Meal planning is the process of deciding in advance what meals to eat. Typically, people plan a week of meals in advance. But it’s also possible to plan for up to a month.
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Cooking dinner and preparing meals can be time-consuming. By planning your meals in advance, you can save time both at home and at the store.
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Meal planning also has the potential to save you money. By planning out your meals and grocery list ahead of time, you avoid purchasing things you don’t need.
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Going to the store with a well-thought-out shopping list also helps avoid unhealthy impulse buys. If you know you have your snacks covered, you won’t feel compelled to buy junk food.
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It’s difficult to meet our weight and health goals without a plan in place to take us from where we are now to where we want to be. Meal planning creates a map to keep you on track.
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