Meatless Meals, Week 2 Taking Charge!

 Meatless Meals, Week 2 

Hello my good people. How are you doing this week and are you hanging in there. Last year at this time, I was doing a meatless challenge but really had a hard time. A few months after that, I went back to meat based meals. However, I learned that it is best for me to plan my meals and keep things fresh, and interesting. Week 2 brings back my favorities: pancakes, vegan salads and vegan sausages. While I love plant based (store bought) brands like Beyond Meat, Gardein and even the Aldi vegan patties, I know that if I do that occassionally and make my own vegan or vegetarian patties that is healthier. I am focused on preparing meals as I go mid week and trying to work on batch meals on the weekend. This week so far, I am listening to my body more. When I eat more foods with protein I am not as hungry. It is also important to drink water and keep liquids in your body. Another great thing is to teach your body food schedules. For me that means no eating after 8pm. Light desserts such as puddings, apple sauce, vegan mug cakes and or fresh fruit is best. I also take Goli Apple Cider Tablets. They seem to keep me fuller longer. Although you can take up to 5 gummies a day, I generally only do 2 a day. One in the morning and one in the evening. 

Smart snacking: I do popcorn, rice cakes, or dried nuts in the middle of the day. Detox Teas with lemon or lime slices. 

I hope these tips help you as you go along your journey. Stay healthy!

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Meatless Challenge, Week 1

 Week 1 Reflections 

Here we are! Week 1 is in the books. I really wasn't sure how I was going to do but preparations are half of the battle. So my friends, I tell you need to go ahead and prep what you need or want to eat on the weekends. For me, I prepared brown rice and lentils. I used lentils in a grain bowl with veggies and I also used it to make lentil burgers from scratch. I used the brown rice with cabbage and veggies and also used it in a fried vegetable rice recipe. My snacks were dried nuts, some vegan chocolate, microwave popcorn (natural version which is lite version). Fresh fruit when I was hungry and lots of water. My numbers for fiber, protein and carbs were ok. I met the requirements for fiber, protein and fat each day. My protein numbers were high considering I was not eating any animal meat or products. I also took note that it's better to have your own veggie burgers than using vegan products from the store but in a pinch I ate some Morningstar and Gardein products. However, I did not use these all the time. 

Best meals: Lentil Burgers with homemade friends. Veggie Fried Rice and Grain Bowls, Protein Waffles with fresh fruit. 

What I can improve on: eating portion controlled snacks. 

Weight lost for the week: 2 lbs 

My goal: To increase more whole foods in my diet. 

This week so far, I am noticing that I am not hungry from snacks in the morning or afternoon. Long as I keep protein foods in each meal. Balancing my carbs is a fight. I try to not go over moderate level of carbs. I am going back to using Jackfruit, Banana Blossoms, Chickpeas and using Chickpea flour with veggies for eggless scrambles. I will keep you updated on my progress. 

We can do it! If you are doing meatless this month, what is your favorite meatless meal? 

Until next week, 

Mocha Sistah 

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