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So I did some digging and found this. I’ll post it here in case any other participants are having trouble getting white whole wheat flour. Looks like same nutritional value, difference in taste and probably texture.

*****White Whole-Wheat Flour
White whole-wheat flour is simply made with a different variety of wheat. It’s made with hard white spring or winter wheat — the bran, germ, and endosperm are all ground to result in another 100 percent whole-wheat flour. Yet because it’s made with hard white wheat instead of hard red wheat, like whole-wheat flour, it has a paler color and its taste is milder. It’s still nuttier than all-purpose flour because it includes the fibrous bran and germ of the wheat, but it’s a more approachable whole-wheat flour, particularly for those who don’t enjoy the hearty taste of whole-wheat flour.
It can be used interchangeably with whole-wheat flour in any recipe, or can be substituted for half of all-purpose flour called for in a recipe.

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I prefer the texture of oat bran to oatmeal. It is smoother, more like cream of wheat. My go to way to flavor is a healthy dose of cinnamon, 1 tsp coconut sugar or a splash of honey, a pinch of salt. If my meal plan calls for a fat I stir in 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter. I’ve also added spice like cardamom, nutmeg, clove. You could add some cocoa powder to make a chocolate version. It isn’t fancy but it satisfies my tastebuds!

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For meal 2 option 1 on the off day I tore up the 2 muffins, mixed them in to the yogurt then substituted almond butter for the butter mixing that in as well. I had a little fat and calories to spare so I used 1T almond butter. It didn’t look great but tasted fantastic.

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Crap, I didn’t realize it was a specific product. I just whipped 2T butter. Well, guess this first batch is a wee bit more indulgent!! Thanks for the info! Next batch will look for whipped butter in the store.

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Curious what flavor or brand lite vinaigrette everyone is using for the quinoa salad. Need some ideas and inspiration

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Nevermind, whatever kink there was it finally worked.

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Thanks for posting this, going to give these a try for next week. Way to get creative!

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To level up the flavor of the breakfast burrito I added a few dashes each of onion powder, smoked paprika, smoked cumin, and turmeric.

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Had meal option 3 today for lunch and it was very filling and delicious. I made a few swaps. I used tri color quinoa in place of rice, flavored the ground turkey with Italian seasoning, sauted the mushrooms. Also added 40g power greens to make it more of a salad and topped with 1T balsamic.

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Don’t feel ashamed or embarrassed. We have all experienced set backs like this whether fitness related or other aspects of life. Take this as an opportunity to evaluate what you learned from this set back and how can you make changes to avoid something similar in the future. I recently saw a quote that said something to the effect of “there is no success without failure”. We are so programmed by society to be perfect or never fail and all that does is create fear. That fear limits us in so many ways, robbing us of our true potential as we are too afraid to go for it for fear of failure. Take Thomas Edison for example, I read once that he made around 9,000 failed attempts at light bulbs before he made one single bulb that worked and look how that turned out!
If I were in your situation I would simply continue with the challenge, finish it (I think it important to follow through and finish it now matter what happens along the way), then reassess and decided how you would like to continue after the challenge. Maybe that means trying another run through of the whole program or maybe the next challenge will be something you want to try. But please, don’t beat yourself up. Be proud of all the things to accomplished, make that your focus and just keep moving forward. I hope this helps!

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Inspired by all the rice bowls I was seeing on facebook, I concocted a beef bowl with my own seasoning mix. I used this for Meal 4, Option 2 and I am on Meal Plan 1.
Seasoning Mix: 3/4tsp onion powder
3/4tsp garlic powder
1/2tsp pink Himalayan sea salt
1/2tsp dried basil
1/2tsp paprika
1/4tsp fresh cracked pepper

4 oz lean ground beef
100g steamed green beans
1/4 C jasmine rice
1/4C wild rice
1T of seasoning mix

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Thanks for the advice, I downloaded the app. Wow! So much easier! I should have done it sooner, it is going to make my life so much better 🙂

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Sharing my dinner for tonight. I’m on Meal Plan 1 for reference.
1 lime, juiced (can also use some zest if you wish)
1T low sodium tamari
1/2 tsp powdered ginger
10ml avocado oil (for searing or if you wish to cook oil free can swap this fat for s 2oz fresh avocado as garnish)
2 good quality ahi tuna steaks (mine were big, about 8-9oz each-feeding not just myself but my hubby)
black sesame seeds
1/2 C jasmine rice (made a big batch in my ziroshi rice cooker)
handful of spinach
splash of HIGH QUALITY balsamic (I used turmeric white balsamic)

Place tamari, lime juice and powdered ginger in gallon zip lock and swish to combine. Add tuna steaks and let marinate on counter for about 20 minutes. Remove steaks from bag, discard marinade, pat steaks dry. Season each side of tuna with a pinch of salt, generous fresh ground pepper and sesame seeds. Press the seeds into the steaks, really coat them. Heat a non-stick or well seasoned cast iron pan on high. Add half oil to pan and 1 tuna steak. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes, flip and sear 1-2 minutes. Set aside on cutting board and repeat with second steak. Slice tuna steaks into strips.
Plate up 1/2C rice, handful of spinach and 4 oz tuna. Sprinkle balsamic on spinach.

This turned out to be quite delicious and my husband, who is known to be picky, loved it. I also have a lot left over for future meals/snacks next couple days.

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I’m on Meal Plan 1 and here is a breakfast I made
Meal 2 Option 2: Scrambled Egg Wrap
1 whole wheat tortilla
25g yellow and orange pepper chopped
3 egg whites
2 egg yolks
30g salsa
cilantro
pinch of the following: garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder
saute peppers until they char, pour in egg mix, cook/scramble. Place on
tortilla sprinkle with cilantro and dash of salt, salsa, roll up and enjoy!

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For the egg salad I always add some curry powder for a curried egg salad. My fave brand is Frontier Co-op.

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It will be noted in the workout under the “reps” column. It isn’t in every workout and sometimes shows up just once in a workout for 1 move/exercise. Hope this helps.

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