We all know the saying "Rome wasn't built in a day," but that doesn't mean you can't see some progress after one week of consistent effort. There are a million (and one) diets out there that you could try to lose weight, but the only one that will work is the one you stick to [1]. So whether you are thinking of trying the Paleo diet [2] or are already on it and losing motivation, this one-week meal plan will keep you to it no matter what. Full of breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes along with snack ideas, we'll show you just how fun the Paleo diet [3] can be.
Monday
- Breakfast: Egg in an avocado [4]
- Lunch: Baked chicken [5]
- Dinner: Stuffed peppers [6]
- Snack: Siete tortilla chips [7] and guac
Tuesday
- Breakfast: Paleo pancakes [8]
- Lunch: Spicy sweet potato salad [9]
- Dinner: Chicken fingers [10] (childhood favourite)
- Snack: Paleo granola and coconut yoghurt
Wednesday
- Breakfast: GF egg muffins [11] (perfect to make ahead)
- Lunch: Baked chicken and sweet potato salad leftovers
- Dinner: Butternut squash soup [12]
- Snack: Fruit and nut mix
Thursday
- Breakfast: Egg muffins prepped from yesterday
- Lunch: Mexican-style chicken [13]
- Dinner: Pad Thai [14]
- Snack: Rx Bar [15] (most flavours are paleo)
Friday
- Breakfast: Baked omelette rolls [16]
- Lunch: Mexican-style chicken leftovers in Taco Salad [17]
- Dinner: Courgette noodles [18]
- Snack: Kale chips [19]
Saturday
- Breakfast: Coconut chia pudding [20]
- Lunch: Salmon slaw [21]
- Dinner: Grilled shrimp with gremolata [22] (Saturday nights are for fancy dinners)
- Snack: Fruit salad (pineapple, strawberries, mangoes, and grapes are the best combo)
Sunday
- Breakfast: Protein smoothie [23]
- Lunch: Rainbow Turkey Salad [24]
- Dinner: Salmon with crispy cabbage and kale [25]
- Snack: Chocolate chip cookie [26] (paleo and vegan!)
Links:
[1] http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/photo-gallery/45025915/image/45027454/Avoid-Fad-Diets
[2] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Does-Paleo-Diet-Work-44672135
[3] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Paleo-Food-List-44604746
[4] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Paleo-Baked-Egg-Avocado-Recipe-37642415
[5] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/20-Minutes-All-You-Need-Best-Ever-Baked-Chicken-Breasts-38196201
[6] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/High-Protein-285-Calorie-Meal-Paleo-Stuffed-Peppers-38291246
[7] http://sietefoods.com/collections/tortilla-chips
[8] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Wheat-Free-Gluten-Free-Low-Carb-Pancakes-Absolutely-Guilt-Free-38232529
[9] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Spicy-Sweet-Potato-Salad-Can-Help-You-Lose-Weight-38124215
[10] http://www.generationyfoodie.com/2013/06/paleo-almond-chicken-fingers.html
[11] http://gabbysgfree.com/2012/01/green-egg-muffins/
[12] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Light-Version-Coconut-Curry-Butternut-Squash-Soup-38721581
[13] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Healthy-Crock-Pot-Chicken-Recipe-38721518
[14] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Make-Most-Spaghetti-Squash-Paleo-Pad-Thai-38122006
[15] http://www.rxbar.com/
[16] http://eatdrinkpaleo.com.au/caramelised-onion-carrot-baked-omelette-roll-recipe/
[17] http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/photo-gallery/42931875/image/42931878/Taco-Salad
[18] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Paleo-Pasta-Alternative-Courgette-Noodles-38397878
[19] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Baked-Kale-Chips-Recipe-38611326
[20] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Chia-Seed-Pudding-Breakfast-38070327
[21] http://blog.paleohacks.com/paleo-salmon-slaw/
[22] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Easy-Recipe-Grilled-Shrimp-45091706
[23] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Low-Calorie-Protein-Smoothie-Workouts-38719583
[24] http://blog.paleohacks.com/turkey-salad/
[25] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Salmon-Crispy-Cabbage-Kale-One-Pan-Wonder-38187282
[26] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Paleo-Chocolate-Chip-Cookie-Recipe-38741444
