9/25/2013 1 Comment Hot Jeans Challenge: Weeks 3-6 MenuYou've got a few weeks under your belt! (If not, its not too late to start or get back on track!!)
By now shopping, meal planning, and prepping should be getting more familiar and kind of fun! Below are some ideas to freshen up you meal plan. Again, please mix and match as needed. And remember the 90/10% rule. If you splurge, don't let it ruin your day. Get back on track and eat those veggies :) Day 1 Breakfast- 1 Cup Cooked Oatmeal 1/2 Banana 1 T peanut butter Snack- Protein Shake: 1 Scoop Protein ( I use this) 1 Cup Water 1/2 C berries Lunch- Mixed Salad: Mixed greens, avocado, tomato, beans or lentils, sweet potato, 1/2 C rice (optional) Top a squeeze of lime and salsa Dinner- Chicken Pizza: 1 Ezekiel tortilla topped with 1/3 C cheese, 3 oz cooked chicken, and toppings of choice (olives, onions, tomatoes, artichokes, etc) BAKE AT 400 until cheese is melted Side Salad: 2 C mixed greens, 1 C veggies, 1 T vinaigrette Day 2 Breakfast- 2 eggs over easy on a plate of spinach, tomatoes, and 1/2 avocado. Sprinkle with cheese Snack- Carrots or celery sticks 2 T almond butter Lunch- Salmon Salad: Mix 1 can of Salmon, 1/2 C chopped celery, mustard, mayo (made with olive oil, minimal) or greek yogurt, salt & pepper 3 C mixed greens & 1/2 C cherry tomatoes Dinner- BBQ night: Grilled chicken & veggie kebabs - cut your favorite veggies and chicken into small portions and place on skewers (keep meat and veggies separate as cooking time may differ) My faves: bell peppers, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, pineapple **Treat: Cut a peach in half and throw that on the grill too...amazing! Day 3: Breakfast- 2-3 eggs scrambled with fresh veggies (spinach, bell peppers, onions...) Shredded cheese 1/4 Cup fresh salsa Snack- String Cheese Handful raw almonds Lunch- Spinach, Strawberry, Feta, Walnut, and Grilled Chicken Salad Top with balsamic vinegar and olive oil Dinner- Taco Salad: Ground turkey or beef with taco seasoning Spinach or mixed greens Sauteed bell peppers, onions and mushrooms Top with balsamic vinegar & olive oil or fresh salsa Day 4: Breakfast- 1 Cup Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese 1/4 shredded coconut 1 Tablespoon chopped nuts Cinnamon Snack- Cucumbers and hummus Lunch- Quinoa Salad- 2 C mixed greens, 1/2 C cooked quinoa, cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, and feta cheese Top with balsamic vinegar and olive oil Dinner- 5 oz Salmon (frozen or fresh, aim for wild caught) 1 Baked Sweet Potato 1 Cup steamed broccoli Day 5: Breakfast- 1 Cup Cooked Oatmeal 1 Cup chopped apples Cinnamon Snack- Sliced bell peppers and baby carrots Lunch- Mexican Salad: Mixed greens, grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, black or pinto beans Top with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and squeeze of lemon or lime Dinner- Chicken, broccoli, & pineapple stir fry 1/2-3/4 Cup Rice Soy sauce in moderation Day 6: Breakfast- 2-3 eggs scrambled with fresh veggies (spinach, bell peppers, onions...) 1/2 Avocado 1/4 Cup fresh salsa Snack- 1 C Greek Yogurt 1 T raw honey Lunch- 1 can of tuna 1/2 avocado Mustard Mayo (made with olive oil, minimal) or greek yogurt Salt & Pepper 1 Slice Ezekiel bread or whole grain crackers Dinner- Burger Salad: Ground beef or turkey burger (cheese optional) Spinach or mixed greens Sauteed bell peppers, onions and mushrooms Top with balsamic vinegar & olive oil Day 7: Breakfast- 1 Cup Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese 1 Cup Fresh Fruit 2 Tablespoons chopped nuts Snack- 1 C pumpkin puree 1/2 frozen berries 1 T raw honey Lunch- Spinach, Strawberry, Feta, Walnut, and Grilled Chicken Salad Top with balsamic vinegar and olive oil Dinner- BBQ night: Grilled shrimp Steamed cauliflower & carrots 1/2 C rice
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Meal Plan - mix and match or follow right along. You decide what time you want your snack.
Aim for 90/10...follow the plan 90% of the time. No need to quit if you splurge 10%! Day 1 Breakfast- 1 Cup Cooked Oatmeal 1 Cup Fresh Fruit Cinnamon (optional) Snack- Protein Shake: 1 Scoop Protein ( I use this) 1 Cup Milk or Water Lunch- Mexican Salad: Mixed greens, grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, black or pinto beans Top with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and squeeze of lemon or lime Dinner- Chicken (5 oz) & Veggie Stir Fry (Bell peppers, onions, carrots, broccoli) 1/2-3/4 Cup Rice Day 2 Breakfast- 1 Cup Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese 1 Cup Fresh Fruit 2 Tablespoons chopped nuts Snack- Sliced red peppers, carrots, and/or cucumbers 1/4 Cup Hummus Lunch- 1 can of tuna 1/2 avocado Mustard Mayo (made with olive oil, minimal) or greek yogurt Salt & Pepper 1 Slice Ezekiel bread or whole grain crackers Dinner- BBQ night: Grilled chicken or fish with lemon pepper Grilled fruit & veggies - pineapple, red peppers, asparagus, peaches, sweet potato... 1/2-3/4 Cup Quinoa (cooks similar to rice) Day 3: Breakfast- 2-3 eggs scrambled with fresh veggies (spinach, bell peppers, onions...) 1/2 Avocado 1/4 Cup fresh salsa Snack- String Cheese Lunch- Spinach, Strawberry, Feta, Walnut, and Grilled Chicken Salad Top with balsamic vinegar and olive oil Dinner- Taco Salad: Ground turkey or beef with taco seasoning Spinach or mixed greens Sauteed bell peppers, onions and mushrooms Top with balsamic vinegar & olive oil or fresh salsa Day 4: Breakfast- 1 Slice Ezekiel bread 2 Tablespoons almond or peanut butter Snack- 1 Cup Greek Yogurt 1/2 Scoop Protein 2 Tablespoons shredded coconut or 1/2 banana Cinnamon Lunch- Grilled Chicken Salad Dinner- 5 oz Salmon (frozen or fresh, aim for wild caught) 1 Baked Sweet Potato 1 Cup steamed broccoli Day 5: Breakfast- 1 Cup Cooked Oatmeal 1 Cup chopped apples Cinnamon Snack- Protein Shake: 1 Scoop Protein ( I use this) 1 Cup Milk or Water Lunch- Mexican Salad: Mixed greens, grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, black or pinto beans Top with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and squeeze of lemon or lime Dinner- Lean beef & broccoli stir fry 1/2-3/4 Cup Rice Soy sauce in moderation Day 6: Breakfast- 2-3 eggs scrambled with fresh veggies (spinach, bell peppers, onions...) 1/2 Avocado 1/4 Cup fresh salsa Snack- String Cheese Lunch- Spinach, Strawberry, Feta, Walnut, and Grilled Chicken Salad Top with balsamic vinegar and olive oil Dinner- Burger Salad: Ground beef or turkey burger (cheese optional) Spinach or mixed greens Sauteed bell peppers, onions and mushrooms Top with balsamic vinegar & olive oil Day 7: Breakfast- 1 Cup Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese 1 Cup Fresh Fruit 2 Tablespoons chopped nuts Snack- Banana 2 Tablespoons almond butter Lunch- 1 can of tuna 1/2 avocado Mustard Mayo (made with olive oil, minimal) or greek yogurt Salt & Pepper 1 Slice Ezekiel bread or whole grain crackers Dinner- BBQ night: Grilled chicken with Montreal seasoning or similar Grilled fruit & veggies - pineapple, red peppers, asparagus, peaches, sweet potato... 1/2-3/4 Cup Quinoa (cooks similar to rice) PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK SO I CAN IMPROVE FOR THE WEEKS TO COME!! |
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