Ugh. What’s for dinner? – The Start of a Meal Plan

Have you ever thought ‘I forgot to take out something for dinner.’

Do you dread hearing, ‘What’s for dinner?’

Do you struggle with figuring out what to put in a lunchbox?

Are you busy juggling a million things and only have the time to hit the drive-thru most days of the week?

This post is for you.

A straightforward way to save time and simplify your life is to make a weekly meal plan. You might be thinking ‘if I can barely find time to eat, how will I ever find time for yet another administrative task’? Well…here’s how!

1. Next time you are in the drive-thru line or on your daily
commute, think about the meal (or meals) you want to be eating.

HINT: this doesn’t mean you need to come up with gourmet meals and leave the drive-thru forever.
This is about options. You aren’t committing to anything.

What’s your favourite protein? Proteins include meats, beans, something else here

Which vegetables do you like? Vegetables are non-starchy plants.

What starches make you slow down and savour each bite? Starches include potatoes, rice, and grains.

2. Make a list

As soon as you can (not while driving), jot down a list of what came to mind. Couldn’t think of anything? See an extensive list of proteins, vegetables, and starches here. (insert hyperlink) Circle the ones you like

3. Bonus Round

All those family members who naggingly ask, ‘What’s for dinner?’ … Asking them to circle their favourite proteins, vegetables, and starches is a quick and easy way to get their help with dinner; this also makes a great task for kids of all ages.

You have started your first meal plan. Nice job turning a few minutes into an investment your future self will be grateful for!!