Cook at Home 5 Days a Week to Transform Your Diet

The Problem

You eat out or order delivery 4-5 times per week. It's expensive and unhealthy.

The Hack

Cook at home 5 days per week. Start with 3 simple meals you can rotate: stir-fry, sheet-pan dinner, pasta with vegetables. Allow 2 days of eating out.

Why It Works

Restaurant meals average 1,200 calories (vs 500-700 at home) because they add butter, oil, and sugar liberally. Home cooking gives you complete control over ingredients and portions.

Pro Tips

• Start with 3-4 simple recipes you actually enjoy
• Meal prep Sunday reduces weeknight cooking to reheating
• Delivery: $15-25 per meal. Home cooking: $3-5 per meal
• 5 home-cooked days saves $200-400/month