I’m a full-time working mom of two (a 6-year-old and a 2-year-old), and I genuinely love cooking. Food has always been something I enjoy—along with a good glass of wine—which, over time, led to slowly gaining weight year after year. For a long time, I told myself, “I love food, I’d rather be overweight and eat what I enjoy.”

After having my first son, I hit my heaviest. I had low energy, threw my back out picking up my toddler, was drinking more than I should, and finally had a moment where I thought, “I just want to feel better. I want more energy. I want to be healthier.”

My health journey has been slow—and honestly, I think that’s the only way it sticks. Over the years, I’ve quit smoking, nearly cut out alcohol, and lost 55 pounds through tracking macros and exercising. I still have about 10 pounds I’d like to lose, but I’m proud of how far I’ve come. I also had my second child in 2024, so I took a break from weight loss during pregnancy and breastfeeding—and that’s part of the journey too.

So why Fit Mom Meal Plans?

Right now, it’s not a business—it’s a hobby. I’ve always loved meal planning. I’m very type A and actually enjoy sitting down on the weekend, planning meals, grocery shopping, and prepping food (yes, grocery shopping is a hobby for me).

What really inspired this is watching other busy moms—especially my sister-in-law. She works full-time, has four kids in sports, and like so many moms, is trying to juggle everything: cooking, cleaning, working, exercising, drinking enough water, getting enough sleep… it’s a lot. I enjoy this part of life, so this is my way of helping lighten that load for others.

One thing I’ve learned along the way is that I don’t have to give up the food I love. I still cook meals my whole family enjoys—we all sit down and eat the same dinner. I just make small tweaks: higher protein, higher fibre, lower calories, and better portion control. I’ll usually add extra veggies or a salad to my plate, but I’m not making separate meals.

I also follow a lot of fitness influencers and coaches, and while their meals often look great, they’re not always realistic for a family—especially with young kids. A lot of the ingredients aren’t even available in Canada. So everything I share is practical: meals your kids will actually eat, using ingredients you can actually find here.

Another big part of my life is being mindful with money. I’m pretty frugal—I like budgeting, couponing, and shopping sales. My meal plans are built around what’s on sale each week (especially flyers like Superstore, which come out on Wednesdays), so I can plan ahead and keep our dinners around $150 per week. That leaves room in our $250 grocery budget for everything else—snacks, fruit, lunches, milk, and the extras.

If you want to see what this actually looks like day-to-day, check out my TikTok and Instagram where I share real videos of me cooking these meals for my family. I’ll also share tips on tracking macros, portion control, and simple ways to make meals higher in protein and fibre without overcomplicating things.

This isn’t about perfection—it’s about making real life a little easier, a little healthier, and still enjoyable.