If you are a working individual then you are probably finding it hard to make three healthy meals every single day, squeeze in a workout, perform all your day-to-day duties, and find time to relax. The good news is, there is a way to balance everything! All you need is a meal plan that includes healthy meals that are quick and easy to make.
As lunch is often the meal that lands up being unhealthy due to you not having access to healthy options, we are going to break down what a healthy lunch should consist of and how to make it easy and accessible to you.
What Should I Eat in Lunch to Lose Weight?
The key to any weight loss diet is balance and a variety of healthy foods. You want to try and eat as diversely as possible by including a large variety of veggies, fruits, protein, and healthy carbs into your diet. Lunch is a great opportunity to include a variety of fruits and veggies in your diet.
Making Healthy Lunch Ideas Easy
There are a few tips and tricks to ensuring that you always have easy access to healthy lunches.
- Plan Ahead: When you have a meal plan and plan all your lunches out ahead of time, it eliminates the last-minute panic of what to make. Wondering what to make can often take more time and sometimes ends in you giving up and not preparing lunch for the day. It also makes stocking your fridge with the ingredients you need much easier.
- Meal Prep: Prepare your lunches ahead of time! Weekends provide you with a lot of extra time in which you can prepare all your lunches for the week ahead. This allows you to just grab a container in the morning on the way to work.
- Keep a Shake on Hand: Even with planning and preparation, there are at times when you have failed to pack in your lunch. For these days, it’s a good idea to keep a meal replacement shake on hand to ensure that you don’t cave for the unhealthy option.
Let a Professional Help You
When starting a weight loss journey, it is always advised to consult a professional as they can help you set up a meal plan that is both easy to follow and nutritious. Slender Wonder is a medical weight loss program that has been specifically designed to provide your body with the nourishment it needs while losing weight and the best part is that the foods you get to eat are still satisfying and delicious! Contact one of our licensed practitioners to find out more about Slender Wonder and how to start a healthy weight loss journey.