I don’t have time for complicated diets or perfect eating. But I do want to feel better, feed my family well, and stop relying on takeout.
Here’s exactly what I eat in a typical week—no filters, no food rules, just real, healthy-ish meals.
Monday
Breakfast: Overnight oats
Lunch: Leftover chicken taco bowl
Dinner: One-pan salmon + green beans + potatoes
Tuesday
Breakfast: Egg + spinach wrap
Lunch: Snack plate (cheese, fruit, crackers, nuts)
Dinner: Crockpot chicken tortilla soup
Wednesday
Breakfast: Yogurt + granola + berries
Lunch: Turkey sandwich + veggies + hummus
Dinner: Pasta with ground turkey + steamed broccoli
Thursday
Breakfast: Protein smoothie
Lunch: Avocado toast + boiled egg
Dinner: Sheet pan fajitas
Friday
Breakfast: Waffle with nut butter
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: DIY pizza night
Weekend
Flexible & realistic. We eat out once, make one big meal (like chili), and prep a few things for next week.