Preparation is Key

When we first began our journey, we were not too sure how we would prepare ourselves for the long-term road ahead; as we take it step by step each day and try to figure out a strategy that will suit our wants and needs.  As the days pass by, we begin to slowly adapt to a new routine and lifestyle that requires focus, mindfulness, and determination. 

Without having this mindset, we will easily fall back into our old ways.  I’ve now learned how and what I must do in order to achieve and maintain the results I’m accustomed to and behold, and the answer is preparation!  Preparation is key for achieving and maintaining my ideal body weight, and fitness status.  It keeps me from straying from the new lifestyle I’ve chosen, and it’s much easier to maintain my weight and fitness goals with this plan.

On Sunday mornings as I prepare for the workweek ahead, I gather my food items I’ll need for the week in order to just “grab and go” into my lunch bag.  Not only is it a no brainer, since each container is labeled with the correct ounces to intake, but also since I’m working a full-time job, and then going straight from work to the gym for at least one hour.  When I arrive home I grab my healthy pre-measured food items, and my water container for the next days’ meal during the day.  It seems to work for me and only takes one hour of prep time on Sunday to be organized for the week ahead.

In order to take care of myself and continue to exercise and eat right, this plan works since it gives me the time I need to work out and devote that one hour to what I committed to do for the remainder of my life.

If you’re working full-time, or part-time, and have other obligations as well during the week, perhaps by preparing your food in advance will be beneficial to devoting the block of time you need in order to remain healthy and fit.   If you are on a tight schedule, perhaps you may want to set aside an extra hour and prepare a few dinners in advance and freeze them so you don’t have to stress about cooking every evening too.  Give it a try and see if this routine helps you have the time you need to exercise and maintain your weight!

Linda Hegedus ©