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Meatless in May Challenge

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meatless in mayOur May 2016 Challenge will be a Plant-Based, Meatless Eating Challenge.  We are going to focus on eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, etc.  I want you to focus on food with life in it to improve our health and wellness.  That’s right, living foods. These foods are full of fiber, nutrients, anti-oxidants, healthy carbs and more.  I will be posting resources and recipes here on the blog and on Facebook all month to help you stay on track. I’ve got a whole list of meal plans, recipes and other resources below to get you started.

Are you in? Leave us a comment below and let us know.

Our goals

1) Go Meatless Every Monday. No fish, chicken, beef, pork, etc. No flesh foods.
2) Tues – Sun – Make at least one meal each day All Plant Based – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Smoothies count!!

If you have any food allergies, digestion issues related to produce or medical issues* that don’t allow you to eat in this way, this isn’t the challenge for you.

For our plant-based meals, we will eat;

  • All fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned.
  • All vegetables and leafy greens. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned.
  • All whole grains – Examples: whole wheat (unbleached), brown rice, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn. (Avoid white, refined flour)
  • All nuts and seeds – Examples: walnuts, peanuts, almonds, soynuts, pecans, pinenuts, pumpkin seeds, etc.
  • All legumes. That means BEANS of all kinds.
  • Quality vegetable oils, like olive, avocado, coconut oil, grapeseed and sesame.
  • Beverages: spring water, distilled water, brewed tea, freshly made juice and smoothies that you make yourself, etc.  However, you should focus on increasing your water intake if you haven’t been drinking enough. Give your body a rest from the dye, additives, added sugars and chemicals in many drinks.
  • Other plant-based foods/condiments: tofu, nut “milks”, tahini, natural/plant-based sweeteners (in moderation), seitan, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.

Cut it OUT: Foods we aren’t eating for our Plant-Based meals: Fried foods, food smothered with butter, fast food, meat (of course), dairy, artificial sweeteners (especially in drinks), white rice, white flour, alcohol and processed sugar.

Curious about Vegetarianism or Veganism? Go ALL Out and make all of your meals plant-based.  Give it a try for one week or four. The choice is up to you.

Meal Plans to help you get started:

Recipes and Articles

Books

*Medical Disclaimer: If there is any reason why you should not change your diet and how you normally eat due to an ailment, pregnancy, chronic illness, allergy or other medical issue, Do Not participate in this challenge.  If you have trouble digesting raw or cooked fruits and veggies, this is not the challenge for you. When in doubt, speak with your doctor before joining any weight loss challenge or starting any eating plan.

Related posts:

  1. Modified Daniel Fast – February 2016 Challenge
  2. April Twitter Chat: Plant-based Eating with Special Guest Tracye McQuirter, MPH, Best-Selling Author of By Any Greens Necessary
  3. Free Vegetarian Meal Plan – Week 4
  4. Recipes – Free Vegetarian Meal Plan Week 3
  5. Free Vegetarian Meal Plan – Week 3
  6. Free Vegetarian Meal Plan – Week 2
  7. July Challenge Day 1 – Vegetarian Meal Planning Resources

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  2. Count me in! Ive been meat free for 4 weeks now, its been a challenge to say the least but I already feel less bloated and have more energy!

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  4. I’m in! I’ve lost 35 to 36 lbs. Since November of 2015 to present April 2016. I definitely want to reach my goal. I began weighing 252 now I weigh 216 or 217. My scale broke and I’m waiting for extra money to purchase a new one. I read the stories all the time and they have really helped tremendously! Thank you for all you do to help! Warm Regards Ravin Hill in Jackson MS.

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  14. I’m in. I’ve been at a plateau for about 4 months, hopefully this will help me to reach my goal of 30 more lbs.

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  21. I’ve never done this before, so I’m going to try, that’s the least I can do but with all these “I’m in”s, I’m feeling even more motivated!

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  23. I’v always said one day I will start and now that I have others with me I have no excuse not to do it, the month of may right?

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  25. Come me in. Me and my husband just starting walking, well he’s walking and I am jogging along side of him 4 days a week.

    Are we posting Before and after pictures

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  29. I am in. I have been thinking about becoming a pescetarian maybe this will be a jump start for me.

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  36. I’m in! Been doing a version of this… Every other week, i go meatless for 3 days , all meals. Getting ready to do Daniel Fast.

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  50. Im in… So that means no meat on Mondays but on tues-sun… But 2 meals a day have to be just fruits or veggies… I want to make I’m doing this right…

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  63. Hello again,
    The missing shopping list is for the Clean Eating Meal Plan. Thank you again and I love the website.

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    • I’m sorry. The one for the 2nd week shouldn’t be there. There aren’t shopping lists for the Clean Plans.

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