Benefits of Meal Prep Services for Weight Loss

By Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN, LD 

When it comes to weight loss, having systems in place that can help you succeed is key. Meal prep services and diet meal delivery options can be particularly helpful. 

There are many benefits of meal prep and delivery services, including consistency and convenience. However, it’s important to pick a company that’s transparent about ingredients and nutrition and that fits your needs.  

Reputable companies will have documented nutrition information and reviews from real customers (instead of those that look curated or cherry-picked). Any health claims they make should be backed up by scientific sources. 

Here are some of the benefits of getting prepared meals to help with your weight loss and health goals. 

 1 – Consistency 

One of the best-known ways to succeed in eating a healthy diet is to stay consistent. But that’s of course easier said than done. If you have a hectic schedule and unexpected changes to your routine, it can be difficult to keep up with preparing nutritious meals. A meal delivery service, especially one that offers prepared meals that you don’t have to cook yourself, can help you stay on track. 

 2 – Complete Nutrition 

Getting all of the nutrients you need from your diet can be challenging for some people. Eating a variety of foods in well-rounded meals is the best way to ensure nutritional adequacy, but not everyone can or wants to take the time to choose and prepare varied menus. If you want to ensure that you are meeting your nutrient needs, get started with a meal delivery service that provides nutritionally complete meals. 

 3 – Portion Control 

Struggling with portion control can hinder weight loss efforts. However, it can be difficult to eat appropriate portions, especially if you rely on restaurant food. A healthy meal delivery service that offers weight loss meal plans is a good option for receiving meals with adequate portions. 

 4 – No Impulse Eating 

Getting balanced meals delivered is also very helpful in limiting impulse eating and purchases of unhealthy foods. Pretty much everyone can relate to buying fast food or a sweet treat when you are hungry and don’t have time to prepare something. If you have a healthy meal waiting for you at home, you’ll be less likely to buy an unhealthy option on the run. 

 5 – Convenience 

Two of the biggest barriers to healthy eating are convenience and time. Choosing recipes, making a shopping list, going to the store, and prepping food can eat up a lot of time. If you are new to cooking, making and executing a plan can be especially overwhelming. Instead, look for a meal service that’s time-saving and convenient. You may particularly like a service that delivers done-for-you meals, instead of one that provides ingredients for a recipe you have to make. 

 Note from Healthy For Life Meals: We are proud to provide meals that provide all five of these benefits! When you get started with one of our plans, you’ll receive fully prepared meals that are nutritionally complete, appropriately portioned, and incredibly convenient. Check out our menus and order today for fresh meals next week. Get $10 off your first order with code: TryHFLM.