#176 - The Purpose of Meal Planning

📄 Episode Summary:

For many women, meal planning feels like punishment — something we have to do to stay “on track.”

But what if planning your food was actually a form of love, nourishment, and spiritual peace?

In this episode, we’re reframing the purpose of meal planning through a faith-filled lens. Whether you’re tired of all-or-nothing dieting or just want to feel better in your body, this conversation will help you see meal planning as a tool for freedom, not restriction.

💛 What You’ll Learn:

• Why meal planning is an act of self-love — not self-control

• How planning can actually help you eat more to sustain your energy

• How to choose foods that make you feel your best (without guessing)

• What God’s Word says about planning and peace

• How to build a rhythm of nourishment, not perfection

📖 Faith Anchor:

Proverbs 21:5 — “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.”
→ Planning with intention leads to peace, energy, and abundance — not burnout.

🧠 Key Takeaways:

🔹 Meal planning is not about deprivation — it’s about care.
When you plan meals, you're preparing nourishment for your body, not punishment for your behavior.

🔹 You may need to eat more, not less.
Planning reveals where you're under-fueling — which helps reduce fatigue, cravings, and binges.

🔹 It helps you stay conscious and aligned.
When meals are planned, you make decisions ahead of time based on your goals — not in the moment based on emotions.

🔹 It’s a form of stewardship.
Planning your food is a small way to honor the body God entrusted to you — without striving or shame.

🎯 Call to Action:

Want to take the next step?

🎥 Watch my FREE video series: Stop Over-Eating Today
You’ll learn how to plan meals from peace — and stop the cycle of on/off eating for good.

👉 https://www.leandramcmullen.com/opt-in

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