So I have been on this journey to a healthier lifestyle for just over a year. The added benefit it I’m losing weight! I am down 67lbs! WOOT WOOT I have done that just by watching what I eat, now full disclosure I am doing the WW (formally Weight Watchers), and that community has helped me! Now everything that I am sharing is NOT from WW program, most of it is what I have discovered works for me! Everyone is different everyone results are different.
For me planning is a BIG part of my success. I plan my meals. I go through cookbooks, I look on Pinterest for meal ideas and inspiration. Then I make my grocery list. For example this week I wanted to make, my version of PF Changs Lettuce wraps(I will link to a similar recipe I found on Pinterest check out my recipe page) I also wanted to make ahead a breakfast egg bake (similar recipe on my Pinterest recipe page). Plus I always make sure I have enough fruits and veggies in my fridge.
I write out my list my category, all fruits and veggies together, all dairy, meats etc..
I rarely if ever go up and down the actual aisles!!! All the processed and not so good for you foods are down some of those aisles.
After I get home I clean and cut up all my veggies and fruits, cause lets be honest that is the worst part! I even on occasion get real lazy and I buy the already cut up veggies… shh do not tell my mom!
This is one of my new favorites! Sometimes I go without the turkey. I also have put radish slices on it too! My favorite things is the Everything but the bagel seasoning!! I just scored a big bottle from Amazon!
I have found for me doing this makes it really easy to eat those healthier options then to grab a cookie or chips! Which by the way I DO NOT EVEN BUY!!! If its not in the house you wont eat it! Now that is easier said then done when you have a spouse or kids. But you can still buy those things for them but look at the labels read them see what the ingredients are, and make the healthier choices for you and your family. Reading the labels is a big part and can be time consuming the first go around, but once you find that healthier products they will be your go to!
How do you plan your meals?
Fluffy2Lean 