Pre-planning

A key to sticking to my challenge is pre-planning. I'm already wondering where I will get my protein sources from?! What veggies should I add in to my rather plain diet? What will I eat for dinner! I am going to make a pot of vegetarian chili tonight to have on hand for dinner or a snack.

Reminder.... proceed with caution if you choose to join in, or revise my mini challenge guidelines to suit you. I am just experimenting with a new nutrition plan, I don't necessarily think that everyone needs to be gluten free or that vegetarian is "better." Just trying something out!

Day 1 Meal ideas

Protein Shake mixed with chocolate almond milk
Broccoli Slaw Salad with my homemade Mustard/Balsalmic Dressing and 1 serving of salba
I just mix mustard and the balsalmic together. I love mustard!
Handful of almonds
Egg whites
Garden salad
Grilled veggies
apple and all natural peanut butter

Vegetarian Chili adapted from allrecipes.com

1tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
2 cups spinach
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder

Heat the oil in pot over med heat. Add in garlic, onion and carrots until tender. Mix in peppers. Season with chili powder. Add in mushrooms, beans and spinach. Season with oregano and garlic powder to taste. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, cooking for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.