Set Yourself up for success!!

While it may seem trivial, and even stressful at times, preparedness is one of the most important elements of a healthy lifestyle. Having everything packed and ready to go will be less stressful than leaving your meal choices up to chance and heading to whatever take-out joint is nearby at mealtime. After all, why gamble with with success when you can guarantee it?

Here’s how:
1. Schedule some prep time
Many use Sundays as our shop and prep day. Pick a day where you have a few free hours without distraction to buy and prepare your food for the week. 
2. Get yourself a cooler
 Invest in a good, manageable-sized cooler (12-can size or larger) for storing your clean meals and snacks. Pack it the night before and store in the fridge so you can grab it and go.


3. Pack cook-free snacks
Not all your clean eats need to be time-consuming. Toss these items in your bag for effortless reenergizing:

• Raw almonds
• Low glycemic snack bars(Ultra Meal Bars)
• Low-fat string cheese
• Chopped veggies and homemade dressing
• Fruit
• Hummus