Sometimes it is a good idea to change things up. I had become complacent with dinnertime meal planning. This week, I’m trying to plan ahead. I’m three days into my WW week and so far so good. Dinner has been less stressful because I knew what I would be cooking and took steps to help myself along the way. Tonight we had stew and I cooked the beef in the crockpot I made the vegetables when I got home, and mixed it together. I prefer that because then the vegetables don’t get too soft. Anyway, planning dinner helps me to stay on track.

I’m eating more varied foods and that helps to keep it fresh. Here are some new foods (and some returning favorites that have been off the menu for a while) I’ve added…

• pomegranate seeds
• sliced zucchini
• delicata squash
• rainbow carrots
• lentils & mirepoix
• spreadable cheese
• everything bagel seasoning
• mashed cauliflower

That’s it for today. I had a good one, I hope you did too!