3 Easy Shifts I’m Making This Spring (No Overhaul Required)

If you’re craving a reset but don’t want to give up your favorite meals or spend hours meal prepping, this is for you.

Spring always feels like a mini fresh start. The days are getting longer, the sun is finally sticking around, and I find myself wanting to lighten things up—not just with food, but with routines, energy, and mindset.

But instead of diving headfirst into a total lifestyle overhaul (been there, done that… burned out), I’m leaning into a few small shifts that feel really good and totally doable.

If you’re in that same in-between space—craving a little more structure, a little more freshness, but not trying to reinvent your life overnight—these are the three easy shifts I’m making right now to reset for spring.

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1. Lighter Meals with Plenty of Protein

In the winter, I’m all about cozy, carb-heavy meals—and no regrets. But now, I’m craving lighter, brighter flavors that still leave me full and satisfied.

This spring, I’m focusing on:

• More green veggies - at least 2 cups per meal.

• Low calorie sauces & dressings, like coconut aminos & pretty much anything from Primal Kitchen, that help me make quick, easy flavorful meals.

• High-protein smoothies with frozen spinach, berries, chia seeds and my go-to vanilla protein powder. I’ve also really been into this Ninja Creami smoothie bowl recipe lately!

• Protein-packed snacks (like Chomps sticks, this 3 ingredient chocolate banana mug cake with 1/2 scoop of Equip chocolate protein powder added, and a warm mug of bone broth.)

It’s not about cutting things out—it’s just about shifting toward meals that feel energizing and aligned with the season. And of course, I’m still keeping a few protein desserts on hand, like this Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough, because balance.

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2. Taking the Pressure Off Meal Planning

I’ve been in a season where planning every meal from scratch just isn’t happening—and that’s okay. Instead of pushing myself to do full-on meal prep every week, I’ve been leaning on the meal/grocery service Hungryroot to simplify things a lot.

Here’s what I love about it:

• It sends me healthy, gluten-free options tailored to my preferences (high-protein, dairy-free, easy to digest—yes please)

• I can still customize everything based on what I’m craving that week

• The meals are super flexible—I mix and match ingredients to create bowls, wraps, or even quick snacks

• It’s been saving me so much brain space and time while still helping me stay nourished

• It’s saving me money! I’m not overbuying food each week because it’s sending me everything I need for the meals I purchased. If I fill in any blanks at the store, it’s usually staples like eggs for Nick & milk (and who over buys those?!)

I still keep a few staples prepped (like a batch of roasted veggies or a quick dressing), but Hungryroot takes care of the bulk of it. It’s like having a personal grocery shopper + meal planner who gets how I like to eat.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed with food decisions, this might be the little support you didn’t know you needed.

Want to try Hungryroot?
It’s honestly been such a game changer for me—especially during busy weeks when I still want to eat well but don’t have the bandwidth to plan everything.
If you want to check it out, you can use my link and code PRETTYDELICIOUS40 to get 40% off your first order.

Let me know if you try it—I’d love to hear what meals or snacks you end up loving!

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3. Restocking My Pantry and Staples

Spring is a great time to refresh what’s in the pantry and fridge. I did a little inventory check and stocked up on a few warm-weather staples:

• Protein pasta

• Canned salmon and tuna for quick protein

• My favorite dairy-free yogurt for parfaits and smoothies

• Frozen fruit + cauliflower rice for easy smoothie breakfasts

• Gluten-free tortillas + hummus for wrap situations

• Fresh herbs and lemons for flavor boosts

A stocked kitchen = less stress, more creativity, and way fewer takeout temptations. I’ll share a full spring grocery haul soon if you want a peek, just let me know!

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The Mindset Shift That’s Helping Me Most

This season, I’m reminding myself: it’s a reset, not a redo.

There’s no pressure to be perfect, hit every goal, or stick to some rigid plan. It’s just about checking in, noticing what feels good, and making a few small shifts that support how I want to feel this season.

If you’ve been feeling off, sluggish, or just ready for a little energy boost—maybe this can be your gentle nudge too.

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Let’s do this together:
Reply to this email or drop a comment and tell me—what’s one shift you’re making this spring? It can be big or small. I’d love to cheer you on.

And if you want even more support, recipes, and prep tools, I’m slowly rolling out my paid subscription - a soft launch if you will - with exclusive recipes that include shoppable ingredients you can add right to your Whole Foods cart. I’m hoping to add an Insta Cart function soon, so stay tuned! In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek of the paid content, below!

Rooting for you always,
Kim

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What to meal prep this weekend 👇🏼

Easy Baked Lamb Meatballs with Creamy Cauliflower Mash

This super easy dish comes together in around 30 minutes and makes enough for the week ahead. It’s the perfect spring dinner; still a little cozy but pairs well with crisp greens or asparagus and packs around 37 grams of protein into your meal!

Creamy Dairy Free Spinach & Artichoke Tortellini Alfredo with Chicken Breast

This has been a go-to Sunday meal for us! Delicious gluten free fresh tortellini is served with air fried chicken breast, fresh spinach, crunchy artichoke and a creamy dairy free alfredo sauce. (Note, the tortellini isn’t dairy free, but you can sub it for your favorite gluten free pasta if you need the meal to be 100% dairy free!)