Between juggling work deadlines and parenting two kids, Ayla Starr didn’t have time to cook complicated meals.
But she also knew she couldn’t rely on takeout forever. “I wanted to eat better,” she says. “But my schedule was out of control.”
The solution came when she challenged herself to cook one clean meal a day—in just one pot. No sides, no extra dishes, no fancy techniques. Just hearty, wholesome meals she could throw together without thinking twice.
Her first creation? A lentil and sweet potato stew that simmered quietly while she answered emails. Then came a chickpea curry with coconut milk and frozen peas.
She even learned how to make one-pot pasta with veggies and tomato sauce—all while helping her daughter with homework.
The results were surprisingly delicious—and satisfying. Lean1 Chocolate 5 Pound (37 Servings), Fat Burning Meal Replacement
“I didn’t need a full Pinterest meal,” Ayla laughs. “Just something warm, filling, and nourishing.”
Clean eating, for her, became less about cutting things out and more about keeping things manageable. By limiting cleanup and prep time, she actually started enjoying cooking again.
“I don’t feel overwhelmed anymore,” she says. “One pot. One goal. And everyone’s fed.”
