Men, stop skipping dinner — here’s how I learned to keep it simple

I used to come home from work so tired that cooking felt like a full-blown workout. I’d sit on the couch, scroll my phone, and eventually just crash; hungry. It wasn’t sustainable. One night I woke up at 2 a.m., starving, dizzy, and frustrated with myself. That was the night I promised I’d stop sleeping hungry. I started simple — eggs. A quick omelette with whatever was in the fridge: onions, tomatoes, or just salt and pepper. Sometimes I’d toss in leftover rice or shred up some bread to make it filling. Later, I learned to make a basic stir-fry — a handful of vegetables, some soy sauce, and the leftover meat from lunch. Took less than 15 minutes, and it changed everything. My younger brother, who’s autistic too, used to struggle with meal prep too. The steps overwhelmed him too many textures, too much noise from the kitchen, too many choices. So we created a small system together: - Keep 3 go-to ingredients (eggs, rice, and one protein) - Use prepped containers for chopped veggies. - Cook in calm, low-sound moments (like after everyone’s asleep). It made the kitchen less intimidating — for both of us. Now, I always tell other men especially those living alone or dealing with exhaustion, don’t go to bed hungry. You don’t need to cook like a chef; you just need to feed yourself with care. Start small. Make it a habit. You deserve a warm meal, even at midnight.