5 Great Tips for Consistent Meal Prep

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us” ~ J.R. Tolkien. Although forming new habits is often easier said than done, it always starts with a simple decision. Just decide if you want to settle for excuses or demand the things you want from life. It is that simple when developing fit habits. Once you have made up your mind, here are a few simple meal prep tips that will help you stay on track.

1. Evaluate Your Daily Routine: Change is always tricky, but the first step is still self-awareness. Take stock of your current routines and figure out the best times to prepare your meals.

2. Plan Ahead: Determine your weekly diet and hit the grocery store for all essential ingredients. When looking for new healthy recipes, take advantage of the internet. Buy all essential foods and storage containers in advance.

3. Time Block: Weekly meal prep typically takes 2-3 hours. Sunday evenings seem to work best for me. I usually pick two or three recipes using the ingredients from my diet and spread them throughout the week for variety.

4. Measure Your Portions: Make sure you have a small scale for portioning your meals. Reusable plastic containers are perfect for grabbing and going!

5. Plan Healthy Snacks: It’s hard to make the right decisions while standing in front of a vending machine. And, very few vending machines have healthy options. A quick pre-planned snack in a small zip bag can be a life-saver. I include small snacks in all of my meal plans to bridge the gap between meals.

If you have any additional meal prep tips that you want to share, leave them in the comments. And, if you have questions send me a message at tatiana@bikiniprepcoach.com.