As the holiday commotion starts to wane and the new year settles in, there’s always a sense of urgency to make positive changes that benefit our health and well being. New Year’s Resolutions have the best intentions, but too often fail without a proper foundation. Whether your goals revolve around diet, exercise, time management, or saving money – planning and preparing more homemade food will set you on the path towards success.
Planning meals for the week and packing homemade food on a daily basis not only saves money, but also guards us from the temptation of eating fast food, high-calorie food, and sugar when we’re starving. Having healthy meals and snacks at hand keeps blood sugar levels stable, leaving you energized for exercise. Time will be spared when there is a plan for dinner rather than scrolling DoorDash to order overpriced takeout, or traveling and waiting at a restaurant to eat. It is not the extreme measures that produce lasting results, but it is what we do on a consistent basis that yields change.
Having a weekly Talley Farms Box subscription makes it easy to fall into a meal planning routine. Every Saturday an email goes out detailing what will be in the next box. Use these ingredients to start planning your meals and browse the recipe archives for new ideas. Build your grocery list around 4 or 5 dinners for the week and customize your box to add any other produce or non perishable items that you need. Fruit and nuts make for excellent snacks. Lettuce is always included to build healthy lunches of salads, wraps, and sandwiches. And breakfast can be as simple as a smoothie to start the day.
Make a plan and keep things as simple as possible. Be realistic with yourself and know that any meal made at home is healthier and less expensive than one eaten out. Give yourself grace when goals are not perfectly met and stay on track towards progress over the long haul. Here’s to a healthier you in 2025!
