The biggest hurdle for most people in making a lifestyle
changes is changing the way you eat. One way to tackle that obstacle is by following a custom meal plan. Customized meal plans and help take the guess workout of eating and allow you to focus more on your daily activity's and workout. There are several benefits to a custom meal plan, some include:
1. Using a meal plan saves time when
trying to think of something to cook everyday. You know for a fact what is good for you and will help you reach your goals.
2. If you are busy with work or school
or life in general, you wont have to worry about what you are going to eat. Custom plans can be tailored to fit any life style or food preferences, Vegan, Paleo or Vegetarian.
3. You will spend less time at the
supermarket. You can shop for everything once a week.
4. Since you will always have food you
won’t need to get fast food or order take out which is expensive and sabotage your goals.
5. There will be less unnecessary snacking
since a meal plan will help you feel satisfied, full and content.
6. Families can get their kids involved
in meal preparation so that they can start eating healthy at a young age.
The meals on a custom meal plan are not boring and tasteless as you may think.
They do allow you to use seasonings, sauces and spices when preparing your
meals. They also consist of healthy delicious snacks such as yogurt parfaits, shakes or even protein bars can be made to fit into your plan.
You can also allow yourself to have that occasional “cheat meal”. The purpose of the custom meal plan is to get you to eat healthier during the week and also save time
and money.
An example of
a meal plan for an average woman with a full time job would be:
Meal 1
(breakfast): 3-4 eggs, two slices of Ezekiel bread with fruit spread.
Meal 2
(snack): Celery and peanut butter or some almonds.
Meal 3
(lunch): 5 oz. chicken breast or fish with some mixed field greens and 4 oz.
sweet potato.
Meal 4
(snack): Apple
Meal 5
(dinner): 4 oz. chicken, fish or lean steak with mixed veggies and ¼ cup of
quinoa.
Meal 6
(snack): 6 oz. of Greek yogurt
Here at 4x Nutrition we make custom meal plans to suit your lifestyle and needs.
Come by the store for your FREE consultation and let us help you get to your nutritional goals.
Til next time
Seth
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