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Planning out meals and snacks can deliver plenty of nutritional benefits over time, according to a 2017 observational study in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, including helping people eat a variety of nutritious foods and manage weight.
But there’s another perk that kicks in even sooner. By meal planning today, you can make tomorrow’s food choices feel easier by reducing demand on your willpower in the face of factors such as stress and over-scheduling. In other words, it’s easier to skip the bowl of ice cream when you’ve already determined you’ll be snacking on creamy Greek yogurt with fresh berries and toasted almonds that day. It’s decided!
So tonight, take a few moments to figure out the following day’s food approach based on your preferences, the ingredients you have on hand, and so on. Then, pre-track the day in the WW app or whatever tool makes sense for you. If your day goes sideways—and when hunger kicks in—you won’t have to think about what to eat. You can simply follow the map you made for yourself.
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