Get lean, burn fat, and fuel your body in just 30 days!
The 30-Day High-Protein Low-Carb Challenge is designed to help you lean out, burn fat, and fuel your body with healthy, nutrient-rich foods. In just 30 days, you’ll experience significant body fat loss and a reduction in inches around your waistline. You’ll also develop healthy habits that will help you continue to lose weight and keep it off!
There are a wide variety of high-protein, low-carb diets in circulation. Not only that, but they are just as many different schools of thought about how to go about losing weight using this method. For our purposes, in this 30-Day High-Protein Low-Carb Challenge, we’ll focus on limiting our carbohydrates to 50 grams or less per day and consuming more than 50 grams of protein. Keep in mind that you may need to adjust your protein amounts up or down according to your own weight, because the ideal protein intake is .36 grams per pound of body weight.
Below, you will find the free downloads for both the meal plan and shopping list.Β
Tips for Success
- Do a fridge and pantry clean-out. You don’t need temptation around every corner, so get rid of any foods high in processed carbohydrates and sugars. If they aren’t available to you, you won’t eat them!
- Drink lots of water. Eight glasses a day is a good starting point, but you will need more than that. Not only will it help keep you feeling full, but staying hydrated also helps with the initial feelings of lethargy, headaches, and irritability associate with low-carb diets.
- Don’t worry about your sodium intake. Salt is actually your friend on low-carb diets! Because hydration is so important, additional salt aids in retaining water and thus keeps you hydrated.
- Be prepared! As with any specific way of eating, the key to success is preparation. Have your snacks and meals planned out and ready to go. Give it thought ahead of time! If you’re forced to make last-minute or desperate choices, you usually won’t choose the healthiest option.
- Do your research! This includes reading labels and looking up the menu of a restaurantΒ before you visit it.
- Do some kind of physical activity in addition to changing your eating habits. Whether it’s walking, hiking, weight lifting, or a group fitness class, you need to be moving! This will help strengthen your body, burn extra calories all day, and keep the weight off in the long run!
Download your freeΒ 30-Day Challenge below.
Day 1
Breakfast:Β Baked Kale and Eggs with RicottaΒ (4g carbs, 11g protein)
Lunch: Paleo Basil Cashew Chicken Salad (4g carbs, 8g protein)
Snack: 1 oz Almonds (6g carbs, 6g protein)
Dinner: Slow Cooker Texas Chili (8g carbs, 36g protein)
Total: 22g Carbs, 61g Protein
Day 2
Breakfast: Leftover Baked Kale and Eggs with RicottaΒ (4g carbs, 11g protein)
Lunch: Leftover Slow Cooker Texas ChiliΒ (8g carbs, 36g protein)
Snack: Leftover Paleo Basil Cashew Chicken SaladΒ (4g carbs, 8g protein)
Dinner: Black Pepper Salmon with Avocado Salad (13g carbs, 34g protein)
Total: 29g Carbs, 89g Protein
Day 3:
Breakfast: 4-Ingredient Protein Pancakes (9g carbs, 7g protein)
Lunch:Β Mediterranean Tuna Salad (14g carbs, 20g protein)
Snack:Β 2 Hard-boiled Eggs (1g carbs, 12g protein)
Dinner: Sesame Honey Chicken (14g carbs, 45g protein)
Total: 38g Carbs, 84g Protein
Day 4
Breakfast: Leftover 4-Ingredient Protein PancakesΒ (9g carbs, 7g protein)
Lunch: LeftoverΒ Sesame Honey ChickenΒ (14g carbs, 45g protein)
Snack: Leftover Mediterranean Tuna SaladΒ (14g carbs, 20g protein)
Dinner: Grilled Pork Chops with Asparagus and Pesto (4g carbs, 25g protein)
Total: 41g Carbs, 97g Protein
Day 5
Breakfast: Mediterranean Egg White Frittata (4g carbs, 11g protein)
Lunch: Leftover Grilled Pork Chops with Asparagus and PestoΒ (4g carbs, 25g protein)
Snack: Spicy Tailgate Meatballs (2.5g carbs, 22g protein)
Dinner: Slow Cooker Lower Carb Cabbage Roll Stew (14g carbs, 17g protein)
Total: 24.5g Carbs, 75g Protein
Day 6
Breakfast: Leftover Mediterranean Egg White FrittataΒ (4g carbs, 11g protein)
Lunch: Leftover Slow Cooker Lower Carb Cabbage Roll StewΒ (14g carbs, 17g protein)
Snack:Β 1 oz Almonds (6g carbs, 6g protein)
Dinner: Quick Chicken Strips with Broccoli Supper (14g carbs, 59g protein)
Total: 38g Carbs, 93g Protein
Day 7
Breakfast: Skinny Breakfast Popovers (6g carbs, 5g protein)
Lunch: Leftover Quick Chicken Strips with Broccoli SupperΒ (14g carbs, 59g protein)
Snack: 1/2 cup Low-fat Vanilla Yogurt (16g carbs, 6g protein)
Dinner:Β Zucchini Pasta with Shrimp and Tomatoes (5g carbs, 19g protein)
Total: 41g Carbs, 89g Protein
Day 8:
Breakfast: Leftover Skinny Breakfast Popovers (6g carbs, 5g protein)
Lunch:Leftover Zucchini Pasta with Shrimp and TomatoesΒ (5g carbs, 19g protein)
Snack:Β Leftover Spicy Tailgate MeatballsΒ (2.5g carbs, 22g protein)
Dinner: Slow Cooker BeefΒ Bourguinon Stew (19g carbs, 23g protein)
Total: 32.5g Carbs, 69g Protein
Day 9
Breakfast: Turkey Sausage Breakfast Muffins (7g carbs, 12g protein)
Lunch: Leftover Slow Cooker BeefΒ Bourguinon StewΒ (19g carbs, 23g protein)
Snack: 2 Hard-Boiled Eggs (1g carbs, 12g protein)
Dinner: Stuffed Philly Chicken Peppers (7g carbs, 23g protein)
Total: 34g Carbs, 70g Protein
Day 10
Breakfast: Bacon Egg Breakfast MuffinsΒ Β (3g carbs, 16g protein)
Lunch: LeftoverΒ Stuffed Philly Chicken Peppers (7g carbs, 23g protein)
Snack: Tuna Cucumber Sandwiches (1g carbs, 9g protein)
Dinner: Grilled Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Salad (15g carbs, 26g protein)
Total: 26g Carbs, 74g Protein
Day 11
Breakfast:Β Leftover Bacon Egg Breakfast MuffinsΒ (3g carbs, 16g protein)
Lunch: Leftover Grilled Turkey Burgers with Cucumber SaladΒ (15g carbs, 26g protein)
Snack: LeftoverΒ Tuna Cucumber Sandwiches (1g carbs, 9g protein)
Dinner: Paleo Steak with Orange Avocado Topping (11g carbs, 26g protein)
Total: 30g Carbs, 77g Protein
Day 12
Breakfast: Egg and Turkey Bacon Stuffed Baked TomatoΒ (9g carbs, 15g protein)
Lunch: LeftoverΒ Paleo Steak with Orange Avocado Topping (11g carbs, 26g protein)
Snack: 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cups (5g carbs, 3g protein)
Dinner: Asian Chicken Wrap (13g carbs, 11g protein)
Total: 38g Carbs, 55g Protein
Day 13
Breakfast: Turkey Sausage Breakfast MuffinsΒ (7g carbs, 12g protein)
Lunch: Leftover Asian Chicken Wrap Β (13g carbs, 11g protein)
Snack: Skinny Bell Pepper Nacho BoatsΒ (4g carbs, 13g protein)
Dinner:Β Chicken Piccata Dinner (16g carbs, 41g protein)
Total: 40g carbs, 77g protein
Day 14
Breakfast: Leftover Turkey Sausage Breakfast MuffinsΒ (7g carbs, 12g protein)
Lunch:Β Leftover Skinny Bell Pepper Nacho BoatsΒ (4g carbs, 13g protein)
Snack: Leftover 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter CupsΒ (5g carbs, 3g protein)
Dinner: LeftoverΒ Chicken Piccata Dinner (16g carbs, 41g protein)
Total: 32g Carbs, 69g Protein
Day 15
Breakfast: 2 servings Crustless Asparagus Quiche (6g carbs, 14g protein)
Lunch: Skinny Taco Salad in a Jar (9g carbs, 15g protein)
Snack:Β Smoked and Spicy Roasted AlmondsΒ (9g carbs, 6g protein)
Dinner: Paleo Creole Shrimp with Cauliflower Grits (7g carbs, 17g protein)
Total: 31g Carbs, 52g Protein
Day 16
Breakfast: 2 servings leftover Crustless Asparagus QuicheΒ (6g carbs, 14g protein)
Lunch: Skinny Taco Salad in a JarΒ (9g carbs, 15g protein)
Snack: Leftover Smoked and Spicy Roasted AlmondsΒ (9g carbs, 6g protein)
Dinner: Balsamic Chicken and Brussels Sprouts (7g carbs, 27g protein)
Total: 31g Carbs, 62g Protein
Day 17
Breakfast: Bacon & Egg Breakfast Muffins (3g carbs, 16g protein)
Lunch:Β Leftover Paleo Creole Shrimp with Cauliflower GritsΒ (7g carbs, 17g protein)
Snack:Β 2 Crispy Kale and Pumpkin Croquettes (16.8g carbs, 4.4g protein)
Dinner: Grilled Chipotle Chicken and Cauliflower “Rice” (12g carbs, 30g protein)
Total: 38.8g Carbs, 67.4g Protein
Day 18
Breakfast: Leftover Bacon & Egg Breakfast MuffinsΒ (3g carbs, 16g protein)
Lunch: Leftover Grilled Chipotle Chicken and Cauliflower “Rice”Β (12g carbs, 30g protein)
Snack: 2 Crispy Kale and Pumpkin CroquettesΒ (16.8g carbs, 4.4g protein)
Dinner: Leftover Balsamic Chicken and Brussels SproutsΒ (7g carbs, 27g protein)
Total: 38.8 g Carbs, 77.4g Protein
Day 19
Breakfast: Grilled Salmon and Asparagus with Grated Egg (2g carbs, 28g protein)
Lunch: Grilled Chicken and Blueberry Salad (18g carbs, 10.9g protein)
Snack: 2 servings Meaty Veggie Roll-Ups (2.4g carbs, 22.6g protein)
Dinner: 2 Stuffed Bell Pepper Pizzas (14g carbs, 26g protein)
Total: 36.4g Carbs, 87.5g Protein
Day 20
Breakfast: Grilled Salmon and Asparagus with Grated EggΒ (2g carbs, 28g protein)
Lunch: Leftover 2 Stuffed Bell Pepper PizzasΒ (14g carbs, 26g protein)
Snack: 2 servings Meaty Veggie Roll-ups (2.4g carbs, 22.6g protein)
Dinner: Leftover Grilled Chicken and Blueberry Salad (18g carbs, 10.9g protein)
Total: 36.4g Carbs, 87.5g Protein
Day 21
Breakfast: Individual Egg & Spinach Bowl (6g carbs, 11g protein)
Lunch: 4 Skinny Bell Pepper Nacho Boats (8g carbs, 26g protein)
Snack: 2 Hard-Boiled Eggs (1g carbs, 12g protein)
Dinner: 30-Minute Lemon Basil Shrimp and Asparagus (7g carbs, 18g protein)
Total: 22g Carbs, 67g Protein
Day 22
Breakfast: 2 Eggs & 2 Skinny Breakfast Sausage (2g Carbs, 32g Protein)
Lunch: Leftover 30-Minute Lemon Basil Shrimp and AsparagusΒ (7g carbs, 18g protein)
Snack:Β Leftover Individual Egg & Spinach BowlΒ (6g carbs, 11g protein)
Dinner:Β Sundried Tomato Chicken with 1 cup Cauliflower Rice (18g Carbs, 21g Protein
Total: 33g Carbs, 82g Protein
Day 23
Breakfast: Spinach and Feta Breakfast Lettuce Wrap (7g carbs, 7g protein)
Lunch: Low-Carb Philly Cheesesteaks (7g carbs, 29g protein)
Snack: 2 Skinny Bell Pepper Nacho BoatsΒ (4g carbs, 13g protein)
Dinner: Leftover Sundried Tomato Chicken with 1 cup Cauliflower Rice (18g Carbs, 21g Protein
Total: 36g Carbs, 70g Protein
Day 24
Breakfast: 2 servings Crustless Quiche Loaf (6g carbs, 18g protein)
Lunch: Grilled Shrimp Salad in an Avocado Shell (12.7g Carbs, 20.1g protein)
Snack: Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn (13g carbs, 3g protein)
Dinner: Leftover Low-Carb Philly CheesesteaksΒ (7g carbs, 29g protein)
Total: 38.7g Carbs, 70.1g Protein
Day 25
Breakfast:Β Fried Eggs with Mushrooms and Brussels Sprouts (10g carbs, 10g protein)
Lunch: Leftover Grilled Shrimp Salad in an Avocado ShellΒ (12.7g Carbs, 20.1g protein)
Snack: Avocado Hummus with 2 oz Celery Sticks (18g carbs, 5.4g protein)
Dinner: Easy Thai Beef Salad (11g carbs, 14g protein)
Total: 51.7g Carbs, 49.5g Protein
Day 26
Breakfast: 2 servings leftover Crustless Quiche LoafΒ (6g carbs, 18g protein)
Lunch: Leftover Easy Thai Beef SaladΒ (11g carbs, 14g protein)
Snack:Β 1/2 cup Lowfat Vanilla Yogurt (16g carbs, 6g protein)
Dinner: Grilled Turkey Veggie Burger (15g carbs, 19g protein)
Total: 48g Carbs, 57g Protein
Day 27
Breakfast:Β Fried Eggs with Mushrooms and Brussels Sprouts (10g carbs, 10g protein)
Lunch: LeftoverΒ Grilled Turkey Veggie BurgerΒ (15g carbs, 19g protein)
Snack: Chocolate Peanut Butter PopcornΒ (13g carbs, 3g protein)
Dinner: Chicken, Broccoli, and Asparagus Stir-Fry (11g carbs, 27g protein)
Total: 49g Carbs, 59g Protein
Day 28
Breakfast: Slow Cooker Vegetable Omelette (7g carbs, 11g protein)
Lunch: Leftover Chicken, Broccoli, and Asparagus Stir-FryΒ (11g carbs, 27g protein)
Snack: Leftover Avocado HummusΒ with 2 oz Celery Sticks (18g carbs, 5.4g protein)
Dinner: Turkey Sausage Egg Roll Bowl (12g carbs, 24g protein)
Total: 48g Carbs, 67.4g Protein
Day 29
Breakfast: Leftover Slow Cooker Vegetable OmeletteΒ (7g carbs, 11g protein)
Lunch: Leftover Turkey Sausage Egg Roll BowlΒ (12g carbs, 24g protein)
Snack: Southwestern Kale Chips (5g carbs, 2g protein)
Dinner: One-Pot Black Pepper Chicken (4g carbs, 27g protein)
Total: 28g Carbs, 64g Protein
Day 30
Breakfast:Β Spinach and Feta Breakfast Lettuce Wrap (7g carbs, 7g protein)
Lunch: Leftover One-Pot Black Pepper ChickenΒ (4g carbs, 27g protein)
Snack: Deviled Eggs (1g carbs, 2g protein)
Dinner: Southwestern Spaghetti Squash (20g carbs, 19g protein)
Total: 32g Carbs, 55g Protein
Feel free to interchange meals and snacks as needed throughout the 30 days, just be sure that you stay within the less than 50g of carbs and more than 50g protein guidelines!
30-Day High-Protein Low-Carb Challenge Menu & Shopping List Download
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Thank you for this post. The meals sound wonderful. I am wondering if it will work for a man as well. My husband is looking to lose weight/inches around his belly, too. Can he eat the same meals? He is 5’4″ and weighs 130 lbs.
Justin, You’re so welcome. Sure he can. All the meals listed are clean and delicious! He can adjust the portions as needed. π
Which dish is on the cover of the article? Itβs in a bowl with green leafy stuff on top. Looks like maybe quinoa.
Hi Joy! The first image is our Turkey Sausage Egg Roll Bowl recipe!
Many thanks for the marvelous diet.. how many Kg Iβm supposed to lose during that 1 month? (Min. Max)?
Hi Susan, Everyone is different. Weight loss is based on many variables, i.e., current weight, height, amount of exercise performed, etc. It is very important to incorporate a regular exercise program into your plan. We have many on the site, and they’re all free. π
Hello and thank you for all your hard work on The 30-Day High-Protein Low-Carb Challenge.
Is there a way to down load the 30 days in a pdf?
Beverley, At your request, we are having a pdf created and will be added to the post early next week. You’ll need to download it. π
Trying to download the 30 day challenge. The link sends me to Pinterest, but there is no link to download anything.
Kim, Please try now. Here’s the link https://skinnyms.com/products/the-30-day-high-protein-low-carb-challenge-download/
Is there a weekly shopping list we can download to be able to purchase the ingredients for the meals every 7 days please? Really want to give this a go!!
Hi Liz, We don’t currently have a shopping list but it’s in the works. Please check back in the next couple of weeks. π
Is there a shopping list update? The article is misleading as it says “with shopping list”
Hi Jeanette,
There is a shopping list included in the download. If you scroll down to the bottom of the post you will see a download button. Follow the steps and once you open it up, the PDF will provde you with not only the meal plan but also a weekly grocery list. π
Hi, great article but the downloads don’t work – they just keep bringing back the same page content. Please provide the link to the 30 day menuplan download and shopping list download.
Mia, Here’s the download.
I have been trying to figure out what to eat and became overwhelmed. This is perfect. Can I switch some of the meals up where I use one of the other recipes for that meal?
Hi Kim, feel free to adjust and mix up the recipes to best fit your personal preferences.
It doesnβt state how much of each recipe you are supposed to eat like the other meal plans you have posted. I just did the cleanse plan and each one said how many servings of each recipe you were supposed to eat.
Like one cup of chicken salad.
Can you help?
Hi Jenn!
I didn’t create this particular meal plan, but judging by the daily protein intake totals, it appears that you’re supposed to eat one serving of each daily recipe.
Beyond happy to have found this as I have been working on low carb eating, but want to focus on high protein with it! This meal plan looks awesome.
We’re happy we could help, Mary! Enjoy π
Hi, is the weekly shopping list for 1 or more people?
This meal plan utilizes most, if not all of the leftovers, for one person. If you’re cooking for two, you’ll need to double the ingredients.
Thanks for the reply Erin. So looking at the recipes, we ignore the servings? For example, the Paleo Basil Chicken recipe uses 1 rotisserie chicken which covers 2 meals for 1 person (lunch on day 1 and a snack on day 2). But the recipe says 8 servings?
Yeah, so it looks like she tried to give lots of different flavor options to keep the meals from getting repetitive, so you will have leftovers for some of the recipes. What we recommend in these cases is to divide your leftovers into individual containers and freeze them for later so nothing goes to waste. You could also look ahead and rearrange some things so instead of making one of the new meals, you can finish up your leftovers and save the ingredients for the new meal for later on.
Hello, I tried downloading the 30-Day High-Protein Low-Carb Meal Plan with Shopping List but it keeps on saying that the page is not found. Do you have any other way for me to download the pdf
Lenore, I’m so sorry about this. Yesterday, we launched our new site, YEAH, and had a few glitches along the way. This link was broken in the process but is working now. Thanks so much for your patience. π
If there are items I don’t eat either due to allergies or dislike, how do I replace those items? For instance, I do not eat pork or seafood. Do I replace with chicken? If I am allergic to cashews do I leave that ingredient out?
Amy, Yes, choose the next best protein for nut.
I am trying to download the diet plan, but it keeps taking me back to the page.
Hi Melanie, Here you go, High Protein Low Carb Meal Plan and Shopping.