planning meals?

How far in advance do you plan meals?  Do you plan those meals based on the calorie and protein content?  What do you aim for protein and calorie wise for each meal?  Will you have a high calorie day followed by a low calorie day?  In other words, do you allow yourself higher calorie days?

Thanks!

yes, yes, and yes...
Aim for min 20 gr of protein each meal... but with 120 -150 gr of proteins per day - some meals - are all about proteins...

We had a very specific meal plan, in fact, at 6 months, still do.  It has changed some as we have worked through the phases.  In the beginning, I didn't plan because the offerings were pretty limited.  Now I plan for the day, 4-5 meals 2oz protein, 2 oz veggies, 2 protein drinks.  I try for variety in my protein.  Today, I have had chicken, ham, egg and turkey sausage tonight.  I try to not have more than 1 starchy veggie or ww bread a day.  Today it was lima beans at lunch.  I see the calories because I track my food on the nutrition tracker on this website but if I do what the plan calls for, I don't need to count anything but protein to be sure I am getting around 100 gms.