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My Challenge Week 3 in a nutshell: Did pretty well, but exercise remains an issue. Spring couldn't come fast enough for me! continue reading...

Welcome to Week 3 of the 5 week Getting Started Bento Challenge! This week’s topic is Money Saving Bentos. continue reading...

My Week 2 in a nutshell: I was fairly happy with my bentos. I’m progressing at bit on my fitness goals - at least I did some exercise! And on the one day when I didn’t have bento, I really felt it. continue reading...

Welcome to Week 2 of the 5 week Getting Started Bento Challenge! This week’s focus is Healthier Bentos. continue reading...

My Week 1 in a nutshell: I met my bento-oriented goals for Week 1, but failed to meet my fitness goals. continue reading...

Bento contents:

• Approx. 1 cup of zakkokumai (mixed grain rice with beans, seeds, etc.) - 220 cal
• 2 Tbs. Red Peppers With Maple Syrup and Chili, 20 cal
• 4 Sweet-Sour Red Wine Vinegar Chicken (skin on), 200 cal
• Blanched Chinese broccoli with yukari, 10 cal

Total calories (approx): 450 (how calories are calculated)

Time needed: 15-20 minutes in the morning (you could cut this down by making some things in advance)

Type: Japanese, chicken, Bento Challenge! continue reading...

Welcome to Week 1 of the 5 week Getting Started Bento Challenge! If you’re new to the site, see the overall objectives of this Challenge.

The Challenge officially commences on Monday January 12th (Joining in later is fine too - just catch up where you can!)

Before we kick off Week 1, here’s a quick outline of this and upcoming Challenge weeks.

• Each week, we’ll be focusing on a particular aspect of making tasty, healthy and cost conscious bento lunches as efficiently as possible.
• There will be three task and goal levels: Basic, Going Deeper, and Weight Loss. Basic is what you should try to do at a minimum. Going Deeper is for people who are very motivated and want to take on more. Finally, Weight Loss is specifically for people who want to use the Challenge to kick start, or enhance, a weight loss plan.

So, on to Week 1! continue reading...

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