Preparation is key when it comes to getting lean and good organisation in the kitchen is essential to burning fat and getting the body you want. It's time to ditch those ready-made sandwiches, meal deals and pasta pots, as they don't make lean bodies. Home-prepared, nutritious meals that are high in protein and healthy fats do, so let's get cooking.
1. Prep like a boss
Preparation is key when it comes to getting lean and good organisation in the kitchen is essential to burning fat and getting the body you want. It's time to ditch those ready-made sandwiches, meal deals and pasta pots, as they don't make lean bodies. Home-prepared, nutritious meals that are high in protein and healthy fats do, so let's get cooking.
Top tip: Up your Tupperware game and stock up on plenty of food containers to hold all your lean meals.
2. Snacks
Snacking is often where people go wrong when it comes to eating good food on the go. If you're running around and you've had a busy day, it's always easy to grab a muffin from the nearest coffee shop or raid the vending machine for a bar of chocolate. My advice is to eat three big, healthy meals each day, which will take away the urge to snack.
But when your energy levels are low and you do need something to keep you going, reach for some of these healthier snack alternatives to keep you on track for a win:
Whey protein shake
Handful of nuts (a great snack to keep in your drawer at work)
An apple or a handful of fresh berries
Half an avocado
3. Don't skip meals
Try not to skip meals throughout the day. Even when I haven't prepped, I always aim to eat three big meals and maybe a couple of small snacks. Eating plenty of good food will keep your body fuelled throughout the day and it will also prevent you from snacking on junk. You'll also be less likely to go on an eating splurge in the evening.
4. Hydration
I always bang on about drinking plenty of water, but it really is one of the easy wins for a healthier, leaner body. When you consume the correct amount of water for your body, some of the key benefits include; healthier skin, healthier teeth and bones, improved digestion and increased fat metabolism.
I try to carry a water bottle with me at all times to remind me to stay hydrated. Avoid drinks that are full of sugar as this a is quick way of really increasing your daily calorie intake without even realising it.
I remind myself that I would rather eat my calories than drink them, so I get on the water as soon as I wake up and avoid the sugary stuff as much as possible.
5. Don't give yourself a hard time
If you do have a bad day on the food front or you don't manage to workout, don't worry about it. We all have bad days. Tomorrow is a new day to get back in control. So smash your HIIT session, prep your lunch like a boss and get back on the lean train.
If you do have a bad day on the food front or you don't manage to workout, don't worry about it. We all have bad days. Tomorrow is a new day to get back in control. So smash your HIIT session, prep your lunch like a boss and get back on the lean train.