Sunday, February 17, 2013

Planning for a Week of Good Food

Good morning all!

I'm popping in for a minute here to plan ahead.  

I confess, I normally do not plan my meals ahead of time and I definitely do not get into the big Sunday food prep that many fitness experts discuss.  The fact is, I'm a little bit of a snob when it comes to cooking my food fresh.  I don't like to cook a bunch of chicken on Sunday and then microwave it later in the week.  Yuck.  And I practically gag when I see people doing this with tilapia!

I like to put my food on the grill or the pan or in the broiler, smell it cooking and then eat it.  
I keep very few leftovers.

The fact is, that I am blessed to work two jobs that allow me the fun (yes, I think it's fun) of going to the grocery store almost every day.

I'm still going to do that for dinner this week. And I'm still refusing to cook anything ahead of time.  But, I am going to show you my meal plan for the week.

I've been inspired by Jill Conyers over at Fitness, Health & Happiness.  She shares her meal plans every week and then hosts a link-up for people who are doing the same.

So here goes...
As you can see, I'm still committed to the low-carb eating.  
And don't worry, fruit gets added back into the mix when I'm closer to my goal weight.

That picture makes me wish for spring when I can start growing my own veggies. Sigh.

Do you plan your meals ahead of time?



14 comments:

  1. Not quite that organized yet, but I sure am trying... thanks for the motivation!

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  2. I'm big on the meal planning. If I don't it gets a little chaotic. The ricotta stuffed tomatoes sound yummy.

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    1. They are certainly a favorite of mine. I think I've posted the recipe before. It's definitely somewhere on my pinterest "looks Yummy" board.

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  3. Your comment about fruit goes right along with my post today :) Great minds!

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    1. You are so right Jill... fruit gets such a bad rap. When I say that I do the Atkins diet I always have to explain that berries are the very first thing you add back in after the initial phase.

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  4. I am doing very well with breakfast and dinners so far. Snacks and lunches still need a little bit of work on the planning front, and the hubby needs to adjust a little bit more, I think!

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    1. Snacks are where I struggle. I think I graze too much. My hubby is also a bad influence... suggesting pizza etc. I love him.

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  5. Glad you joined the link up! I rarely plan out breakfast and lunch, as I like to go with what I'm in the mood for, but I've found it really helps the week run more smoothly when I have dinners planned out.

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    1. I can see that it eliminates that "what's for dinner?" conversation every night at 4:00. :)

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  6. Oh my, I first read your snack as Atkins Beer! hahaha... I thought wow didn't think that was a snack!
    I have been meal planning for months and it helps so much!

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  7. I do not plan my meals, but I wish I did. Yes, I know...

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    1. I am just attempting to get into this. I hope I can keep it up.

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