Dieting

I don't know if it's covered under dieting but I'm trying to make sure that there's some healthy go-to food for the family when I have the energy to do it, particularly with the kids preparing their own school lunches.  My husband just finished the pumpkin soup I made the other day and I've currently got a Croatian Eggplant soup simmering away.  The problem is, I start out doing these things and halfway through, run out of energy and motivation.  I do feel good when it's done, though.  It makes me think I still contribute something to the household!