If being healthy was easy, we’d all be walking around looking like sculpted Greek gods. But in the real world, the one with traffic jams, overflowing inboxes, washing piles and to-do lists that never seem to end, putting our nutrition first can feel like a full-time job in itself.
Health can be frustrating, confusing and exhausting for many who feel that the wellness world really wasn’t built for them or busy, real life.
One of the biggest hurdles that we face when it comes to being healthy is the sheer mental math that is involved. We’re told to weigh out our food portions and track our macros, but who actually has the spare time to count calories and weigh potatoes while the children are protesting about being bored and work deadlines are ever looming?
It turns the joy of eating a hearty meal that we enjoy into a guilt-ridden science experiment for which we can be forgiven for lacking enthusiasm. And that’s not to mention the cooking itself, as meal prepping requires time, attention and a level of culinary skill and knowledge that many have yet to master in life. When we’re stressed and tired after a long day at work, the easy way out often wins as a tempting takeaway app at our fingertips or trusty microwave pizza seems more like an exhausted survival mechanism rather than a choice.
Even when we try to do the right thing and stock up on two-for-one supplements from the pharmacy or supermarket, the health industry doesn’t always make it easy for us. From huge neon tubs of protein that take up half of a kitchen cupboard, to confusing and often conflicting advice and serving suggestions, powers can be messy, far too difficult to store and impossible to travel with in such large containers that have been designed for a whole month of usage rather than the practicality of daily life.
It’s ultimately just one more barrier that makes us think, is this all really worth the hassle?
But here’s the uplifting part, as acknowledging these barriers is the first step to smashing through them! You see, the goal isn’t to become a perfect chef or a human calculator, but to find a plan that fits your life, rather than changing your entire life to fit a plan.
When we prioritise our health at the start of our day by choosing smart, convenient, and travel-friendly nutrition, everything else simply gets easier. Whether that’s a pre-portioned meal shake that fits in our handbag or a simple grab-and-go gym strategy, having a plan removes the decision fatigue and room for error or convenience buys. Ultimately, effort pays off!
jumping over these hurdles to success takes a little bit of initial focus, but the longterm payoff is incredible. When we stop taking the convenience trap exit and start fuelling our body properly, stress starts to feel smaller because a well-nourished brain handles pressure 10x better than one running on sugar and caffeine alone.
We can also enjoy more energy in the evenings to live our life, rather than just crashing on the sofa, trapped in an eat, sleep, work and repeat cycle. There is also a unique kind of self love that comes from knowing we’re looking after our future self, as well as looking and feeling great in the here and now.
HUEL Single Serve Black Edition High-Protein Meals
Something that helps me to stay consistent with my nutrition, and health goals, is to keep a stock of high protein meals in my kitchen which I can pop into my bag for work, pack in a suitcase or mix up when I get home at the end of a long day. With so many flavours to choose from, the HUEL selection box is perfect for mixing up meal times and enjoying variation, before committing to a larger sized container of any one flavour.
Starting from less than £2.00 per meal, you can choose from Matcha Latte, Chocolate, Vanilla, Banana, Strawberries & Cream, Salted Caramel, Coffee Caramel, Cinnamon Swirl, Cookies & Cream and Unflavoured & Unsweetened to keep your week exciting.
Each sachet contains one nutritionally complete meal that is smooth, creamy and mouth-watering. Boasting 40g of plant-based protein, it’s the perfect breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go, with all of the nutrients that the body needs to thrive.
Health really doesn’t have to be a chore, it just needs to be more of a priority in our day to day life. By looking for smarter, more modern ways to get our nutrients in, we can bypass the stress and go straight to the feeling amazing part. How can a productive day, with bags of energy and enthusiasm, change your life?
