I Don't Have the Time to Workout and Meal Prep!!

June 8, 2021
Parents, busy work schedules, school, etc.

We're all busy and have a world of things to do. That sometimes it can be difficult to

If you're a parent - Workout: Take your kids to a park/hike and walk, bike, or run a few laps! Put the kids on a bike or in a stroller and make your way around. If there is a playground do a workout next to it or while they're watching tv!

Food: Meal prep WITH the kids if they're old enough and make it fun. Your kids have to eat too so why not make bigger portions of what they're eating with some extra veggies and goodies! OR make them a simpler version of what YOU
Work/School: It's all about scheduling, routine, and habit. Some of the most successful people in the world go to bed at 9pm and wake up at 4-5 to get a workout in. Now that is not ideal for everyone but 30-45 minutes can be squeezed in during lunch, while you're waiting in a parking lot, watching tv, in the backyard, or stopping off at the gym.

Unmotivated? Grab a personal trainer (I offer 1-1 online!). Get a friend, program, or person to hold and KEEP you accountable.

You don't have to meal prep for the entire week: A few days is good enough! Nothing wrong with the night before either. It doesn't have to be complicated recipes! What most important about this is...

PREP before the PREP: Your weekly grocery shop needs to be planned. Every apple, seed, and grain should be accounted for (on DFit meal plans you have that shopping list available if you can't find it email support@dierdrerae.com). Figure out what recipes you want A WEEK in advance! Every day you could set aside 5 min to plan your meals, it doesn't have to be all done at once.

Break the mold: You're not pigeon holed into doing anything you do not want to do. Try new things, new recipes, and don't beat yourself up if you go off track. What happens if I mess up my program? Start from where you left off! You missed workout 3? Make today day three! You want to do Day 2 instead of Day 4 and a spin class? GO FOR IT, it's your journey