We’ve all experienced it. That rising irritation causing us to uncharacteristically lash out or behave grumpily. It can lead us to disagreeing or arguing with someone with the stomach in mind. Of course, some of us hanger more quickly or easily than others, but avoiding conflict with a hangry person is something we learn early on: When you got in trouble as a kid, you (hopefully!) learned to not upset your parents with the news until after dinner was served.

Eating a good meal is often left on a backburner throughout the day while we’re too busy working, studying, running errands, etc. Neglecting to properly maintain blood sugar levels, however, compromises your focus and productivity along with triggering moodswings. As a matter of fact, skipping meals or eating junk foods can actually aggravate a tendency toward binge-eating once you finally find the time for food.

Our team totally gets it. Along with our appetite-satisfying meals, we also craft protein packed snacks in the event you find your stomach growling.

 By: Michelle Luong

2016 is about to come to an end. Are you ready? Every year, I look forward to a "restart" where I dedicate probably 99% of my time day-dreaming how the new year is going to be the best year, yet, I ALWAYS FAIL! Does that sound like you? Why is it that we can make incredible goals for ourselves but fail to actually implement the necessary changes and discipline needed for success? Well, I can tell you why with my  long list of excuses. WORK, no time, work, too tired, work, personal life,...did I mention work? Work consumed most of my life, on top of my own personal life's demands, and I'm pretty certain that's common for most of us.

This year has been by far the toughest time of my life. I started off the year with calling off my own wedding 3 weeks prior and having absolutely zero goals and no resolutions to look forward to. I planned a future, a new home, being a wife, having children and getting ready to tackle life with my soulmate. But instead, I had to say goodbye to those beautiful plans and do everything I could to not let the loss I felt get the best of me. I committed myself to my job as a means to cope. Work environment was not the most positive one either, and I felt like I was drowning in unending negativity--my own, my colleagues', and my boss'. I was a wreck, and a mean one. My health was compromised--mentally, emotionally, and physically, and I needed help. I eventually collapsed at the airport due to major vertigo and extreme fatigue.

Every year I tell myself that I wanted to get better, healthier, happier, stronger, skinnier, and younger (^_^).  But I have never had more conviction in my life, having lost almost everything I looked forward to this year, to do just that. It's time to say goodbye to my self-pity, the negativity, and all of those destructive habits to my health. For the new upcoming year, I'm going to start it off right. I'm going to make a habit, and make sure it's a good one. I'm going to start with what I eat.

Join me, eat like you love yourself, and be happy, like a PRO.

With Joy,

Tina Pham
ProPortion Meals, Co-Founder