All this month on the blog, I’ll be focusing on nutrition. But just because the theme of the month is makeover, I don’t want you to focus on implementing EVERY change suggested at once.
Too many times, we start a “diet” or lifestyle change and jump all in. The problem with that is flipping your life upside down is rarely something that is sustainable.
For example, if you are someone who relies on fast food, takeout, or restaurant meals and tends to make poor choices, saying that you are giving up all convenience foods cold turkey is going to be a TOUGH transition. First of all, you likely don’t enjoy being in the kitchen and cooking your own meals. If you did, you would probably be doing it already! And when it’s something new, it’s inevitably going to take you longer than something you do all the time.
Simple Steps for a Realistic Transition:
- Reduce, Don’t Eliminate – Instead of cutting out takeout entirely, start by reducing how often you eat out. If you typically eat out 5-6 times per week, aim for 3-4. Once that feels manageable, reduce it further.
- Ease Into Home Cooking – Don’t try to eat “perfectly” right away. If you love Chick-fil-A, start by making grilled or baked chicken nuggets at home that offer a similar flavor (here's my personal favorite) As you become more comfortable cooking, you can gradually make healthier ingredient swaps.
- Use Convenient Ingredients – Make the transition easier by using pre-chopped veggies, pre-cooked meats, or meal kits. While they may be more expensive, you’ll likely save money in the long run by eating out less. As you gain confidence in the kitchen, you can shift to preparing more from scratch.
If you need help getting more comfortable in the kitchen, check out my Meal Planning and Prep Made Easy course. It contains a ton of information plus a full walk through in my home kitchen of a real life weekly meal prep.
