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Weekly Grain Free Meal Plan (3-10-14): Bring On The Mushrooms!

March 10, 2014

#grainfree meal plan 3-10-14

This post was created as part of the #MushroomMakeover 30 Day Weight Loss Challenge in which I am a financially compensated blogger ambassador for the Mushroom Council. The opinions are my own and based on my own experience.

The Little Lady is jumping for joy today, following the news I shared with her: we are about to start eating a LOT of mushrooms.

(they are her favorite EVER … or so she says)

Yes, as mentioned in the disclosure at the top of this post, I’m taking part in the Mushroom Makeover Challenge, sponsored by the Mushroom Council (AD). For the next 30 days, I’m going to be working my hiney off with a specific work-out provided by a personal trainer AND I’m going to be working with a registered dietitian to makeover my meals.

So, why mushrooms in a weight-loss plan?

  • They are low-carb and low-sodium but still flavorful.
  • Mushrooms are high in Vitamin D (something a lot of us are deficient in).
  • Their hearty structure means they make a great meat substitute AND they offer 90 percent fewer calories than a ground meat alternative.
  • Mushrooms can be blended with ground meats for a lower calorie versions of meatloaf, hamburgers, or spaghetti sauce… while still leaving you full and satisfied.

So, armed with our Farmer’s Market haul of vegetables (since, after last week’s food epiphany, I’ve decided to base the majority of our meals around what foods are locally and seasonally grown), I’m working this week to decrease the amount of meat we consume by bringing in mushrooms.  Some meals will be all mushroom and no meat … and some will be a blend of beef and mushrooms (as in the case of the Pizza Meatballs I have planned for lunch).

The end goal is to continue becoming a healthier family and, in the case of this Mama, lose a little more weight.  As of today, I’m standing on the scale at 184 pounds (down 30 since October just from dietary changes); I’m curious to see how becoming a water-drinking, active, mushroom-eating Machine will transform me!

What We’re Eating This Week

Breakfast

  • Monday: Mushroom-Spinach Egg Scramble (MM meal)
  • Tuesday: Whole Milk Yogurt and Fruit
  • Wednesday: Avocado n’ Eggs
  • Thursday: Banana Pancakes
  • Friday: Scrambled Eggs and Fruit
Lunches
  • Monday: Pizza Mushroom-Meatballs, Fresh Carrot Sticks, Cinnamon-Apple Slices, Cheese Stick (MM meal)
  • Tuesday: Ham/Chicken Roll-Ups, Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Radish Chips, Apples
  • Wednesday: Deviled Eggs, Clementine Orange, Applegate Breakfast Sausages, Carrot Sticks
  • Thursday: Apple & Nutbutter Sandwiches, Cherry Tomatoes, Cheese Stick, Clementine Orange
  • Friday: Tuna Salad, Carrots/Sliced Avocado, Fruit, Homemade Crackers
Dinner
  • Monday: Beef & Mushroom Bolognese and Zoodles, Lemon-Parmesan Roasted Romanesco (MM meal)
  • Tuesday: Chipotle Mushroom Taco Lettuce Wraps, Homemade Guacamole and Grain-free Tortilla Chips (MM meal)
  • Wednesday:  Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fruit
  • Thursday:  Cracklin’ Chicken, Stir-Fried Beans and Radishes, Cauli-Rice
  • Friday: Cauliflower Crust Pizza, Salad
  • Saturday: Grilled Steak, Baked Sweet Potato, Roasted Cremini Mushrooms, Salad
  • Sunday: Leftovers

This post was created as part of the #MushroomMakeover 30 Day Weight Loss Challenge in which I am a financially compensated blogger ambassador for the Mushroom Council. The opinions are my own and based on my own experience.

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Rachel Lacy is the author of Following In My Shoes, where she blogs about Mommyhood, Family-Friendly Recipes and Bento Lunches, and Life in Texas. She is a lover of all things Coffee and Nutella.
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Comments

  1. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says

    March 18, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Gah, I love me some mushrooms. Melanie is doing this challenge too and I’ve been drooling over her pictures.

  2. Kathleen B says

    March 15, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    Your meal plan sounds delicious except for one thing, the mushrooms lol. We just aren’t a mushroom family.

  3. Donna says

    March 12, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    I wish I liked mushrooms. I do cook with them from time to time for my husband who loves them. And, can I come for dinner on Saturday? 😉

  4. Liz Mays says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:43 am

    I didn’t know they were packed with Vitamin D. That is great to know!

  5. Angela says

    March 11, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    Your meal plan looks great. I love using mushrooms in all kinds of recipes.

  6. Kelsey Apley says

    March 11, 2014 at 11:47 am

    I think I need to come to your house this week for dinner :-)!! That stirfry sounds so good!!

  7. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    March 11, 2014 at 7:33 am

    Looks like some delicious meals coning your way. We are not big mushroom eaters here though.

  8. TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says

    March 10, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    I miss me some sautéed mushrooms. It’s so saddening that my daughter doesn’t like them. They definitely are a great option for adding flavor without the calories.

  9. Tammy says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    I wish I could get away with having breakfast for dinner around here. My man, he just isn’t having any of that though, he’s adamant that breakfast foods are only for breakfast…sigh…;)

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