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Lose Weight with Meal Planning | Grocery Shopping Tips & Tricks For Busy Moms, Meal Prep, Easy Recipes

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Hey Friends, Verona here, your Meal Prep & Weight Loss Coach for busy Women

When you're trying to find quicker ways to prepare healthy meals for your kids, it can feel overwhelming, especially when you barely have a minute to breathe.
 
 I've put together over 50 can't-miss recipes in the meal planning toolkit that'll help you hit the ground running. 

We're talking about meals here that'll have your kids bouncing for joy and coming back for more. 

 So, if you're up for giving dinner times a makeover that's all about fun and flavor, tune in and join the conversation. 

Let's make feeding your fam a whole lot less stress and a heap more success!"


 www.vanutritioncoaching.co.uk/toolkit




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Episodes

The Pros & Cons Of Meal Prep

February 24, 2021 20:17 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Pros & Cons Of Meal Prepping When you hear the word ‘meal prep’ what comes to mind for you? Are you jubilant with praise ready at the expectant delights of melas you have to cook for the entire week and the time it’ll take to make them OR or are you dreading it and thinking about it brings your out in hives? Whether you’re for, against or undecided about meal prep In this episode I share the pros & cons of meal prep and help you decide which is the best for you, your goals & your life...

Don’t Let The Weekend Be Your Weak-End

February 12, 2021 15:57 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

In this episode: We’re addressing the weekend struggle What’s often intended to be just one cheat day often spirals into a full on weekend. If you’re saying, ‘I had a good week last week’ I tracked, I stuck to my calories, but ruined it over the weekend, but it’s OK today is Monday, I can start over, and if you said that last Monday and the Monday before here’s my top tips on how you can be free from the diet starts Monday mindset!⠀ I asked the question “when it comes to weight loss what...

Don’t Let The Weekend Be Your Weak-End

February 12, 2021 15:57 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

In this episode: We’re addressing the weekend struggle What’s often intended to be just one cheat day often spirals into a full on weekend. If you’re saying, ‘I had a good week last week’ I tracked, I stuck to my calories, but ruined it over the weekend, but it’s OK today is Monday, I can start over, and if you said that last Monday and the Monday before here’s my top tips on how you can be free from the diet starts Monday mindset!⠀ I asked the question “when it comes to weight loss what’...

Ep 25: Don’t Let The Weekend Be Your Weak-End

February 12, 2021 15:57 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

In this episode: We’re addressing the weekend struggle What’s often intended to be just one cheat day often spirals into a full on weekend. If you’re saying, ‘I had a good week last week’ I tracked, I stuck to my calories, but ruined it over the weekend, but it’s OK today is Monday, I can start over, and if you said that last Monday and the Monday before here’s my top tips on how you can be free from the diet starts Monday mindset!⠀ I asked the question “when it comes to weight loss what’s ...

ARE YOU ON CLUBHOUSE?

February 07, 2021 13:26 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MB

If you’re on the latest social media app clubhouse this week come & join us for some juicy topics 1️⃣ Monday Mindset: Is your mindset sabotaging your weight loss? @6pm GMT 2️⃣ Break Free From Quarantine Eating Stress Struggles @6pm GMT 3️⃣ Strategies To Help You Stop Emotionally Eating @6pm GMT 4️⃣ Healthy Eating Shortcuts For Busy Boss Babes & The Female Entrepreneur Let me know which one you’re excited for over on the gram @vanutritioncoaching Links to join the rooms are here: Mo...

Are You Afraid Of Losing Weight?

February 05, 2021 17:34 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

When it comes to weight loss, what are some of the things that stop you from losing weight? Is it fear of failure, that you may feel you might not have enough time to commit to this & if you don't you're afraid that you won't get the results that you want and need, or are you afraid that if you do lose the weight, then you'll need to give up the foods that you enjoy. There are several reasons why you may feel afraid, or it may be daunting or overwhelming when trying to change well versed ha...

Ep 24:Are You Afraid Of Losing Weight?

February 05, 2021 17:34 - 17 minutes - 21.7 MB

When it comes to weight loss, what are some of the things that stop you from losing weight? Is it fear of failure, that you may feel you might not have enough time to commit to this & if you don't you're afraid that you won't get the results that you want and need, or are you afraid that if you do lose the weight, then you'll need to give up the foods that you enjoy. There are several reasons why you may feel afraid, or it may be daunting or overwhelming when trying to change well versed hab...

Ep 23: How To Manage PMS Cravings Without Feeling Like You’ll Lose Your Progress

January 27, 2021 10:41 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

If you struggle with cravings & can’t stop craving something sweet after dinner here’s what you can do instead... Hey friends! Verona here, I wanted to quickly share some wisdom about sweet cravings When PMS hits where all you want is your fave sweet treats, but feel like you can’t because you’re trying your best to lose weight... No wonder the struggle is real because it takes an incredible amount of willpower to be able to resist sweets after a meal at night & even more so that time of ...

How To Manage PMS Cravings Without Feeling Like You'll Lose Your Progress

January 27, 2021 10:41 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

If you struggle with cravings & can’t stop craving something sweet after dinner here’s what you can do instead... Hey friends! Verona here, I wanted to quickly share some wisdom about sweet cravings When PMS hits where all you want is your fave sweet treats, but feel like you can’t because you’re trying your best to lose weight... No wonder the struggle is real because it takes an incredible amount of willpower to be able to resist sweets after a meal at night & even more so that time of ...

The Problem With 1200 Calorie Diets

January 24, 2021 12:53 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

In the second episode of the The Diet Mentality Series, I talk about this ever popular ways of eating, that both men and women are adopting in a way for them to lose weight, and to lose it quickly! In this episode you will learn whether the 1200 calorie diet is suitable for every woman, and why this is the case for some women and not for others, and why 1200 calories is not a blanket rule to lose weight, yet so many have been led to believe that this is is for everyone. Do you find your...

Why am I not losing weight?

January 24, 2021 12:47 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

One of THE MOST frequent questions I answer is this one, maybe you've even asked this same question yourself at one time or another. . Picture this, you're working out every day, in a calorie deficit, you haven't ‘cheated’, but you can't understand why you're not losing weight and you question yourself by asking, "what am I doing wrong?" Firstly, it's not your fault, and this is something that I teach both in my group coaching and 1:1 coaching in more depth working on and through the thing...

Am I Overtraining, or Training Too Much?

January 20, 2021 18:25 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Are you killing it in the gym or at home your nutrition is ok, but... The scales aren’t shifting, it’s been 4 weeks of this You’re feeling super proud of yourself & so you should, you’ve taken those fears and CRUSHED them So you up the anti & go harder than you’ve ever done... But what makes it worse is: ✅ You’re super exhausted ✅ Stress is through the roof ✅ Excruciating pain in your ankles ✅ inflammation ✅ 😴 is a distant memory ✅ You take a painkiller & keep moving ✅ Work is crazy BU...

Am I Overtraining, or Training Too Much?

January 20, 2021 18:25 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Are you killing it in the gym or at home your nutrition is ok, but... The scales aren’t shifting, it’s been 4 weeks of this You’re feeling super proud of yourself & so you should, you’ve taken those fears and CRUSHED them So you up the anti & go harder than you’ve ever done... But what makes it worse is: ✅ You’re super exhausted ✅ Stress is through the roof ✅ Excruciating pain in your ankles ✅ inflammation ✅ 😴 is a distant memory ✅ You take a painkiller & keep moving ✅ Work is crazy BU...

Top Tips To Help You Keep Your New Year's Weight Loss Resolutions

January 06, 2021 11:26 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

In this episode: I share my Top Tips To Help You Keep Your New Year's Weight Loss Resolutions As we go full steam ahead into 2021 the start of a new year, when it comes to goals & New Years Resolutions what makes the list? If building healthy habits that last is on that list keep reading.  In today’s episode we discuss why 80% off people who set resolutions fail within the guest month How discouraging! I’ve put together a few tips to help you crush your New Years goals! Click the link ...

How To Stay Motivated

December 16, 2020 11:18 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

In this episode: After being asked “how do you stay motivated” by one of my clients, I thought I’d create both an IGTV & a podcast to share with you. What keeps you motivated on your fitness and nutrition journey? Have you given up because no matter what you do you just can’t seem to stay motivated? Do you struggle with staying motivated and need more help? Would love to hear your opinion. - - - - - If you liked this episode don’t forget to share, subscribe to the podcast and leave ...

How To Stay Motivated

December 16, 2020 11:18 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this episode: After being asked “how do you stay motivated” by one of my clients, I thought I’d create both an IGTV & a podcast to share with you. What keeps you motivated on your fitness and nutrition journey? Have you given up because no matter what you do you just can’t seem to stay motivated? Do you struggle with staying motivated and need more help? Would love to hear your opinion. - - - - - If you liked this episode don’t forget to share, subscribe to the podcast and leave ...

Why Is It So Hard To Lose Weight In Your 30’s

December 09, 2020 22:43 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

When it comes to fat loss & when it comes to a losing weight it’s a challenge no matter what age we are. When it comes to women in our 30s that can actually seem a lot harder than when we were in our 20’s, spring chickens as it were I believe 30’s are the new 20’s anyway so spring chicken right here haha Sometimes if you’re busy with work life and family balance it can be difficult to draw together a plan that’s time savvy and one that works & isn’t a fad diet So in part 1 this is for a...

I come bearing gifts

December 08, 2020 09:57 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MB

Hey friends! This year has been a lol crazy huh? But we’re almost through and Christmas is coming during this Christmas holiday my top tip is: DON’T GET STUCK🎢 On the slippery happy holidays month long of eating off track slope that can soo easily happen if your goal was at the start of the week, month or even the year, to build healthier eating habits & conquer the fear that holds you back from achieving them, why wait until 2021 to do it, when if the time is right, right now, why wait? “...

I come bearing gifts

December 08, 2020 09:57 - 5 minutes - 4.61 MB

Hey friends! This year has been a lol crazy huh? But we’re almost through and Christmas is coming during this Christmas holiday my top tip is: DON’T GET STUCK🎢 On the slippery happy holidays month long of eating off track slope that can soo easily happen if your goal was at the start of the week, month or even the year, to build healthier eating habits & conquer the fear that holds you back from achieving them, why wait until 2021 to do it, when if the time is right, right now, why wait? “...

12 Days Of Tips & Tricks For Christmas Nutrition Edition

December 01, 2020 21:42 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MB

Happy 1st of December Friends! December is the most wonderful time of the year. . The year we celebrate The Birth of Jesus Hanukkah & Christmas Celebrations altogether with friends, Family & Loved ones. . If you’re on a nutrition journey and you’re trying to get shaded of your historians head of the holidays this is the bonus episode for you. . ENJOY! . Connect with me here: Instagram: @vanutritioncoaching Website: https://vanutritioncoaching.co.uk Facebook Community: Macros, Weight Los...

12 Days Of Tips & Tricks For Christmas Nutrition Edition

December 01, 2020 21:42 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MB

Happy 1st of December Friends! December is the most wonderful time of the year. . The year we celebrate The Birth of Jesus Hanukkah & Christmas Celebrations altogether with friends, Family & Loved ones. . If you’re on a nutrition journey and you’re trying to get shaded of your historians head of the holidays this is the bonus episode for you. . ENJOY! . Connect with me here: Instagram: @vanutritioncoaching Website: https://vanutritioncoaching.co.uk Facebook Community: Macros, Weight Los...

Navigate Your Nutrition This Holiday Season

November 18, 2020 11:41 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Happy Holidays! The Holiday Season is among us friends & if you're on a nutrition journey and you've finally got into the swing of things, you're building routines, you're seeing progress, you're even noticing your clothes fitting looser. but with Thanksgiving fast approaching, you're anxiety levels may be through the roof right now, because you're wondering HOW you're going to maintain all the hard work you've done. If you're also wondering whether you should you cut out the carbs, JUST ...

A Guide To Macros

October 21, 2020 20:44 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

In today’s podcast episode I’m talking about macros. What they are, how to track them and if they’re right for you and the direction of your fitness & Nutrition journey that you’re going in.  If you’re someone who likes accountability and flexibility in your food choices this may be something you want to look into to see if it’s something you can see yourself using as a tool to help you reach your fitness and nutrition goals. If you enjoyed today's episode don't forget to subscribe and lea...

A Guide To Macros

October 21, 2020 20:44 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

In today’s podcast episode, I’m talking about macros. They are, how to track them and if they’re right for you and the direction of your fitness & Nutrition journey that you’re going in. If you’re someone who likes accountability and flexibility in your food choices, this may be something you want to look into to see if it’s something you can see yourself using as a tool to help you reach your fitness and nutrition goals. If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave ...

How I overcame binge eating - A Nutritionist Story - The Diet Mentality Series Pt4

September 22, 2020 20:37 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

In this final installment of what has been an incredible 4 weeks, of sharing about how destructive the Diet Mentality really is, and how it affects thousands of women today, today we hear the powerful story of Kira, who shares how she overcame her own issues with binge eating, and how she then went onto help others with the same struggle. I won't give too much away, and will let her story speak for itself. It's been an incredible time to share with the guests that have come on the show to...

Am I selfish for wanting me time?

September 22, 2020 17:18 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

When it comes to taking care of ourselves, we often get put to the back burner and we either go in to full on supermum mode, or we get so stuck into to helping others, that we neglect ourselves, and have regular hair bun days, because, it's just easier and way more comfortable to move around in right?  I've been there, but, when it comes to our nutrition how many of us just grab whatever we can, or eat the children's food they didn't finish, or think, I'll eat when the kids have gone to bed,...

Am I selfish for wanting me time?

September 22, 2020 17:18 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

When it comes to taking care of ourselves, we often get put to the back burner and we either go in to full on supermum mode, or we get so stuck into to helping others, that we neglect ourselves, and have regular hair bun days, because, it's just easier and way more comfortable to move around in right? I've been there, but, when it comes to our nutrition how many of us just grab whatever we can, or eat the children's food they didn't finish, or think, I'll eat when the kids have gone to bed,...

Fall Season Is Almost HERE!!

September 17, 2020 20:47 - 1 minute - 1.29 MB

You guys! Fall is my FAVOURITE SEASON the hot chocolates( the warm cozy nights & slipper socks & not to mention my birthday! I’m super excited and I’ve put together a 5 Day Fall Food Challenge helping you find habits and ways to both enjoy the foods you love this Fall Season & still learn how to achieve your weight loss goals at the same time. To sign up head over to my website https://memoirsoffaith.co.uk/fallchallenge can’t wait to see you in there!

My experience with strict Meal Plans as an Ex-Athlete

September 16, 2020 14:59 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

You often think that just because they're Athlete's they don't suffer the same issues as you do, but that's not the case, when it comes to an Eating Disorder or how food is viewed, it's no respecter of persons, age, or profession, and can affect anybody In this episode we discuss how this Ex-Athlete face her own pressures to conform to a perceived image in order to be deemed 'good enough' for her chosen sport, and the pressure to continue to main their her certain body weight and shape.  Desp...

Nutrition Coaching Spots Now Open

September 07, 2020 16:01 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MB

I am SO EXCITED to open up these additional Nutrition coaching spots.  If you've ever tried to lose weight,  something always seems to get in the way right? Where you're forced to stop the diet, or start a new one altogether but, no matter what you do or how much you try to reduce your calories, try it just doesn’t seem to be working.  You've even tried to self motivate to not eat the chocolate, and not eat the whole bag of crisps with your favorite guac dip, but with everything going on, it’...

What is the Diet Mentality?

September 03, 2020 18:17 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

Do you feel like you're always stuck on the SAME 10lbs of weight, you've tried everything, you've done what they told you not to eat, and you've cut out the things you enjoy eating, just so you can lose weight and lose it quickly. Overwhelmed by your lack of progress as you thought you'd be further along than you are right now? . No matter how hard you push, how many times you lower your calories, now matter how hard you PUSH yourself, no matter what diet you choose you still find yoursel...

Carbs are they REALLY bad for us?

August 13, 2020 19:39 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this episode I discuss: -My story about how I drastically cut out carbs from my diet & the affects this had on my body -How one impulse decision left me with health complications - How I believed the lie that carbs are bad for us. If you liked this episode please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating: - - - - Connect with me here: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @memoirsoffaith_food_fitness Website: https://memoirsoffaith.co.uk/about --- This episod...

3 Mistakes I Made with my Nutrition that have helped me on my Fitness Journey

August 13, 2020 19:38 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

In this episode I discuss: -Three mistakes that I made with my nutrition -The steps that helped me overcome those challenges -Sharing from a Christian perspective - - - - - If you liked this episode please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating: - - - - Connect with me here: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @memoirsoffaith_food_fitness Website: https://memoirsoffaith.co.uk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

Fearfully & Wonderfully Made

August 13, 2020 19:37 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

In this episode: I’m sharing from a few passages of Scripture but with a focus on -Psalm 139 “Fearfully & Wonderfully made -Other Scripture references include: Ephesians 3:20 from the AMP Version - - - - - If you liked this episode please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating: - - - - Connect with me here: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @memoirsoffaith Website: www.memoirsoffaith.co.uk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to ma...

Fearfully & Wonderfully Made

August 13, 2020 19:37 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

In this episode: I’m sharing from a few passages of Scripture but with a focus on -Psalm 139 “Fearfully & Wonderfully made -Other Scripture references include: Ephesians 3:20 from the AMP Version - - - - - If you liked this episode please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating: - - - - Connect with me here: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @memoirsoffaith Website: www.memoirsoffaith.co.uk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to ma...

Testimony - Nikki

August 13, 2020 19:35 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

In today's Episode we have another guest speaker! Our guest speakers shares about her struggles with food and how her Faith in Christ has helped her and continues to help her whilst on this journey.  She shares some of the tools she has used that aid her on this journey Wherever you're tuning in from be encouraged as you listen. If you liked this episode, please share the podcast and leave us a review Enjoy!  --------- Connect with me here: Email: [email protected] Instagr...

Testimony - Nikki

August 13, 2020 19:35 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

In today's Episode we have another guest speaker! Our guest speakers shares about her struggles with food and how her Faith in Christ has helped her and continues to help her whilst on this journey.  She shares some of the tools she has used that aid her on this journey Wherever you're tuning in from be encouraged as you listen. If you liked this episode, please share the podcast and leave us a review Enjoy!  --------- Connect with me here: Email: [email protected] Instagr...

Help! I've gained all the weight back, now what?

August 05, 2020 17:28 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this episode:  What do you do when finally decide that today is going to be the day that you start afresh on the new diet, you've tried low carb, you've done keto, you've lost the weight, you feel great, so you treat yourself to the foods and drink that you've been restricting yourself from for this long, because you deserve it, and you've been doing such a great job lately, but then the lbs slowly start to creep back up, and they before you know it, the weight has crept back on, and how...

Help! What do you do if you’ve gained a few lbs

August 05, 2020 17:28 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

In this episode:  What do you do when finally decide that today is going to be the day that you start afresh on the new diet, you've tried low carb, you've lost a few lbs, you feel great, so you treat yourself, because you deserve it, and you've been doing such a great job lately, but then the lbs slowly start to creep back up, and they before you know it, the weight has crept back on, and how do you feel?  Do you get into a space where you're so hard or down on yourself that you just really ...

Are you really ready to go back to the gym?

July 28, 2020 14:49 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

In this episode: With Gyms reopening all over the World in this episode I’m sharing a few tips to help you see if you’re really ready to return to the Gym after several months of the gyms being closed because of Lockdown, and some re-closing even after lockdown had been lifted - - - - - If you liked this episode don’t forget to share, subscribe to the podcast and leave a review: - - - - Connect with me here: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @memoirsoffaith_food_fit...

Are you really ready to go back to the gym?

July 28, 2020 14:49 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

In this episode: With Gyms reopening all over the World in this episode I’m sharing a few tips to help you see if you’re really ready to return to the Gym after several months of the gyms being closed because of Lockdown, and some re-closing even after lockdown had been lifted - - - - - If you liked this episode don’t forget to share, subscribe to the podcast and leave a review: - - - - Connect with me here: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @memoirsoffaith_food_fit...

TESTIMONY: Tori

May 26, 2020 14:34 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

In this episode: -Connect with the lovely Torifitblog who shares her testimony -Tori shares how her faith in Christ has helped strengthen & drown her roots in Christ during unprecedented times -God has an incredible way of connecting us with likeminded people that He knows we needed to be connected with - - - - - If you liked this episode please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating: - - - - Connect with Tori here: Instagram:torifitblog Connect with me here: Email:faithfoodfi...

3 Mistakes I Made with my Nutrition

May 20, 2020 15:26 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

In this episode I discuss: -Three mistakes that I made with my nutrition -The steps that helped me overcome those challenges -Sharing from a Christian perspective - - - - - If you liked this episode please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating: - - - - Connect with me here: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @memoirsoffaith Website: www.memoirsoffaith.co.uk

Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy

May 12, 2020 16:58 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

In this episode: -I’m sharing about encouragement from Paul - Praying & applying that to our faith food & fitness journeys. -I’m praying through some of the thoughts of myself, and clients - - - - - If you liked this episode please subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating: - - - - Connect with me here: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @memoirsoffaith Website: www.memoirsoffaith.co.uk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a po...

MY JOURNEY on Faith Food & Fitness

May 04, 2020 21:07 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

In this episode I share the real and raw faith food and fitness journey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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