How do you guys feel about planning meals ahead of time?

iamhopeful

Before MFP, I would plan meals occassionally and when I did, it really helped and I felt so organized. But I stopped and started winging it again. Now that I'm trying to get more serious with my weight loss efforts, I know I should start planning again. And it definitely helps to have the calendar on the fridge when the hubby or kids call me at work saying "what's for dinner tonight?"

DonnaLFitz

Planning has been key to success for me. I log my food every morning. There are occasional changes throughout the day, but at least I don't have to stress when I get hungry. My plan includes 3 meals and 2 snacks. If I follow it, I don't get hungry or out of control.

athenawho

I don't plan meals. I eat what I'm hungry for...although that's not always true.


I have my go-to like my turkey burgers, my ground turkey meat, my boneless/skinless turkey breasts.

I pick which one I'm in the mood for (or in the mood to cook, because frankly the ground meat is the easiest), then I choose whats next.


I basically eat the same things over and over again just changing spices, veggies, or swapping sides.

My basic grocery list:

Jennie-O Turkey Burgers, Hot Dogs, andGround Turkey Meat
Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts
Baby Spinach
Baby Carrots
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Celery
Green, Red, Yellow, and Orange Bell Pepper
Bananas
Lentils
Brown Rice
Whole Wheat Pasta
Slim-Fast Meal Bars
Swiss-Miss Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding
and a new spice every time I go to the store.


I know its kind of bland looking, but I use incredible spices on everything. My worcester hotdogs are amazing!!!!!!

sexandthecitygal

I plan my meals out for the entire week! Healthy vegetables and meats. And my husband likes to go out to eat and I do like a lot of you guys, I check the website and the calories and know ahead of time what I can eat and what I shouldn't eat! It's amazing to look at some of the menus of places we would go and what I once ate and the calories!! Never dreamed I was eating that many calories!!



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