5 Ways to Stay on Track with Meal Prep!

You already know meal prepping can be the worst or the best thing.

When you start, you plan, prep, and organize, usually excited and ready to get after it, but after around week four, you could be ripping your hair out and wondering why you’ve committed to meal prep.

Not every prep day will be great, but if you’re consistent, you’ll see results and be eager to keep it going!

1. Pick a day that works for you (it may need to be two days) and write it down and get it done.

2. If you want to master the art of meal prepping, write it down (what you want to prep for the week) and plan it out (plan the day and the time you will meal prep).

3. KEEP IT SIMPLE. Don’t try extravagant recipes or create a 7-course meal. The rule of thumb at NACC Fitness is—keep it easy and efficient 5-6 days a week. (Think seasoned chicken, roasted vegetables, make-ahead burgers/turkey meatballs, and salads), and then get fancy on the weekends or when you have more time. At the start of your journey, if you try to create a new recipe every day, you’ll never succeed. Get consistent before you try new things.

4. Prep in order. Always cook the longest-cooking food first, and while that cooks, prep the

other stuff. For example, chicken takes 25-30 minutes. Season it and place it in the oven. While the chicken cooks, prep and cook your carbohydrate (for about an equal amount of time). While both are cooking, prep your vegetables and fruits. Pick easy to prep vegetables, like cucumbers, carrots, radishes, broccoli, and greens.

5. Write down your WHY behind trying to stay on track with eating healthy. If you’re looking to get healthier for yourself, get detailed on the reason why and say it out loud ( do you want more energy that job promotion being a better friend/partner, or get healthier for your family). Say your meal prep mantra before every breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Moderation is key; knowing that not every week will be a successful meal prep will take the pressure off of you.

Keep these 5 tips handy for when the days are long, the nights/mornings are dark, and you are finding excuses not to stay on track with meal prepping.

Happy Prepping!

~Liz