Meal Prep Your Way to Weight Loss: 28 Days to a Fitter, Healthier You: A Cookbook

I just got this book, it is well researched and incredibly informative. I am a beginner at meal prepping and this will serve me well as I embark on my journey to healthier eating. However, as a vegan, I misinterpreted the descriptions used about the type of cuisine, and I assumed this was a vegan meal prep book. One should never assume, I know. Mostly this book requires plant based ingredients and there is no meat to be found (one recipe is optional with salmon or tempeh), however this is better suited for vegetarians unless you’re willing to experiment and exclude some of the main ingredients some of the recipes call for, such as eggs and honey. Not everyone is looking for a vegan meal prep recipe book, and regardless of this minor misunderstanding under my part I do not regret my purchase. I would also recommend The No Meat Athlete Cookbook for those who are looking for a strictly vegan alternative.*Update as I have read every chapter up until the actual meal prepping/recipes portion. Nikki does point out that these recipes are flexible for vegans and non vegans alike. The main focus is plant based ingredients, how beneficial they are and how to use them for their maximum potential. My only critique is that a few weeks of the plan miss some of the ingredients that are needed for the recipes, for example week one has 2 sweet potatoes on the list when you really need 5, as well as frozen cherries needed for the ginger beet smoothie that are not listed. If you review the recipes first this is easy to avoid. I also dislike mushrooms, but found that eggplant works as a good substitute in most of her recipes.What made me feel like this was a worthy purchase is how passionate Nikki is about living a healthy, balanced lifestyle. She is so genuine to the point that she discusses how she has struggled with binging. She goes so far as to stress how important it is to be forgiving and sometimes to just give in to your binges. Not that she is encouraging them, but we are human and give in to cravings, and if this happens to at least make them worthy. She presents the idea of just enjoying the food instead of feeling guilty and hastily devouring your food, and to make it a special occasion. As someone who has struggled to have a healthy relationship with food this was so refreshing. The truth is when I hear that I can’t have something, and feel restricted, I want it even more and think about it constantly and usually end up eating huge portions of these “off limits” foods. After reading this book I feel so hopeful and excited for trying this approach, and I feel like it is a practical, smart solution to anyone who has a negative relationship with food or is simply looking to eat more nutritious foods. Very glad I have added this to my cookbook collection.

I wasn't familiar with Nikki Sharp at all before I pre-ordered this book five months ago, but I was excited to see a meal prep book that focused on vegan eating, and so Ieagerly pre-ordered it. It's a fantastic book, and I'm so glad I have it for my cookbook library!I usually do meal prep on Sundays, when I make mason-jar salads and snacks for the week. Since I've been in a bit of a rut, though, I was hoping to find some new gems in this book, which is exactly what I've found. Not only does it have really healthy recipes, but it breaks everything down -- shopping lists, prep time, order of what to prep, etc. -- in really clear ways that make it easy to follow the plan.The book is organized into three main sections, each with various chapters:Part One: Lose Weight, Meal by Meal* Chapter 1 -- Real "Fast Food" for Real Weight Loss* Chapter 2 -- Stop Emotional Overeating through Meal Prepping* Chapter 3 -- The Power of PrepPart Two: Super Prep* Chapter 4 -- Super Meals* Chapter 5 -- Super Ingredients* Chapter 6 -- Super Vegetables* Chapter 7 -- Super Fruits* Chapter 8 -- Super Grains* Chapter 9 -- Super Herbs and Spices* Chapter 10 -- Super BeveragesPart Three: The 28-Day Meal Prep Weight-Loss Diet* Chapter 11 -- Week 1: Souping and Smoothies* Chapter 12 -- Week 2: Fiber Up* Chapter 11 -- Week 3: Protein Power* Chapter 12 -- Week 4: Detoxing* Chapter 13 -- Prepping Snacks, Desserts, and More* Chapter 14 -- Meal Prep beyond the 28 DaysAs you can see, the program starts off with softer foods, and then moves to more of a focus on fiber and protein. Nikki mentions that while she gives you recipes for main meals and also snacks, you can choose simple snacks (like veggies or nuts) if you don't want to do quite so much cooking.I'm also watching my oil and salt intake, and while some of the recipes call for oil, it's used in very small amounts.One of the appendices also contains information about which meals freeze well.This is a lovely book that lays everything out in a clear manner -- and that makes meal prep fun and easy! Bon appetit!

This book is wonderful. I’ve been looking for some ideas to organize my meals for loosing a few pounds, my husband and I are both trying to focus on healthier eating practices and this book provides a lot of healthy eating options. Most options are vegetarian which is great for loading up on veggies. It’s easy to grill some meat based protein in you prefer. I’ve been doing the breakfasts,lunches and dinners and feel much more energized. A few of the ingredients are difficult to find, but could be easily ordered if your grocery store doesn’t have them. Some recipes contain a lot of ingredients but it’s easy to drop them and just use what you have on hand. I’d say you may feel best about this book if you have a basic knowledge of cooking and have tried some meal prepping in the past, it might be a little tricky if you’re a total beginner. I’ve been meal prepping in and off for years and I’m loving all these new healthy ideas!

I began a vegan diet in February 2018 and was looking for ways to simplify my routine and get the most out of a plant based diet to aid in weight loss and overall health. I did a Kris Carr program earlier this year and I’m familiar with the foods Nikki Sharp uses, although I did have trouble finding a few for the recipes. I give this book three stars because there are quite a few editing issues, as others have mentioned. I spent time and quite a bit of money at the grocery store to prep for Week 1, only to find when I started to prep that I didn’t have all of the ingredients because a few were left off of the shopping list but included in the recipes. This is not setting the readers up for success! Overall, I love the concept, love the ease of the process she lays out, but annoyed the book made it to the shelves with the mistakes. If you purchase, be sure to double check your list against the recipes before you shop!

I’m enjoying following this diet plan - although I’m only on day two! But what really annoys me is that the pages are falling out of the book! After 2 days usage. Hmmm not happy.

I was zo looking forward to this book and giving my meals a new boost...PositivesLovely photosNice quality paper and bindingGood ideas on how to incorporate superfoods in your diet...Negatives...It is just not new or innovative enough for me...But it also borrows from paleo and RAW food styles?I thought it would be vegan, but or is not.Which is not a real problem as long as there are alternatives. The alternative for salmon is tempeh.The alternative for egg is ???While in the same book you are advised to not buy your plantbased milk but make your own...I think it is the lack of consistency in the philosophy that is annoying me...But....If you never mealprepper beforeThis could be helpfulIf you want to lose weight and are currently on a "normal" western diet, this will work .

I love Nikki’s eating guides, I’ve been following her for years and it’s the only meal plan I’d recommend as she focuses on the nutrients and you end up feeling like a millions bucks!!!

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The book fell apart when I opened it also recipe doesn't have meat it’s all vegetarian