Ever get in the mood to start a new diet or health trend? The answer from most people is yes. Ever actually start that trend? Most answer no. People want to do better with eating, but don't understand that work and effort needs to be put in on the front end to ensure smooth success.
Even as knowledgeable as I am in the culinary world, and as much as I love to cook, I have a busy schedule and don't 'like' to cook as much anymore. This can create many problems when trying to stay fit and eat healthier.
So knowing that time management is an issue, what's the solution? PLANNING AHEAD!!!
This will not only keep you from coming up with excuses, but will also allow you to have more time and an overall better week. No more standing in front of the fridge wondering what to take to work for lunch, or make for dinner. (My main problem is just completely skipping meals.)
I challenge all of you to plan a weeks worth of meals. Create your grocery list from the ingredients needed to make the meals (To save money, choose meals with overlapping ingredients). You will know in advance what you will be eating, and also when. You'll be able to pre-count your calories to ensure you are on the right track with your nutrition goals.
Leading by example, today I have already planned my lunches for work and am working on breakfast and dinner items now. I plan on grocery shopping in the next 2 hours. :)
Saturday will be my prep day. Preparing all items that can be prepared in advance, packaging them, and having them ready for me to grab on my way to work.
P.S. For those of you who need help planning or grocery list making, contact me and let's get you all set up :)
This blog allows me to be completely myself. Free from fear and judgement, I am able to speak on whatever crosses my mind. I'll share some good cooking with you and I also want to open up multiple lines of discussion centered around random events in our daily lives. Gotta have some place to vent, lol.
