22/11/2025
☕️ Cozy Saturday Morning, Food Optimisers! ☕️
Brrr, can you feel that November chill? The mornings are dark, the to-do list is long (hello, busy season!), and all you want to do is curl up with a cosy blanket and a hot drink.
Sound familiar? If your first thought is also "and a giant piece of toast/cake/biscuits," you are not alone! 🍞🍂 This is when our Food Optimising magic really needs to shine.
When it's cold and busy, our motivation can hibernate. So let's make a pact this Saturday to be kind to ourselves and set up a winning weekend.
Here’s your cozy, on-plan game plan for a chilly November day:
1. Embrace the SPEEDY SOUP! 🍲
This is your ultimate secret weapon. A big batch of hearty, vegetable-packed soup is:
A Warm Hug: Think lentil & bacon, spicy tomato & basil, or a chunky minestrone.
A Time-Saver: Make a huge pot today for easy lunches and quick dinners all week.
A Speed Food Dream: Load it up with your favourite speed veggies to keep you full and on track.
2. Master the "Cook Once, Eat Twice" (or Thrice!) Method.
That Sunday roast chicken? Shred the leftovers for a BBQ chicken pizza on a pitta (HEb) tonight, or a creamy chicken and mushroom pasta bake (hello, 3 Syns for cheese!). Cooking in bulk is a busy person's best friend.
3. Cosy Doesn't Have to Mean Syns. ☕️
That craving for a warm, milky drink? A Options hot chocolate (2 Syns) made with water is a lifesaver. Or, a big frothy coffee with your Healthy Extra A milk feels like a real treat for 0 Syns!
4. Plan Your "You" Time.
It's a busy season, but you can't pour from an empty cup. Schedule 20 minutes today just for you. A walk in the crisp air, a chapter of a book, a long bath. A happy, relaxed you makes better food choices.
Remember this: You are doing something amazing for yourself. On a cold, dark morning, choosing to Food Optimise is a powerful act of self-care. You've got this!
What's your go-to cozy, on-plan comfort food for a day like this? Share your ideas below and let's inspire each other! 👇
Wishing you a warm, wonderful and on-plan Saturday!