environmentally- friendly, and delicious! Besides tasting great, Tonnino Tuna is also low in saturated fat and is an excellent source of protein, minerals, thiamin, selenium, vitamin B6, and Omega 3 fatty acids. I love using Tonnino Tuna in my tuna sandwiches (ummm Starkist - no thanks!) and I want to give one of my readers their very own deluxe Tonnino tuna pack to try. One reader will receive one gift packaged ready set of three different flavored tuna jars: Original, Olive Oil, and Garlic.

There are THREE ways to enter 
1. REQUIRED: In my comments section, tell me is your favorite way to eat tuna fish? (Mine is in a sandwich like seen above!). Also please include your email address so I can contact you if you win!
2. Follow Finance Foodie on Twitter (leave separate comment telling me this)
3. Reblog / Retweet this giveaway (leave separate comment telling me this)

Contest ends Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 5pm EST. Winners will be chosen via random integer generator on random.org announced on the financefoodie.com site shortly afterwards that night! 

Disclosure: Tonnino Tuna provided me with the prize pack for the giveaway. Foodbuzz sent me a coupon to try the foccacia rolls.