Note: I received emails asking about the details of the challenge. Eat clean for 30-days. That's it. The challenge was Started by Rhonda at Motivation Mama Drama. If you're interested in joining leave a comment on her blog. I'm sure she will connect with you. And, next week, I will include a link up just in case you're joining and want to share your progress, ideas, thoughts and, of course, photos.
Week One
On the Menu
Sunday
Breakfast: 6 egg white scramble, 1.5 oz mozzarella, 1 slice Ezekial Bread
Snack: 1/2 c fat free cottage cheese, 3/4 c fruit, 3 rice cakes
Lunch: Chicken and Edamame Stir Fry, 1/2 c brown rice
Snack: Kashi Protein Bar
Monday
Breakfast: Protein Fruit Smoothie
Snack: apple, 1 tbs almond butter
Lunch: Ultimate Turkey Sandwich
Snack: Kashi Protein Bar
Dinner: 6 egg white scramble, 1.5 oz mozzarella, 1 slice Ezekial Bread
Tuesday
Breakfast: 6 egg white scramble, 1.5 oz mozzarella, 1 slice Ezekial Bread
Snack: 1/2 c fat free cottage cheese, 3/4 c fruit, 3 rice cakes
Lunch: Ultimate Turkey Sandwich
Snack: Kashi Protein Bar
Dinner: Grilled Chicken with Tahini
Wednesday
Breakfast: Protein Fruit Smoothie
Snack: apple, 1 tbs almond butter
Lunch: Grilled Chicken with Tahini, 1 c broccoli
Snack: Kashi Protein Bar
Dinner: Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwich (open face)
Thursday
Breakfast: 6 egg white scramble, 1.5 oz mozzarella, 1 slice Ezekial Bread
Snack: 1/2 c fat free cottage cheese, 3/4 c fruit, 3 rice cakes
Lunch: Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwich (open face)
Snack: Kashi Protein Bar
Dinner: Baja Fish Tacos (YUM!)
Friday
Breakfast: Protein Fruit Smoothie
Snack: apple, 1 tbs almond butter
Lunch: Baja Fish Tacos
Snack: Kashi Protein Bar
Dinner: Chicken with Spinach and Mozzarella
Saturday
Breakfast: 6 egg white scramble, 1.5 oz mozzarella, 1 slice Ezekial Bread
Snack: 1/2 c fat free cottage cheese, 3/4 c fruit, 3 rice cakes
Lunch: Ultimate Turkey Sandwich
Snack: Kashi Protein Bar
Dinner: OUT!
About my menu planning:
- I plan the menu around a very busy family schedule and the 4 of us eating together 5 nights/week
- I've planned clean eating around the P90X nutrition guide and Michi's ladder.
- I adjust calories depending on the workout for the day.
- I try to have leftovers from dinner for a lunch.
- I'm looking for a better alternative to the Kashi protein bar. Not enough protein.
- I couldn't do this without the help and support of my family.
- It keeping it simple a few of the meals repeat throughout the week.
Just in case. I keep an stash of almonds in my car and the individual serving pack of Uncle Ben's Brown Rice. An extra snack is always available.
And because I never blog without a photo:
The Ultimate Turkey Sandwich
Workout
Sunday P90X X Stretch
Monday P90X Upper Plus, Abs/Core Plus
Tuesday P90X Interval X Plus, Run
Wednesday P90X Total Body Plus
Thursday Run, P90X Yoga X
Friday P90X Upper Plus, Abs/Core Plus
Saturday Run, Kenpo Cardio Plus
Love your dedication and your inspiration! Everything looks so good! I must have the Baja Fish Taco recipe you are using. Way to go Jill!
Posted by: Rhonda | May 03, 2011 at 01:25 PM
Thanks Rhonda! I'll share the recipe next weekend. Have a great day!
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | May 04, 2011 at 03:52 AM
Best of luck with your challenge. I had a question about your workout - are there different versions of P90X? I got P90X this year but I don't have the routines you mentioned. Thanks for posting your meal plan, this is the area I really struggle on doing right.
Posted by: MonicaB | May 04, 2011 at 02:53 PM
Hi Monica
I just started P90X Plus. It's more intense (kicking my butt) P90X that is used as a supplement to the original P90X. How is the P90X going? I have done weekly menus forever and after a month of so of meal planning with the P90X nutrition it becomes second nature. Thanks for visiting.
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | May 05, 2011 at 04:21 AM
Have you tried the Clif Builders (Not the Clif Bar - but the Clif Builders)? I like that its organic, soy, and has 20g protein. Also, Beachbody has a 20g protein...I think it's called P90X Peak Performance.
Posted by: Mariah | May 05, 2011 at 03:29 PM
I've been looking everywhere locally for the Clif C. At least I think that's what I read. A Clif Protein Bar. Probably the same thing you're talking about right? No luck so far but I'll find them. Thanks Mariah.
Jill Conyers
My Blog: http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault
Posted by: jillconyers | May 05, 2011 at 05:41 PM
I'm really seeing results with the P90X. The first month went great, but I'm losing some motivation in the second month. I'm trying to get refocused and make it a priority. I think my biggest problem is the food...I was just so tired after the first month I needed to back off a little. I think I need to read the nutrition book again and make a plan. Take Care.
Posted by: MonicaB | May 05, 2011 at 07:58 PM
I love this Jilll! With just 8 days until Cleveland half I want to do my best eating along with training! Miss you, and all our chats... we must catch up soon! What is our next race together besides Chicago? Are we going to try the USAF?
Posted by: Tina | May 06, 2011 at 07:36 AM