Today I wanted to do a post sharing about the basic “meal structure” that I use in my own personal life and that I often talk about with clients.
Don’t be scared by my use of the words “meal structure” … this is a very loose, flexible, simplified approach to balanced eating!
I find that most people tend to do well having some sort of structure to their eating. Now, I’m all about eating something random when the mood strikes, but I do think it’s generally helpful to have some regularity and basic structure instead of winging it each day as far as food goes.
Not only will your meals likely be more balanced and nutritious, but it also can take a lot of unnecessary mental energy trying to spontaneously “reinvent the food wheel” each day. Without some intentionality to our eating, we are also more likely to under or overeat.
Libby’s Basic Meal Structure: