Paleo Weekly Meal Plan on a Budget #4 - The Paleo Mama (2024)

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I’m going to try to get better about sharing what our Paleo weekly meal plan is for the week. This is free…people pay big bucks for this stuff, but since I love y’all, and I want the best for you, I want you to succeed at eating Paleo, here is a free version. Probably not as pretty, but it is CHEAP. We eat Paleo on a budget…well, kinda. Our budget is $200 a week for a family of 4. This includes ingredients I need for homemade cleaners, detergents, dog food, and office supplies. It doesn’t include our farm supplies though!

If you don’t like this week, feel free to check out the other weekly meal plans I have shared. CLICK HERE.I,also, want to add that we are pretty boring when it comes to food. I don’t make a lot of fancy things…hey, I keep it real. I, also, don’t spend hours in the kitchen. I need quick things to make that are budget-friendly. So, here ya go!

The Paleo Mama Meal Plan On a Budget #4

Monday

  • Breakfast: Local eggs, bacon, and side of fruit. (reserve the bacon grease for Thurs dinner)
  • Lunch: Deli Meat Rollups, sliced cucumbers, and olives.
  • Dinner: Whole Roasted Chicken with Roasted Winter Vegetables (save the bones/organs to make stock for soup on Wednesday. CLICK HERE to see how to make stock following my simple method). Save the leftover chicken for the soup on Wednesday, as well.

Tuesday:

  • Breakfast: Pumpkin Pie in a Cup Smoothie with egg yolks (I throw raw egg yolks in the smoothies for protein. The eggs are from a local pastured farm so I don’t worry about it)
  • Lunch: Nitrate Free Hotdogs, avocado slices, and sliced carrots.
  • Dinner: Ground Beef Stroganoff over “Zoodles” (I use this to make zucchini noodles) and side of fruit. Grab a little of the stock you should be making for soup to go in the stroganoff.

Wednesday:

  • Breakfast:DIY Omelets – Omelet Bar. Kids get to pick what they want in their eggs. Easy peasy!
  • Lunch: Leftover Beef Stroganoff
  • Dinner:Smoky Roasted Butternut Soup with homemade Almond Bread. Top the soup with leftover chicken or boiled eggs for added protein.

Thursday:

Friday:

  • Breakfast: Quickie Monkey Smoothies
  • Lunch:Leftover Brats
  • Dinner: Salmon Patties with Creamy Cucumbers

Saturday:

Sunday:

  • Brunch: Mexican Breakfast
  • Dinner: Apple Cider Pork with Rosemary and sautéed apples (to make sautéed apples: peel apples and cut into chunks. Saute in butter, ghee, or coconut oil till soft. Throw walnuts in the pan and toast lightly with the apples. Top with cinnamon!)

>>>CLICK HERE to print the shopping list!<<<

I hope you all have a wonderful week…filled with health and love!

-Jackie

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  1. Paleo Weekly Meal Plan on a Budget #4 - The Paleo Mama (3)Ryan-Michele Eagleton says

    I just want to say, thank you SO MUCH for this. Especially for offering it for free. We are on such a tight budget, I just can’t afford subscription meal plans, but neither do I always have the time to sit down and plan out the week. Not to mention I’m very new to paleo, so still figuring things out. This is such a help. You’re awesome!

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  2. Paleo Weekly Meal Plan on a Budget #4 - The Paleo Mama (4)Vicky Pearson says

    I have a question and hope you are able to shed some light on this. I am just learning about the paleo lifestyle and am preparing my first paleo-friendly shopping list. From what I have read, neither hot dogs nor deli meats are considered to be paleo due to the high amount of processing each undergo. I would love to be able to continue to include those items (as long as they are nitrate-free) in our weekly meals, but I would prefer to stick to a true paleo diet. Thanks!!

  3. Paleo Weekly Meal Plan on a Budget #4 - The Paleo Mama (5)Ashley Coston says

    Thank you! This looks like a simple and realistic meal plan for a small budget. I am going to give it a spin!

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  4. Paleo Weekly Meal Plan on a Budget #4 - The Paleo Mama (6)Melinda says

    Oscar Mayer makes nitrate free deli meat, hotdogs n turkey bacon that I have found thus far

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  5. Paleo Weekly Meal Plan on a Budget #4 - The Paleo Mama (7)Jeanine says

    Hi! I was just referred to your site and I’m loving these meal plans. I have been religiously following another blog’s meal plans but am looking to switch to a more paleo lifestyle for our family. Do you have any other meal plans beyond these four that are offered free of charge? Just curious. 🙂 Thank you!

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Paleo Weekly Meal Plan on a Budget #4 - The Paleo Mama (2024)

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Paleo Weekly Meal Plan on a Budget #4 - The Paleo Mama? ›

A paleo diet is an eating plan based on foods humans might have eaten during the Paleolithic Era. The Paleolithic Era dates from around 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago. A modern paleo diet includes fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds.

What is the paleo diet plan? ›

A paleo diet is an eating plan based on foods humans might have eaten during the Paleolithic Era. The Paleolithic Era dates from around 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago. A modern paleo diet includes fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds.

How many meals a day on paleo diet? ›

There really is no need to eat more than 3 meals per day, but if you get hungry then here are some paleo snacks that are simple and easily portable: Baby carrots. Hard boiled eggs. A piece of fruit.

What are the rules for the paleo challenge? ›

You commit to a 30-day period where you eliminate the modern foods that cause disease as well as the foods people are most often allergic to or intolerant of, and focus on the safe, nourishing foods our ancestors have thrived on for 77,000 generations.

How to speed up weight loss on paleo? ›

6 Tips for Successful Weight Loss on a Paleo Diet
  1. Keep Your Food Simple. ...
  2. Be Sure to Eat Enough. ...
  3. Eat Enough Carbs to Support Your Activity Level. ...
  4. Move throughout the Day. ...
  5. Don't Do It Alone. ...
  6. Address Your Whole Life, Not Just Diet and Exercise.
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Is peanut butter OK on paleo diet? ›

Peanuts are technically legumes, which are not paleo compliant, and that means peanut butter is off limits for paleo eaters. All other nuts and seeds are fair game, so if nuts and seeds are the only ingredients, snack away!

What is the free paleo meal plan app? ›

Real Plans is a web and app-based paleo meal planner that can automatically create your weekly meal plan, remind you when it's time to prep, and even keep track of what you need to shop for and where.

Can you eat bananas on paleo diet? ›

Many paleo followers wonder if bananas are paleo because of their higher sugar content. They are considered paleo. One medium banana has 113 calories, 2 grams of fiber and 26 grams of carbohydrates. Bananas are an unprocessed, whole food with a good source of potassium.

Can you drink coffee on paleo diet? ›

While we have said in the past that coffee is not Paleo, we have changed our position based on new research and now we believe that coffee is fine for most people.

What fruit can you have on paleo? ›

Fruits: apples, bananas, oranges, pears, avocados, strawberries, blueberries, and more. Tubers: potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, turnips, etc. Nuts and seeds: almonds, macadamia nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and more.

How much weight can you lose in a month on paleo? ›

In conclusion, the Paleo Plan is an effective weight loss plan that can help you lose 5-20 pounds in 60 days. By eliminating processed foods and refined sugars, promoting a high intake of protein, and increasing your activity level, you can lose weight and improve your overall health.

What are red flags of the paleo diet? ›

Over time, people following the diet could see increases in cholesterol, particularly the less healthy cholesterol. This could increase the risk of heart disease. Not getting enough calcium increases the risk of osteoporosis, rickets, and bone fractures.

What is the 85 15 rule for paleo? ›

What foods can you eat on a paleo diet? Some versions allow for limited quantities of non-paleo foods like grains, dairy, legumes and other processed foods. Cordain's original paleo diet recommends following the 85-15 rule, meaning that 85 percent of the food you eat should be paleo and 15 percent can be non-paleo.

How long does it take to feel the effects of a paleo diet? ›

Mark Hyman, MD, the author of Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? and the director of the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine, says these “detox symptoms” usually last seven days. “After about a week, [my patients] start to feel way more energized and clearheaded, and they start to feel good,” he says.

What is the average weight loss on paleo? ›

In conclusion, the Paleo Plan is an effective weight loss plan that can help you lose 5-20 pounds in 60 days. By eliminating processed foods and refined sugars, promoting a high intake of protein, and increasing your activity level, you can lose weight and improve your overall health.

How much does it cost to eat paleo? ›

There are a lot of factors that can influence this, but a ballpark is around $150/week for two people on the diet (as written out by our plan). Now, your first week on Paleo may be more, especially if you don't have a lot of the staples in your cupboard already (such as coconut flour, almond butter, etc).

Can you overeat on paleo? ›

While paleo is free from most “unhealthy” foods, there are still many ways to “do paleo wrong,” over indulging will slow your progress whether it be health or fitness oriented. Here are five tips on how to indulge on paleo without overdoing it.

Do you lose weight fast on paleo? ›

Studies have shown that the paleo diet is effective at reducing belly fat. In one study, 10 healthy women followed a paleo diet for five weeks. On average, they experienced a 3-inch (8-cm) reduction in waist circumference, which is an indicator of belly fat, and around a 10-pound (4.6-kg) weight loss overall ( 23 ).

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