Learn how to meal plan in minutes to set yourself up for a healthy summer.

Most women desperately want to feel better and look better but the thought of making a meal plan and eating healthier is too overwhelming because they feel like they’re just too busy to stick to a healthy eating routine.

It’s a doggie dog world out there when you’re juggling work, family, and social events…Amen?! Constantly living a life on the go like this can make it extremely difficult for you to carve out time to take care of yourself, much less make a plan to eat healthy. 

But what if I told you how to easily save time and frustration by setting yourself up for success in 5 steps each week? 

Meal planning and prepping is one of those things that I used to avoid like the plague. 

I thought it involved spending my entire Sunday afternoon slaving in the kitchen, chopping and dicing, with multiple pots on the stove, casseroles in the oven, and then hours later having dozens of tupperware filled containers organized neatly in my fridge.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t have time for this type of prep. 

It’s no secret that we need a clear nutrition plan to succeed but we need it to be SIMPLE! That’s why I’m going to tell you exactly how I meal plan and food prep the simple way each and every week so I’m prepared and fueling my body to support my goals, without the crazy overwhelm.

How to meal plan in 5 easy steps!

Find 1-3 blocks of time each weekend to follow the steps below. You can choose to do it all at once or break it up over the weekend in small pockets of time.

1. First you want to write down a simple make ahead breakfast and a make ahead protein recipe.

You will want to cook these on Sunday sometime. These things do not need to be time consuming or complicated! Search Pinterest for a make ahead breakfast like three ingredient egg muffins.

These type of muffins store nicely in the fridge and even last a few days. Having breakfast ready on Monday and Tuesday will save you time in the morning and headache around what everyone is going to have when the week is just getting started.

The protein dish is important because protein is the hardest macro for women to consume and it’s vital for our success. This can be something as easy as crock pot chicken breasts that you shred for sandwiches or throw on a bagged salad kit for a few lunches or even an easy dinner. Having the extra protein makes it much more convenient for you to hit your protein targets!

2. Next, make a food menu for the week at least Monday – Thursday.

• Start by thinking about where you might be around dinnertime through the week and write down a dinner for each night. Will you be going through a drive-thru on Wednesday after you leave the ballfield? Write down the fast food restaurant you might pull through and what you might order.
  
  Do you already know that Tuesday is going to be a busy day and you won’t feel like cooking something that night? Grab an easy crock pot recipe for dinner that night so you can prepare it in the morning and it’s ready when you walk in the door.
  
  
• For Monday night dinners, always try to include a roasted vegetable as a side so that it gives you an opportunity to make extras to eat on all week! I’m all about cooking once and eating all week and vegetables are something we all fall short on because it’s never convenient to cook them at the last minute. This way you always have them on hand to serve as a dinner side or to add to lunches.
  
  
• Next, write out your lunches for the week and don’t be afraid to utilize leftovers from your dinners.
  
  
• Fill in your menu with all the snacks you love: fruit, nuts, tuna packets, boiled eggs, raw veggies and hummus, etc
  
  

3. Once your menu is complete, make your grocery list.

4. Then head to the store one time.

5. Sometime on Sunday prepare your make ahead breakfast and protein.

This can literally take you 15 minutes!  And then take a load off for dinner on Sunday night by ordering take out! You DESERVE IT!

Meal planning is a must if you are hoping to look and feel your best this summer but it doesn’t have to be complicated.

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Sometimes you just need someone to give you a simple roadmap! Take the time now to create this routine. You will be so glad you did when you’re saving time and getting closer to your goals.

Speaking of roadmaps, if you’re planning to be busy this summer, check out my new Macros on the Fly DIY mini course. This is your roadmap for healthy living on the go! 

Worried about how to order off restaurant menus? 

Not sure how to put healthy foods together when you’re out of your normal routine?

Want to know how to enjoy a night out or on vacation without blowing your diet?

I’m breaking it down and teaching you how to do all of this and so much more in my new course. The best part–you can do this at your own pace. The course includes five quick and easy video modules, plus tons of printable cheat sheets so you’ll have everything you need to stay on track no matter where you are.

Here’s to you preparing for a healthy summer! 

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