FREE 13 Day Clean Eating Challenge - 13 TO CLEAN

We are so excited to finally release 13 TO CLEAN! This is something we've wanted to do for years! 13 TO CLEAN is a FREE 13 Day Clean Eating Challenge that includes a sample meal plan and workout plan.

We've combined all of our best information and our most popular posts into one challenge! If you are confused about what to eat, how much to eat, when to eat, what workouts to do, etc this is for you! Best of all, it's FREE!

13 TO CLEAN - FREE 13 Day Clean Eating Challenge

What Does 13 TO CLEAN Include?

• Sample Meal Plan
• Workout Plan
• Facebook Support Group
• Education
• Workout Challenges
• Nutrition Challenges
• Tips & Tricks
• Prizes
• Plus Much More!

Cost: FREE!

All you have to do is enter your email address here (will never spam you!) and you will receive all of the information! It's that easy!

We also have another new challenge. It's called 52fit club and you can find more information and request to join here.

30-Day Plank Challenge

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This Plank Challenge was designed to be something that you do in addition to your normal workout (which is hopefully one of our workout plans!). We have 4, 6, and 12 week workout plans for all fitness levels!

The intensity builds each day and each week but if the beginning is too easy for you, feel free to do each challenge more than once. If this is too hard, cut the time in half and work your way up!

Confused about how to do a plank? We explained how to plank in this post! More plank variations can be found here.

New Challenges

13 to Clean - 13 to Clean will be released today! This is a FREE eBook that will get you on the road to a healthier lifestyle in just 13 days. If you are confused about how to get started, what to eat, when to eat, or how much to eat this will help you! It also includes a FREE two week workout plan!

Click below to join the challenge! It's FREE!

52 Fit Club - We're excited to announce the 52 Fit Club with Moms RUN This Town! This club is meant to give you a goal to work towards - trying 52 new fitness activities! We will offer various challenges you can participate in for ideas on how to “think outside the box” to stay fit.

Click below to join the club! It's FREE!

Budget-Friendly Protein Sources

Here's the first post in our Clean Eating on a Budget "series"! We are SO EXCITED to bring our money saving tips to you! (P.S. If you still haven't started our 12 Month Money Challenge, you have time to join!) We all know protein can be one of the most expensive components of clean eating.  And with so many options to choose from, how do we know which protein source gets us the most "bang for the buck"?  Or should I say "pump for the penny"? ;-)

When comparing the cost of protein sources, it's easier to compare meats based on actual cost per pound (beef vs. chicken or turkey vs. bison), but it gets very confusing when you start adding in other options like fish, dairy, eggs, peanut butter and so on.  So, what we've done is analyzed the cost per 20 grams of protein for individual sources.  Why compare the cost per 20 grams, you ask?  Well, 20 grams should be an average serving size of protein of an active individual.  A chicken breast will have about 20 grams of protein and a cup of Greek yogurt has about 20 grams as well.  So, check out the chart below to see how your favorite protein source stacks up.

There are a few things to consider when looking at this chart...first of all, finding budget-friendly vegan sources isn't all that hard, but it does come with a nutritional cost.  In order to get a decent amount of protein, you have to consume well beyond the recommended serving size and consume additional calories from either fat (additional 15 grams of fat for peanut butter) or carbohydrates.  So, while dry red lentils seem to be the most budget-friendly vegan protein, it probably makes more sense to consume the raw shelled hemp seeds due to the balanced amount of fat, carbs (mostly fiber) and, not to mention, it's a perfect protein.  Hemp seeds also provide an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids and GLA (gamma linolenic acid).  Read more about all the excellent benefits of hemp seeds here.

Our favorite sources of proteins are organic eggs (the whole egg, don't worry about the cholesterol unless your LDL is already high), liquid egg whites (we use them in protein shakes, oats or cooked with veggies), and canned, wild-caught albacore tuna.  Tuna is a great option, because it's somewhat affordable ($1.84 per 20 grams) and it provides a TON of Omega-3s, it's loaded with selenium and provides a great amount of B vitamins (B3, B6 and B12).  One interesting thing to note is that our Costco has the brand tuna we buy (Wild Planet) which costs 50% more on amazon ($4.60 per can) and at least 100% more at our local grocery stores ($6.00 per can) than it does at our local Costco ($3.00 per can).  

All protein sources listed in the chart are of very high quality and are similar to what we would purchase on a regular basis (except salmon).  This chart is meant to show the extremes in costs per servings between types of proteins.

We hope this chart helps guide your decision-making when it comes to filling your pantry (or fridge) with budget-friendly protein sources!

-Scott