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Gorgeous Lifestyle Guide Week 5 - Good to the Bones
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Revitalizing Activity
Saturday Bake up a batch of Whole Grain Apple Muffins and Walnut Streusel (save extras for later in the week) This is shopping day, so while you are running errands, stop and treat yourself to your favorite fresh veggie salad. Date Night! Invite Pals for Watercress Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette, Grilled Lamb Chops with White Bean Salad, and Almond Topped Ricotta Cheesecake. Start the day with a 40 minute POWER WALK that includes 10 minutes of jogging!  Today is Shopping Day!!  Hit the Farmer’s Market.
Breakfast Afternoon Dinner Revitalizing Activity
Sunday Gather the Group for a brunch of Eggs Benedict with Swiss Chard and Whole Grain English Muffins. Prepare Green Gazpacho Soup with Navy Bean Garnish - have a small cup for lunch and reserve the rest for later in the week. Our comfort supper includes Mustard-Garlic Roasted Chicken Served with Arugula and Artichoke Salad, Lentils with Wild Rice & Mushrooms and Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies. After supper, while the kids and Dad do the dishes, soak in a hot tub filled with Epsom salts and lavender oil.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Revitalizing Activity
Monday Warm up a Whole Grain Apple Muffin and Walnut Streusel for a grab and go Monday breakfast. Brown Bag It! Choose whole grain breads to build a sandwich stuffed with left over sliced chicken from Sunday's supper.  Add a peanut butter cookie for dessert. Simple supper for a Monday night includes Baked Tilapia with Fresh herbs and leftover Almond Topped Ricotta from the weekend. Go to an introductory Yoga class or try out some basic moves at home.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Revitalizing Activity
Tuesday Take an extra 5 minutes to build the best Breakfast Panini with Chicken Sausage. Enjoy a bowl of Green Gazpacho Soup with Navy Bean Relish (prepared earlier in the week). A midweek veggie meal is re-invented with Rosemary Polenta with Spinach, Red Beans and Goat Cheese and Cocktail Nut Cookie Bars for dessert. Grab the entire family for an after-dinner walk around the neighborhood.  Don't forget the dog!
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Revitalizing Activity
Wednesday Grab a bowl of warm Oatmeal with Caramelized Fruit Topping for a tummy warming breakfast.  Invite your GORGEOUS GAL PALS to share Sweet Potato and Country Ham Frittata Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Grilled Turkey, Broccoli Rabe, Red Peppers and Peas - a perfect mid-week meal Stretch out from head to toe.  Take a 30 minute power walk to start your day. Add 10 minutes of weight lifting.  Remember to start light.  
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Revitalizing Activity
Thursday Whole Grain Apple Muffins with Walnut Streusel Brown Bag It! Take a container filled with Peppery White Bean Salsa and a Bag of Whole Wheat Pita Chips to work to share with your friends at work. A dinner of Peppered Pork Pinwheels Stuffed with Swiss Chard, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella will leave 'em smiling. It's power walk day.  Spend 30 minutes walking. Add a few lunges to stretch out those legs.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Revitalizing Activity
Friday Sip Coconut Tropical Smoothies for breakfast Stay home for lunch.  Build a super dish packed full of veggies. Summer Squash Salad with Baby Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese fits the bill. Treat the family to Parmesan Chicken Fingers with Green Cashew and Curry Dipping Sauce. Prepare Macadamia Nut Biscotti with the kids for dessert tonight and snacks next week. Start the day with a 40 minute POWER WALK with a Pal that includes 10 minutes of jogging and 10 minutes of stretching!