Here are our top three hacks to stay consistent with sticking to your meal plan all week long!

I used to stick to my good nutrition intentions all week (well, Monday to Thursday) and then Friday would come and I’d binge all weekend. I’d tell myself that “this is balance”.

If you can relate, keep on reading!

1. PLAN & PREP

Just like you do during the work week.

2. INDULGE

Not so fast, I’m talking about one meal only! Eat and drink whatever you want, in whatever quantities you want. No guilt allowed. One massive indulgent meal will NOT make you fat or unfit, just as one healthy meal per week won’t make you lean and fit.

3. TRIGGERS

This one’s a little tougher. What exactly is going on during the weekend that might be contributing to you losing all control? Is it the people you’re around? The absence of a schedule? Your own internal beliefs about what ‘relaxing’ means? You can’t change what you’re not aware of, so taking the time to identify what your triggers/thoughts are gives you the power to find an alternate strategy that better serves your current goals.

 

But one of my BIGGEST tips to staying consistent with my meal prepping?

Cooking when it works for me.

Yep, that usually means early in the morning. That’s when I’m usually home, but more importantly, it’s when I have the mental energy to bother!

As I’m sitting enjoying my morning coffee, there’s often a pot of rice steaming and a pan of chicken breasts in the oven.

Then when the end of the day comes and my energy has waned, I already have healthy food prepped and ready for dinner!

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They’re a total life-saver. Macro-based, easy & tasty meals delivered straight to your door. You can even have them delivered to @crossfitlolo!

If you’re not in the Victoria area, do a search online for meal prep delivery services in your area. When you do the math, and account for the time and stress it saves you, investing in a service like this can be well worth it.

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