Meal Prep is of vital importance to success with fueling your body with wholesome foods...people do not understand how eating healthy can be cheaper. And while it may seem more expensive at ticket value there are so many ways it pays off when you get home.
Here's a few of my reasons:
1) Real, whole food grown from the ground is more filling. Your body can use every part of it for fuel. If its a fruit it usually contains a lot of water to fill you up and keep you fuller. If it is a vegetable it has more fiber in it, which takes longer to digest, therefore keeps you fuller longer. (not just iceberg lettuce) If it is a real animal source protein, it is broken down slower and therefore used for fuel and energy sources in the body--therefore keeps you fuller longer.
Check it out: Portion Control Please!
--> This equates to not needing to eat as often or as much during your day. If you don't believe me, try out the 21-day fix portion control containers!! Everyone I coach through this macro count visual plan, can NOT believe how full they get from eating out of these tiny portioned containers. See for yourself!
2) You will build your immune system. When you eat, real, natural foods your body can effectively digest them and use them more efficiently for daily functions. When you eat processed, hormone-filled, chemical-bound food, your body has a histamine reaction to the foreign object...therefore requires excess energy, breakdown of your system to allow for this needed energy, and as a result a weakened immune system. A weakened immune system results in extra budget spent on medicine, doctor's visits, over the counter drugs, etc. Which creates a vicious cycle in itself because after being sick, your body craves high glycemic--starchy foods, for energy and starts the process all over again.
3) You will drink more water. The majority of the time we are thirsty, NOT hungry.
4) Your tastebuds will change and as a result--foods you used to enjoy will taste like plastic. You will begin to savor the flavor of real, wholesome foods and your tastebuds will sharpen. As a result, you will NOT eat out as much because the taste you once craved is no longer "good." A lot of money can be saved in a week by choosing to eat at home.
5) When you plan ahead, have snacks pre-made, have meals prepared ahead of time, there is not as much "downtime" to need to snack and therefore snacks last longer! It's amazing how long a bag of chips will last if you don't snack on it the entire time you prepare supper!
6) Finally, shakes can be a great fill-in for meals or snacks on the go. AND can help keep cravings at bay. I highly encourage my clients to use shakeology! You can buy it in bulk AND get it for a discount, I can help you get that FYI. AND its something your entire family can use..which is another bonus. PLUS it comes in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cafe' latte and greenberry.
Here's more information on that--> Shakes!!
Message me here: Anna Woods Fitness
Here's a few of my reasons:
1) Real, whole food grown from the ground is more filling. Your body can use every part of it for fuel. If its a fruit it usually contains a lot of water to fill you up and keep you fuller. If it is a vegetable it has more fiber in it, which takes longer to digest, therefore keeps you fuller longer. (not just iceberg lettuce) If it is a real animal source protein, it is broken down slower and therefore used for fuel and energy sources in the body--therefore keeps you fuller longer.
Check it out: Portion Control Please!
--> This equates to not needing to eat as often or as much during your day. If you don't believe me, try out the 21-day fix portion control containers!! Everyone I coach through this macro count visual plan, can NOT believe how full they get from eating out of these tiny portioned containers. See for yourself!
2) You will build your immune system. When you eat, real, natural foods your body can effectively digest them and use them more efficiently for daily functions. When you eat processed, hormone-filled, chemical-bound food, your body has a histamine reaction to the foreign object...therefore requires excess energy, breakdown of your system to allow for this needed energy, and as a result a weakened immune system. A weakened immune system results in extra budget spent on medicine, doctor's visits, over the counter drugs, etc. Which creates a vicious cycle in itself because after being sick, your body craves high glycemic--starchy foods, for energy and starts the process all over again.
3) You will drink more water. The majority of the time we are thirsty, NOT hungry.
4) Your tastebuds will change and as a result--foods you used to enjoy will taste like plastic. You will begin to savor the flavor of real, wholesome foods and your tastebuds will sharpen. As a result, you will NOT eat out as much because the taste you once craved is no longer "good." A lot of money can be saved in a week by choosing to eat at home.
5) When you plan ahead, have snacks pre-made, have meals prepared ahead of time, there is not as much "downtime" to need to snack and therefore snacks last longer! It's amazing how long a bag of chips will last if you don't snack on it the entire time you prepare supper!
6) Finally, shakes can be a great fill-in for meals or snacks on the go. AND can help keep cravings at bay. I highly encourage my clients to use shakeology! You can buy it in bulk AND get it for a discount, I can help you get that FYI. AND its something your entire family can use..which is another bonus. PLUS it comes in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cafe' latte and greenberry.
Here's more information on that--> Shakes!!
My 10-Day Nutrition Group kicks off June 1--we are focusing on meal prep, accountability, and budgeting--as well as daily challenges to help stay on track for a lifestyle change long after we are through. There is still time to get in after a weekend of SPLURGING at the lake or vacation!!
Message me here: Anna Woods Fitness
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