Comments on: Do you plan your meals in advance?

By: This is NOT a happy post « Chocolate-Covered Katie

This is NOT a happy post « Chocolate-Covered Katie — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:47:51 +0000

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By: Marianne

Marianne — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:07:53 +0000

I’m the sort of planner you are – plan, but don’t plan. I figure if you have a well stocked fridge, freezer, and pantry, then you don’t really need to plan much. I may start to think of some good meals to use up leftovers or food that’s soon to go bad, but they are never set in stone. Because like you said, if you aren’t feeling it, what’s the point in eating it?

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:10:51 +0000

I’m definitely a planner! I make my dinner menu a week in advance, that way I only have to go shopping once. I have a pretty tight evening schedule, so it’s easier that way…

By: Chocolate-Covered Katie

Chocolate-Covered Katie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:37:58 +0000

Hey Valerie! I changed it. I also emailed you

By: Valerie

Valerie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:20:30 +0000

Oops. I gave my email…can you delete it. I am a NOOB!

By: Valerie

Valerie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:18:26 +0000

Hi
I try to plan some meals in advance but its hard sometimes. I am sort of transitioning to vegan. I am curious: were you vegetarian before vegan? And what is a day of meals like for you?
I have been eating soy products (tofu, tempeh, edamame) about 3-5 times a week, but I am not sure that is right. I read so many different studies on soy and they all yield different opinions on how good it really is. So I rely a lot on nuts and seeds and nut butters. Can it really be good to rely so heavily on these? I also eat a lot of beans and lentils. What are your thoughts on Sun Warrior vegan protein? Heather at HEAB liked it and I thought a small scoop occasionally might be fine?
Thanks. SOrry for 101 questions.

By: BroccoliHut

BroccoliHut — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:42:54 +0000

My meal planning usually consists of picking out a few recipes that I want to try for the week, not assigning specific times to eat them or anything–that way I have the flexibility to go with my gut cravings:)

By: livingfreeforever

livingfreeforever — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:19:31 +0000

Love this post! I used to plan all my meals out a week in advance, but like you, when the time came, I would be craving something else. I do need to plan a little though. I’m glad you posted this, because I was curious as to how you plan or ‘un’plan:)

By: CaSaundra

CaSaundra — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:06:01 +0000

I usually plan lunches for the today–plan Friday, grocery shop Saturday, cook it Sunday, and eat it for lunch Mon-Fri But other meals, I just go with what I feel like, or what I have on hand!

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By: Marina

Marina — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:36:30 +0000

Great post!
I plan some meals in advance, because it helps me sometimes. Sometimes it’s so hard to know what I crave and need, and to have a plan makes it a lot easier to buy groceries and just go and cook for me and my boy. But most of the time, I cook what I feel like eating and have in my fridge