4/28 What's For Dinner & Vegetarian Challenge Continues...



menu planning
After a week of sickness in the house we are recycling many meals since we didn't do much cooking. Linking up with Jill and Laura for menu planning. I am now just under two weeks from marathon day so cutting out all animal products again to feel better before race day (after I finish the quesadilla I have leftover from dinner)

Breakfast
Banana Breakfast Cake (my usual)
GF Bagel with Almond Butter (Pre-Race meal)

Lunch/Dinner
Peanut Stir Fry
Black Bean Pepper Quesadilla
Veggie Bean Crockpot Meal (Based on Recipe)
Dinner out with Ragnar Group
Salad with Black Beans, Sweet Potato and Peppers
Samosa Baked Potatoes
Lentil Tacos

Snack
Veggies and Hummus
Perfect Foods Bars
Apples with SunButter
Granola with Almond Milk Yogurt and Berries
And whatever fun things I continue to pull out of the GFree Connect Package (hint, a giveaway!) 

What's on your menu this week? Any new or favorite vegetarian meals?

Vegetarian Challenge Continues...




By popular demand we’re extending the 7-Day Vegetarian Challenge 7 another week!Click here for challenge details. Remember to go link up your recipes and posts at the link too. Who wants to join me in vegan for a week?

 Daily Challenges

Vegetarian Challenge
4/29 – Day 8: Plan a meal using the vegetarian food pyramid as a guide.
Note: There are almost as many food guide pyramids out there as there are diet books. I chose this guide as the one that most reflects my diet. To be used as a general guideline.
4/30 – Day 9: Prepare a meal using ingredients that fit the superfood criteria.
5/1 – Day 10:  Eat seasonably. Prepare a breakfast with a seasonal fruit.
Days 11-14 challenges will be posted on Wednesday.
Everyone is welcome to join whether you participated in the first week or not! No need to sign up again if you joined the first week.

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Comments

  1. Debbie H.April 28, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    I've updated my link, but don't know how to fix it on the link-up:
    http://wp.me/p30bSw-oE

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    1. Coach JenApril 28, 2013 at 7:37 AM

      Not sure either, but feel free to add a 2nd link :)

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  2. Mommy Run FastApril 28, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    I'm glad you're extending the vegetarian challenge since I was gone this past week.. I'll have to tweak our menu a little bit. Two weeks... so exciting!!

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    1. Coach JenApril 28, 2013 at 8:14 AM

      Glad you are joining us Laura, travel makes seating specific foods tough.

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  3. AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    What a great plan! I haven't been eating meat per plan but am not eating as healthy as I should. I'd say it's only okay.

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    1. Coach JenApril 28, 2013 at 4:49 PM

      Meals are pretty good for me but I need to work on healthy snacking!

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  4. Angela @ Happy Fit MamaApril 28, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    I might be interested in a vegan challenge. I've been saying I should give it a try for awhile so this might give be a little extra motivation to do it.

    I can't believe you are 2 weeks away from your marathon. Time is flying!

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    1. Coach JenApril 28, 2013 at 8:12 PM

      Join me in going vegan, The toughest part for me is cheese, I love cheese!

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  5. MarissaApril 28, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    I wish I could dedicate to doing this for our family...I need to just TRY for one week!

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    1. Coach JenApril 28, 2013 at 8:12 PM

      That's the best you can do, give it a try and see what happens :)

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  6. EmmaApril 30, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    Thanks for all the great ideas!!
    emma @ amomrunsthistown.com

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