“It’s called menu fatigue.”
I always think it was very bad design that we have to eat 3 times a day (and then some say 6 times a day!).
I only want to eat twice a day, that’s it. Or maybe 2 meals and a snack.
And hubby and I always get into these discussions: what do you want to eat? I don’t know. Hamburgers? No, we just had those. Chicken? Not tonight. Etc.
BUT - somethings are great and I can eat them everyday and enjoy them each time. Peanut Butter sandwiches; tuna fish; one fried egg on a buttered roll (one egg only, bread must have butter); creme cheese.
Maybe I should just focus on eating what I like.
Not a prepper, just chiming in.
I do interval fasting...which means I generally eat only 2 times a day...helps keep calories lower..plus easier
You like eggs? Well fresh eggs keep 6-9 months unrefrigerated if they aren't washed. Great protein and cheap.
Hang smoked meat in the shed and it will keep for a long time.
While on vacation in Spain and Italy, wife and I skipped a meal a day (usually breakfast, as that is not something they do over there) and a light meal either lunch or dinner. We did it to save some money for other things; but, guess what, it wasn’t so hard going from three to two meals a day.
OK, in a SHTF scenario, it may be more difficult because of stress and the need for more carbs to do things. However, with planning, it can be done.