If you're somebody who "gets bored eating the same things," my 3-Tupperware Diet may not seem like it's for you.

But I have to ask:

• Are you cool with spending more time at the grocery store?
• Spending more time choosing your meals?
• More time cooking and cleaning?
• More time and bandwidth tracking every day?

If you are cool with that for the sake of more meal variety... have at it. But I do find that when people give a simpler approach a chance, they never go back.

What you "give up" in variety, you get back 10x over in time, bandwidth, and results.

To me, more effortlessly getting results is the opposite of "boring."

Here's how I've personally simplified my diet to the point where I put almost no time or thought into it:

• Meal #1: overnight protein oatmeal with oatmeal, peanut butter, protein powder, creatine, and a banana. Prep time every night: ~3 minutes
• Meal #2: hard-boiled eggs with rice and an apple (not shown). Prep time every three days: ~15 minutes on the eggs, ~30 minutes on the rice. All entirely hands off—meaning I can literally sit on the couch while they cook
• Meals #3 and #4: steak or chicken in a bowl, wrap, or salad—Chipotle-style. Depends on what I'm feeling. Prep time every three days: ~20 minutes. Again, mostly hands off

At each meal time—roughly 7AM, 11AM, 3PM, and 7PM—I just grab the next Tupperware down, and throw together whatever I need to.

I easily get 160+ grams of protein and 25+ grams of fiber, almost entirely from whole foods (best for metabolism, digestion, and hunger management).

Important notes:

• I generally really enjoy these meals, so I don't mind having them over and over
• If I am craving variety, I can easily change the bases, prep style, seasoning, or sauce to get something different. All without blowing up the entire diet
• If I have a meal out and need to adjust, I just reduce my fat and carb portions to free up some calories. Super easy when your diet is mostly whole foods
• You'll notice there are no snacks. When people ask me for "healthy snack ideas," they usually need to look more closely at the food choices and portions in their main meals (to keep their hunger in check)

Obviously I'm not saying everybody should follow my 3-Tupperware Diet to a T.

But I bet we could come up with a version of it that makes sense for you.

I should also note that with fairly few exceptions:

• My clients who really simplify their diets, and have a few staples in heavy rotation get the best results
• Clients who more frequently seek out variety, and mix things up can still get results—but it's more of an uphill battle

It really comes down to what you value: simplicity, time, and bandwidth... or novelty.

No wrong answer as long as your actions and on-paper priorities match.

Sam

P.S. Did you ever get a copy of my One-Stop Nutrition Guide?

With my go-to grocery list, protein and fiber recommendations, other simple meal ideas, and my prep system?

If not, reply to this email with "GUIDE" and I'll send it your way.

Even if you have, but it's buried in your inbox somewhere: still reply "GUIDE" so I can send you the links again.