The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins With One Step
29 April 2025
Meal planning made simple for long-lasting results
New Year’s resolutions are always a hot topic at this time of year. Whilst some people are eager to make new plans, others advise on pausing and hibernating instead. Whatever your approach, I would love to remind you that
‘The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.’ – Lao Tzu (Laozi)
So do not underestimate the power of small steps! To avoid the common overwhelm of taking on a new task, challenge or resolution, I would love you to embrace that success is about progress, not perfection!
For example, if your goal is to improve your health by making changes to your diet, why not make friends with meal planning and turn shopping & cooking into an easier, more enjoyable and super-efficient process?
I know… you may raise an eyebrow at this idea thinking: ‘I don’t want to be restricted by meal plans’ or ‘I don’t have time or energy to add another task to my list’ and I get that.
But what if I told you that a meal plan can actually:
- Be simple and easy to create,
- Save you brain power (think of the copious amount of times you thought ‘what am I going to cook for dinner tonight?’),
- Allow plenty of space for improvisation, food cravings and take-away meals,
- Ultimately, save you time and energy and blend into your lifestyle?
Just imagine what your life will look like when you will have a rough plan of meals, all ingredients on hand and some dinner ingredients prepared in the fridge!
Remember that Meal Prep and Batch Cooking Guide I shared several months ago? If you’ve already delved into it, then you know how life-saving meal planning and batch cooking can be. For those who downloaded but haven’t had a chance to explore it yet, consider this a friendly nudge!
Here is the link in case you need it again:
Every small step towards healthier eating is a victory. I have created the Meal Prep Guide with this in mind – it is already divided into 6 steps that can be further broken down into smaller tasks.
Open the Guide, explore the tips, and consider implementing just one small change this week. For example, begin by creating a database of recipes, so that you have all your tried-and-tested meal ideas in one place. Or by planning just one of the meals that is most challenging for you, e.g. breakfasts.
Building healthy habits is a journey, not a sprint. The key is repetition. Once you establish a routine, add some more! The more you practise, the easier it becomes.
