Here’s a look at my meal plan for this week. I find that sitting down on Sunday, looking at my plans for the week (workouts, hangouts, work), helps me make a realistic plan for the week. Having a plan allows me to purchase just what I’ll need while alleviating the anxiety of what to have for the week. It’s not perfect, and I sometimes have to adjust during the week, but it’s the method that currently works for me and my family.
A few notes:
- Yes, this looks intense and slightly OCD. However, I do allow myself all the freedom to toss in a frozen pizza instead of what’s planned or make last minute plans to go out instead of cooking what’s on schedule. I just use the ingredients over the weekend.
- Keep a stocked freezer for when you need something quick. Breads, fruits, frozen meals
- I keep the meals simple and quick during the week
- Read servings for recipes. If you are cooking for 1 and recipe serves 4, either plan for leftovers or cut the recipe down.
- Use versatile recipes/ingredients. I.e. – if I scratched the pasta Monday, I could easily use the spinach and mushrooms in the curry.
- Be realistic with your lifestyle. If you don’t like to cook or go out often, don’t plan too much. If you don’t like leftovers, either cut down recipes or think of creative ways to re-purpose leftovers.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any suggestions or questions on meal planning.
Here’s the fig smoothie I had on repeat this week. Perfectly thick, creamy, and so delicious!
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