I have been receiving such positive feedback from all of you with these weekly meal plans and I could not be happier! I know it is super cliche to go into how important nutrition and diet is but it truly truly is. Planning out even 1 meal a day for the week like this has been so helpful in keeping my nutrition goals on track. I love switching it up and looking through all the LG cookbooks and meals. It has become so fun for me, and I hope for you all as well!
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.
BREAKFAST – my family is ALLLLL about breakfast for dinner…or really breakfast food any time of the day.
Here’s what I’m planning on:
- eggs + eggs whites (I like 2 eggs, 1 egg white ratios)
- ham, chopped
- shredded cheddar cheese
- seasoned salt (Lawry’s)
- Van’s waffles topped with sliced strawberries
CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN & ZUCCHINI BAKE – a great pan meal that my entire family loves. The baked chicken with the garlic breaded parmesan flavor paired with zucchini is the perfect balanced meal.
recipe found in Fall Cookbook 2019
PESTO CHICKEN BAKE – this recipe is great for a night when you want to throw a few ingredients together and pop it into the oven. Plus, anything with pesto is an automatic win in my food book!
find the free recipe HERE
ROASTED RED PEPPER SOUP – with the colder dreary weather we’ve been enduring down here in Texas, I thought a nice soup would be a great option. Depending where you are located, it may be a GREAT option for you too! This delicious soup is PACKED with vitamins and will leave your belly warm and full.
recipe found in Warm & Toasty Cookbook
GRILLED CHEESE PIZZA SANDWICH- this is one of my personal favs. So yummy and easy and absolute perfect to pair with any leftover soup from the night before.
recipe found in Warm & Toasty Cookbook
BALSAMIC CHICKEN WRAPS – a super fresh dinner option that you will love. The warm chicken and tortillas perfectly pairs with the fresh lettuce, cranberries, almonds and balsamic. My mouth is watering typing this out…
recipe found in The Summer Cookbook
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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