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January Whole 30 – Week 3 Meal Plan

January 24, 2018 by Glitter On A Dime

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whole 30 week 3On Monday we finished Week 3 of our January Whole 30! Sometimes it feels like we are barely hanging on. This last week was especially hard because we had a few snow days. The kids were home watching movies, drinking hot chocolate, and eating popcorn. We also had a birthday party to attend and I was graciously able to decline the cake. That is another win for me because I do love cake!

Trying new recipes has definitely helped keep us on track. This week we tried Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken and Rosemary Garlic Chicken with Bacon-Wrapped Cabbage. I had intended to try a new recipe on Monday night too but our internet was down. I soon realized how dependent I am on Pinterest for my recipes. I have a binder that I made of a lot of my favorite recipes and had considered getting rid of it since I have them all online. I guess I’ll be keeping that binder and probably adding to it!

Here is what we had for Week 3:

Day 15

  • Breakfast – Smoothie with Banana, Cashew Butter, Almond Milk, and Instant Coffee
  • Lunch – Leftover Taco Soup with a Baked Potato topped with Guacamole and Black Olives
  • Dinner – Healthy Hamburger Soup topped with Avocado
    Day 15 lunch
    Whole 30 Day 1 Healthy Hamburger Soup

Day 16

  • Breakfast – Two Eggs, Bacon, Raspberries, and Apples with Almond Butter
  • Lunch – Leftover Hamburger Soup
  • Dinner – Roasted Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes served with Salad and Green Beans
    Day 16 Breakfast
    Whole 30 Day 1 Healthy Hamburger Soup
    Day 16 dinner

Day 17

  • Breakfast – Leftover Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes, Two Eggs, Fruit, and Spinach Salad
  • Lunch – Same as Breakfast
  • Dinner – Crockpot Buffalo Chicken on a Sweet Potato with Olives and Pepper Rings
    Day 17 breakfast
    Day 17 dinner

Day 18

  • Breakfast – Apple with Cashew Butter and Two Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Lunch – Baked Potato topped with Buffalo Chicken & Olives, Berries, Spinach and Tomatoes
  • Dinner – Hot Dog Foil Pack with Roasted Broccoli, Berries and Avocado
    Day 18 lunch
    Day 18 dinner

Day 19

  • Breakfast – Veggie Scramble, Bacon, Spinach, Berries, and Avocado
  • Lunch – Baked Potato topped with Buffalo Chicken & Olives, Berries, Spinach and Tomatoes
  • Dinner – Rosemary Garlic Chicken with Bacon-Wrapped Cabbage
    Day 19 breakfast
    Day 18 lunch
    Day 19 dinner

Day 20

  • Breakfast – Apples topped with Almond Butter, Raisins, and Almonds and Two Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Lunch – Leftover Chicken, Potatoes and Peppers, Two Eggs, and Diced Avocado and Fruit
  • Dinner – Bunless Burgers with Avocado, Bacon, Sauteed Mushrooms and Peppers, and Sweet Potato Chips
    Day 20 breakfast
    Day 20 lunch
    Day 20 dinner

Day 21

  • Breakfast  – Banana, Almond Butter, Berries and Sliced Almonds
  • Lunch – Big Salad
  • Snack – Blueberry RX Bar
  • Dinner – Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes served with Green Beans
    Day 21 breakfast
    Day 21 lunch
    Day 21 dinner

We are getting so close to finishing our 30 days and I have to admit I am excited about that! I love eating healthy but I do miss chocolate, wine, and pasta. I’ve also avoided having lunch dates since it is so hard to find Whole 30 compliant menu items at most restaurants. I really miss that too.

Here are a few things I learned during Week 3:

  • The Healthy Hamburger Soup that we have been enjoying for the past 3 weeks is very similar to the Lasagna Soup that we usually have and love so much. We didn’t even miss the cheese so this recipe will definitely be a keeper.
  • If we don’t have leftovers, lunches can be really tough. I tried having a salad on Monday and it did not keep me satisfied until dinner.
  • Salads are very time consuming to make and I am realizing they are not my favorite meal option. I love side salads on the other hand.

Here are a few of my favorite products this week!

seasoning
whole 30 salsa
chicken sausage
whole 30 hot dogs

Next week I’ll be doing our Final Recap of the January Whole 30! I would love to do this program again in a few months since I am sure we’ll need another reset. The next time I would like to do a series on “Whole 30 on a Budget” since I haven’t really kept up with my spending on this round. Now that I’m finding some great products and recipes, I think we could make it work with our grocery budget. There are so many great and affordable options at Aldi and Trader Joe’s. It is definitely something to think about!

January Whole 30 Recap of Week 3

Whole 30 Meal Plan for Week 3 - trying some new recipes and products to get us through!

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Comments

  1. Kate says

    January 24, 2018 at 4:24 pm

    You have such dedication to be doing this. But I have to admit, some of the meals sound delicious!

    • Glitter On A Dime says

      January 29, 2018 at 4:27 pm

      Thanks Kate! The food has been amazing. I hope to keep it up past the 30 days.

  2. D at Be you and thrive says

    January 24, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    I’m so proud for you both and happy for you too! I know it feels tough, but in time our bodies can begin to crave the nutrition we give it. These recipes look and sound amazing!!

    • Glitter On A Dime says

      January 29, 2018 at 4:28 pm

      Yes, you are so right! My body has stopped having sugar cravings and actually wants to eat the fruits and veggies. It is really amazing!

  3. celeste says

    January 24, 2018 at 10:59 pm

    Oh my you make this look so easy! I need to get on this whole 30 kick.

    • Glitter On A Dime says

      January 29, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      I try to keep it as simple as possible! I would definitely recommend the Whole 30 to anyone who wants to get back into healthy eating!

  4. Rachel says

    January 25, 2018 at 5:35 pm

    All of your meals look delicious! I can’t wait to take the whole 30 journey in june!

    • Glitter On A Dime says

      January 29, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks Rachel! I’m thinking I’ll do another round in June as well!

  5. Ophalyn Lee says

    January 29, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    This is really good! looks very easy to follow:) I want to do now! haha
    kisses, Ophalyn
    http://www.letmommybe.com

    • Glitter On A Dime says

      January 29, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you! It has been great and I try to keep the meals pretty simple. That helps cut down on cost as well!

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