Struggling to stay consistent with your weight loss goals? Meal prepping changed our life and it can change yours too. Here’s exactly how we did it, what we learned, and how you can start today.

From Insecure to In Control

My journey wasn’t a straight line. As someone who works in food, I was constantly surrounded by temptation, late-night cravings, and the guilt that came with “starting over” again and again. But one day, I realised I didin’t just want to lose weight, I wanted to feel better, stronger and more confident. Instead of going all in with unrealistic goals, I started small:

• Drinking 2L of water a day
• Walking for 20-30 minutes
• Choosing healthier meals without restricting my cravings

It took time but discipline eventually beat motivation. I stopped comparing myself to others and started becoming 1% better than yesterday.

The Weight Loss Routine That Works for me (and you can copy it!)

For those just starting their meal prep journey or even if you’ve been at it for a while, here’s the simple method that helped me eat better consistently without spending hours in the kitchen every day.

Meal prep – Step by step Template

1. Plan before you prep
   • Use a meal prep planner to organise your week’s meals and create a smart grocery list
   • I’ve created a 30-day editable meal prep template for beginners, valued at $20 and it is super easy to personalise with your choice of protein, vegetables and sauces
   • The meal prep template includes 4 weeks worth of meal prep ideas, grocery list, and bulk prep steps)
2. Pick your base – in every meal prep, it’s best for you to choose:
   • 2 different types of vegetables (even if its mushroom and lettuce every week! (i’ve done that before))
   • 2 types of proteins
   • 1-2 sauces or salad dressings
   • Optional: Carbs like wholemeal bread, tortilla wraps or pasta (omit if you’re doing low carb)
3. Bulk prep everything on your off-day! – this helps to save hours during the weekdays
   • Cook or marinate your proteins
   • Wash/chop/roast your vegetables
   • Prepare your sauce/dressing
4. Store smartly
   • Portion everything into separate containers and refrigerate up to 7 days.
5. Need Inspiration?
   • I share “What I eat in a week” every week in my free email newsletter. You can sign up and follow along!

Exercise timeline – Start slow, Build Gradually

If you’re wondering when to add exercise into the routine, here’s how I did it:

• Week 1-3: Focused on meal prep and hydration, no exercise
• Week 4-6: Began walking 3 km, 3 times a week
• Week 7-8: Added light at-home workouts

This gradual build helped me stay consistent and avoid burnout. My body also slowly was accustomed to the changes in my lifestyle and I found joy in every exercise and meal prep during this period.

Daily Non-Negotiables that Helped Me to Glow Up

• 2-3Litres of water daily
• 20 minutes of GuaSha massage every day (Morning-10 minutes, Evening- 10 minutes)
• Optional but helpful: a daily supplement drink for natural energy
• Most important: Self care is the best care

Let’s make 2025 OUR Year!

I’ll be honest, some weeks I fall off track but writing this reminded me why I started. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about showing up for yourself. And if I can do it, so can you. So let’s restart together. Follow my journey, grab the template(coming soon), make it yours and let’s make 2025 our year of strength, confidence and consistency.

Follow our socials for weekly sneak peeks, what we eat in a week (even the takeouts heheh) and let’s glow!