Let’s Meal Plan Like We Love It

Because planning meals can be a form of self-care (and honestly, kinda fun).

Here’s a little truth: I genuinely love meal planning. I don’t do it on Sundays though—I’m a Wednesday meal planner through and through. There’s something about that midweek clarity that just hits right and helps me reset while the week's still in motion. Give me a notebook, my favorite pen, and a cup of coffee, and I’m in my happy place.

It helps. It makes my week smoother, my brain less overloaded, and my fridge look like I have my life together (even if I don't).

How I Keep It Simple:

I don’t plan every meal. I plan just enough to feel like I’m not winging it every night. That means:

• 2 breakfast lunch options

• Lunch- leftovers from dinner!

• 4 dinners

• The rest is "whatever doesn’t require emotional labor"

Sample Dinners:

Monday: Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggies (I toss it all on one tray and call it gourmet—the Large Sheet Pan makes cleanup a dream.) Wednesday: Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry Friday: Make-Your-Own Pizza Night (Less planning, more fun)

Always in My Fridge:

• Fresh fruit

• Prepped veggies

• Something dippable (hummus, guac, salsa)

• Cheese (obviously)

Favorite Shortcuts:

• Cook once, eat twice (I double up on dinner so lunch is ready, but also freeze what I won’t use during the week)

• Breakfast for dinner when all else fails

• Freezer meals from past-me (thank you, past-me)

So no, I’m not a Pinterest meal-prep goddess. But I am a woman with a plan, a pan, and a pantry that usually has chocolate.

As you're setting up your week, consider penciling in your own meal planning day—Wednesday works for me, but you do you.

If that counts as wellness—I’m in.

xo,
Kerri

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