I don’t have kids, I don’t work a traditional 9-5 and I’m not over organised. But, I always prepare a weekly meal plan.
My meal plan changes from week to week. I like learning to cook new meals, making the same ones every week gets boring quickly. My meal plans aren’t something I stick to strictly. However, I like to have an idea of 5 meals for the week ahead, pick up the ingredients and then make them according to how I feel throughout the week.
A weekly meal plan will mean you’ll:
– enjoy a variety of meals each week, instead of always going for the same options.
– know exactly what you’re making after a long day at work and won’t waste time figuring out what to cook.
– be more aware of what you’re eating and have the opportunity to plan for healthier dishes.
– learn new recipes and discover new dishes you enjoy.
– be less tempted to spend money on unhealthy takeaways and eating out.
– waste less food because you’re only buying what you really need.
– spend less on your weekly shop.
– have less visits to the supermarket.
Do you plan your weekly meals in advance?
I do this when I can, but so often with all my travel it gets a little hard. Eating healthy is so expensive, so financially I really do have to plan, to make sure all the expensive foods I have invested in go into my body and don’t waste away in my fridge. In Spain and France, a bag of chia seeds is 8 euros and the almond milk I drink is 4 euros a carton. It really hurts how dear really good quality foods are – but really nothing is more important. I admire your discipline and organization in consistent meal planning, an inspirational post for me Daisy!
It really is hard when travelling. I agree though, nothing is more important and it’s essential to find a way around it. If I’m out and about I’m trying to grab fruit as a snack or lunch because it’s just so quick and easy.
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It really is hard when travelling. I agree though, nothing is more important and it’s essential to find a way around it. If I’m out and about I’m trying to grab fruit as a snack or lunch because it’s just so quick and easy.
So pleased you enjoyed the post! x
Yes! I love meal planning. I found we eat much healthier if we plan ahead.
It really does make such a difference!
How about when you’re travelling? Do you have much of a plan or just go with the flow?