3 Simple Steps To Effective Meal Planning

So You Can Make Quick And Tasty Meals Without Long Hours Or Complicated Charts!

Start with “easy” meals

Every meal plan should include some no-brainer dishes that you can make or even assemble in your sleep. Adding these in first creates momentum and allows you to write off a significant chunk of your week before you get into more complicated meals — or if you like, you can even stop at this step and give yourself an easy week! Don’t be afraid of “easy”; the faster it gets done, the more likely it is you’ll sustain solid eating habits without feeling like you’re constantly in crunch mode. No need to feel guilty as long as it works for you!

Get your fats under control

Fats (even good ones) build up quickly in our diets if we’re not careful — many foods naturally contain oils and fatty acids that can knock you off your macros quickly. A simple way to address this is to pepper some “quick win” foods into your diet like nonfat Greek yogurt that predominantly consist of protein or carbs. If you remove enough “accidental” fats, you can start deliberately adding back in high quality fats to round out your macros. This is a great position to be in and it allows you to have more freedom with your core meals.

Diversify your meals

Exercising sustainably with a lifelong plan, not another 6-week fad diet that never works, is essential, as highlighted in the build strong legs workout in under 45 minutes. There are only so many varieties of sandwiches or pastas you can make, so don’t be afraid to try out something outside of your comfort zone! This adds a little time for research, but over time it will be much easier to generate meal ideas quickly as you have more options. Plus, meal diversity = nutrient diversity, which is essential for building a healthy body that responds to training and allows you to build the physique you want!Want more guidance on which foods to include in your diet and building a sustainable approach to nutrition? We’ve helped thousands of women get toned eating foods they love and exercising sustainably with a lifelong plan, not another 6-week fad diet that never works. To enroll in a program that allows you to create the body and life you truly want…