Week Three of GAPS Meal Plan - Complete Health and Hope

I originally said we would be doing the GAPS diet for one month, and that would mean that since we are beginning week three of GAPS we are on the home stretch. But if you remember, I also said that I could extend our plan if I thought we needed to. (Read why we are doing the GAPS diet here.) Well, let’s just say I think we need to. Okay, okay. I knew that only doing GAPS for a month was really not enough, but it would definitely help. And since our week one of GAPS was in the middle of a month, I have decided that we will finish out this month with GAPS. In other words, we will actually be on GAPS for about six weeks. So before I get into our week three of GAPS meal plan, I thought I should explain why I’ve decided to extend our GAPS diet.

Just why are we extending our GAPS diet? Things are going very well, but I feel like we are still detoxing and experiencing some die off. My son’s skin is better, but since he hasn’t had any big stressors, I am not sure how much improvements we have made in him. And while I felt better and had more energy for the first couple weeks, last week I began experiencing sinus issues. I am not sure if this is part of die off, exposure to something environmental or just me getting sick-again. But one thing is certain, this is a big reason I am doing GAPS and I want to make sure I get as much healing as possible. With all that, and since it will just be easy to finish out the month, the completion of our week three of GAPS now will mark our halfway point.

And quickly before I list our menu for this week, here is some other things I’ve noticed this past week. I have lost a few more pounds and feel that my hormone levels are improving. My mood is better and I do feel better and have more energy, although this sinus infection has affected me. There are times when I still have brain fog, but then there are times when I can think very clearly. Again, not sure if this is due to the sinus troubles or that I am still detoxing. Although, I have noticed the same with the kiddos. At times, they are great-good mood, happy, getting along, but then there are times of totally irritability. And of course, that could just be siblings!

I am excited about heading into week three of GAPS because I feel like we are settling in to a routine now. Food is easier to plan and we are getting the hang of what is allowed and what is not-which makes it much easier for this mama. You will probably notice this week will look very similar to week two of GAPS and if you aren’t one for new foods then you could just plan out one week and repeat it. But, as I’ve said before, I’m not one to eat the same meals every week. So yep, there will be some repetition, but there will be new recipes as well.

Week Three GAPS Meal Plan

Day 1

Glass of lemon water first thing
Breakfast: fruit cobbler with sour cream/yogurt
Lunch: egg salad
Supper: Roast (with homemade BBQ sauce for the kids) and kraut

Day 2

Glass of lemon water first thing
Breakfast: scrambled eggs and bacon
Lunch: leftover roast and kraut
Supper: grilled chicken legs and salad

Day 3

Glass of lemon water first thing
Breakfast: cooked apples and yogurt
Lunch: leftover grilled chicken legs and salad
Supper: meatball soup with kraut/kimchi and sour cream

Day 4

Glass of lemon water first thing
Breakfast: scrambled eggs and homemade sausage
Lunch: leftover meatball soup with kraut/kimchi and sour cream
Supper: spaghetti (made with spaghetti squash and homemade sauce)

Day 5

Glass of lemon water first thing
Breakfast: banana pancakes
Lunch: leftover spaghetti
Supper: grilled chicken, salad, and gumbo

Day 6

Glass of lemon water first thing
Breakfast: sausage, egg and cheese casserole
Lunch: chicken salad*
Supper: sausage and bean soup with kraut/kimchi and sour cream

Day 7

Glass of lemon water first thing
Breakfast: larabars and yogurt with honey
Lunch: leftover sausage and bean soup
Supper: Because of an event we have, we plan on eating out tonight

Like week two of the GAPS diet, we will have yogurt, sour cream, kraut or kimchi with every meal if possible. And these will also be available as snack, especially yogurt with fruit.

*Although I had lunch planned for this day, we ended up having to grab food out. We had meetings and errands all morning and afternoon which prevented us from being home, so lunch on the go was the only option. We opted for a grilled chicken salad. If you skip the dressing, or bring your own, this option isn’t too bad. It’s one of the least cheat options available.

And there you have our week three of GAPS meal plan, and a little follow up on how we are progressing. If you’re following along, I’d love to hear how things are going for you. And if you have any tips that are helping you and your family succeed, please share them with us below.