The Scottish Fit Chick

Most of us have crazy busy lives these days, work, education, children etc, it can be very hard to stay on track when you're on 9+ hours a day at work and the canteen don't have alot to offer but the basics (Salad or fruit). Do you find yourself wanting to scoff three packets of crisps at your desk, or find yourself polishing off the kids leftovers? Fear not my friends, we've all been there. This used to b a staple in my diet at one point. So how can we fix it?

Well one major way is Meal Prepping, (isn't that just for body builders and crazy people?) Beleive it or not, it's the easiest way to eat good food and not stress about how many calories your next meal will be, or fretting about what to eat next. Here's a few tips when meal prepping.

1:Do your food prep shop on a full stomach!- buying everything in sight will not only result in high sugar, low nutritional choices,but will also cost you a fortune.

2: Have a solid idea on what you want for the next 4-5 days- Being indecisive will result in you buying rubbish and possible things you won't want when it comes to the day of eating.

3: Don't fear Frozen: Veg, Fruit,Meat etc. these things are amazing and can last for ages in the freezer, They still have all the goodness of fresh produce and half the cost, buying in bulk means you can prep more for the following week whilst saving yourself some cash!

4: Have a plan: Pick out your main meals and then pick healthier snacks (I.e frozen fruit and yoghurt). Pick things you actually like and are most likely to actually eat, Having a plan will help you stick to your daily targets and prevent "binging"

5: Be realistic: Cutting out everything you love and swapping it out for stuff you'll sicken yourself with is a sure way to guarantee you'll polish off the leftovers. Pick things you like and include some chocolate if you really want it. Everything in moderation, it's all about balance

160 kcal Fudge Brownies- Makes 9

Macros:

26g Carb

3.4g Fat

4.3g Protein 

These delicious homemade brownies are the perfect snack post workout, super tasty and simple to make. 

Prep Time:5min

Cooking Time:25-30mins

Ingredients:

½ Cup butter- melted (125g)

½ Cup Granulated sugar (125g)

2 whole eggs

1/3 Cup Cocoa Powder (85g)

½ Cup Flour (125g)

¼ Tsp Salt

¼ Tsp Baking powder

Optional- (included in overall calorie intake above) 

Chocolate Drops- 20g

Fudge Chunks- 35 g

Method:

Pre heat oven to 200* Cl

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, 

Everyone wants to be fit and healthy right? But when it comes to eating, a lot of us don’t know how to eat to get the results we want. Most people generally opt for the “low carb /low fat diet” thinking that this is the fastest way to reach their goals  and “Tone up”. (every PT currently rolling eyes) but In fact, depending on your goals, your eating style could be all wrong (The shock). For example, if you want to loose fat and “Tone up” (eurgh, really hate that phrase) you may find your body actually needs the carbs to fuel your workouts to burn off fat (think weight lifting).Not everyone can afford a PT, however there is a whole online world out there that can give you the info you require.