Becca S. (KY)

I desperately needed a personal meal planner!

I have been working with the Linda (a.k.a.) Meal Planning Maven for almost a year. I came to Linda desperate for help. I work a 50 hour week, am in school full time and have a very active 5 year old picky eater. My family dinners consisted of quick “out of the box” processed meals. I had had enough of eating so poorly. I knew if I continued serving unhealthy meals my health and my family’s would only get worse. I struggled with trying to find meals that my son would eat that were quick and tasty. I cannot look at a recipe and know if my family would enjoy it. The worst thing my husband could ask me in the evening was “what’s for dinner” -it would anger me beyond belief and was a constant source of stress.

I finally broke down and looked into finding a meal planner. I was a little nervous about spending money on menus but I knew it would solve the “what’s for dinner” stress I dealt with every day. I found Linda after looking around to see what was out there. I didn’t even know if there was such a person as a meal planner. After looking at several options, I decided to give the Meal Planning Maven a try. That was the best decision I have made in a long time.

Personalized for our tastes, schedule and budget.

I filled out Linda’s Diet History and Eating Lifestyle Questionnaire and communicated my busy schedule to her. What she came up with was perfect. It was as if she understood exactly what I was looking for and needed. I receive a shopping list every week with a menu and recipes and helpful advice on how to prepare and store the meals and leftovers. My grocery shopping used to be the most stressful chore for me. I would spend $200 on food for the week and have nothing to cook. I would have to throw food away because I never used it which was such a waste of time and money…

Quick ‘n healthy meals that encouraged me to cook.

I didn’t even mention the best part, the meals!!!! Oh her recipes are so perfect for my schedule, tastes, and cooking ability (which is very limited). I have looked at some of the recipes and thought I don’t think I am going to like this. Every time I say that I am blown away with how delicious they are. I never thought I could cook like that. Not only do I not have to think about “what’s for dinner” anymore, I actually look forward to cooking something new.

Linda gets kids On-Board with healthy eating!

It has taken a little bit of time with my picky eater to get on board but he has. He even eats quinoa!!!! We were out for brunch on Father’s Day and my son actually asked to try something he had never had before. That moment was worth every dime I had spent on the Meal Planning Maven. I was so afraid that I was going to raise a child that would never try something different. Not only are the meals fantastic and healthy, I am saving money at the grocery store, I eat everything I buy for the week which is more savings.

And here’s the best part- I’ve lost a pound a week since I started working with Linda!!!

Linda also encourages my progress and gives great advice on how to cook. I am so pleased with how her services are working out for my family. It is so important to eat healthy and now I can say my family and I have made that change and we are so much better for it. Thanks to Linda, the Meal Planning Maven!