Processed Food Is Slowing You Down. Here’s How to Fix It.

Main takeaway:
Every time you reach for processed food, you lose energy, focus, and momentum. Meal prep is easier and cheaper than you think—and it works.

You’re Not Eating, You’re Reacting

If you’re like I was, your meals happen when you’re already starving.
You eat what’s quick.
Leftovers from your kid’s plate.
A protein bar in the car.
Drive-thru burgers between meetings.

You think it saves time.
But it costs you more than you realize.

That food spikes your blood sugar.
Ninety minutes later, you crash.
Then the cravings come back harder.

Your energy tanks.
Your patience disappears.
Your waistline expands.

You’re not fueling your body.
You’re feeding fatigue.

When My Body Said Enough

A few years ago, I was working long days, chasing two toddlers, and crashing every night with takeout in my lap.
I was 30 pounds overweight and constantly worn out.

Then one night, my wife looked at me and said, “You don’t look like you anymore.”
She wasn’t being mean.
She was being honest.

That’s when I knew something had to change.

I hired a coach.
He didn’t give me a 40-page ebook.
He gave me one simple plan.

This plan changed everything for me:
Here it is.

I followed it for 60 days.
I lost 30 pounds.
I spent less on groceries.
And I had more energy than I’d had in years.

Why Processed Food Keeps You Stuck

Every time you eat processed food, you fall behind.

It makes you hungrier, not fuller.
You crave more junk.
You snack more often.
You feel tired and slow.
You get irritated more easily.
You sleep worse at night.

This is not a small deal.
Processed food throws off your hormones and blood sugar.
And it keeps you stuck in a loop.

It’s not “one cheat meal.”
It’s one more day of falling behind.

What Finally Worked

My coach gave me a plan built around the Vert Diet.
It’s simple and flexible.
Here’s the basic framework:

• Choose one protein: beef, chicken, eggs, or fish

• Add a carb: white rice, potatoes, or fruit

• Include a vegetable: spinach, peppers, carrots, or anything else you like

That’s it.

Every Sunday, I cooked six meals in about 45 minutes.
I packed them in containers, tossed them in the fridge, and didn’t think about food again for days.

Same meals. Same schedule.
No decisions. No junk food.

It sounds boring, but boring works.
And when you feel better, look better, and save money, it doesn’t feel boring at all.

This is the same plan I followed:
View the full guide

Try This This Week

Start simple.
Pick two meals and prep four servings of each this weekend.

Some easy combos:

• Ground beef, white rice, spinach

• Chicken breast, sweet potatoes, green beans

Write a short grocery list before you go.
Stick to protein, produce, and a clean carb.
Skip anything that comes in a box or a bag.

You’ll prep once, then save time and energy all week long.
No more “what’s for dinner?”
No more last-minute drive-thru trips.

Why This Is Worth Doing

You don’t need more willpower.
You need fewer decisions.

When you have meals ready, you eat them.
When you don’t, you react to hunger.

That’s when the cookies win.
That’s when your progress stalls.

But when you prep ahead, you take control.

Meal prep isn’t about fitness.
It’s about freedom.

It’s about waking up with energy.
It’s about ending the day without regrets.

And it starts with one small step.

This is the exact plan I used to get started:
https://www.notion.so/Nutrition-Guide-2612ba2f6f2380cf85eaf2d76e36e6b9

Final Thought

Processed food isn’t harmless.
It’s holding you back.
And it’s doing it every single day.

But this is something you can fix.

Prep your food once.
Eat better all week.
Feel better in days.

Simple food. Big results.

Every meal is a decision.
Decide to win more often.

Get started here:
Nutrition Plan