The Benefits of Meal Prepping

Working or going to school can be extremely time consuming, but you must eat in order to have enough energy to participate in either. After spending the entirety of your day in an office, the last thing anyone wants to do is cook. An alternative for many would be to stop at a drive-thru or have food delivered to your house. While this may be convenient when you can’t find the energy to cook, it can add up in both empty calories and cash. To remedy this problem, you can prepare enough food for the week that is healthy and can help save time you don’t have during the work week.

Meal prepping can be a great way to stick to your diet and can prevent last minute splurges. Take a day out of your weekend off to cook a meal in bulk quantities to take for lunch or have for dinner. With extra time on your hands, you’ll likely be in a healthy mindset to cook low calorie, and nutritious meals. This will decrease the chances of you going out to eat or settling for fast food when in a time crunch. Package all your homemade meal prepped items in the fridge so you can grab and go without worry. When you try to eat clean, it’s best to know exactly what ingredients are used and the amount of sugar, salt, or fat a meal has. With you cooking it yourself, you’ll know exactly what you’re putting into your body and can better control the portions. 

A meal off the McDonald’s dollar menu might not seem like a lot, but fast food meals can easily add up. Eating out everyday will slowly but surely break the bank, and most options will never satisfy your hunger. Buying groceries to cook homemade meals can be more beneficial to you financially based on what you decide to make. Meal prep with foods that are high in protein and good fats to keep you full throughout the day. This way, you will be able to ration your meal portions that can last you all 5 days of the work week. Food delivery services can also be quite costly, including the food, the delivery fee, the tip, and any other additional costs. Save yourself the trouble and some money by choosing to pre-prep your meals to avoid overspending, and get more bang for your buck while eating cleaner. 

Meal prepping can require some time and thought, but you will thank yourself once the week starts. If you can shred weight and save money all at once, why wouldn’t you consider it? Check out Your Lean Life’s recipe ebook for more ideas on what to eat during the week! Interested in learning more about nutrition and how to change your eating habits? Our professionals are ready to assist. Contact Your Lean Life today!