If life feels to be busier than ever lately or feels hard to catch up and stay ahead on your to-do list, you are not alone. In fact, it’s one of the most common complaints I hear from my clients.

If you are like me, you probably have some time carved out on the weekends to plan for the coming week -- the grocery list, your upcoming errands, housework, and appointments. However, no matter how much we plan, sometimes an unexpected turn of events can derail our day and throw us off track.

That could be caused by a kid getting sick, or in my case- my dog, or perhaps work ran late, you had to unexpectedly deal with some family stuff, or a random invite that you couldn’t turn down appeared.

But planning is still important.

Whatever it might be- even with the best intentions, the weekend planning session doesn't work out, and we begin the week without our detailed plan of action. Specifically, when meals aren't planned out for the week ahead, this can lead to a drive-thru-filled week as we grab for quick and easy options when we run out of time.

We know that doesn’t set us up for success with our health and weight loss goals, but sometimes convenience and ease take priority.

I don’t want you to give up your health goals just because life is busy- because looking ahead, you can’t be sure that is going to change anytime soon.

That's what inspired me to create what I like to call an Emergency Meal Plan.