My secret to successful weight loss over 40

[@danikeebler1662]

I can't scrounge for my next meal nor portion control when I am starving. Meal planning is a must. Go grocery shopping with food already in your stomach. An empty stomach is an empty wallet with a bunch of sidetrack foods. Have a shopping list of solid meals.

[@judsjo]

Really great advice

[@intricatelytangled]

Meal prep has always been helpful for me. That was how I was able to stay on track throughout the week. I save the fancy dishes for days off/weekends.

[@thesagestrategist]

I love meal prep! Definitely part of my setting myself up for success. I'm not someone who needs lots of variety during the week so these days, for breakfast I alternate between yogurt bowls and cottage cheese bowls and for lunch tuna salad and egg salad. I have some easy go to's for dinner which is usually vegan.

[@MelissaNeill]

Love that!

[@michellesweightlossjourney6599]

You are absolutely right!! Any time I've been successful with weight loss it was due to meal prep. I didn't even go to the gym daily and I saw results.

[@MelissaNeill]

Thanks for sharing that!

[@emmablake6310]

I've just found you and I'm so glad! I'm 42 and have been working out on and off for years but it's been quite sporadic! I've watched a few of your videos and just wanted to say you are so personable and easy to understand! You make me feel like I can actually get fit and build muscle! Thank you so much

[@MelissaNeill]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that my videos have inspired you and made you feel confident about getting fit and building muscle. Consistency is key, and it’s never too late to start making positive changes. I’m here to support you every step of the way. You've got this! 💪

[@ladylove3870]

Wow!! Thank you SOO much for making meal prepping so easy. I was really struggling with this.

[@lMcTinal]

Awesome, thanks Melissa, I did all my chia puddings for next 4 mornings and I'm 100percent in for the prep, it's chicken for next 4 days for lunch and it's beef and mushroom for dinners! It's actually really exciting and I'm going to drink tea if I feel like eating more!! ;-) 🎉

[@MelissaNeill]

That is awesome!

[@hdevere1]

I completely agree. Meal prep is key.

[@nevertoolate8589]

100% agree and I use the same method. Cook a load of roasted veg, protein (fish) and diced potatoes in the oven all at once. It also reduces energy costs as I make the most of the oven being on. I also pre-cut a lot of raw veg in strips to add to salad/eat as a snack. If going out for the day I’ll take my own snack of piece of fruit, nuts and piece of cheese in a small box.

[@fuzzybug29]

I’m meal prepping for the first time now and it has made it so much easier to stick to my nutrition plan. It’s not time consuming when you’re keeping the meals simple. When I have time and energy I can cook more complicated meals but when I’m busy I have this to reach for. This is a habit I will carry forward!

[@MelissaNeill]

Great job!

[@LoveTheChandelierRoom]

Meal planning now thanks to your inspiration! Thank you!

[@MelissaNeill]

My pleasure!

[@monikakoryto2074]

It is a great solution. Thank You. I love meal prep videos

[@MelissaNeill]

Glad you like them!

[@shanDalicous]

Love this meal prep video. Very informative informative, detailed and useful for meal prepping

[@MelissaNeill]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@melissabologna3389]

Thanks for walking us through your process. It was really helpful!❤

[@MelissaNeill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@keyshajones1866]

I been order Hello Fresh for a year now and I love not only dose all meals i order come in the package that i need to make that meal, but too i have to worry about shopping. I can lunch or dinner that you would like to make. But also all the meals come with the ingredients measures out for you as well.

[@TWTE2020]

Hi, great videos! Can you do daily videos “what I eat”? Would help so much TY ❤

[@MelissaNeill]

Great idea!

[@joannebarlow3900]

This is very helpful, thank you x

[@MelissaNeill]

You're so welcome!

[@ChristIsKing0919]

Thank you!!

[@MelissaNeill]

You're welcome! 🥰

[@teenafrench7236]

Thank you, I will give it a go😊

[@MelissaNeill]

Hope you enjoy

[@therecoveringperfectionist4570]

Can you please do a plant based or vegan meal prep? Most use tofu which a no go for me.

[@MelissaNeill]

Hi! I've made loads of videos on meal prep and recipe ideas. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHyVoHmOoMp7bJY

[@katherinelostgirl2411]

Thank you. I have new prepped in the past and it takes so long. I guess I need to get it to be much more simple. I have been cooking dinner and making sure there is left over for my lunch the next day. Eating out during the weekends are my down fall. Any help with that would be greatly appreciated

[@MelissaNeill]

You can check this video I made about eating out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIfXhpahg7Olj9ksi=FKRbRIs06X8sDhyJ

[@ballsey4521]

My problem is sauces....im not too keen on zero calorie sauces. Wld love to know a zero/low calorie homemade sauce to drizzle on top to add moisture to food

[@Dez30005]

I'm 51 and I'm so focused on keeping in shape. I'm an author and work a second job and still have energy for a beautiful woman. What do you say about black guys who can't find a woman just like us?

[@Rorky13]

I couldn’t find the video on the oatmeal banana snacks you showed. They look good

[@MelissaNeill]

This one? kzbin.infomYzqT3MBVfA?si=02Ge8sLDz3QwYVKm

[@Rorky13]

@@MelissaNeill thanks so much 😀

[@sh4516-g5i]

Hi. I noticed that the individual foods are not combo's. In my country, some of our meals tend to be rice cooked with chicken or beef; or potatoes in potato pie/scalloped potatoes, lasagna or macaroni pie. For example, a meal may consist of stewed chicken, peas, potato pie, green salad What's your advice on these?

[@MelissaNeill]

Thanks for sharing! Those sound like delicious meals. Balance and portioning can make all the difference! 😊

[@traceyp8970]

Hi were those meals for lunch or dinners please 🤗

[@shanDalicous]

Are the baked eggs in the purchased high protein pack?

[@kellysampson9744]

We are going overseas. I was wondering if you would have any suggestions for the airplane?

[@MelissaNeill]

You can check this video I made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5a2faanq7iamqssi=cp_DagZ953vuw_Pb

[@alyseceleste]

How do you meal prep with a fridge full of leftovers?

[@MelissaNeill]

Well, that depends. Are the leftovers for you or someone else? Take out any food that has gone bad. Get food containers that are specifically for your meal prep and label them so no one else will eat them if you're sharing the fridge with others.

[@hytraaddxw3rs313]

i JUST LOVE YOUR ACCENT

[@MelissaNeill]

Thanks!

[@victoriareviel1805]

Do you eat fruit? I love blueberries 🫐

[@MelissaNeill]

Yes

[@justynanic397]

Did I miss a breakfast? I am enjoying watching your videos as I am at age 44.