Planning out my meals has been so helpful in me and my family sticking to a healthy eating schedule throughout the week. I’m extra excited about this week’s meals, particularly the everything bagel pork chops and the peanut butter banana brownies. I hope you all are enjoying and benefiting from the recipes as much as I am.
WHAT IS MEAL PLANNING?
Meal planning is exactly as it sounds: planning your meals ahead of time. For me, I plan out all my dinners and then just think of some breakfast and snack options.
I plan it out exactly as you’ll see below. I check what i have on hand and i’ll grocery shop for any necessary items.
LG EAT YOUR WAY LEAN MEAL PLAN:
Many of the recipes that I will reference in these eating + meal planning posts can be found in my Meal Plan. As part of my meal plan, I send weekly cookbooks out each week of the challenge, so this is how I am incorporating those recipes into what I am eating this week.
I HIGHLY recommend this plan to those women who want to see results through food. It’s an easy-to-follow eating approach that teaches you macro combinations, portions + even optimal timing. Yet, you’ll still be eating your favorite foods like pizza, pasta, cookies, chips and chocolate (seriously!)
MY DINNER TRICK
I like to cook a fresh, different dinner each night. This approach is magic because…
- I actually get to enjoy a just-made delicious dinner (that’s quick to make, typical LG style)
- my cravings kick in at night and having a delicious dinner helps curb my PM cravings + snacking
- I double the recipe so that I always have leftovers for the follow day’s lunch
Here’s what I’ll be cooking this week. If you’re following my approach, don’t forget to double your serving while you cook to have a healthy, reheatable lunch option for the next day.
Just a reminder that recipes I reference below are found in this Meal Plan.
TACO BOWL – taco bowls are a staple my husband makes to clean out our fridge and pantry. You can do a base of rice beans or lettuce. For a protein option, we like to use lean ground beef or chicken that we season with taco seasonings. Top with whatever else you may have on hand – cheese, avocado, salsa, tomatoes, etc… The key is to use up things you have.
ROASTED ITALIAN CAULIFLOWER – a great veggie side you’ll be wanting to add to every meal. I’ll probably pair this with some chicken sausage to create an easy balanced meal.
recipe found in this weeks cookbook – week 4
CHEESEBURGER SALAD – when you’re craving a cheeseburger but want that “balance”, this is the perfect option!
find the free recipe HERE
SLOPPY JOE SPAGHETTI SQUAH BOWLS – sloppy joes in a fun healthy way. My little ones gobbled this up.
recipe found in last weeks cookbook – week 4
EVERYTHING BAGEL PORK CHOPS – you will literally go crazy for these style pork chops. I am already experimenting with chicken and salmon versions!
recipe found in this weeks cookbook – week 4
PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BROWNIES – need I say more?!? A delicious little dessert to lead us into the weekend. Tonight I am going to have leftovers from the week…I’ll try to keep it lower carb to work in some of these.
recipe found in this weeks cookbook – week 4
TREAT MEAL! I use Saturday night as a time to enjoy treats – go ahead and enjoy! Share what you’re indulging in on social and tag me because I am all about it haha.
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