When plans fall through and you’re too tired to think, what catches you? Research by Hollands on food availability shows that proximity and access drive choices when willpower is depleted. A backup meal—10 minutes or less from ingredients always on hand—pre-solves this problem. Eggs, canned protein, frozen vegetables: decisions made when you had capacity.
This companion covers characteristics of good backups, specific examples, the infrastructure audit, and the mental commitment to use them. (3 min read)