Should you be meal prepping?

With anything you want to be in control of the outcome. The last thing you want is to rely on someone, or using that ‘I eat out all the time’ excuse that stops you from preparing meals. So……YES, you should be meal prepping.

Yes, I also will be sharing a simple meals you can make, plus my favourite protein shake combinations. So make sure you keep reading.

I am here to tell you that unless you have a chef/maid that cooks you 3 meals a day while also making your food when you need to eat, the chances that you can achieve any health or fitness goal related to nutrition will not happen.

If you truly want to take control of your nutrition you will have to meal prep/cook. Now that sounds like I am asking you to make a 3-course meal. Far from it….making meals that are nutritious and energy packed, while it gives you a sense of ownership that you are in control of you health.

Below I explain what happens when you choose not to cook.

1. Laziness

Imagine if I said I want to learn to swim but I hate water. You would be scratching your head thinking how am I going to be able to swim. So the same will apply to making food, you can’t expect to get the full health benefits from exercise alone.

2. Excuses

Making excuses could suggest you don’t value improving your health as much as you think. Assess where you put your health on a ladder. If it is not in the top 2 then it not as important to you right now.

3. Rely on others

Avoid the idea that someone can make time for you. What happens if that person/shop is not around? Learning to create time for yourself can be a great tool to make your meals.

Benefits of meal prepping

1.Self discipline

Self discipline is a skill, so applying that to preparing meals will have you feeling it is part of you everyday routine.

2. Time management

You develop better time management, you find when is the best time to shop, prepare, cook and eat your meals. You also learn how to fit it in with your busy schedule.

3. Proactive

You are thinking more positive about the outcome from preparing your meals. It creates a positive impact on others also.

4. You learn more about foods

When you learn to cook, you start experimenting with recipes, flavours, diets and varied other ingredients that encourages you to enjoy food.

Quick and simple meals

Broccoli, potato (any), grilled chicken

Add boiling water to a plastic microwavable bowl

Place 3-4 small potatoes in the bowl

Microwave for 10 minutes

Assess with a sharp knife if the potatoes are soft (be careful)

Place a broccoli branches in a boiling pan on a cooker

Leave to cook for 10-15 minutes

Taste the texture of the broccoli

Grill the chicken on a pan with olive oil for 15 minutes

Keep turning over each sides - till golden

Add your favourite spices

Be careful of too much salt consumption

Food is ready to be served

Time 15-20 minutes

If you want to add protein shakes or any shakes into your diet here is a little step by step chart you can follow. Remember, this is a meal not a drink. ;

Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4
Protein powder - 1-2scoops	Fluid 100-200ml	Fruits x1	Healthy fats - tbsp.
Whey	Water	Banana	Nuts
Plant based	Almond milk	Mango	Peanut butter
Mass gainer	Milk	Strawberries	Coconut oil
	Soy milk	Oranges	Olive oil

Just automatically learning to cook takes time. A study on making habits form suggested that it takes 21 times for you to do that action before it becomes a habits. So you will have to get past mental blocks that will stop this habit from forming.

Summary

If you are starting out making your meals, it will take time not only to cook but also to make it a habit. Take each day at a time and focus on the end result. I want you to take full control of every outcome of your health and fitness goal. You get a lot of reward from making your own meals.

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Have a great day.