As someone who has tried to meal plan for a family of four, I understand the difficulties of finding the time and motivation to plan out healthy and delicious meals for the week ahead. Meal planning can seem like a daunting task, but it’s a great way to save time and money and eat healthier. However, despite its many benefits, meal planning is not without its challenges. I’m here to give you tips I’ve picked up over the years. So think of me as your own personal researcher, out to find life hacks that work for your everyday life!

Lack of Time:

One of the biggest struggles when it comes to meal planning is finding the time to plan. With busy schedules, work, and kids, meal planning can easily fall to the bottom of our to-do list. And when the week is already underway, it can be hard to find the energy to plan out meals for the rest of the week.

Limited Cooking Skills:

Another struggle with meal planning is a lack of cooking skills. It can be overwhelming to plan out meals when you’re not sure what ingredients to use or how to cook them. Many people opt for quick and easy meals, but these often lack the nutrition and taste of home-cooked meals.

Limited Budget:

Meal planning can also be a struggle when you’re working with a limited budget. Buying ingredients for healthy, home-cooked meals can get expensive, especially when you’re trying to feed a family. It’s hard to balance eating well with keeping within a budget, but it’s not impossible.

Picky Eaters:

Meal planning can be especially challenging when you have picky eaters in the house. It can be hard to find meals everyone will enjoy, and it can be disheartening when a meal you put time and effort into goes uneaten.

Lack of Variety:

Finally, meal planning can also be a struggle when you’re trying to maintain variety in your meals. It can be easy to get into a rut of eating the same things over and over again, but meal planning can help you break out of that cycle and try new recipes.

Despite the challenges, meal planning is worth the effort. When you take the time to plan out your meals, you’re more likely to eat healthier, save time and money, and reduce the stress of figuring out what to make for dinner every night. Try starting small by planning out just a few meals each week and gradually working your way up. And remember, it’s okay to have off days, don’t be too hard on yourself!

So follow along as I take through my meal planning hacks and help you find a routine that works for you and your family. I’m so excited to have this opportunity to help you organize your meals and remove the stress from meal planning!

xoxo

Lisa