Last Updated on August 5, 2025 by Pen Pixel
Most days, I don’t even wanna eat.
Other days, I wanna eat everything.
And sometimes, I just wanna go back to being 8 years old, eating cereal for dinner and not giving a damn about nutrients or calories or what my gut microbiome thinks.
I don’t wanna cook. I don’t wanna track anything. I don’t wanna scroll Pinterest for the “Top 37 Anti-Bloating Meal Preps That Taste Like Regret.” I just wanna feel good in my skin. And eat something that doesn’t make me feel like I’m trying too hard.
Is that so much to ask?
The Key Takeaway.
You don’t need a 12-step nutrition guide or a spreadsheet of macros. What you need is this: food that loves you back. Meals that meet you where you are mentally, emotionally, lazily. Not perfect. Not Pinterest-worthy. Just right for you. And I’m gonna show you how to find that balance.
The Pressure To Find Balance.
Nobody talks about the pressure. The guilt-eat-clean cycle? It’s not just exhausting, it’s dehumanizing.
We’re expected to know exactly what to eat, have the ingredients on hand, cook it fresh, plate it pretty, eat it slowly, stay full, stay skinny, stay radiant, stay grateful, while battling chronic stress, hormonal chaos, and zero motivation.
It’s like juggling knives while blindfolded and smiling for Instagram.
- You can’t shame yourself into wellness.
- You can’t starve yourself into confidence.
- And you definitely can’t follow 1,000 strangers’ food routines and expect your body to magically clap for you.
Healthy Meal Plan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Ideas That Don’t Suck or Stress You Out).
Breakfast.
Let’s face it, mornings are the worst. You’re half-asleep, your to-do list is already yelling, and the last thing you wanna do is whip up some protein-rich sunrise bowl with handpicked berries. Try these instead:
- Yogurt + Peanut Butter + Banana Slices – Thick, cold, creamy. Sweet and salty. Takes 2 mins. Looks like nothing but hits like a weighted blanket.
- Boiled Egg + Toast + Fruit – Don’t underestimate boring. Boring feeds you when aesthetics can’t. One egg. A piece of toast. A fruit you won’t forget in the fridge. Boom. Meal.
- Leftover Rice Stir-Fry with Egg – Yes, for breakfast. Who made the rule that eggs are only for toast and cereal must come first? Sometimes fried rice slaps harder at 8 a.m. Especially if you’re PMSing and already over it.
- Avocado with Anything – Crackers. Eggs. Bread. Even plain with a spoon. Add pepper flakes if you’re spicy like that.
- Smoothie – Banana + Milk + Peanut butter + Oats. Blend and go. (And no, you don’t need that 8-ingredient green sludge recipe.)
Lunch.
Lunch is the most ignored meal of the day. By noon, your body’s screaming and your brain is fried. You want something fast, warm, and satisfying, but not something that makes you crash by 3pm. Start with one anchor. Then build around it.
Base:
- Sweet potatoes.
- Rice (jollof, basmati, whatever you’ve got).
- Couscous.
- Whole grain wraps.
- Pasta.
Protein:
- Canned tuna or salmon (underrated!).
- Boiled eggs or fried.
- Chicken thighs or ground beef (meal prep a batch and thank me later).
- Lentils or beans (bless canned goods).
Add-ons (don’t overthink):
- Avocado slices.
- Steamed veggies (microwave bags count).
- Crumbled cheese (feta slaps).
- Hummus dollops.
- Hot sauce, garlic sauce, peanut sauce, literally, sauce saves lives.
Example combos:
- Couscous + Tuna + Avocado + Chili flakes.
- Wrap + Chicken + Hummus + Lettuce + Squeeze of lemon.
- Rice + Beans + Fried plantains (comfort food = real joy).
Rant break:
Why do we act like lunch has to be light?
Who sold us the lie that “clean eating” means rabbit food?
You’re allowed to be full. You’re allowed to chew. You’re allowed to feel nourished at 1pm. Let the protein and carbs be heavy. You’ll feel better for it.
Dinner.
Dinner is NOT the time to “make up” for what you ate earlier. You are not a calculator. You are a body. And your body deserves peace before bed. Warm one-pot meals:
- Pasta + Spinach + Tuna + Cream cheese.
- Chicken + Sweet potatoes + Carrots roasted in the oven.
- Rice + Fried egg + Veggies + Soy sauce (don’t knock it till you try).
Lazy girl bowls:
- Quinoa or couscous + Roasted chickpeas + Yogurt drizzle.
- Pasta salad with boiled eggs and a splash of olive oil.
No-cook option:
- Crackers + Cheese + Fruit + Nuts = Dinner charcuterie for tired humans.
- Dessert? Yes. Eat the chocolate. Or the fruit. Or the biscuit. It’s not the enemy.
Weird but true:
Some nights, eating toast and watching Netflix under a blanket is self-care. Not everything has to be optimal. Sometimes, “functional” is enough.
And if you still feel guilty after eating? That’s not hunger, it’s healing. Let the guilt pass. And remember: you’re doing the best you can with what you have. And some days, that’s toast and eggs. Other days? That’s enough to change your life.
