The Secret to Success
Do you ever wonder why I focus on meal prep so much in the Fuel For Fat Loss community? Because it WORKS! Today, I am going to share with you all the reasons why I teach you how to meal prep FIRST.
Meal prep removes temptations. You know it’s going to happen. You get off of work, exhausted and hungry. All you can think about is dinner. Who wants to cook dinner?!? So you make a quick decision to stop by a drive thru or grab take out on the way home instead. Meal prep takes that temptation away because your food is already waiting for you at home with very little to no prep involved!
Meal prep gives you total control over your food choices. When you meal prep, you choose your fresh ingredients, you choose rather you use more salt or fresh herbs for seasoning, you choose how much sugar or fat are in your meals.
Meal prep can help you manage your hunger. Yes, that’s right! When you meal prep, your next meal is ready EXACTLY when you need it. You can stay ahead of your hunger by scheduling your meals and snacks. Let’s face it, having a healthy snack prepped and waiting for you is going to reduce the amount of trips you make to the vending machine at work or the pantry at home.
Meal prep can be a huge time saver. Spending just a couple of hours on meal prep one or two days a week can save you so much time! Maybe you want to just pre chop some veggies for a quick week night stir fry. Some might prefer to prepare all of the weeks dinner options in one big Sunday cook day. No matter which you choose, you will have extra time to spend during the week nights!
Meal prep can help you save money. By planning ahead, you know exactly what you need for each meal. No more watching your fresh ingredients spoil because you didn’t get around to using them in time. You will also save money by not ordering out as much. To take it even further, you can plan your meals around your weekly grocery sales.
Meal prep can reduce stress. Planning your food ahead can help reduce the stress that comes with trying to eat healthier. Having your food ready in advance is a perfect way to boost your willpower because you will be less likely to cave when you know you already have a healthy meal ready and waiting for you.
There are just so many benefits to taking the time to meal pep. Time spent prepping your food ahead of time will set you up for success! It’s the first step in reaching your goals. So, what is stopping you? Get planning now!
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