I am starting this week new challenge - any one would like to join . We can post meal plan for the day , workout and motivate each ?

I am also trying to do - no SOY.

Instead for protein choices - planning more lentils , beans and seafood . will it work ?

I'm in! I started PH1 last week but I was thinking on doing an extra week.

I think your protein choices will work just fine, you can also use eggplant. You can make black been burgers or lentil patties, yumm! I haven't workout in almost a month, and I can't wait to get back to my normal routine.

is eggplant a protein ? I got organic hass avacado.

Breakfast:

1. lentil crepe - 1 with 1 cup organic riced broccoli stir fry(no oil on non-stick pan)

Snack : tea with skim milk

Lunch:
2. steamed purple cabbage salad.(3 cups steamed purple cabbage)

dressing - guacomole made with 1 whole hass avacado, 1 organic tomato, lemon juice and cilantro.

3.snack : pumpkin seed balls -2 and coffee with skim milk and stevia.


4. Dinner : 6 steamed shrimp over Broccoli and cauliflower spicy rice.

Did not feel hungry so no after dinner snacks.

Exercise - none - massage resting day.

What are pumpkin seed balls? Your menu looks really good! I'm maintaining but after a few splurges this week a modified P1 is in my plans (fruit no grains).

Breakfast: unsweetened almond milk, PB2 powder, psyllium husk fiber, plain Greek yogurt

Lunch: hard boiled egg and raw green beans

Dinner crack slaw

Snacks: 100 calorie salt and pepper cashews, raw red bell pepper strips, celery and roasted red pepper hummus. Plain Greek yogurt with almond slices and strawberries (I may have this with lunch)

Exercise: bicycle ride (will update the time/miles later) 35 miles 2.5 hrs...riding fuel 1 pack Gu, 2 rice cake squares w/ SF PB and a smear of apple butter
978 calories burned

I was told that eggplant was very high in protein.

Breakfast: scramble egg with tomatoes, green onions and chicken sausage and coffee with milk.

I'm not sure what I will be having for lunch (will update later) since DH is home but I will probably be having stir-fry and grilled chicken. (DH grilled yesterday some chicken breast for me to have through the week)

Lunch: Sautee veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, onions and zucchini) with grilled chicken
Snack: coffee with milk and cheese stick
Dinner: Salad (lettuce, tomatoes, kidney beans) and grilled chicken

Morning!

I too am starting today again! Busy morning but the meal plan is:

B: coffee (Splenda and Half/Half), breakfast egg muffins
L: salad with avocado and tons of veggies
S: turkey pepperoni, cheese stick, cucumbers
D: steak, cauliflower mash, Brussel sprouts
D: SF Jello

Today was good and cravings were under control. I updated my earlier post with my meals and a pic

Jenne, I haven't have Brussel sprouts in almost 2 years, how do you prepared yours? I normally shred mine and saute or stir fry them.

Jennifer, wow 35 miles is awesome! I have never eaten apple butter, is this similar to apple sauce or to more like a almond butter, is it sweet?

Apple butter is watery compared to almond butter but smooth unlike store bought applesauce. A little goes along way. Loved the food photos. Looks yummy!!!

Today:

Breakfast my usual smoothie (I have this everyday)
Lunch: Hard boiled egg. Chickpea, feta, mini peppers, olive oil and red vinegar salad. 1 cup strawberries
Dinner: Probably left over crack slaw
Snacks: peppers, celery and guacamole. Honey crisp apple
Exercise: at some point after work lol 50 minutes cycling 333 calories burned
Cycling snack 2 rice cake squares w/PB and apple butter

I eat them 3 ways:
roasted
pan saute'd with turkey bacon, olive oil
steamed with vinegar, s&p

Weird right? I grew up thinking I didn't care for them at all until I realized it was my MOTHER who didn't like them!

Proud to say I stayed the course today post-Easter treats in the work kitchen. I work from home on Mondays and that made prepping for today easier!

B: egg muffin cups (spinach, tomatoes, sausage, cheese)
L: meatball casserole (from recipe section) and salad with vinegar
S: laughing cow and celery
D: steak and brussels with cauliflower mash (I made the casserole last night instead)
D: SF Ice Pop

Jekel - 35 miles? I can't get to 3 miles on my FitBit! I bet that's a great workout!

Jenne its the only thing I do that doesn't make my knees ache lol. I actually had a "professional bike fitting" when I bought my bike. They really took care of me. I bought a new seat last year. All I can say is WOW my bottom thanks me lol

You will get there Look how far you have already come and with so much to deal with too!!!

Thanks Jennifer! (one of) My issue is that I loathe exercise. I haven't found one thing I love that also doesn't hurt. I bought my bike 11 years ago from a pro-bike shop too but I haven't sat on it in 5 years. Maybe, since DW's ankle replace, it's something we can do together (she's got a great bike too).

Today's food:

B: Egg cups, coffee
L: Cobb Salad (out to lunch for work and scoped out the menu)
S: veggies and ranch
D: grilled chicken breast, broccoli, cauliflower smash
D: SF Jello

sorry I forgot to post my meals yesterday.
B- fried egg with chicken sausage and coffee with milk
L- shrimp and mofongo (mashed plantain) not PH1 approved
S- just coffee
D- leftovers from lunch

Today's meals
B- scramble with veggies and coffee with milk
L- grilled chicken and steamed veggies
S- peanuts and coffee with milk
D- zoodles with ground beef

Breakfast the usual
Lunch lol same as yesterday
Snacks veggies, almonds
Dinner not sure yet going soon
Exercise rain no ride

Rain here too!

I made a huge step and sought out a personal trainer - we start next Tuesday. I am excited but nervous!

Also, not feeling the eggs anymore - luckily today marks the last two egg cups.

B: 2 egg cups (spinach, tomatoes, sausage, cheese), coffee
S: yogurt
L: huge salad with grilled chicken breast and avocado ranch dressing
D: taco bake
D: SF Jell-o

Hope you have a good day!

Jenne, I could never stomach the egg cups/muffins there is something about the texture. Congrats on your huge step, would you be training at a gym, out doors or at home? and don't worry you are going to do just fine! A tip I can give you is that make sure you enough of protein so your muscles are not too sore the next day.

B- same as yesterday
L-zoodles and ground beef leftovers
S-coffee with milk and mozarella stick
D- salad with pork loin

No cravings/headaches today, but I was very sensitive