Holy, moly! It's the first week of August. HOW?! We are heading into one of the busiest times of the year, a season where it becomes easy to put your health on the back burner.
Kids are heading back to school and fall activities are picking up. Seeing our calendar fill has me equal parts exciting and grieving the relaxed pace of summer.
I want to do my best to support you over the next few months and arm you with some tools to help stay on track with this shift.
There are so many reasons to make sure you are prioritizing your health so that you have the energy you need to power through the end of the year. Now, more than ever, you need to have a plan. I thought now would be a great time to re-visit my roundup of meal prep tips!
Meal prep is a huge key to success when it comes to eating clean and hitting your health goals. You don't need to cook an entire week's worth of meals in advance, but having a meal plan written out and a few things prepped in advance will change your life. Here are some tips:
1. Prep your kitchen before you begin. Get out your utensils, containers, spices, and all the equipment you need. Wash your produce, set up your recipes, and flip on some music to get in the meal prep mood!
2. Figure out a recipe collecting system. Whether you screen shot recipes and save them on your phone or collect them on Pinterest, figure out your system and stick to it so you have all your recipes in once place. This will save you loads of time when you're planning for the week and making your shopping lists.
3. Set a timer. No one wants to spend all day in the kitchen on a Saturday or Sunday. Set a timer for 2 hours and get busy, work quickly, and do as much as you can. Then go on and enjoy your weekend!
4. Stackable containers. You all know I love the glass pyrex containers with snapping lids! Whatever containers you use, make sure they stack nicely on top of each other to keep fridge organization a cinch.
5. Buy your staples in bulk. Are there some items your family is going through every week? Buy them in bulk and/or from the freezer section. Our go-to's are grass-fed burgers, salmon patties, frozen berries for smoothies, frozen green beans, frozen bell peppers and onions, and single guacamole packs. They all keep in the freezer and I stay stocked up.
