Plan once, eat well all week
Meal planning saves time and reduces stress when you apply a small, consistent routine. The goal is a usable plan you can repeat.
Weekly routine (45–90 minutes)
Block one session each week to choose recipes, build a shopping list, and prep. Keep it focused to increase follow-through.
Practical steps
- Pick 3–4 core proteins and 3–4 versatile sides that mix and match.
- Create a single shopping list organized by store section.
- Batch cook mains or components (grains, roasted vegetables, sauces).
- Portion into containers for lunches and quick dinners.
Save time daily
Repurpose cooked ingredients across meals — roasted chicken becomes tacos, salads, and soup. Use one-skillet or sheet-pan meals on busy nights.
Keep it simple and flexible
- Limit new recipes to one per week.
- Build a short rotation of favorite meals.
- Use a two-column plan: dinner roster and prep tasks for each day.
Small habits — a focused planning session and consistent prep — make weekly meal planning sustainable for busy lives.
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