Let me just state that a few ingredients were left off the list when they got redundant….including basic spices (garlic powder etc…), Coconut Milk, Almond Meal, Coconut Flour and other typical paleo type pantry items. Just make sure your kitchen is stocked with the basic paleo necessities and you will be fine…and if you don’t have something specific or can’t find it in the store, don’t fret….just do like I do and substitute it or work with what you have….:) And always have plenty of onions, garlic, chicken stock, eggs and coconut oil on hand!! I always leave one or 2 days a week designated for leftovers. I hate to waste food, so on your leftover day make a nice salad to go with your meal….always be stocked up on lettuce too! 90% of my recipes are coming from Everyday Paleo, which can be found on her blog….just a few are found in her book. I have put the links for all the recipes that can be found on the internet. If you need one and I don’t have a link up, just shoot me an email and I will send it to you!
Side Note: When buying chicken you should always look for free range organic, and beef should be grass fed. If the budget is tight or you can’t find it, then do whatever works for you! Be sure to include veggies on the side for all your dishes if they don’t have a vegetable with them! Use what you have or what you can find on sale!!! Cauliflower rice is a favorite of mine!!
WEEK 1 DISHES – Start Date August 9th 2011 (weds so it’s a short week)
Braised Chicken with Artichokes & Onions (Nom-Nom Paleo)
Chicken Slaw (Everyday Paleo)
Pecan Chicken (Everyday Paleo)
Leftovers with a Salad
Sausage & Peppers (Paleomomrx)
The Food List: Chicken Drumsticks & Thighs, Avocado Oil, Poultry Seasoning, Frozen Artichokes & Onions (Trader Joe’s), Garlic, chicken stock, vinegar, cooked cubed chicken, broccoli slaw, spicy mustard. organic honey, pecans, 4 boneless skinless chicken, Italian Sausage, Green & Red Peppers. onion, canned crushed tomato, lettuce for salads
WEEK 2 DISHES
Cilantro Lime Roasted Chicken (Food Renegade)
Salad & Leftovers
Sirloin Dijon (Everyday Paleo)
Meatloaf (Everyday Paleo)
Leftovers & Salad
Shrimp Tacos (Everyday Paleo)
Crab Cakes (Fast Paleo)
The Food List: Lettuce, 1 whole fryer chicken, lime, cilantro, green onion, garlic, red cabbage, radish, 1.5 pound sirloin steak, chicken stock, dried thyme, bacon, dill, 3/4 lb crab meat, Kale – 4 cups, dijon mustard, 2 lbs ground beef, almond meal, eggs, tomato paste, onion, fresh basil, marjoram, shrimp, green pepper, salsa verde, romaine lettuce leaves
WEEK 3 DISHES
Eye of Round – Crock Pot (Paleomomrx)
Salad & Leftovers
Orange Chicken (Health-Bent)
Warm Arugula Salad (Everyday Paleo)
Fast Shrimp (Everyday Paleo)
Leftovers with salad
Scallops & Spinach (Everyday Paleo book 105)
The Food List: Eye of Round, 2 cans beef broth, sm can of mushrooms, onion, dry onion soup mix, 1 lb boneless/skinless chicken thighs, oranges, ginger, coconut aminos (whole foods), garlic sauce, green onion, arugula, bacon, shallots, pecans, shrimp, frozen bell pepper & onion mixture, baby spinach, curry powder, lemon, 1lb scallops, garlic
WEEK 4 DISHES
Bacon Wrapped Chicken (Everyday Paleo)
Salad & Leftovers
Dry Rub Burgers (Everyday Paleo)
Fish of your choice – Just spice it up and throw it on the grill! BE CREATIVE!!!
Skewers (Everyday Paleo)
Salad & Leftovers
Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Chops (CFSCC Blog)
The Food List: 1 1/2 lb chicken breast, 8.5oz jar julienne sun dried tomato, fresh basil, bacon, 2 1/2 lb sirloin steak, fish of choice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, 2 1/2 lb ground beef, veggies of choice for skewers, 6-8 pork chops, sage leaves, 4-6oz of prosciutto (nitrate free)
WEEK 5 Dishes
Spice Rubbed Slow Chicken (Everyday Paleo)
Fun Burgers (Everyday Paleo)
Leftovers & Salad
Tuna Boats with Paleo Mayo (Everyday Paleo Book 117)
Spinach Salad (Everyday Paleo Book 131)
Taco Chicken Wings (Health-Bent)
Leftovers & Salad
The Food List: onoin, 5-6lb free range whole chicken, 2lbs ground beef, eggs, bacon, sweet potato, broccoli florets, lettuce, tomato, avocado (about 6), tuna (packed in water), apple cider vinegar, plain olive oil, yellow mustard, celery, green onion, dried dill, cherry tomato, baby spinach, lemon, 3lbs chicken wings, cilantro (fresh)
WEEK 6 DISHES
Red Curry Beef Stew (Everyday Paleo)
Salad & Leftovers
Better Butter Chicken (Everyday Paleo)
BLT’S (Everyday Paleo book page 197)
Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Artichokes & Spinach (Giving up Grains)
Seafood Stew (Everyday Paleo)
Frittata (Google Frittata and make one that sounds yummy…so many variations to choose from)
The Food List: baby spianch, 2lbs stew meat, thai red curry paste, 3 cans coconut milk, chicken stock, purple cabbage, 3 yams, 4 lbs chicken breast, onion, garlic, cardamon powder, coriander, fenugreek powder, tomato paste, ghee or organic butter, 1lb red chard, bacon, romain lettuce, tomato, eggs 6-10, veggies./meat of choice for your frittata, sun dried tomato in oil, artichoke quarters, 2lbs raw seafood of choice (mix it up with a few different kinds), cilantro, 3 tomatoes
WEEk 7 DISHES…The Home Stretch (ends in the middle of the week)!!!
Pork Pot Roast (Everyday Paleo)
Salad & Leftovers
“Breaded” Chicken (Everyday Paleo)
Paleo Pizza (Everyday Paleo)
The Food List: 4-5lb pot roast, coconut flour, 6 carrots, 5 celery, 2 leeks, 3 onions, ginger, scallions, red pepper flakes, red wine, 2lb chicken breast, chicken broth (I use the cardboard boxed kind, not the cans), can of salt free tomato, 6 fresh thyme branches, garlic, butter, fresh basil, eggs, almond meal, 2lb chicken breast, baking soda, fresh rosemary, organic marinara sauce, Meat/Veggies of choice for your paleo pizza….just about anything will work!, cauliflower, arrowroot powder, organic honey, coconut aminos (whole foods has them)
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Hey, first if all thanks for these ideas ey are great, we are trying out the cilantro like chicken this week! I was wondering what challenges take is on alcohol consumption. There are other challenges they say no alcohol for “x” days. But that isn’t a strict Paleo idea as it allies for alcohol in moderation. I am 5 days into thed challenge without any alcohol. I dont really crave it either but I know I will start to miss scotch pretty soon
. Thanks
Hi Michael! During our challenge alcohol would be seen as “cheating.” It’s not a big deal for me, because the only time I drink is on vacation, so it’s not something I am missing….sweets on the other hand….! I would try to do 30 days strict…without it. You definitely don’t want to waste calories on drinking items…at least I wouldn’t want too. It just depends what your goals are….if weight loss is your top goal, steer clear of it. I’ve found that even eating too much fruit has caused me to gain weight on paleo. I’m trying to reach a goal of 120 pounds, and I am only 8 pounds away….so I’m watching what I am eating very closely and zoning my portions. In the past year I have done paleo with the mindset…”eat all I want as long as it is paleo,” and I have always been stopped short of my goals when using that logic. I think once you reach your goal you can add those “cheat” things back in…in moderation. In the last year I have lost 10 pounds, gained it back, lost 10 pounds gained it back. I am learning to be more disciplined with my food, it’s a process…and the older I get, the harder it is to lose those few extra pounds! I’m just one of those people who needs to stay strict, because it’s always downhill after that first cupcake! Good Luck in your challenge!
PS The Cilantro Lime Chicken is one of my favorites. I like to peel all the meat off the bones when it’s done and mix it up real good in the juices that came out when it was cooking. Then you can just pick at the chicken breast for snacks.
So glad to run across this! I’m starting a 45 day Paleo challenge tomorrow so this is HUGE help!
Great to hear! Good luck on your challenge…and don’t forget to take before/after pictures!
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hey is this a 6 meal a day plan or? I want to do it for weight loss too. right now im on a 6 meal a day plan.. how does paeo work? eat the same thing all day? Im confused!
Definitely not eating the same things all day! Paleo is basically eating real food! Meats, vegetables, some fruit and nuts. I typically don’t eat 6 meals a day. Just breakfast/lunch and dinner..and if I get hungry I have a snack. I don’t count calories or watch my food intake, as long as I am eating real food, it doesn’t matter to me. If weight loss is a priority you may want to look into a Zone/Paleo diet. The zone diet is done with blocks to ensure proper amounts of each group (proteins/fats/carbs) are being eaten. I have never been a fan of zone, simply because for me it is too much work. I don’t like to weigh and measure or try to track what I am eating. I know once I simply cut out the dairy and breads from my diet, I dropped weight instantly. But I know a lot of folks who do zone/paleo and are very successful with it. The main thing is to not look at Paleo as a “diet” per say. It’s really a lifestyle. Once you embrace it, your body will quickly respond and you will never look back. Keep it simple, eat when you are hungry, and eat real food. Don’t stress over all the other stuff. Steer clear of the bad carbs, sugar and dairy.
Hi, thanks for the tips. My friends and I are starting the 45 days challenge today+crossfit to lose 15 lbs in one month.! Lets see how it goes and I be back to keep you all inform.! And thanks again for this help.!
awesome! Let me know how you do!!!