meal plans and other advice wanted - Vegetarian &Vegan Recipe...

How does everyone go about planning out their meals for the week? Do you plan it out? I always feel like i'm missing something in my diet because i'm more of a forager (sp?) in my kitchen when time is tight and i reach for the carbs. I'm working on the total vegitarian conversian and would love some tips or links to meal planning/veg nutrition.

2nd Q = What are some really polite ways to refuse meat products at holiday gatherings when they are thrust in your face by beaming family members who want to feed you?

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