{"id":5496,"date":"2012-09-02T08:18:16","date_gmt":"2012-09-02T12:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.glutenfreeislife.com\/?p=5496"},"modified":"2012-09-02T08:19:31","modified_gmt":"2012-09-02T12:19:31","slug":"plank-challenge-menu-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glutenfreeislife.com\/?p=5496","title":{"rendered":"Plank Challenge & Menu Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to September!\u00a0 Sure doesn\u2019t feel like September here yet, but hopefully it will soon!\u00a0 Yesterday I started a new month-long challenge that was organized by a running friend of mine \u2013 Plank A Day Challenge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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My PR plank<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The challenge is this:<\/p>\n

A strong core is essential to efficient body mechanics when running and cycling. Take the plank a day challenge. Every day in September, start your day with planks, including prone and side planks (on both sides). Record your time at the beginning and end of the month to see how far you have progressed. When you complete the challenge, you will receive the satisfaction of knowing that you got stronger!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Anyone is welcome to join \u2013 just visit the page on Facebook and join<\/a>!\u00a0 It is important to note that this challenge is about improving yourself, your core, your body<\/strong>.\u00a0 This is not a competition with anyone else.\u00a0 I shared the video above only as a glimpse into what I have worked towards \u2013 what I have achieved as the result of lots of physical therapy for my lower back, hamstrings and IT band.\u00a0 The point of this challenge is to get a baseline time for you<\/strong> and then to continue to work towards making yourself stronger<\/strong>.\u00a0 If you are unsure of proper form, there are examples posted on the Facebook page or don\u2019t hesitate to ask for help.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s on the menu this week?\u00a0 Jon has been complaining that we eat the same meals all of the time.\u00a0 He is tired of tacos.\u00a0 Tired of burgers.\u00a0 funny coming from someone who will only eat 3-5 different things.\u00a0 I love to cook new things, but both of the kids are very picky and don\u2019t welcome change.\u00a0 There are many nights where I am making them very basic versions of what I am eating or something different.<\/p>\n

Sunday \u2013 Burgers, sweet potato puffs<\/a> and salad<\/p>\n

Monday \u2013 Italian grilled chicken Alfredo<\/a>, brown rice fettuccine, green beans and salad<\/p>\n

Tuesday \u2013 Easy Enchilada Bake<\/a>, corn and salad (on menu plan last week and went with tacos instead due to time issues)<\/p>\n

Wednesday \u2013 BBQ pulled pork<\/a> sandwiches, baked potatoes, broccoli and salad<\/p>\n

Thursday \u2013 Lasagna<\/a> and salad<\/p>\n

Friday \u2013 Make your own pizza<\/a> and salad<\/p>\n

Saturday \u2013 Take out<\/p>\n

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Weekly Recap:<\/p>\n

Enter to win a free sample package of Cascal Fermeted Soda<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some amazing new gluten-free bread: Goodbye Gluten<\/a><\/p>\n

My new favorite trail mix from Navitas Naturals<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribou Coffee \u2013 I finally tried the Iced Pumpkin Latte<\/a><\/p>\n

Meijer stores add lots of gluten-free products to their selection!<\/a><\/p>\n

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