The advantages of having a weekly meal plan

June 2, 2024

They say a dream without a plan is just a wish, so a plan is the only thing that will get your body from where it is to the best place it can be to serve you. Many people hit the gym hard, only to lose their gains at the next meal; that’s why you need a solid meal plan.

Weight is lost in the kitchen

At Diced Kitchen, our best clients understand that because our bodies are extremely efficient, you can’t exercise enough to overcome a bad diet. Instead of fighting your body, it’s best to work with it by skipping just one meal, then using exercise to maintain that calorie deficit.

The meals you do eat after that, must support your body’s needs in some way, so you use most of it. Keeping this consistent is difficult, because life is often complicated. After a busy day at work, you may give in to fast food and easily ruin a few days of exercise. This is where meal prep comes in.

Portion Control

A good meal prep plan accounts for your body’s needs, while managing your portion size, rather than just eyeballing it. This helps ensure you aren’t over eating or under eating, which can be just as bad.

Beyond that, since your meals are good to go, it makes it easier to track your progress and make adjustments as your gains plateau. With the guesswork out of the way, you can focus on what’s working, and eliminate what isn’t.

Convenient

Most of us have a busy schedule, and meal prep saves a lot of time. You can easily bring your prepared meals to work or school. It’s a great way to reduce stress, maintain your motivation, and help your body get where you need it to be.