For me planning is key, or I get bored. I made a pact with myself awhile back that I would try at minimum one new recipe a week. Since I am the only LCer in the house, one regular size recipe of whatever, serves 4-6, so I have enough for leftovers for lunch during the week, and if I get sick of it, I freeze the 1 or 2 remaining portions. I love being able to pull quick meals out, as opposed to spending $5 or more on frozen dinners, or grabbing something I shouldn't because I don't have time to cook. I've also started LC baking, which up until last month, I had never tried. So far that has been really rewarding.

I make a weekly menu for the family and I, then make my grocery list accordingly. That way during the week I don't have to think about what I'm going to make, and I'm having so much fun trying new things.