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Snack Prep That Actually Gets Eaten
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Last week, we washed food.
If that’s all you did, you did it right.
This week, we’re not starting over. We’re building on what you already did.
Remember those fruits and veggies you washed and stored? This week, we’re turning them into snack kits so they’re ready when hunger hits.
No new recipes. No extra cooking.
This week, we’re taking the same foods (or different ones, that's up to you) and making one small upgrade that has a surprisingly big payoff.
Welcome to Week 2: Snack Prep That Actually Gets Eaten.
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The Problem With “Snacking Better”
Most of us don’t snack poorly because we don’t know better.
We snack poorly because:
- We’re tired
- We’re busy
- We’re hungry now
- The easiest option wins
This week is not about cutting snacks out. It’s about making the better snack just as easy as the “meh” one. No willpower required.
Week 2 Goal (Still Small on Purpose)
Turn your prepped foods into grab-and-go snacks.
That’s it. Not every snack. Not every day. Not forever.
Just one snack option that’s ready when you are.
Step 1: Pick ONE Snack Combo
You only need to choose one of the options below for this week to count. Yes, one.
🥕 Option 1: Crunch + Protein
- Carrots + hummus
- Cucumbers + ranch
- Bell peppers + guacamole
🫐 Option 2: Fruit + Protein
- Blueberries + cheese stick
- Apple slices + peanut butter
- Grapes + yogurt
🥚 Option 3: Protein-Forward
- Hard-boiled eggs + fruit
- Turkey roll-ups + crackers
- Cottage cheese + berries
Pick what sounds good. Pick what you already have. Pick what you’ll actually eat at 3:30 pm when your patience is gone.
Step 2: Prep Once, Grab All Week
Sometime this week (5–15 minutes max), do one of the following:
- Portion snacks into small containers or bags
- OR
- Group snack items together in the fridge
That’s it.
You don’t need matching containers. You don’t need aesthetic perfection. You need visibility and ease (although if matching, aesthetically pleasing containers make you feel happy, you do you boo!!!!)
Here are some of my faves:🫙 Clear storage containers like these - so I can see what’s ready all week
Put the snacks:
- At eye level
- At the front of the fridge
- Where your hand naturally reaches
Out of sight = forgotten.
Front and center = eaten.
Why This Works (Even When Motivation Is Low)
This isn’t about discipline. It’s about design.
When snacks are:
- Prepped
- Paired (fiber + protein)
- Easy to grab
You’re more likely to:
- Stay full longer
- Avoid energy crashes
- Make decisions faster
And maybe most importantly: you stop feeling like you’re “failing” every afternoon. This is support, not restriction.
A Gentle Reality Check
If this week feels almost too easy, that’s a good sign. Sustainable habits feel boring at first. They don’t come with a dramatic before-and-after. They quietly make life easier. If snack prep is the only thing you manage this week, you are still moving forward. That counts.
Week 2 Checklist: Snack Prep Without the Meltdown
Grab your very own copy of my checklist here. Free!!
What’s Coming Next (Week 3)
Next week, we’re building again, gently.
We’ll take:
- These snacks
- These same skills
- This same low-pressure approach
And turn them into:
👉 The easiest lunch ever (mason jar style)
Still simple.
Still doable.
Still no meltdown.
Final Permission Slip
You don’t need to overhaul your eating. You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to prep everything. You just need to make the next choice a little easier than the last one. Last week, you washed food.
This week, you made it easier to eat.
That’s progress.
See you in Week 3 💛
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