meal planning tips

The problem with meal plans is that they don't do anything when a CRAVING hits... right?! Knowing that cookies aren't a health food doesn't stop us from wanting them and craving them! 

Well in this week's episode we are covering the top 10 Ready to Lose tips that help you not only manage cravings, but actually reduce them and even unlearn them completely! 

You'll learn: 

-the most common 3 mistakes with cravings that can make them WORSE

-10 actionable tips that you can start using today to manage cravings

-loads of personal and client examples of how to use these tips to stop cravings NOW 

The earlier you start managing your cravings this way, the faster you'll see them decreasing in frequency and intensity. So listen in, pick one of these tips to get started with, and get ready to lose weight for the last freakin' time! 

Mentioned in today's episode: 

158. Why You're Snacking After Work (and what to do about it) 

61. What to do when the food just “tastes so good” (THE URGE EPISODE)

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There is tons of information on meal planning and it can be quite overwhelming. Plan to eat should be as easy as it sounds. In this episode avoid the overload and take control of your meal planning. Riley Whitson and Roni Vayre host of the Plan To Eat podcast share how the Plan To Eat app empowers you by simplifying the process. Using their tools to eat better food, eat together, save money, and have less stress in the kitchen.

Check out what Plan To Eat can do for you.

Why is meal planning so important? How can it benefit family life? In this episode, learn how to get smarter in the kitchen. Get around the complaints by involving the whole family. Marcia Smart, author and cooking instructor shares how planning out your meals can be made easy.

Find out more about meal planning and everything that Marcia does at Smart In The Kitchen.

For Marcia’s cooking classes you can find that here.

Check out Marcia’s Dinner Is Done Cookbook.

Many of us think meal planning has to be more complicated than it actually is.  In this episode, I'll discuss five common meal planning myths and discuss why they're not true so you can simplify your meal planning process.

Myth #1.  You must make a new recipe each night of the week

-utilize leftovers

-prep food ahead on the weekend

-new recipes only 1-2 nights per week

-otherwise use recipes

Myth #2 Meal plans are complicated and take a long time to create

-try using a 2-3 week cycle menu

-as time goes on meal planning gets quicker

Myth #3 Grocery shopping is time consuming

-once you have a meal plan creating a grocery list is quick

-go to the same grocery store so you are familiar where items are located

-don’t waste time going down unnecessary isles at the store

Myth #4 Meal planning is a dreaded chore

-saves time in the long run

-can be fun to create a dreaded task

-use positive attitude can change your mindset

Myth #5 You have to plan seven meals per week

-use leftovers 

-order out so you don’t have to prepare all seven nights per week

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