01 Oct Meal Planning Tips

Meal prep can look different for everyone! 

There is not one perfect way to plan your meals just like there is not one perfect diet for everyone.

Incorporating meal planning into your routine will

• Help improve diet quality

• Help you reach health & weight loss goals 

• Save time and money in the long run

Like any new habit it can feel daunting at first. 

Ideas to get started with meal planning

Start Small

Plan just one group of meals for the week, breakfast for example

Increase more meals at it becomes a habit

Like any new habit you have to gain confidence first to make it sustainable!

Choose a day AND time to sit down and do some planning

It has to work with your schedule and make part of your weekly routine

You can break up food prep into shorter time over 2 days instead of 1

Shop your pantry & fridge first

Take an inventory of items you have on hand and plan meals around those to use up what you already have

Represent each macronutrient in meals, fill in the gaps of recipes you choose

Carb/Fiber, Protein, Fat 

Think fruits, vegetables, whole grains, high quality protein, healthy fats

Invest in quality storage containers 

If your tupperware cabinet is full of mismatched tops/bottoms this will make the process more frustrating

Consider what you will be using the container for before purchasing; microwaving, freezing, storing

This is a key part of what I work with my nutrition coaching clients with. We work on ways to incorporate this habit into their schedule in a way that works for them. It doesn’t have to be Sunday, and it doesn’t have to be 4 hours. It has to work for you.

Is this something you struggle with? 

Are you a Sunday meal planner?