Meal Prep Hacks: How to Eat Healthy Without Losing Your Mind!
10/23/24 • 43 min
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In this episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, host Kevin English is joined by Silver Edge super-coach Russell Mederios to explore the art of meal prep without the overwhelm. They dive into practical tips and hacks that make it easier to eat healthy, hit your nutrition goals, and avoid the temptation of processed foods—all without spending hours in the kitchen.
From batch-cooking protein to simplifying your grocery shopping, Kevin and Russell share strategies for staying on track with your diet, whether you’re at home or on the go. They also cover how to approach nutrition on vacation without derailing your progress, and the best tools for simplifying meal prep, including slow cookers, air fryers, and more.
If you’re over 50 and looking to lose weight, build muscle, or simply improve your overall health, this episode will give you actionable steps to start making meal prep a breeze.
Key Takeaways:
- Why Meal Prep Matters: The importance of planning ahead to avoid unhealthy processed foods and stay on track with your goals.
- Meal Prep Essentials: Discover the must-have tools for meal prepping like crockpots, air fryers, and rice cookers.
- Start Small: How to ease into meal prep by starting with just one meal, like breakfast or protein, to build the habit.
- Vacation Nutrition Tips: How to enjoy vacations guilt-free without undoing all your hard work, plus strategies to make sure you get enough protein and stay active.
- Healthy Processed Foods: Some go-to snacks and protein bars that are healthier options when you’re in a pinch.
- Pro Tip: Make meal prep fun by pairing it with your favorite podcast or show—it turns a chore into something you look forward to.
Resources Mentioned:
- Peanut Butter and Fitness website for healthy meal prep ideas: https://www.peanutbutterandfitness.com
- Atlas Protein Bars: https://atlasbars.com
- Paleo Valley Meat Sticks: https://paleovalley.com
Connect with Kevin English:
- Website: https://silveredgefitness.com
- Free Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness
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In this episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, host Kevin English is joined by Silver Edge super-coach Russell Mederios to explore the art of meal prep without the overwhelm. They dive into practical tips and hacks that make it easier to eat healthy, hit your nutrition goals, and avoid the temptation of processed foods—all without spending hours in the kitchen.
From batch-cooking protein to simplifying your grocery shopping, Kevin and Russell share strategies for staying on track with your diet, whether you’re at home or on the go. They also cover how to approach nutrition on vacation without derailing your progress, and the best tools for simplifying meal prep, including slow cookers, air fryers, and more.
If you’re over 50 and looking to lose weight, build muscle, or simply improve your overall health, this episode will give you actionable steps to start making meal prep a breeze.
Key Takeaways:
- Why Meal Prep Matters: The importance of planning ahead to avoid unhealthy processed foods and stay on track with your goals.
- Meal Prep Essentials: Discover the must-have tools for meal prepping like crockpots, air fryers, and rice cookers.
- Start Small: How to ease into meal prep by starting with just one meal, like breakfast or protein, to build the habit.
- Vacation Nutrition Tips: How to enjoy vacations guilt-free without undoing all your hard work, plus strategies to make sure you get enough protein and stay active.
- Healthy Processed Foods: Some go-to snacks and protein bars that are healthier options when you’re in a pinch.
- Pro Tip: Make meal prep fun by pairing it with your favorite podcast or show—it turns a chore into something you look forward to.
Resources Mentioned:
- Peanut Butter and Fitness website for healthy meal prep ideas: https://www.peanutbutterandfitness.com
- Atlas Protein Bars: https://atlasbars.com
- Paleo Valley Meat Sticks: https://paleovalley.com
Connect with Kevin English:
- Website: https://silveredgefitness.com
- Free Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness
Subscribe & Review:
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. Your feedback helps us continue to bring you great content and reach more listeners like you!
Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals:
https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry
Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group:
Previous Episode
The Secret Key to Lifelong Health and Vitality After 50
In this episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, host Kevin English takes you on an eye-opening journey to uncover the true secret to living a vibrant, healthy life well into your 50s, 60s, and beyond. Spoiler: It’s not about the latest diet or workout trend. Instead, it’s all about developing the right mindset.
This episode is a replay of a live webinar from our recent 21 Day Fall Fat Loss Challenge, and it’s packed with actionable insights on why your beliefs around aging and health matter more than you might think. Kevin shares personal stories, challenges the common narrative of “it’s all downhill from here,” and offers practical strategies for building a growth and positive mindset that will serve you for life.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Why Mindset Matters: Explore why your beliefs are the biggest predictor of long-term health success and how shifting your mindset can lead to better outcomes.
- Common Mindset Blocks: Kevin dives into common mental roadblocks, such as “It’s too late for me” and “I’ve tried everything,” and explains how to break free from these limiting beliefs.
- Building a Growth Mindset: Learn how to adopt a growth mindset that embraces challenges, fosters resilience, and prioritizes progress over perfection.
- Cultivating a Positive Mindset: Discover actionable strategies like gratitude, journaling, and mindfulness to foster a positive mindset that will keep you motivated.
- The Ultimate Key to Success: Stay tuned until the end, where Kevin reveals the one habit he believes is the foundation of lifelong health and vitality.
Why You Should Listen: If you’ve ever struggled with motivation or felt discouraged by past failures, this episode offers a new perspective. It’s a must-listen for anyone over 50 who wants to break free from the “over the hill” mindset and discover how adopting a positive, resilient outlook can transform their health journey.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Check out our free Mojo Magic Guide for tips on maintaining motivation: The Silver Edge Mojo Magic Guide
https://silveredgefitness.com/free/
Join our Over 50 Lean Body Blueprint Facebook group for support, inspiration, and more resources tailored for your journey.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness
Connect with Us:
- Visit The Silver Edge for coaching and resources to help you build a lean, strong, and capable body at any age.
- Follow Kevin on Instagram for daily tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes content: @thesilver_edge
- Subscribe to The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a review to let us know what you think!
Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals:
https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry
Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group:
Next Episode
Make America Healthy Again
In this thought-provoking episode, host Kevin English dives into an urgent issue affecting all of us—our health and how it intersects with politics, industry, and personal responsibility.
As we approach election day in the United States, Kevin takes a close look at the staggering $4.5 trillion Americans spend annually on healthcare, with 86% going toward treating preventable lifestyle diseases.
The shocking reality? Only 12% of Americans are considered metabolically healthy. Kevin explores what’s driving our nation’s health crisis and asks: what can we do to make ourselves, our families, and our communities truly healthy?
Key Topics in This Episode:
- The Big Picture of U.S. Healthcare Spending
Why $4.5 trillion in healthcare spending hasn’t made us healthier, with the majority of funds going toward preventable lifestyle diseases. - Lifestyle Diseases and Their Root Causes
Unpacking the factors contributing to our declining health—ultra-processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and toxic environments—and what we can do about it. - The Role of Politics and Industry
How our current healthcare and food industries profit from keeping us dependent on medications and processed foods, and why true health reform starts with individual action, not government intervention. - Simple Steps to Reclaim Your Health
Practical tips for taking control of your well-being through real food, daily movement, strength training, and mindful lifestyle choices. Learn how to take the “red pill” and break free from the health matrix. - Building a Healthy Aging Movement
Kevin’s call to action for listeners to lead by example in their communities, become advocates for healthier living, and join a grassroots movement to improve metabolic health across generations.
Episode Highlights:
- A mind-bending look at the difference between millions, billions, and trillions to grasp the scale of U.S. healthcare spending.
- The link between the American diet and the surge in obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other lifestyle diseases.
- Kevin’s “Silver Edge Rebel Army” challenge—becoming a leader in the healthy aging movement by adopting small, consistent habits that deliver big results.
Actionable Takeaways:
- Prioritize whole foods over ultra-processed “Frankenfoods.”
- Aim for a minimum of 7,000 steps each day and strength train three days a week.
- Educate yourself on environmental toxins and minimize exposure where possible.
- Sleep for at least seven hours each night and take active steps to manage stress.
Tune in for an episode that challenges conventional views on health and offers a path to reclaiming control over your body and mind. Because true health transformation starts with individual choices—and it starts with you.
Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals:
https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry
Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group:
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