Meal planning and living alone

[dede_mont 105]

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[summerset 5,261]

I think meal planning is easiest when you're alone/only preparing for yourself. No need to pay attention to any likes or dislikes except your own.

tupperware like stuff and the microwave are my best kitchen friends since a long time because I don't like to spend a lot of time for meal preparing. I steam batches of mixed vegetables and cook rice in the microwave and can store it in the containers I used for cooking in the fridge. I buy prepared mixed salad greens so I don't need to do the chopping and cleaning.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I think meal planning is easiest when you're alone/only preparing for yourself. No need to pay attention to any likes or dislikes except your own.

tupperware like stuff and the microwave are my best kitchen friends since a long time because I don't like to spend a lot of time for meal preparing. I steam batches of mixed vegetables and cook rice in the microwave and can store it in the containers I used for cooking in the fridge. I buy prepared mixed salad greens so I don't need to do the chopping and cleaning.

I agree, but I have always lived alone as an adult.

My grandmother was the opposite. She always cooked for an army, even when it was just she and my grandfather. She had a very difficult time once she was alone.

[JupiterinVirgo 846]

I have the same problem as you original poster! Also, my sleeve surgery enabled me to follow my dream of moving into an RV and traveling all over the country, and an RV is no place for leftovers LOL… The refrigerator and freezer are small and the kitchen is tiny. This has been a problem. I recently decided to go back to basics, which for me are primarily: yogurt, cheese, nuts, fruits, veggies and meat 2 to 3 times a week. Feeling better already!

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Edited January 23, 2017 by JupiterinVirgo

[Julie norton 2,850]

Simple and often go to foods seem to be a good sign for keeping weight in check for me.... chicken thighs. cheese sticks. Yogurt ..beans.. some brown rice. Extra Protein milk... some Protein Drinks and bars. Soups.

Kinda similar eating patterns helps me maintain

Good luck to all of us trying to live our lives years post op of Wls!