Tricia Cunningham lost 172 pounds in less than nine months and without exercise or surgery there wasn't any loose, hanging skin on her body.

Tricia's Tofu Recipes & Shopping List

'Lifestyle Change' Recipes

Tricia Cunningham says she dropped 170 pounds in nine months by changing her diet and eating habits.

Here is a week's worth of her meals.

Tofu Smoothie 
1/3 block silken tofu
1 cup mixed fresh berries
1 ripe banana, broken into bits
2 cups orange juice 
Combine in a blender until smooth and frothy. 

Sesame Tofu
2 pounds firm tofu
1 cup sesame seeds, ground in blender
2/3 cup all-purpose flour 
Marinade:
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup oil
1/4 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. ginger
2 t. granulated sugar 
Cut tofu into 3/4 inch cubes or 1/4 inch thick slices and marinate for 2 hours. Roll tofu in a mixture of sesame seed and flour. Brown in oil and serve hot with rice.

Spicy Mexican Tofu
18 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into small cubes
1 cup chopped onion
2 1/2 cups undrained canned stewed tomatoes
1 1/4 cups canned kidney beans
2 2/3 t. olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 T. chili powder
Parmesan cheese 
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add tomatoes and chili powder and bring to a boil. Boil vigorously, uncovered, stirring often until thick -- about eight minutes. Stir in tofu, add kidney beans and heat through. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Fast and Easy Tofu Lo Mein
1 16-ounce package extra firm tofu
2 T. olive oil
2 (3 ounce) packages Oriental flavored Ramen noodles
1 (16 ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables
1 1/2 cups water
1 T. soy sauce, or to taste 
Cut tofu into bite-sized cubes and fry in oil until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Boil Ramen noodles just until noodles break apart. Drain. Add stir fry vegetables and seasoning packets from noodles to tofu pan and cook until noodles are tender. Season with soy sauce and serve.

Tuna Tofu Tomatoes
1 can chunk lite tuna in water
fat free sour cream
chopped onion, celery
minced garlic
dried oregano, basil
1/2 cup cubed extra firm tofu 
2 medium tomatoes 
Combine first five ingredients and stuff into cored tomatoes.


Lifestyle Change Shopping List

Produce:
Lettuce -- Any kind for salads
Tomatoes
Celery
Onions
Cucumber
Minced Garlic, Peppers
Potatoes -- 5 pound bag
Lemons
Strawberries
Apples
Peaches
Blueberries

Dairy:
Breakstone's Fat Free Sour Cream
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray
Eggs
3 Packages of Tofu -- firm or extra-firm (may be in the produce aisle)
Tropicana Orange Juice with calcium and vitamin D

Meat:
Chicken Breast -- Boneless/Skinless
Cod -- 3 pounds
Salmon -- 2 pounds
Shrimp -- ½ pound
Tuna -- Fresh or in a can, must be low sodium and packed in water

Spices:
Black pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Parsley
Parmesan Cheese
Oregano
Basil
Hot Red Pepper
Morton's Lite Salt
Any other spices you like, without salt or sugar
Fat Free Salad Dressing

Cereal:
Post Shredded Wheat with or without bran -- 2 Boxes
Oatmeal -- not quick oats

Frozen Veggies:
Corn, Brussel Sprouts
Peas, Lima Beans
Carrots, Spinach
Broccoli, Green Beans
Cauliflower, Mixed Veggie blend

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