Demi Voss never liked the word “control” when it came to diabetes. Diagnosed in her late twenties, she quickly learned how overwhelming it was to manage blood sugar levels, medication, exercise—and somehow still enjoy food. “It felt like I had to micromanage every bite,” she says.
But the turning point came when she reframed her approach. Instead of seeing her meals as something to control, she saw them as something to prepare—with intention, ease, and joy. Almased Protein Powder for Weight Loss Kit for Men & Women, Natural Meal Replacement Shake for Weight Loss, Supplement
That shift led her to weekly meal prepping. On Sundays, she’d block out an hour or two, play her favorite playlist, and start cooking. The goal wasn’t perfection, just preparation. “I needed meals that were balanced, satisfying, and ready when I needed them,” Demi says.
She focused on steady carbs—like sweet potatoes, quinoa, and lentils—paired with proteins like tempeh, eggs, or baked tofu. Non-starchy vegetables played a starring role, adding volume and nutrients without spiking her blood sugar. For snacks, she kept roasted chickpeas, hard-boiled eggs, and cut veggies in reach.
But beyond the food, the routine itself brought peace. “It took away that daily panic of ‘What do I eat now?’” she explains. “I was making fewer impulsive decisions because I already had good options ready.”
Her A1C numbers slowly improved. Her energy levels rose. And her relationship with food changed from frustration to confidence.
“Meal prepping didn’t make diabetes go away,” Demi says. “But it gave me something powerful—freedom. The freedom to live without fear every time I opened the fridge.”
