We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Weekly Menus

hinzee4
hinzee4 Posts: 155 Member
edited February 5 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi! I know this may be a dumb question. But. Anyone have any good menus to follow or where I can get one. Ex: Breakfast Lunch Dinner examples ? I guess I'm looking for a regimented way of doing this. My own way does not work! Thanks in advance.

Replies

  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member
    I structure my day by planning what I'm eating a day in advance. Even if some plans change, it gives me a good idea of what wiggle room I have so I don't overeat. Maybe this will help?
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    I bought a seasonal cookbook. It gives me recipes to work with for winter/spring/summer/fall and I love it (after all Martha is the man!).

    But really it is easy to create your own menu. Use something like skinnytaste.com or cooking light to use as a base and just create a menu around that. Give every day a theme, like Meatless Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, etc.... Once you have a good base of recipes that you and your family like you can form your menus around those meals that you really enjoy.

    Personally I like changing my menu up, so I rarely make the same thing twice.
  • NOLA19
    NOLA19 Posts: 31 Member
    what's the name of the seasonal cookbook? that sounds like a fun idea!
  • BabyNurseJen
    BabyNurseJen Posts: 64 Member
    I understand the need for a regimen. I've been searching for premade plans that would work for me, but in the end what's worked so far is to have a few breakfast/lunch/dinner ideas and a lot of healthier snacks around. Then I just track absolutely everything all day long and try to hit around 300-500 cals per meal plus snacks.
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    what's the name of the seasonal cookbook? that sounds like a fun idea!
    9780307718099_p0_v1_s260x420.JPG
  • lseed87
    lseed87 Posts: 1,105 Member
    http://images.agoramedia.com/jillianmichaels/cms/jillian-michaels-ripped-in-30-meal-plan-v.pdf
  • RockinTerri
    RockinTerri Posts: 499 Member
    I'd suggest with starting with foods/meals you like, and looking at ways to adjust them (i.e. cutting fats, calories, adding veggies/fruits). For example, I have a fairly basic recipe for meatloaf I've used for a number of years, but changed up the type of meat (only a portion now of ground beef, the rest is ground turkey, chicken, and/or pork), added more fresh ingredients (fresh herbs instead of dried ones), and more chopped veggies. I also cut back on the other ingredients (less ketchup, one egg instead of two). For one initial serving it was roughly 400 calories; I now have it down to about 250 calories per serving.
  • gringuitica
    gringuitica Posts: 168 Member
    If you are okay with mix-and-matching your own menu from a recipe database, I'll recommend Eating Well: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus

    They have lots of really delicious recipes, complete with portion size & nutrition info. They also plenty of good recipes that come in under 500 cals, if that's what you're after: http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/weight_loss_diet_plans/diet_meal_plans/eatingwell_s_500_calorie_dinners

    mozzarella_turkey_burgers.jpg?1272904766
  • tambam69
    tambam69 Posts: 270 Member
    Eatingwell.com has a menu planner and some really good recipes too

    Just saw the post above mine we must have posted at the same time.....
This discussion has been closed.

Categories