Meal Prep

They say the worst thing you can do is fail to prepare. I think this is by and large very true in all aspects in life-dieting not withstanding. Diets fail do not fail due to lack of desire-everyone who starts a diet wants to succeed, but diets fail due to lack of preparation.  When you don't have something healthy ready to go when you are in a rush, stressed out, or just plain tired; that take out menu looks attractive, the drive thru seems delicious, and raiding your cupboards for those Oreo's sounds divine.

To avoid this I try to prep my meals.  This is very easy and can be one once or twice a week for maximum convenience.  That way when hunger, stress, or exhaustion strikes- you've got dinner covered.

Today I prepped my food for about 3 days.  I think that any longer than that the flavor suffers, and no one likes eating unflavorful food. However, when I am really busy I will go ahead and cook for a week at a time.

On the menu:

• Chicken Breast
• Broccoli
• Sweet Potato
• Spinach salad

Currently my diet plan is consisting of:

Breakfast: 0.5 cup of oatmeal + 1 tps peanut butter + 0.5 cup of blueberries

Snack : Post workout shake with 0.5 banana + 1 tbsp chia

Lunch: 4 ounces chicken breast + 3 ounces sweet potato + 1 cup of broccoli

Snack: Fruit of choice -today I had a grapefruit and a handful of non salted nuts

Dinner: 4 ounces chicken breast + 1 cup spinach salad with balsamic + 1 cup bro coli or any green veggie

It's simple, basic, and borning right now. I'm currently trying to drop body fat so this diet works for me. Tell me what are your goals? What is your diet looking like right now? Any suggestions on what I should add?

Wishing you a fit and pretty day ;o

-Carmen

P.S Check out my lunch today :) Yummy-yummy!