Meal Prepping Gone Bad: A Cautionary Tale 
Hey there, fellow parents! Do you remember those early days with young kids? We were desperate to stay sane, and meal prepping seemed like a great solution. We found a website that promised "once a month meals" and thought we'd hit the jackpot!
The Meal Prep Dream: A Master Plan 
The idea was great: choose your meals, get a master shopping list, prep, and cook. We'd have breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the month, with a repeat option. It sounded like a dream come true! We'd have food ready, no more last-minute takeout, and we'd save time. But...
The Reality: A Weekend of Cooking Trial
Our prep day was Friday, and we'd spend 2-3 hours cutting veggies, separating meats, and prepping for Saturday's cook day. And oh, that cook day! We'd spend hours cooking a month's worth of food. It was exhausting! We only did it three or four times before we were like, "No more!"
The Silver Lining: A Lesson Learned 
Despite the chaos, we learned a valuable lesson: prep work is key! We realized that cooking in bulk and freezing meals was a great idea, but we needed a more sustainable approach. And that's when I discovered intermittent fasting...
The Next Chapter: Intermittent Fasting and OMD 
I'll share more about my journey with intermittent fasting and OMD (one meal a day) in my next newsletter. Let's just say it's been a game-changer! I lost weight, saved time, and simplified my life. Stay tuned for more! 
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