07/19/2021
Meal planning is something I rely on weekly to help me stay on track (and mostly sane 😅).
Today was one of those days where I was unprepared and pushed myself a little too far between meals.
That is a recipe for disaster because when I am hungry, I get hangry and I need to eat NOW! Just ask my wife 🤣.
The thing about pushing yourself too long between meals is this.....
1) The choices you make are quick, and there is nothing quicker than a drive through (am I right?) These options are high fat, extremely processed and lacking very important nutrients. They feed your belly and your taste buds but do absolutely nothing for your body, energy or focus.
2) You are more likely to overeat! Over eating can lead to storing fat, energy crashes and get this......cravings for sugar, carbs and junk foods (especially late at night).
3) Your mood can be affected and productivity will begin to decline. Food is fuel, and I absolutely teach this to my clients. The very purpose of us eating is to provide our bodies with the energy it requires to function and thrive. This is why food choices, quantity and consistency are so important to healthy eating habits!
So despite my lack of preparation, I made the smart decision to swing by Smith's and pick up this delicious salad with Chicken. Just look at those food groups... and the dressing was to die for😋
My last tid-bit of information on this post when choosing a salad.....make sure you have protein! It will help to keep you full longer and is necessary for so many processes in the body!
Anyways, thats my story for today. Does anyone else struggle when they are not prepared for meals??
