
Why Most Meal Plans Fail — And What to Do Instead
Let’s be honest: most meal plans are designed to look good on Instagram, not to work in real life.
They’re packed with complicated recipes, expensive supplements, unrealistic portions, and zero consideration for your time, energy, or budget.
That’s why most people start them with good intentions, and abandon them within a week.
The Problem with Most Meal Plans
Meal plans usually fail for two reasons:
- Too much change at once
- No system for sustainability
They force you to overhaul your diet overnight and expect perfection from day one. But life doesn’t work that way.
You forget to meal prep. You get stuck at work. Your kid gets sick. The “plan” falls apart, and you blame yourself.
That’s not your fault. That’s a bad system.
What Actually Works
Here’s what works long-term:
- Repeatable meals that you can prep fast
- Affordable ingredients that don’t rot in your fridge
- Meals that don’t rely on motivation to make
Simplicity beats complexity. And predictability beats variety.
You don’t need 27 different recipes. You need 3-5 meals that hit your nutrition goals and can be thrown together with your eyes half closed. And then we build on it.
That’s what builds momentum.
What the Constancy Code Does Differently
We don’t do fluff.
The meals in our Starter Pack are designed to:
- Take less than 10 minutes to make
- Use ingredients available at supermarkets
- Be repeatable, sustainable, and nutrient-dense
You won’t find fancy sauces or exact gram measurements.
You will find:
- Greek yoghurt + chia seeds + high-protein bread
- Tinned mackerel + packet rice
- Chicken + brown rice you microwave at work
This isn’t sexy. It’s sustainable.
Want to See It in Action?
Grab the free Starter Pack.
It includes:
- 3 staple meals
- 2 snacks
- End-of-day recovery shake
- Macro breakdowns
- Real food with zero fluff
Download the Constancy Code Starter Pack here
Stay steady.
— Danny