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hello all, i hope you all had a great day, one thing i always struggle with is making a set amount of meals for a week or even a day that stick with the meal guide as well as being something that i might like. plus i’m in college so my mum makes my dinner so really my breakfast and lunch are all on me but i wanna get more involved in making all 3 meals so that i make sure i don’t stray away and make sure my portions are controlled any suggestions, or tips

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Perhaps you and your mum could have a look at the Tom Kerridge series starting on BBC2 at 8 this evening. It might give you some idea s for meals you could do for the family :)

There are also plenty of recipes here: you'll find them under Topics

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awesome!! i’ll defo check it out thank you !!

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You're welcome :)

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Getting your Mum involved would be really helpful, I have found planning meals has saved me calories, time and money 😊

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yeah that could be a good idea i know she’s wanting to lose some maybe we could make it a family thing

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Absolutely 😊. Nothing beats mother - daughter cooking sessions

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Like BridgeGirl says check out Tom Kerridge, hes great & also The body coach Joe Wicks as he bangs on about prepping like a boss.

Ive just prepared my breakfast for tomorrow morning - overnight oats so i know i wont skip and i know exactly whats gone into it plus when i made my lasagne for my dinner tonight, i made a second portion for my dinner on Friday - i know its all fresh and its ready to be popped in the oven.

I sit down on a friday night and plan what im having for the following week, and theres very little waste. I only buy what is in my shopping list. I prepare as much as i can on a sunday for the week ahead so if im having salad for my lunches i make the salad boxes up, just dont add the dressing until the morning of when i eat it! I guess its about finding out what orks for you xx

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eloquencelwt in reply toMisslovely

thank you!! this has been really helpful i’ll defitnely check those two out and try and meal prep xx

It depends on what you like to eat / how much time you have for breakfast.

A cooked breakfast of scrambled eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes and even just a little bacon can come in less calories than a bowl of cereal!! As long as you judge what you are having and don't have toast / bread every time. Even if you do, use a wholemeal bread and just have a couple of breakfast items. Scrambled egg on toast or mushrooms on toast are quick and easy and can be low calorie.

Lunches - why not use up leftover from previous meals but have smaller portions? Again - this depends on if you have reheating facilities at lunchtime a little but can save a bit of time having to do 2 meals. I'll quite often have - say a curry or stew for dinner early in the week and then use it twice more in the week for lunches (just smaller portions)

Planning is key - and if you can get your families help and support as well you can maybe plan together as a family and enjoy some healthy, home cooked meals :)

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