It is the beginning of a new week and you know what that means?!?! Meal preparation! Have you taken the time to plan your meals for the week? I cannot say enough how important planning is, especially if you are limited on time during the week. The hardest part is getting started. Where do you begin?!? Below is the process I take each week to make sure my family and I eat well ALL week. Remember, nutrition is 70% of your results, if you want results, you have to fuel your body properly. Don't sweep any meals under the rug; use even the smallest snack to become a little more healthy!
Here is how to start:
You need a calendar for next week! You can google for a blank calendar sheet and then print it off and write on it, or you can use excel.
For each day of the week, plan what your breakfast, lunch, supper and snacks will be.
Next, analyze what your necessary ingredients are for your meals and make out a grocery list. Be sure to eat a little something before you shop.
Budget tip: When you go shopping for your groceries, only take enough money to get what is on your list. This will ensure that you stick to your money budget and you will not be tempted to pick up all that junk food that looks so yummy.
Finally, take some time - everyone's schedule is different, I choose the weekend - to get ahead by cooking one or two meals and by pre-chopping any vegetable ingredients. This will save you tons of time that you can spend with your family!
See the sample picture of the meal plan I have posted. Like below when you have made your meal plan for the week!!
Here is how to start:
You need a calendar for next week! You can google for a blank calendar sheet and then print it off and write on it, or you can use excel.
For each day of the week, plan what your breakfast, lunch, supper and snacks will be.
Next, analyze what your necessary ingredients are for your meals and make out a grocery list. Be sure to eat a little something before you shop.
Budget tip: When you go shopping for your groceries, only take enough money to get what is on your list. This will ensure that you stick to your money budget and you will not be tempted to pick up all that junk food that looks so yummy.
Finally, take some time - everyone's schedule is different, I choose the weekend - to get ahead by cooking one or two meals and by pre-chopping any vegetable ingredients. This will save you tons of time that you can spend with your family!
See the sample picture of the meal plan I have posted. Like below when you have made your meal plan for the week!!
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