It started with a course I enrolled in, you know, to clean up my food act. We were in a routine, where I flew by the seat of my pants in the kitchen. Late afternoon would roll around, and I had no idea what we were having for dinner. The next step was to, “just order something so I could call dinner done”. You know where I’m going with this. Weight gain.
So, I got busy on this course to get my food act together. I was determined! Not only did I purge my kitchen of junky food, but I noticed my path to dinnertime was wayyyy more streamlined. I was losing weight AND losing anxiety! WIN! WIN!
If you are where I was about five years ago, running to the nearest drive-through, I have SOOO much help for you!
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Let’s get started! We’ll take it slow. For this first step, you’ll want a notebook, to collect your thoughts.
- Jot down all the favorite foods your family eats during the week. (Tacos? You know all the ingredients by heart!)
- Inventory your storage containers. I recommend glass with leak-proof lids. Glass is eco-friendly and does not harbor bacteria.
- Choose a day in your schedule to designate “grocery store day” (you’ll thank me)
- So, let’s go back to tacos, as an example. You know you’re going to serve tacos on Tuesday. On “grocery store day”, while you are dicing those fresh tomatoes and shredding cheese, to keep in your storage containers, you are browning and seasoning your taco meat. Add the meat to another storage container. When taco night rolls around, you have just THREE tasks – reheat your taco meat, make the guac, and call everybody to the table! See how efficient?
- Next, take this idea to your lunch prep. I’ll use a store-bought rotisserie chicken as my example. Turn that chicken into a large container of fresh chicken salad, assemble chicken salad wraps and you have lunch for the week!
Try this out, and let me know how it works!
XO, Wimberly
