cook for the week in 1 day

you spend an absurd amount of mental energy thinking about food. what to eat, when to eat, whether to cook or order. multiply that by seven days and you've burned through hours of decision-making on something that should be automatic.

the hidden cost of daily cooking

it's not just the time standing over a stove. it's the grocery trips, the "what sounds good" deliberation, the cleanup after every single meal. each one of those micro-decisions chips away at your willpower. by the time you need to make an important decision later in the day, you've already spent your best thinking on whether to make pasta or stir-fry.

the one-day system

pick a day — sunday works for most people. spend 2-3 hours cooking everything you'll eat for the week. proteins, grains, vegetables, sauces. portion them into containers. done.

here's what changes immediately:

• you stop thinking about food during the week
• you eat healthier because decisions were made when you had energy
• you save money by buying in bulk and wasting less
• you reclaim 5-6 hours of scattered cooking time

make it work for you

start simple. pick 2 proteins, 2 carb sources, and 3 vegetables. cook them all in different ways. mix and match throughout the week so you don't feel like you're eating the same meal on repeat.

the key is treating meal prep like a production line, not a creative exercise. save the culinary adventures for the weekend. weeknight eating should be fuel, not entertainment.

stop negotiating with yourself

the real win here isn't about food — it's about eliminating one more area where you waste energy on trivial choices. cook once, eat all week, and spend your freed-up brainpower on things that actually matter.

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