A Month of Clean Eating

Pregnancy...oh pregnancy.  Between being sick, sick and sick and then the exhaustion and the cravings...let's just say that eating hasn't been the greatest in our house.  Don't get me wrong, we didn't go just crazy, but I can tell my eating has been off, for a while. Mr. J and I both can tell our bodies are begging for us to get back to clean eating.  At first I decided we should just do the whole 30, totally cleanse ourselves.  And then I decided we should go strictly paleo.  But there are just some things I am not willing to give up yet (black beans, greek yogurt (check the package for sugar!), and some dairy).  So we are just cleaning up our eating for the next month.  When I posted on FB about meal planning, many asked that I share the menu.

So, below is the menu we will be using for the next month.  I have not tried many of these recipes, so this could be interesting.  Also, I get really bored eating the same things, over and over, so there are many different recipes!

Want to join us? Let me know if you do! I would love to know how it goes!

30 Days of Clean Eating

Day 1- Roast and Potatoes

http://www.deliciousobsessions.com/2014/01/easiest-delicious-crock-pot-beef-ever/

Day 2- Chicken Fajita Bowls

Day 3- Coconut Green Chili Soup

http://www.deliciousobsessions.com/2014/01/creamy-coconut-green-chili-chicken-soup-dairy-gluten-free-slow-cooker-recipe/

Day 4- Apple Pork Chops & green beans

http://www.bestfoodcloud.com/2013/09/apple-spice-pork-chops.html

Day 5- Sweet Potato Nachos

http://paleogrubs.com/nacho-recipe

Day 6- Burger Balls and fries

http://theclothesmakethegirl.com/2014/03/10/bacon-jalapeno-burger-balls/

Day 7- zuppa toscana

http://whole30.com/2014/11/best-whole30-recipes-baby-cold-outside/

Day 8- Best chicken Ever and mixed Veggies

http://theclothesmakethegirl.com/2009/06/09/the-best-chicken-you-will-ever-eat-ever/

Day 9- Stir Fry

Day 10- Mushroom Bake

http://popularpaleo.com/2012/12/04/paleoitalianmushroombake/

Day 11- Pan Fried Lemon Chicken and Sweet Potato

http://stupideasypaleo.com/2013/07/10/easy-pan-fried-lemon-chicken/

Day 12- Stuffed Peppers

Day 13- Buffalo Chicken Fingers and Baked Potato

http://stupideasypaleo.com/2014/03/30/crispy-buffalo-chicken-fingers/

Day 14- Sweet potato Chili

http://www.tastesoflizzyt.com/2014/09/24/paleo-sweet-potato-chili/

Day 15- Chicken fajita Bowls

Day 16- Chicken Zucchini Bites

http://www.onelovelylife.com/chicken-zucchini-poppers-gf-df/

Day 17- Stir Fry

Day 18- Best chicken Ever and Mixed Veggies

http://theclothesmakethegirl.com/2009/06/09/the-best-chicken-you-will-ever-eat-ever/

Day 19- Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Day 20- orange chicken and steamed veggies

http://www.paleocupboard.com/orange-chicken.html

Day 21- Roast chicken and Baked Sweet Potatoes

http://www.rubiesandradishes.com/2014/01/09/easy-slow-cooker-roast-chicken/

Day 22- Pan Fried Lemon Chicken and Green Beans

http://stupideasypaleo.com/2013/07/10/easy-pan-fried-lemon-chicken/

Day 23- Stir Fry

Day 24- Slow Cooker Curry

http://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/2014/01/coconut-chicken-curry-slow-cooker-paleo.html

Day 25- Beef and mushroom Stir Fry

http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/ginger-beef-mushroom-kale-stir-fry-recipe/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+gimmesomeoven+(Gimme+Some+Oven)

Day 26- Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Day 27- Chicken Wings and Fries (See Burger Balls Recipe)

http://stupideasypaleo.com/2013/12/15/jalapeno-lime-chicken-wings-paleo-ranch-dressing-meatified/

Day 28- Slow Cooker Thai Beef Stew

http://stupideasypaleo.com/category/whole30-2/page/2/

Day 29-Orange chicken and steamed veggies

http://www.paleocupboard.com/orange-chicken.html

Day 30- Stuffed Peppers

Long Over Due

I have neglected my blog for over a week now! I promised myself I would stay on top of this...but life just happened this week. I did finish my first home improvement project of painting the bathroom. I will post pictures later after we finish the final little touches. Also, sweet baby a turned 2 months this past week! I cannot believe that she is 2 months old. I also cannot believe that I will be going back to work in 2 weeks! With being 2 months old also comes 2 month shots. I hated every minute of the day we took her. It hurt me so bad to know she had no idea of what was coming. She took them like a trooper though! I did ask them to space them out so we have to go back this week to get another round :( . I hate the thought of them having to stick her again, but at the same time I feel better knowing that not all of that medicine is going in her little body all at once.

I know I normally post my menus on Thursdays, but as I said, life just happened this week. And I greatly apologize if anyone actually reads/uses the menu. But...here is this week's (well last week's menu)...

Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos

(These were amazing and I did make the Cilantro Sauce she suggest on the blog as well)

Source and picture: Brandy's Baking

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplins

Source and picture:BubbleCrumb

Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders

(I have had many different versions of these and these may be my favorite. I did use American cheese though)

Source and picture: The Girl Who Ate Everything

Honey Kissed Chicken Sandwich

(Buy good buns/rolls!)

Source and picture: Life's Ambrosia

Coconut Chicken Strips

(I made a really yummy pina colada sauce to go with! It is below)

Source and picture: Our Best Bites

California Cheeseburger pie

(This is a favorite of Mr. J's! But it is not a favorite for the waistline so it seriously is a once a year recipe. Also, I leave out the pickles. Mr. J hates dill pickles.)

Source and picture: Pillsbury

Pina Colada Sauce

4 oz Pina Colada Mix

3 oz Sour Cream

3 oz Crushed Pineapple (drained)

Mix together and chill until ready to serve! :)