These Meal Prep Hacks Will Save You SO Much Time

[SparkPeople.com::The Weekly Spark]( [Starving? Read This.]( What is it about diets that leave you feeling starving and deprived? Well, for one thing, most diets are based on elimination--meals, food groups, ingredients. Eliminations are not only frustrating and difficult to maintain, but they can also leave you feeling like you're hungry all the time. But listen up: It doesn't have to be this way. Find out why registered dietitian Chelsey Amer says you shouldn't feel deprived as you work to improve your health. [+ Read More]( [From the desk of: Alicia Capetillo, Editor-in-Chief SparkPeople]( Welcome to your week two check-in, friends! We're one week into 2019 and are feeling strong, determined and empowered. How are you feeling? While it might seem early, week two is a great time to check in with yourself. If you're already feeling drained or meh about your goals, chances are that you need to make a change sooner rather than later. Often, we give up upon hitting the first roadblock, and when you're trying to make a major lifestyle change, that roadblock can appear earlier than expected. If you're changing eating habits, activity levels or working on your mental health, it's not going to feel comfortable or natural right off the bat. Evaluate the reasons why you might be feeling good or bad and make adjustments along the way to maintain your momentum! This is your year! [Master Meal Prep]( If your 2019 resolution has to do with eating better or losing weight, meal prep is about to be your new BFF. Planning ahead is your best defense against a 6 p.m. drive-thru run or a trip to the vending machine between meetings. If you're intimidated by the amount of work or time involved in proper meal prep and planning, never fear! Registered dietitian and meal prep master Toby Amidor is here with seven hacks that will save you time and energy. Rejoice! [+ Read More]( [How Diane Lost 128 Pounds]( When she went to the doctor seeking help for back issues, he told her that the pain was because she was fat. While she hated him for saying it, it certainly got her attention. From there, everything changed for Diane. If you're looking for a dose of inspiration, check out her story and discover how a lot of work, a few small changes and some SparkPeople motivation can make all the difference in the world. [+ Read More]( [Unshakeable Self-Esteem]( Let me ask you a question: Do you believe in you? If not, chances are a low self-esteem is to blame. Because it's between you and your head, self-esteem can be one of the most difficult things to improve. Self-esteem is a process, but you can achieve a higher sense of self-confidence and body love with the right tools. Learn how you can work to be the best version of yourself this year with these 10 tips. [+ Read More]( [Body Love!]( [What Are Your Goals?]( [Non-Scale Victory Ahead]( GET OUR BEST: [Like on Facebook]([Pin on Pinterest]([Follow on Instagram]( SparkPeople Apps]( your Food]( [Redeem Your SparkPoints]( [Unsubscribe]( © 2019 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. [Terms]( | [Privacy]( | [Manage Emails]( 310 Culvert St., Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202