Day 23: The Beginner Meal-Planning Guide

Meal planning doesn’t need to be complicated or perfect to work. For beginners, the goal is consistency, not gourmet meals.

Start with simple staples you enjoy and can repeat:

• A protein you like (chicken, eggs, fish, tofu, Greek yogurt)

• A carb source (rice, potatoes, oats, fruit)

• A veggie or two (frozen counts)

• A healthy fat (olive oil, avocado, nuts)

Build most meals around this structure. If it looks similar day to day, that’s a good thing — it removes decision fatigue.

Plan 2–3 meals you can rotate all week instead of something new every day. This saves time, money, and stress.

Shop with a list, eat before grocery shopping, and don’t aim for perfection.
Meal planning is simply about making the healthier choice the easier choice.

Simple works. Repeating meals works. Progress comes from doing this consistently — not from eating “perfect.”

— Aquiles
Diamante Training