Meal Prep Can Change Your Life!
Meal Prep Can Change Your Life!
You want to make healthy meals at home, but end up falling into the “fast and easy" trap of frozen dinners, fast food and take out meals. Too stressed. Don’t know what to do. Or maybe you’re just too rushed in the morning to make a healthy breakfast, so you grab a donut with your coffee at the café on your way to work. Don’t know what to do. And you want and try to eat well, but all of these unhealthy addictive foods keep sneaking in and are preventing you from reaching your health goals. Can you relate?
We’ve all been there – we plan to put together a meal filled with healthy and nutritious ingredients, but something comes up or we don’t have the energy for cooking and cleaning it up. I get it! For years I fell into this trap (and sometimes still do). It wasn’t until I started meal prepping that it became much easier for me—a total game changer- less stress, healthier meals and much less expensive.
Getting into the kitchen and cooking more at home leads to healthier food choices, better portion control and is the BEST way to create long term healthy eating habits and stick to your goals? And it is proven that nightly meals together create closer, healthier, happier, less stressed families and promote smarter and well behaved kids.
Unfortunately, with everyone’s incredibly busy schedules, regardless of what life stage we are in, cooking at home isn’t always feasible. Many of us are rushing out the door in the morning, grabbing a quick lunch, running around at night and too tired to cook anything when we get home. That’s why I believe meal prepping is the biggest and best tool you can master for setting yourself up for a healthy week ahead. What is meal prepping? Meal prepping is a simple way to have your next meal ready by planning it out and preparing it beforehand.
I know it sounds overwhelming and you are not alone. I know first hand how challenging it can be, but it doesn't have to be! Don’t know where to begin? If I can do it, so can you!! Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Here are a few tips to get you started!
1. Create a meal plan + grocery list.
The first step to successful meal prep is planning what you’re going to eat. Make a schedule of your meals for the week ahead. Break down the day into the meals you are going to create and healthy snacks to munch on. Include whole grains, leafy greens, healthy fats, filling fiber and protein, and plenty of delicious spices. I make my lists on my phone, but you can write them on paper or use an app.
2. Choose a dedicated prep day.
Find a day when you have the time to make food for the week. Block out a few hours (or even less) to prepare and cook your food for the week ahead – and remember to leave time to clean up. I do all of my meal prepping on Sunday but do whatever works best for you.
3. Start small! Try prepping only breakfasts or lunches or even just cutting all the vegetables so that the cooking time for dinner is shortened.
I know how challenging it can be to get started. That is why I created my MEAL PREP 101 - 5 Day FREE Challenge starting on Monday 9/23. It’s 100% online and you can join from ANYWHERE. It doesn’t need to be stressful or hard. Join and each day you will learn specific planning and action steps to prepare healthy, stress-free and easily meals on your own. Effective meal prep saves time and money and is the best way to stay healthy!!! For a limited time, this program is FREE so all you have to do is sign up!
Meal Prep 101—5 Day Challenge
●Daily tips and resources
A private online support group (on Facebook)
●A step-by-step process for kitchen organization.
●Healthy menu planning
.●Grocery shopping strategies
●Meal prep time-saving tips.
●Daily coaching support
This is the first time I am doing this program so I am offering it for FREE. Space will be limited so claim your spot by signing up now!
