How to set yourself up for A successful Plant based lifestyle
Predictability. Such a simple word—and concept. It might seem surprising to associate predictability with plant-based eating, but once you get started, it makes perfect sense. You find recipes and foods you enjoy, put them into regular rotation, and bam—predictability! I'd love to help you discover what works for you.
For me, predictability has been a source of comfort. Before my plant-based lifestyle, meals were chaotic. Breakfast was usually coffee and a muffin, breakfast bar, or some other unhealthy (but delicious) baked good. Lunch and dinner? A constant scramble. I’d cobble together whatever was in the fridge or pick up quick bites on the way home. Most nights, if I’m honest, ended with some form of pasta and sauce.
Switching to a plant-based diet changed everything. I had to plan—not just to stick with it, but to avoid the disaster of going hungry (I am not pleasant when hungry). My day now starts with a green smoothie—a game-changer. It’s packed with protein, greens, blueberries for antioxidants, banana for sweetness, and flax oil for healthy fats. Not only is it delicious, but it’s miles healthier than my old breakfasts.
At first, I resisted the idea of drinking the same smoothie every day. It felt too...boring. I tried adding pineapple, yogurt, or other tweaks, but nothing matched the OG recipe. Once I embraced its simplicity, I never looked back.
Over time, I’ve built a roster of go-to meals. They mix things up enough to keep it interesting while staying simple. If I feel adventurous, I’ll try a new recipe or pull out one of my cookbooks (though, if I’m honest, they don’t get much use). My staples include:
Daring Chicken with broccoli.
Gardein meatless ground beef with taco seasoning for Taco Tuesday.
Beyond Meat burgers with broccoli.
Daring Chicken on a bed of spinach with sliced apple.
Soy curls with pasta sauce (a healthier, protein-packed twist on my old pasta-and-sauce comfort food).
Beefless taco Tuesday! A favorite!
The Takeaway
I’m all about keeping it simple. I’m not a fancy cook or a foodie, and I don’t spend hours on recipes. My approach focuses on finding quick, easy meals that make sticking to a plant-based lifestyle doable. Because at the end of the day, the goal isn’t just eating differently—it’s living a healthier, greener life.
