Meals

[eloquencelwt]

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

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

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

[eloquencelwt in reply to BridgeGirl]

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

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to eloquencelwt]

You're welcome

[IndigoBlue61]

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

[eloquencelwt in reply to IndigoBlue61]

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

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to eloquencelwt]

Absolutely 😊. Nothing beats mother - daughter cooking sessions

[Misslovely]

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

[eloquencelwt in reply to Misslovely]

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

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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