Week 4
Prep, Plan, & Save
This week is one of the most important weeks within the program. Meal preparation can reduce stress and barriers to lifestyle changes. Meal preparation is a spectrum. One can lay out one breakfast for the week and call that meal prep and another can prep every meal/snack for the entire week. Again, do not compare yourself to others and start small. Maybe plan a few breakfasts this week and then next week build from breakfast to both breakfast and snacks. Remember, KEEP IT SIMPLE my friends.
​Food Tip: You know those nagging cravings you get during the week? Whether they are salty, sweet, or something else, plan snacks to satisfy those typical cravings but are a healthier "swap". Examples would be Yasso bars instead of ice cream or edamame instead of salty chips. More options are below.
Fit Tip: Take a moment to reflect upon your physical activity. Did you begin to exercise (if you have not been prior to the study)? Did you build upon your previous exercise routine? What worked last week and what did not? How can you improve this week? If you are able to and are not already, consider adding resistance training to your regime. Body weight and banded exercises are still considered resistance training!
