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Looking at my old bullet journals, the food pages tell a story
I mean, I used to just write down what I needed at the store on a scrap of paper. Now, my bullet journal has a full spread for meal planning with little drawings of veggies. Like, back in 2015, I'd maybe list 'pasta' for Tuesday. Now I have a color coded system for different food groups. It's kind of crazy how much more detailed it's gotten. Maybe it's just me, but I miss the simplicity sometimes. Idk, it's fun but also a lot of work.
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ninaowens2mo agoMost Upvoted
My 2015 bullet journal just had "tacos" scribbled in the margin. The detail now saves me more time than it costs. All that color coding and planning means I only shop once a week and nothing goes bad in the fridge. For me, the upfront work cuts down on daily stress about what to eat. It turned a chore into something I actually have control over. The simple list felt easier, but it left all the hard decisions for when I was already hungry and tired.
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skyler_jackson272mo ago
That "hard decisions when hungry" part hits home. @ninaowens, do you ever have weeks where the plan just falls apart, and how do you get back on track without it feeling like a failure?
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parkerbrown2mo agoMost Upvoted
How do you make sure you actually cook what you plan? I started writing down specific recipes next to my grocery list, so I'm not just staring at ingredients. Prepping a couple things on Sunday, like rice or chicken, means I can throw dinners together fast. It sounds like your system turns the whole messy process into something that actually works.
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the_lisa2mo ago
Wondering if you ever skip the color coding and just use the scribbled taco method now.
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