Benjamin Franklin said, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. I 100% agree with that! When it comes to wanting to succeed at ANYTHING, you need to plan. I hope this first week’s menu is helpful for your planning.
Plans go wrong without talking together, but they will go well when many wise men talk about what to do. Proverbs 15:22
Back up Dinner Plans
So, I want to start off with The Backup Plan!
Ok- So, we plan the menu for the whole week, and we have high hopes for cooking every single dinner we had planned… BUT…. LIFE HAPPENS! And then you don’t have time to do it, you forgot to defrost the meat, you forgot to marinate something, or you just DON’T want to cook. This is ME 100%. Something usually happens (one of those reasons), and if I have a BACKUP Dinner idea that will work for my diet, I can stay on track. So, have a couple of backup plans ready.
My Favorite Backup Menu Ideas
- Hot Dogs/Link Sausage on Salad or on low carb bun
- Low Carb Grilled Cheese Sandwiches using Low Carb Bread
- Turkey/Ham Cheese Roll ups Alone or using Low Carb Tortillas -With Chipotle Mayo or Spicy Mustard
- Snack Dinner (always Easy – Use what you got)
- Tyson Blackened Chicken (from freezer section) with Roasted Broccoli – This chicken has a bit of spice- But my girls even like it dipped in ranch.
- Out to Dinner- Hamburger w/no bun, Grilled Chicken and Veggies, Cobb Salad, Steak and Loaded Broccoli, etc.. Stay away from Carbs.
What is Snack Dinner?
This is my girls’ favorite because they know we can have a charcuterie-type board of snacks on our living room ottoman and enjoy snacks and a movie for Friday Night.
I also use these lists of great Snack Ideas for when you need to eat something but don’t want a full meal.
Meat and Cheese
- Turkey- Cut into cracker size pieces
- Ham – Cut into cracker size pieces
- Pepperoni – Straight out of fridge (or microwave for 3 minutes for Crispy Chips!!)
- Cheese Slices Cut into cracker size pieces
- Cheese Sticks – Cut into bite size
- Hard Boiled Eggs
Veggies
- Celery with Cream Cheese and Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Small Bell Peppers with Cream Cheese and Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Pickles
- Pickled Okra
- Olives (Regular or Stuffed Green ones)
- Carrot sticks
Crunchy Things
- Cheese Crisps
- Pork Rinds
- Mixed Salted Nuts
- Keto Chex Mix
- Family- Carb Options
- Ritz Crackers
- Wheat Thins
- Popcorn
FASTING
Fasting is a great way for your body to get a good reset. We are trained in society to eat 3 meals a day, but our body doesn’t actually need it. You will be amazed at how great you feel by fasting through some of your meals.
I will plan to fast 24 Hours EVERY Monday. Starting at 5:30 pm Sunday through Monday at 5:30 pm (So that I can still eat dinner with my family)
I will also plan to fast through Breakfast and lunch most days Tuesday-Friday. This will allow me to not worry too much about carb counting for dinner. I will have some Chicken Broth when I need a little something but don’t want to eat anything.
FULL MENU
Jan 31- Feb 6th
Mon- Jan 31
Low Carb Goulash
Tue – Feb 1
Low Carb Goulash- Leftovers
Wed – Feb 2
Cajun Chicken, Sausage, and “Rice”
Thu – Feb 3
Cajun Chicken, Sausage, and “Rice” Leftovers
Fri – Feb 4
Snack Dinner
Saturuday – Feb 5
Breakfast –Eggs and Bacon
Lunch – Sandwiches with Hilo life chips
Dinner- Game Night with Neighbors
(We haven’t discussed a menu, but once I do know, I will plan to just eat the meat- or if it is something I can’t eat around- I will just eat some turkey and cheese wraps with some of my low carb chips for dinner.
Sunday – Feb 6
Breakfast- Breakfast Casserole into Egg Cups
Lunch- Hot Dogs (I will use my low Carb Sola hot dog bun) w/ Low Carb Chips
Dinner – Keto Chicken Pot Pie
(I have some recipes for inspiration. If it turns out well, I will share it on my blog).
SHOPPING
