meal replacements

For the last couple of days I've replaced one or two meals on the P90x Nutrition Guide. I don't always have the time to make the meals, don't have the ingredients, or simply don't like it. I either completely replace the meal or change a few things.

The first day the guide required this, below, for breakfast

1_Mushroom Omelet
1 cup_Fresh strawberries 
8 oz_Cottage cheese, 1% 

I didn't have strawberries, I ate an orange instead. I hate cottage cheese and I replaced it with a low fat mozzarella string cheese. 

These things are simple replacements and I know it's hard not to get overwhelmed with following the EXACT guidelines, but it's okay. Replacing a serving of fruit with another one will not hinder your progress. 

For dinner

6 oz_Salmon
2 tbsp_Lemon-Dill Sauce 
1/2 cup_Asparagus
1 cup_Wild rice
1 cup_Red Pepper Soup 
1 tbsp_Protein powder 

I didn't have the time or patience for this. I replaced all of it and had a can of tuna, tbsp of Mayo, small can of corn, 5 crackers, a serving or asparagus sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. 

For tonight, day 3, I replaced the entire dinner as well

6 oz_Halibut
2 tbsp_Pesto Sauce 
1 cup_Wild rice
1/2 cup_Zucchini

I had spicy catfish stew. I know it sounds kinda disgusting but I'm fairly sure it's a Mexican meal. It's like a chicken stew but it has chipotle and fish instead of chicken, you also add lime. It's really great and healthy. It has radishes, celery, carrots, and fish! I also added one cup of Mexican rice. It was a great replacement. 

This post is mostly to remind myself, and anyone else, that meal replacement is a-okay as long as you do it in a positive manner. Do not replace your dinner with McDonald's and you'll be fine!