You’ll have permission to not cook those nights…and you it’s not as overwhelming as a whole month of boxes to fill up! Start by crossing off the days you won’t be cooking. (Not to worry, I give examples on the template too!) This is a great thing to ask ChatGPT to get your wheels turning on theme night options. Then put my menu on the fridge to refer during the week.įree menu template option #2: Monthly Themed Dinnersīroken record alert…using templates for meal planning will save you TONS of time meal planning.Īnother great way to give yourself a big head start is using themes for your dinner nights. I walk around my kitchen to see what I need to buy and add it to a pickup grocery order. Then I make a note of where to find that recipe later whether I printed it off, saved it, etc. Next I look for recipes based on my template. LEVEL UP OPTION: Looking to save money? Use the Flipp app to shop deals in your area on meats. I fill in the template box with a general idea of what I am making Whether it be a leftovers night, a church night or traveling.
I start by crossing out the nights I am not cooking. ^By the way, I will send you both templates! You don’t need to sign up for emails twice :) How I like to use it: Grab your free copy of this dinner template here when you join the BFC Email List! ( Or members can grab it right now here!)
Did I save it to my collections on Bariatric Food Coach (members – you have this benefit!) or did I save it on Pinterest or email it to myself or rip it from a magazine? This row helps me find the recipe faster when it’s time. Recipe location – I often forget where I saved a recipe. Grilled chicken on Monday becomes Pico de Gallo Chicken. Recipe – I take the template and search for recipes here on the BFC recipe page. I take what the bot told me and plug it into the template row of my menu.Įxample: grilled chicken on Monday, pork chops on Tuesday, chili on Wednesday…etc… Template – I love using ChatGPT to get the ball rolling for me, but I prefer shopping with my eyes and looking at photos of recipes. This is currently the menu I am using in my household. I first created this template for my live session on using ChatGPT to Simplify Your Meal Planning. Leaning into your own style that considers your circumstances will pay dividends on eating foods that help you reach your health goes after bariatric surgery.įree menu template option #1: Weekly Dinners There is no wrong answer when it comes to getting a good meal on the table. Are you the only one eating or are you cooking for a family that “doesn’t have to eat bariatric meals?”Īre you a detailed person that likes a color coded menu plan? Or are you more of a scribble on a post-it note kind of planner? Several factors will impact your best style and strategy for meal planning. (In fact, I wrote a whole blog series about finding your meal planning style!) Free Meal Planning Templates for Bariatric PatientsĪround here I talk a LOT about meal planning that fits your style.