Weekly Food Menu 1.24.20 to 3.1.20 (Paleo/Whole30)

Monday:

Meal 1: Roasted Veggies (Butternut Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Red Onion, Garlic and Spices) with Chicken Sausage (Paleo/Whole30)

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: General Tso’s Chicken in Instant Pot with Cauliflower Rice or Brown Rice (Paleo)

Snack: Apple chips

Tuesday:

Meal 1: Roasted Veggies with Chicken Sausage (Paleo/Whole30)

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: Slow Cooker Honey Lime Chicken & Butternut Squash (Paleo)

Snack: Vegan Banana Bread

Wednesday:

Meal 1: Roasted Veggies with Chicken Sausage (Paleo/Whole30)

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: Healthy Sweet Potato Pad Thai with NO chicken (Paleo/Whole30/Vegetarian)

Snack: Maple Walnut Sugar Cookies

Thursday: 

Meal 1: Roasted Veggies (Parsnips, Carrots, Mushrooms and Spices) with Chicken Sausage (Paleo/Whole30)

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: Slow Cooker Chicken with Sweet Potato & Green Beans 

Snacks: Vegan Banana Bread 

Friday:

Meal 1: Roasted Veggies with Chicken Sausage (Paleo/Whole30)

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: Chicken Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Casserole (Paleo/Whole30)

Snacks: Maple Walnut Sugar Cookies

Saturday:

Meal 1: Roasted Veggies with Chicken Sausage (Paleo/Whole30)

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: Leftovers from the week or going out for dinner

Snacks: Vegan Banana Bread or Apple Chips or Maple Walnut Sugar Cookies

Sunday: 

Meal 1: Buttermilk Paleo Pancakes (Paleo)

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: Chili Lime Chicken Wings with air fryer fries (Paleo/Whole30 Option)

Snacks: Any Leftovers from the week or fresh fruit with raw almonds and walnuts 

Here are links for the recipes listed above:

https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/general-tsos-chicken-in-the-instant-pot-paleo/

https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/slow-cooker-honey-lime-chicken-and-butternut-squash/

https://realsimplegood.com/sweet-potato-chicken-pad-thai/

https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/slow-cooker-chicken-with-sweet-potatoes-and-green-beans/

https://paleoglutenfree.com/recipes/chicken-broccoli-cauliflower-rice-casserole/

https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/chili-lime-chicken-wings-paleo/

https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/maple-walnut-sugar-cookies-paleo-gluten-free/

Last week was a complete bust as we had something going on everyday last week and when I planned my meal menu I forgot to include those events and busy nights so I didn’t cook much last week.  Going into this week is the same thing we have something going on every day again so I planned more Instant Pot and Crockpot recipes to make this weeks meal planning easier.  Looking forward to another great week, hope everyone has a very happy and healthy week!

Workout - Lose Weight and Get Ripped

Now that I have completed another round of Whole30, my nutrition is back on back but I still haven’t gotten back into my workouts quite yet.  I have been running here and there however that’s not going to cut it as I know I need to get weights back into my routine.  I have been looking for some easy routines to get myself back into it that I can change around so I don’t feel like I’m doing the same things day after day. One of my goals is to get back to working out with a friend of mine who is an awesome weight training partner but I want to ease my way back in by building some of my muscle back before I go all out.  I found this workout on a great website I use called SkinnyMs, she has lots of great fitness information.  I wanted to share this one as it’s a great beginners workout plan that can be done a few days a week, I’m going to give it a try this week and see how it goes.  Here is some information from the article and the link to find the full article is listed below.

This workout works because there is no traditional rest. The only rest you’ll get is in between switching equipment or moving into a different workout area.

Perform each exercise for 30 seconds, with no rest in between. Try to get through as many as you can before you rest, whether it’s after four reps or ten. Then, move on to the next exercise. When you need to stop, take a quick 30-second breather and jump back in. Complete four sets and you’ll be on your way.

• Burpees: All good things come from burpees. Although they are draining, it’s for a good reason.

• Bicep Curls: Grab your medium weights and slow your heart rate down a bit. This exercise lets you catch your breath while still pushing your muscles.

• Dumbbell Row: Grab your heavy dumbbells and row one arm at a time. Be sure to keep your elbows toward the body.

• Floor Dumbbell Chest Press: No bench is needed with this exercise, so you can do them anywhere! Grab your heavy dumbbells; once you feel your tricep hit the ground, press back up.

• Bicycle: This is one of the best full-purpose ab exercises. Perform the first half fast and the second half slow.

• Dumbbell Squat with Overhead Press: Grab your medium weights to enjoy this two-part exercise.

• Single-Leg Deadlift: This is one of those overlooked leg exercises. They help strengthen and build your hamstrings and works on minor muscles.

The full article and workout videos of how to do these exercises are on SkinnyMs’s website, here is the link to find them: https://skinnyms.com/try-this-workout-to-lose-weight-and-get-ripped/

Whole30 Round 6 Week 5 Meal Plan - 2.17.20 to 2.23.20

Monday: Day 28

Meal 1: Egg Roll in a Bowl

Meal 2: Leftover dinners or Curry Chicken Salad

Meal 3: Black Pepper Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

Snack: Apple with Almond Butter

Tuesday: Day 29

Meal 1: Egg Roll in a Bowl

Meal 2: Leftover dinner or Curry Chicken Salad

Meal 3: Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken with Cauliflower Rice 

Snack: Half a Grapefruit with raw almonds and walnuts

Wednesday: Day 30  LAST DAY OF WHOLE30!!!!

Meal 1: Egg Roll in a Bowl

Meal 2: Leftover dinner or Curry Chicken Salad

Meal 3: Coconut Lime Chicken with Sweet Potato Noodles

Snack: Trail Mix (raw almonds, walnuts, raisins and unsweetened coconut flakes)

Thursday:
Meal 1: Pear and Squash Chicken Skillet
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Thai Green Curry Paleo Pan Chicken and Vegetables
Snack: Whatever I want....but still healthy!

Friday:
Meal 1: Pear and Squash Chicken Skillet
Meal 2: Leftover dinner
Meal 3: Creamy Garlic Chicken Skillet with brown rice
Snack: Egg-Free Paleo Banana Muffins

Saturday:
Meal 1: Pear and Squash Chicken Skillet
Meal 2: Leftover dinner or dishes from the week
Meal 3: The Best Salmon Patties with Magic Green Sauce and a mixed green Salad
Snack: Chocolate Covered Cherry Fudge Brownies

Sunday:
Meal 1: Paleo Buttermilk Pancakes with fresh fruit
Meal 2: Leftovers from the week
Meal 3: BBQ Chicken wings with homemade air fryer fries or going out for dinner
Snack: Leftover Chocolate Covered Cherry Fudge Brownies with decaf coffee and Nutpod

Here are the links for the recipes above:
https://realsimplegood.com/egg-roll-in-a-bowl/
https://realsimplegood.com/pear-and-squash-chicken-skillet/
https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/paleo-buttermilk-pancakes-nut-free-dairy-free/
https://therealfoodrds.com/curry-chicken-salad/
https://realsimplegood.com/black-pepper-chicken/
https://realsimplegood.com/healthy-sweet-and-sour-chicken/
https://realsimplegood.com/coconut-lime-chicken/
https://whatgreatgrandmaate.com/thai-green-curry-paleo-sheet-pan-chicken-vegetables/
https://realsimplegood.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-skillet/
https://realsimplegood.com/the-best-salmon-patties-with-magic-green-sauce/
https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/paleo-egg-free-banana-muffins-one-bowl/
https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/chocolate-covered-cherry-fudge-brownies-paleo-vegan/

We are heading into our last week of Whole30 for round 6, I can’t believe how fast this month has gone.  Being super busy has really helped and I have to say this has been by far my best round.  I was very nervous as I was not in a good place when I started this round and had the expectation that it would be rather difficult but it wasn’t bad at all.  As many temptations as both my husband and I have had we both agreed to help each other and not allow either one of us to cheat or fall off this round, it’s been tough more so for him as he’s around unhealthy food a lot at work but he stayed strong and never gave up.  We are only 3 day’s a way from completing another round and it feels really good.  Thank you for all those who have supported us along yet another crazy journey, we always love the support and encouragement.

For those that have any questions at all about Whole30 please reach out to me as I would love to help in anyway I can.  I’m not a Whole30 Coach but I have helped several people on their Whole30 journeys and would love to help you too!!!

New Recipe - Easy Whole30 Ranch (Whole30, Paleo)

Easy Whole30 Ranch 

Ingredients:

3 tsp Dried Parsley

3 tsp Dried Chives

2 tsp Dill Weed

2 tsp Garlic Powder

2 tsp Onion Powder

2 tsp Onion Flakes

1/2 tsp Ground Pepper

2/3 cup Whole30 Mayo (Homemade is the best)

1/2 cup water

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a mason jar, stir with a spoon or whisk. Place the lid on the jar and shake a few times until everything is well mixed.

2. You can use right away or best when refrigerated for at least one hour to have all the flavors blend. Enjoy!

Side Note: This can be used as a dressing for salad or if you want to use it as dip and it’s a little too thin you can add some more mayo to thicken it up.  It’s delicious over a breakfast hash or for anything you enjoy having ranch with.

I found this recipe off one of my new favorite Whole30 websites called Real Simple Good, it was a dressing from one of the recipes I made.  I just had to share the recipe on my blog as it was absolutely delicious and so easy to throw together.  Check out their website for more yummy and delicious recipes.  https://realsimplegood.com/

New Recipe - Whole30 Bulletproof Coffee (Whole30 and Paleo)

Whole30 Bulletproof Coffee
Ingredients:
12 to 16 oz Hot Brewed Coffee
1 tbsp MCT Oil
1 to 2 tsp Ghee (Homemade or Store Bought)
1/4 cup French Vanilla Nutpod or any flavor you like (more or less depending on how light or dark you like your creamer in your coffee)
1/8 tsp Cinnamon
1 to 2 Dates - Optional (these are Whole30 approved however you can omit if you are not wanting the sugar)

Directions:
1. Place everything in a blender or ninja, blend at high speed until mixed well and it’s nice and frothy.
2. Poor into a mug, sprinkle some more cinnamon on top and enjoy!

Side Note: If using dates you can either place them in hot water for about 5 minutes prior to adding or place them in the blender first with the hot coffee and let them sit for a few mixtures to make them softer.  They are much easier to blend when they are pre-soaked.

Whole30 Round 6 Week 4 Meal Plan - 2.10.20 to 2.16.20

Monday: Day 21

Meal 1: Rosemary Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash with coffee (Whole30, Paleo)

Meal 2: Leftover Dinners

Meal 3: Sheet Pan Roasted Sausage and Vegetables (Whole30, Paleo)

Snack: Apple, Almond Butter topped with raisins and unsweetened coconut flakes

Tuesday: Day 22

Meal 1: Rosemary Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash with coffee (Whole30, Paleo)

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: One Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Roll (Whole30, Paleo, Keto)

Snack: Half a grapefruit with raw nuts

Wednesday: Day 23

Meal 1: Rosemary Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash with coffee (Whole30, Paleo)

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: Creamy Chicken Sweet Potato Noodles (Whole30, Paleo)

Snack: Herbal Tea or Guacamole with raw carrots and celery

Thursday: Day 24

Meal 1: Rosemary Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash with coffee (Whole30, Paleo)

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: Paleo Squash Chili (Whole30, Paleo)

Snack: Banana with almond butter topped with raisins and unsweetened coconut flakes

Friday: Day 25 - HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

Meal 1: Paleo Breakfast Hash (Whole30, Paleo)

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: Heathy Cashew Chicken over zoodles (Whole30, Paleo)

Snack: Decaf Coffee with Nutpod and handful of raw nuts

Saturday: Day 26

Meal 1: Paleo Breakfast Hash (Whole30, Paleo)

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: Crispy Vegetable Noodles and Turkey Recipe (Whole30, Paleo)

Snack: Half a grapefruit with raw nuts

Sunday: Day 27

Meal 1: Paleo Breakfast Hash (Whole30, Paleo)

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: Turmeric Chicken Skillet (Whole30, Paleo, Keto)

Snack: Decaf Coffee with Nutpod and handful of raw nuts

Here are all the links for the recipes listed above:

https://realsimplegood.com/rosemary-sausage-and-sweet-potato-hash/

https://realsimplegood.com/paleo-breakfast-hash/

https://realsimplegood.com/sheet-pan-roasted-sausage-and-vegetables/

https://unboundwellness.com/unstuffed-cabbage-roll/

https://realsimplegood.com/creamy-chicken-sweet-potato-noodles/

https://realsimplegood.com/paleo-squash-chili/

https://realsimplegood.com/healthy-cashew-chicken/

https://realsimplegood.com/sheet-pan-crispy-vegetable-noodles-and-pork/

https://realsimplegood.com/one-pan-turmeric-chicken-skillet/

Wow I can’t believe we are coming up to week #4 in another awesome journey of Whole30, it has been a really good round for me and I’m loving all the new recipes.  I have really enjoyed cooking this round and the prep doesn’t seem to be as bad as it was in the past with other rounds.  I will continue to post my comments about each recipe we try on my Facebook group along with pictures of  the ingredients and final dish.  If anyone tries any of the following recipes please leave a comment below and let me know how you liked it and if you would make it again.  Hope everyone has a happy and healthy week. Enjoy!!!

Whole30 Round 6 Week 3 Meal Plan - 2.3.20 to 2.9.20

Monday: Day 14

Meal 1: Leftover Potatoes and Leeks with Eggs and Coffee

Meal 2: Leftover Sweet and Savory Chicken with roasted potatoes

Meal 3: Leftover Sweet and Sour Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

Snack: Oranges or Half a Grapefruit 

Tuesday: Day 15

Meal 1: Leftover Potatoes and Leeks with Egg wrapped in Paleo Tortilla’s with Coffee

Meal 2: Leftover Sweet and Sour Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

Meal 3: Korean BBQ Chicken Wings with raw carrots and celery and a mixed green salad

Snack: Oranges (small) or Apple with Almond Butter

Wednesday: Day 16

Meal 1: Sheet Pan Breakfast Bake

Meal 2: Leftover dinner

Meal 3: Paleo Whole30 Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Snack: Fresh Fruit or Raw mixed nuts

Thursday: Day 17

Meal 1: Sheet Pan Breakfast Bake

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner 

Meal 3: Easy Taco Casserole 

Snack: Fresh Fruit or Raw Mixed Nuts

Friday: Day 18

Meal 1: Breakfast Fried Rice

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: Paleo Chicken Alfredo with Spaghetti Squash

Snack: Oranges (small) or Half a Grapefruit 

Saturday: Day 19

Meal 1: Spicy Sausage with veggie and potato hash (my own recipe)

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: Healthy Sweet Potato Chicken Pad Thai 

Snack: Fresh fruit and Raw Mixed Nuts

Sunday: Day 20

Meal 1: Spicy Sausage with veggie and potato hash 

Meal 2: Leftover Dinner

Meal 3: Instant Pot Sloppy Joe’s over cauliflower rice or butternut squash noodles

Snack: Fresh Fruit and Raw Mixed Nuts

Here are the links for the following recipes above:

https://realsimplegood.com/sheet-pan-breakfast-bake/

https://realsimplegood.com/breakfast-fried-rice/

https://realsimplegood.com/korean-bbq-chicken/

https://www.realfoodwithjessica.com/2017/09/04/paleo-whole30-chicken-pot-pie-soup/

https://realsimplegood.com/easy-taco-casserole/

https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/paleo-chicken-alfredo-with-spaghetti-squash-whole30/

https://realsimplegood.com/sweet-potato-chicken-pad-thai/

https://realsimplegood.com/instant-pot-sloppy-joes/

I’m heading into week 3 and I’m very excited about this weeks food menu.  I found another new awesome website that has lots of yummy Whole30 recipes.  All this weeks recipes are new to us which makes it for a great week as we love to try new dishes.  If anyone try’s any of them please leave me a comment below as I would love to hear your thoughts how how your dishes turned out.  Hope everyone has a very happy and healthy week!!! Bring on Week 3 as day 15 marks our half way point..lets do this!!!