On the morning of my 31st birthday in January, I looked in the mirror and was shocked at what appeared to be a new stomach no lie! I honestly was disgusted and that day I decided I had to "do better". I made a promise to myself that I would start a healthier lifestyle and adjust my eating, activeness and overall health.
I tossed out all the unhealthy items in my kitchen, purchased some new
workout clothes and was on my way. I started my workouts again and even purchased a few of
Jillian Micheal's workout dvd's. I even purchased a
Polar FT4 and it has helped me push myself and stay on track during workouts.
It wasn't long before I started to come across many
Instagram accounts geared towards health and especially meal prep. I was intrigued. Naturally, I've always been a very picky eater and my disdain of fast food had increased to an all time high. It was time I started something new. So, I decided it was nothing to it, but to do it and I prepared my first week of meal preps.
Since then I've only purchased fresh food, healthy snacks and have been very successful in this clean eating change. I'm actually very proud of myself and I feel lighter on my feet. Meal preps has allowed me to plan and be fall to temptation less, I'm much more disciplined in my choices. For me, this just works.
Do you meal prep?
I've been meal preping since I decided to stop eating meat which is going on three years. Since I don't eat packaged foods it became necessary for me to plan everything so I didn't have to cook every single day. It gets boring at times but I don't live to eat anymore so I kinda got over that and if I want something I don't deny myself. I make sure I don't over indulge but if I want oreos I eat them!! Lol. Keep up the good work friend.
ReplyDeleteWe are so much alike I never ate to live, so I really think that's why this works so well for me. I agree if I want those Oreos I'm not depriving myself!
DeleteYour looking amazing! Meal prep would save me so much time in the morning try to get food for the day together.
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz, it would definitely save you time in the morning! Try it for one week and see how you like it.
DeleteGreat job!! Good luck with your journey.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ticka and good luck with yours, I see your progress! You're definitely motivation!
DeleteThis post was just what I needed. Thanks for sharing your prep! Gives me a push in the right direction. Good luck to you on your journey...it's tough but WE can do it :)
ReplyDeleteHey Ali, you're welcome and yes WE can!
DeleteThanks Sing! It is such a time saver!
ReplyDeleteI have been overweight most of mg life and am so tired I want to live am 35.i will start eating healthy too. Thank you for being open this is nog a topic we like to talk about. I have never comment till now. Kisses from England
ReplyDeleteHi Ms. Guni, I'm so glad you decided to comment! Change starts from within but you have to be ready to commit to it! Take it one day at a time or even one minute at a time and it will get easier for you each day. I'm glad I was able to motivate you to start your healthy journey! Good luck and if you need any tips or support just email me. :))
DeleteThank you
DeleteSo inspiring!
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