Top 5 Do's and Don'ts of Meal Prepping

Hey everyone!<br><br>I've been meal prepping for a few years now, and I thought it would be a great idea for everyone to learn the Top 5 Do's and Don'ts of Meal Prepping. I've learned these through both Personal Experience and Research.<br><br>Top 5 Do's of Meal Prepping<br><br>• **DO Plan Your Meals In Advance** - The first step to a successful meal prep is to set your goals and then plan your meals. Set your Caloric intake, Macro Nutrients, including Protein, Fat, and Carbs. You should also plan for your Post Workout Meals, 15-30 minutes after your workout.<br><br>• **DO Choose Foods That Are High In Protein** - Protein Helps you preserve muscle mass which is especially important if you are trying to lose weight. Foods such as Chicken, Fish, and Steak are all high in protein and can be bought in bulk which can help you save money as well as help you reach your fitness goals.<br><br>• **DO Cook Your Meals In Bulk - **Cooking in bulk can help you save a lot of time, which you can use for other things such as Work, School, or just Relaxing. Cooking in bulk can also save you money because you can just buy all the ingredients at once, rather than buying the ingredients for every meal separately.<br><br>• **DO Reheat Your Meals Correctly** - Reheating your meals is one of the most important parts of Meal Prep. I recommend reheating your meals with a little bit of water, to help preserve the taste, and also help your meals digest properly.<br><br>• **DO Stay Hydrated** - Staying Hydrated is one of the most important parts of Meal Prep. Aim for 1 Gallon / 8 Cups of water a day, and you will see a huge impact on your overall health and fitness journey.<br><br>Top 5 Don'ts of Meal Prepping<br><br>• **DON'T Overeat** - Don't overeat just because you're hungry. Meal Prep is all about portion control, if you start eating to much at once, you will start to gain weight.<br><br>• **DON'T Eat Unhealthy Foods** - Its easy to get tempted into eating unhealthy foods, but you need to stay focused on your fitness goals. Fruits, Vegetables, Lean Proteins, and Whole Grains are all great choices. If you start eating unhealthy foods, you will start to gain weight, and it will be hard to get back on track.<br><br>• **DON'T Skip Your Post Workout Meal** - Skipping your Post Workout Meal can be bad for your overall fitness journey. After a workout, your muscles are depleted of nutrients and carbs, a post workout meal will help refuel you. Aim for a 2:1 carb to protein ratio, and 15-30 minutes after your workout.<br><br>• **DON'T Eat Food That Is More Than 5 Days Old** - Do not eat food that is more than 5 days old. If you start to eat food thats old, it will start to taste bad, and also the nutrients in the food will start to deteriorate. I recommend eating food with in 3-5 days, and reheating it with a little bit of water to help preserve the taste.<br><br>• **DON'T Forget About Portion Control** - Portion Control is a huge part of Meal Prep, and a lot of people forget about it, and start gaining weight. Always portion out your meals correctly, and never eat to much at once. If you're hungry, drink some water, or eat a healthy snack.<br><br>There you have it ! If you want to learn more, check out my YouTube Channel "Fitness With Daniel" Where I give a lot of helpful tips and tricks on Fitness.