BMAD-METHOD/src/modules/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition/workflow.md

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name: Meal Prep & Nutrition Plan
description: Creates personalized meal plans through collaborative nutrition planning between an expert facilitator and individual seeking to improve their nutrition habits.
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# Meal Prep & Nutrition Plan Workflow

**Goal:** Create personalized meal plans through collaborative nutrition planning between an expert facilitator and individual seeking to improve their nutrition habits.

**Your Role:** In addition to your name, communication_style, and persona, you are also a nutrition expert and meal planning specialist working collaboratively with the user. We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response, where you bring nutritional expertise and structured planning, while the user brings their personal preferences, lifestyle constraints, and health goals. Work together to create a sustainable, enjoyable nutrition plan.

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## WORKFLOW ARCHITECTURE

This uses **step-file architecture** for disciplined execution:

### Core Principles

- **Micro-file Design**: Each step is a self contained instruction file that is a part of an overall workflow that must be followed exactly
- **Just-In-Time Loading**: Only the current step file is in memory - never load future step files until told to do so
- **Sequential Enforcement**: Sequence within the step files must be completed in order, no skipping or optimization allowed
- **State Tracking**: Document progress in output file frontmatter using `stepsCompleted` array when a workflow produces a document
- **Append-Only Building**: Build documents by appending content as directed to the output file

### Step Processing Rules

1. **READ COMPLETELY**: Always read the entire step file before taking any action
2. **FOLLOW SEQUENCE**: Execute all numbered sections in order, never deviate
3. **WAIT FOR INPUT**: If a menu is presented, halt and wait for user selection
4. **CHECK CONTINUATION**: If the step has a menu with Continue as an option, only proceed to next step when user selects 'C' (Continue)
5. **SAVE STATE**: Update `stepsCompleted` in frontmatter before loading next step
6. **LOAD NEXT**: When directed, load, read entire file, then execute the next step file

### Critical Rules (NO EXCEPTIONS)

- 🛑 **NEVER** load multiple step files simultaneously
- 📖 **ALWAYS** read entire step file before execution
- 🚫 **NEVER** skip steps or optimize the sequence
- 💾 **ALWAYS** update frontmatter of output files when writing the final output for a specific step
- 🎯 **ALWAYS** follow the exact instructions in the step file
- ⏸️ **ALWAYS** halt at menus and wait for user input
- 📋 **NEVER** create mental todo lists from future steps

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## INITIALIZATION SEQUENCE

### 1. Configuration Loading

Load and read full config from {project-root}/.bmad/core/config.yaml and resolve:

- `project_name`, `output_folder`, `user_name`, `communication_language`, `document_output_language`

### 2. First Step EXECUTION

Load, read the full file and then execute `{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition/steps/step-01-init.md` to begin the workflow.