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What I Am Eating This Week

Updated on March 7, 2016January 16, 20133 min read

In a typical week, I cook a lot of recipes I find on other people’s blogs. I plan for open spaces on the meal calendar that I can create new recipes when the mood strikes me. And of course the weekly recipe creation for Meatless Mondays from A-Z.

I’ve shared a roundup of other people’s recipes once before and I’d like to do it more often. There are so many recipes shared online, I like to give credit when some jump out at me and make it to my shopping list.

Weekly Meal Plan

Recipes Planned This Week

Breakfast

Green Smoothies are on my regular breakfast rotation – this week we have pineapple, rhubarb, blueberries, strawberries and bananas to choose from each morning.
Early Morning Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal from Oh She Glows. I’m making mine by throwing everything in the rice cooker. I really push the limits of that tool, but it works!

Lunch

Lip Smackin Vegan Mac, because Kirk has been craving mac & cheeze and I like Heather. 🙂
Butternut Bliss Fall Salad from Kathy

Dinner

Golden Beet and Tempeh Stuffed Poblano Peppers from Laura
Chick-quin Burgers with Tomato Tahini Sauce from Kristina
Cholar Dal from The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles and shared by Kristina
Gluten-free & Vegan Cheezy Jalapeno Soft Pretzels by Cara, Appetizer for dinner at a friend’s house

Snacks

I recently got a 3 different bags of Healthy Bites from the amazing Lindsay, so we’re trying to savor them and eat just a few at a time. I got a batch of Gingerbread, CranSugar Cookie, and Marmite PB Caramel. All vegan and all fantastic!
Crunchy Roasted Lentils from Ashley – munchies at work!

Whenever I make a weekly meal plan, I know that typically it will shift around and work over a few weeks. There are times where our plans change and we go out to eat or make more random meals.

And this is my version of WIAW for the week – a little different approach that I hope Jenn will approve of! And if you’re looking for a more traditional WIAW or want to get inspired by a few more meals today, head on over to Peas And Crayons and check out a few of the posts there today!

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Questions for you:

What is the meal you’re most looking forward to this week? Feel free to share a link in the comments!
When you make a plan for meals, do you usually follow it or does yours flex like mine?

🚀 Try this skandasana challenge & comment with

🚀 Try this skandasana challenge & comment with your current level (1-4).

I've been told I teach this pose a lot & it's true! I love this pose to work on:
* Ankle mobility
* Inner thigh stretch + strength
* Balance
* Mental Focus

💥 Wish you could practice more often & get better at poses like this? DM me "HACKS" for my 12 Hacks to Get Consistent.

⭐Bonus Tips⭐
1. If your heel doesn't reach the mat, add a blanket under your heels for support 🦶
2. Use the strength of your inner thighs to press through center (when changing sides) 💪
3. Smile - these challenges are just for fun!

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If you keep getting injured, you need yoga! Yoga

If you keep getting injured, you need yoga!

Yoga is a great way to improve your balance & stability - which is one factor in preventing those annoying injuries that pull you out of your favorite sport.

So let's get you practicing yoga poses that help your balance. Ready?

Here are 10 pose ideas: ⬇️⬇️⬇️

➡️ Tree Pose - one foot on the ground & the other on your leg. You can even practice this while waiting in line!

➡️ Figure Four > Hand to Big Toe - add a little movement to increase the challenge & more closely mimic real life.

➡️ Warrior 3 - start with hands on blocks or stretch your hands overhead. This is also a great strength move on top of the balance challenge.

➡️ Crow - the first arm balance many people come across, even though it''s not the easiest!

➡️ Plank > Side Plank - adding movement against to really challenge the core as you work on keeping your balance. Try on your forearm too!

➡️ Eight-Angle - this one has a lot of skills in a single arm balance, working on hip flexor strength, compression, core stability, internal rotation, and major focus.

➡️ Headstand - the body awareness you need to find balance upside down is a huge benefit for all your outdoor activities. And it encourages blood flow from your tired legs through the lungs for fresh oxygenation!

➡️ Flying Splits - Learning to shift your weight past your comfort level as you build strength in your core & upper body,

➡️ Forearm Stand (Pincha) - taking upside down to a new level with the added balance challenge of only using your forearms.

➡️ Handstand - even if you can't balance in the middle of the room, just working on this pose helps improve your balance, concentration, and strength.

🚀Want a library filled with yoga classes that make improving your balance (and practicing these poses) fun?

Classes of all lengths - from 10 to 75 minutes - so you always have time to get on your mat.

⭐Join me in my online yoga studio with 50+ classes to help support all your active adventures. Try it out for 7 days for FREE: just DM me the word "STUDIO" or check my bio for a link.

<img src="https://fitaspire.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="If you keep getting injured, you need yoga! Yoga is a great way to improve your balance & stability - which is one factor in preventing those annoying injuries that pull you out of your favorite sport. So let's get you practicing yoga poses that help your balance. Ready? Here are 10 pose ideas: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ➡️ Tree Pose - one foot on the ground & the other on your leg. You can even practice this while waiting in line! ➡️ Figure Four > Hand to Big Toe - add a little movement to increase the challenge & more closely mimic real life. ➡️ Warrior 3 - start with hands on blocks or stretch your hands overhead. This is also a great strength move on top of the balance challenge. ➡️ Crow - the first arm balance many people come across, even though it''s not the easiest! ➡️ Plank > Side Plank - adding movement against to really challenge the core as you work on keeping your balance. Try on your forearm too! ➡️ Eight-Angle - this one has a lot of skills in a single arm balance, working on hip flexor strength, compression, core stability, internal rotation, and major focus. ➡️ Headstand - the body awareness you need to find balance upside down is a huge benefit for all your outdoor activities. And it encourages blood flow from your tired legs through the lungs for fresh oxygenation! ➡️ Flying Splits - Learning to shift your weight past your comfort level as you build strength in your core & upper body, ➡️ Forearm Stand (Pincha) - taking upside down to a new level with the added balance challenge of only using your forearms. ➡️ Handstand - even if you can't balance in the middle of the room, just working on this pose helps improve your balance, concentration, and strength. 🚀Want a library filled with yoga classes that make improving your balance (and practicing these poses) fun? Classes of all lengths - from 10 to 75 minutes - so you always have time to get on your mat. ⭐Join me in my online yoga studio with 50+ classes to help support all your active adventures. Try it out for 7 days for FREE: just DM me the word "STUDIO" or check my bio for a link.">

A trick that helped me find Lotus in Bound Headsta

A trick that helped me find Lotus in Bound Headstand ...

Think about widening the knees - a looser bind, if you will - to make more space to get that other foot in place.

🌟 Save this to give it a try! (and let me know how it goes)

🚀 If you always say "I should practice yoga more"... my 12 Hacks to Get Consistent will help! DM me "HACKS" to get your copy.
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#yogagoals #yogatips #yogateacher #headstand #Sirsasana #yogainspiration #yogaasana

<img src="https://fitaspire.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="A trick that helped me find Lotus in Bound Headstand ... Think about widening the knees - a looser bind, if you will - to make more space to get that other foot in place. 🌟 Save this to give it a try! (and let me know how it goes) 🚀 If you always say "I should practice yoga more"... my 12 Hacks to Get Consistent will help! DM me "HACKS" to get your copy. . . . . . #yogagoals #yogatips #yogateacher #headstand #Sirsasana #yogainspiration #yogaasana">

🤔Truth or Myth: you need to put your foot above

🤔Truth or Myth: you need to put your foot above or below the knee in tree pose.

This is a myth!! 🚫

(Honestly, I taught this in my early classes before questioning why)

Your knee is actually quite strong & should be able to withstand multi-directional loads.

And it does in several other common yoga poses: side plank and warrior 1 are just two examples.

📣 SHARE this with a friend to help bust this myth for everyone!

🚀 Want to practice with me for 7 days completely free? DM me "YOGA" and I'll hook you up with all the details on my virtual studio.

<img src="https://fitaspire.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="🤔Truth or Myth: you need to put your foot above or below the knee in tree pose. This is a myth!! 🚫 (Honestly, I taught this in my early classes before questioning why) Your knee is actually quite strong & should be able to withstand multi-directional loads. And it does in several other common yoga poses: side plank and warrior 1 are just two examples. 📣 SHARE this with a friend to help bust this myth for everyone! 🚀 Want to practice with me for 7 days completely free? DM me "YOGA" and I'll hook you up with all the details on my virtual studio.">

😳 Did you know that consistent yoga practice ca

😳 Did you know that consistent yoga practice can help your biking like this?!

DM me INFO if you want more info on how to practice with me.
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#yogatips #yogapractice #mtblife #yogaflexibility #mountainbiking #yogaathome #yogastrength

<img src="https://fitaspire.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="😳 Did you know that consistent yoga practice can help your biking like this?! DM me INFO if you want more info on how to practice with me. . . . . . . #yogatips #yogapractice #mtblife #yogaflexibility #mountainbiking #yogaathome #yogastrength">

5 Things I've learned from 219 yoga practices (thi

5 Things I've learned from 219 yoga practices (this year)

1. More often is better than long: you get way more out of more frequent practices vs infrequent longer practices. The magic number seems to be 3x a week to see better flexibility, balance, and sleep! Try 20-30 minutes practices to make it easier to hit that goal.

2. You will NOT always be motivated. Sometimes you just need the courage to start! No one is motivated all the time - you learn discipline from rolling out your mat anyway.

3. Comfort over alignment: Knowing what a pose is supposed to look like is helpful, but what it FEELS like is more important. Learn how to adjust the pose to fit your body.

4. You don't need to be strong. You will gain strength through the practice. Start where you are and you'll find you get stronger as you practice.

5. Celebrate your wins - large & small. Take photos and videos from the start, so you can see how far you come! The more you practice, the more you'll see progress, and that is a reason to celebrate. (which makes it easier to keep rolling out your mat)

What tip do you need to work on? What would you add to my list?
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#yogatips #onandoffthemat #asana #itsallyoga #thisisyoga #yogapractice #yogainversion #getupsidedown #headstand #sirsasana #learnyoga #yogalife

<img src="https://fitaspire.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="5 Things I've learned from 219 yoga practices (this year) 1. More often is better than long: you get way more out of more frequent practices vs infrequent longer practices. The magic number seems to be 3x a week to see better flexibility, balance, and sleep! Try 20-30 minutes practices to make it easier to hit that goal. 2. You will NOT always be motivated. Sometimes you just need the courage to start! No one is motivated all the time - you learn discipline from rolling out your mat anyway. 3. Comfort over alignment: Knowing what a pose is supposed to look like is helpful, but what it FEELS like is more important. Learn how to adjust the pose to fit your body. 4. You don't need to be strong. You will gain strength through the practice. Start where you are and you'll find you get stronger as you practice. 5. Celebrate your wins - large & small. Take photos and videos from the start, so you can see how far you come! The more you practice, the more you'll see progress, and that is a reason to celebrate. (which makes it easier to keep rolling out your mat) What tip do you need to work on? What would you add to my list? . . . . . . #yogatips #onandoffthemat #asana #itsallyoga #thisisyoga #yogapractice #yogainversion #getupsidedown #headstand #sirsasana #learnyoga #yogalife">

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