It’s Wednesday so that means linking up with Jen (and 100+ others) at Peas and Crayons.
30-Day Plant Based Gluten Free Challenge update. Once I tweaked meal planning to make sure I’m getting the calories and nutrients I needed, the plant based diet, running and strength training are all coming together. The difference in how I feel has been much more so than I ever expected. Full update (pros, cons, tips, resources) coming soon!
On the menu, Tuesday June 19….
Breakfast. Taking a break from my favored overnight oats with Breakfast Quinoa. Tried a few different fruit (and nut) combinations and the banana strawberry is one of my favorites.
Snack #1 of the day. My version of cinnamon toast. Ezekiel sprouted grain english muffin with almond butter, cinnamon and a sprinkle of stevia. Slightly heated so the almond butter is gooey! I can’t believe I hadn’t thought of this idea before now.
Lunch. Black Bean Burger (an new recipe from Skinnytaste without the Chipotle Mayo) with almond cheddar cheese on a bed of Southwest Quinoa Salad and greens. I’ve tried a lot of black bean burgers in the past month or so and this is my favorite.
Snack #2 of the day. Chocolate Shakeology.
Dinner. Martha Stewart’s Mediterranean Chopped Salad.
Dessert. After dinner. Fresh strawberries! Just strawberries. Nothing else needed. I’m of the mindset it’s summer eat them fresh and at their best while you can as often as you can!
Stop over at Peas and Crayons to see more good eats!
I’ve noticed a lot of health and fitness related WIAW blog posts each week. Thought I would mention the link-up that happens every Friday here at [Fitness, Health and Happiness]. Stop by and share your health, fitness and nutrition related posts! Check out last week’s link up at Fitness Friday. Click the image below for details.
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Everything looks delicious!!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don’t Count recently posted..WIAW~I Need To Fix This Snacking
Thanks Fran
jillconyers recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday || Running On A Plant Based Diet
Your day looks awesome and so well balanced. Despite the fact that I eat meat, I actually think I eat pretty similar to you! I try to get in as many fruits and veggies as I can in a day
Those strawberries look so good. My favorite snack in the summer is watermelon.
AmyC recently posted..#TrainingTruths: Workouts and Rachel Ray
Amy, have you tried watermelon with a squeeze of lime? The flavors work perfectly together!
jillconyers recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday || Running On A Plant Based Diet
Oh Yum! I’m going to check out every single recipe you linked up there — your meals are so suited to my tastes! I’m definitely thinking the black bean burger and southwest quinoa salad might be something I make tonight – I have a bunch of tex-mex themed food that needs to be used up!
Andrea @ Vegvacious recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday ~ Back on the healthy train
I could eat mexican food everyday
The 2 recipes go great together! Enjoy!
jillconyers recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday || Running On A Plant Based Diet
Yummy. Everything looks amazing!!
Thank you Carrie
jillconyers recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday || Running On A Plant Based Diet
Mmmmmhhh that looks so yummy!
Christine recently posted..What You always Wanted to Know
I’ve been on a roll this week with finding yummy vegan recipes
jillconyers recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday || Running On A Plant Based Diet
I recently got into overnight oats and have been loving them! I didn’t know they could also be made with quinoa…I love that idea!
Jessica recently posted..A Very Veggie WIAW
The quinoa breakfast is good but overnight oats are better! I’m still playing with trying different toppings for the quinoa.
jillconyers recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday || Running On A Plant Based Diet
That burger meal looks so good. I’m gonna have to recreate that! Strawberries….ohhhh strawberries….my weakness. I could probably eat them every day.
Cinnamon @ eatpraytri recently posted..{What I ate} Wednesday- Snack-a-lakin’
Me too! Too bad the strawberry season is so short.
jillconyers recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday || Running On A Plant Based Diet
I must say that snack #1 and your chocolate shake are calling my name, but all of your eats look fabulous!
Kailey recently posted..Feeling Lovely
Thank you Kailey! Snack #1 is so simple but tastes awesome. I can’t believe I’m just now trying it.
jillconyers recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday || Running On A Plant Based Diet
Quinoa for breakfast?? Will have to try that. All of your food looks super delish. I also see that you have a fitness link up. I just posted pics of my fitness progress on my blog
I will be back to join in when I can. Looking forward to checking out more of your posts!
cassidy recently posted..Achieving my fitness goals
Hi Cassidy, I would love to have you join Fitness Friday! The quinoa is good but overnight oatmeal is better.
jillconyers recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday || Running On A Plant Based Diet
Yum. Isn’t fresh fruit delicious!? I am on a cherry and blueberry kick right now, but I will take what I can! Also your black bean burger and chopped salad both look like must try dishes!
Travel Spot recently posted..Food Firsts (4)
Thank you Kyria! Now I’m in the mood for cherries
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Motivation. Goal Race. A Book.
As always, your meals look so healthy and delicious! Also, Shakeology>unhealthy chocolate milkshakes by far!
Sunnie (moderngirlnutrition) recently posted..WIAW: Recipe Testing!
Thanks Sunnie! Uh oh. What about Shakeology is unhealthy?
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Motivation. Goal Race. A Book.
What great ideas. Everything looks amazing and very healthy. I could go for that black bean burger!!
Thanks Judee! Now into 2-3 weeks of my plant based gluten free challenge I’m thinking I need more info on gluten free…benefits, recipes, etc. So, I’m off to check out your blog!
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Motivation. Goal Race. A Book.