Do you need to Plan?
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- BrightAngel
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Do you need to Plan?
Do you agree with this popular quote?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AeNgfeyBPI
If so, WHAT KIND of Planning do you personally need?
and
HOW MUCH Planning works for you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AeNgfeyBPI
If so, WHAT KIND of Planning do you personally need?
and
HOW MUCH Planning works for you?
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- sophiasapientia
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Yes, The quote holds true for me.
Some of the ways I plan?
Making a meal plan and grocery list every week, based on what is on season, on sale and what sounds good. This way I don't need to stress out at the last minute on what to make for dinner. I plan easier meals, pull somehing from the freezer or serve planned leftovers for busy nights.
Looking at my schedule each day and figuring out when I'm going to fit exercise in. I prefer to have a consistent time, first thing on the am, but if that doesn't work, I set aside a different time.
Having "Intelligent Dietary Defaults" at restaurants we frequent often.
Having a general idea of what I want as my special S Day treats before the weekend and planning accordingly.
Some of the ways I plan?
Making a meal plan and grocery list every week, based on what is on season, on sale and what sounds good. This way I don't need to stress out at the last minute on what to make for dinner. I plan easier meals, pull somehing from the freezer or serve planned leftovers for busy nights.
Looking at my schedule each day and figuring out when I'm going to fit exercise in. I prefer to have a consistent time, first thing on the am, but if that doesn't work, I set aside a different time.
Having "Intelligent Dietary Defaults" at restaurants we frequent often.
Having a general idea of what I want as my special S Day treats before the weekend and planning accordingly.
Restarted No S (3rd times a charm!) January 2010 at 145 lbs
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I find planning for most things work well for me. The only time it didn't was when I was on No S the first time. I planned my S days with great calculation regarding all the treats I missed during the week. I froze them, stored them, baked them and gorged on them ever S day. It was my downfall.
I've come the second time to No S, hopefully a little wiser and humbler. This time around I will NOT plan out my S days. It's still early, but so far it's working. I guess I AM PLANNING not to plan, so this statement would be totally true for me in that case
I've come the second time to No S, hopefully a little wiser and humbler. This time around I will NOT plan out my S days. It's still early, but so far it's working. I guess I AM PLANNING not to plan, so this statement would be totally true for me in that case
- Blithe Morning
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If I were a gazillionairess, I would hire Jamie Oliver to be my personal executive chef. Shoot, he wouldn't even have to cook - just plan the meals and one of his staff could set up the mise en place since I like the cooking a little bit too.
Since I'm not a gazillionairess, I do plan otherwise I spend too much money and get in a food rut. I actually don't mind food ruts, I'm the kind of person who can eat the same thing month after month. However, DH doesn't mind a few things repeated every week (Fridays are taco night at my house) but he does like a little variety.
Since I'm not a gazillionairess, I do plan otherwise I spend too much money and get in a food rut. I actually don't mind food ruts, I'm the kind of person who can eat the same thing month after month. However, DH doesn't mind a few things repeated every week (Fridays are taco night at my house) but he does like a little variety.
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hi all, for the most part i prepare my breakfast/lunch the night before for work, only because i don't have time to mess around in the morning.
dinner, i can pretty much have a plan, but if my tummy decides one something else i change up. i rather eat something that satisfies me and not end up binging then eating something that was not satisfying and binging.
dinner, i can pretty much have a plan, but if my tummy decides one something else i change up. i rather eat something that satisfies me and not end up binging then eating something that was not satisfying and binging.
Age 56: SBMI=30.6 (12/1/13) CBMI 28.9 (2/2/14) GBMI-24.8
I don't call it planning. Over a period of years, I've come to eat certain foods. I shop and buy them to have in the house. I cook them in bulk and have them to make into meals with added sauces. Since I have the foods, when I go to make a meal, I just choose among them. I hardly even think ahead of time which ones I'll have when. Will I have chicken, beef, seafood, or eggs at lunch or dinner? Cooked rye berries, whole oats, whole grain bread, hi-fiber tortillas? Two of a variety of veggies? which fruit? Milk, cottage cheese, yogurt? I always have them, so I don't have to "plan."
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Oh, I'm single, I should mention. If I had a family, I would probably plan some and make more formal dishes that take more time to prepare--but I'd make enough to freeze for another day!
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
I guess the answer depends on your definition of "Plan." No I don't plan out a week's menus any more. I have done that it in the past, but it reminds me too much of Weight Watchers. Also, I tend to eat more when I plan! It keeps me focused on food way too much. On NoS my planning for S Days got me into big trouble.
But..I do have a big notebook of recipes and tons of cookbooks (I collect old ones...before canned soups!) and a recipe box at allrecipes.com. I have a small chest freezer which is handy to take advantage of good buys and also saves trips to the grocery store for meats. I am now buying my beef, pork, and eggs from a local farmer which is a real treat.
I no longer go to the grocery store or farmer's market with a recipe or my meal plan. I shop for what is on sale, what is in season, what looks good. Then when I get back home I pick out a matching recipe or menu. I am sort of a modern day hunter gatherer I guess. Most of our meals are pretty simple meat and vegetable based...either skillet, slow cook on stove, or crock pot.
And I guess planning for more than one meal is a type of planning. If I am going to take the time to cook, I make sure I can get more than one meal out of the effort. Sometimes it goes in the freezer. Sometimes it is the next day's lunch or breakfast for one of us.
But I really like to keep my options open.
But..I do have a big notebook of recipes and tons of cookbooks (I collect old ones...before canned soups!) and a recipe box at allrecipes.com. I have a small chest freezer which is handy to take advantage of good buys and also saves trips to the grocery store for meats. I am now buying my beef, pork, and eggs from a local farmer which is a real treat.
I no longer go to the grocery store or farmer's market with a recipe or my meal plan. I shop for what is on sale, what is in season, what looks good. Then when I get back home I pick out a matching recipe or menu. I am sort of a modern day hunter gatherer I guess. Most of our meals are pretty simple meat and vegetable based...either skillet, slow cook on stove, or crock pot.
And I guess planning for more than one meal is a type of planning. If I am going to take the time to cook, I make sure I can get more than one meal out of the effort. Sometimes it goes in the freezer. Sometimes it is the next day's lunch or breakfast for one of us.
But I really like to keep my options open.
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