Here’s the thing: life will always get in the way. Always.
In the summer, it’s BBQs, vacations, summer homes, and “oh sure, let’s just grab something on the way to the beach.”
In September, it’s back-to-school chaos—new schedules, endless activities, and dinner sneaking up on you like a pop quiz. And the holidays? Forget it—cookies at every turn, family gatherings, travel, stress—you know the drill.
If you’re waiting for the “perfect” season of life to start eating healthier, you’ll be waiting forever. There is no break in the action. Life doesn’t slow down for you to catch your breath. That’s why you can’t just hope for healthier habits—you need a plan.
And here’s where meal prep comes in. I know, I know: meal prepping sounds like it takes too much time. But here’s the truth—it’s a time saver, not a time waster. When you make a couple of meals ahead of time, you’re not just cooking; you’re buying yourself peace of mind. You’re skipping the nightly decision fatigue (“what should I make?”), You’re skipping the scramble to chop, sauté, and pray everyone will eat it.
Instead, on a random Wednesday night, you open the fridge and pull out something you already made. Heat it, serve it, done. There is nothing more satisfying than that.
Without a plan, the week controls you (it’s so easy after soccer practice to stop by the drive-thru). With a plan, you stay in charge—even when life throws the usual chaos at you.
Download your free copy of my Kidney Stone Diet Meal Prep Strategies and learn the methods I use to stay in control.
If all of this feels too overwhelming, try my Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans, I created them for precisely this reason. Each Sunday, you get a whole week of KSD-compliant recipes—breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner—delivered to your inbox. No more decision fatigue, no more staring into the fridge. Just simple recipes that fit your lifestyle and help keep you stone-free.
Thank you for being here!
Your friend,
Nurse Jill
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