“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell. Same can be said about succeeding with your fitness goals, with a strong emphasis on preparation. Meal prep is an essential component to help you stay on track during the week. Here are a few tips for getting started.
1) Pick a Day
Picking a day where you are able to put aside at least an hour for cooking and an hour or two for grocery shopping. I usually do Sundays because that’s the best day that works for me, but choose whatever day you think will be the best for your schedule and one you can commit to.
2) Invest in Good Tupperware
Having the appropriate containers to store all your lunches, snacks, and/or breakfast will make meal prepping go much smoother. Look for some glass or plastic Tupperware for your main meals and feel free to use zip block bags for small snacks throughout the day.
3) Pick Your Healthy Favorites That Will Keep
Pick food you think you’ll be able to eat throughout the week and cook it in bulk. If you prefer a lot of variety, then cook a variety of foods. Otherwise, stick to a few options and rotate. Some good options include chicken breast, shrimp, boiled eggs, sweet potatoes, quinoa, brown rice, salad, asparagus, broccoli, carrots, hummus, fruit, & nuts.
4) Keep It Simple
Trying to make fancy complicated meals can get old. Stick to simple ingredients with simple spices.
5) Make it Happen
Don’t just plan on it, make it happen. Stick to your schedule or make necessary adjustments if needed.
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Great advice, friend! I’m a Sunday prep girl, but if it does’t get done I’ll always make time on that Monday. I’m a creature of habit with chicken, some type of veggie medley, sweet potatoes and tons of blender ready ingredients for my Shakeology!
Yeah girl! Meal prep is THE key to my universe – great tips, especially on the tupperware. I’m a creature of habit with chicken, some kind of veggie medley, sweet potatoes and enough blend-ables that go easy with whatever flavor shakeology I’m on that month. 🙂
haha yes SAME 🙂 Sunday is my day for sure & chocolate shakeology every morning #twins xoxo
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Looks great! 🙂
Hey that’s a great meal I have it everyday!
Nice! 🙂
Such awesome tips! Sunday is my prep day too, and I am ADDICTED to buying tuppaware! I also try to cook enough to be able to freeze some – that way, I don’t have to eat 6-day-old broccoli on a Saturday – by Wednesday or so, I simply pull the second batch out of the freezer. I also make big batches of a sort-of ‘bolognaise’ using venison or ostrich mince (not sure if you can get ostrich mince where you are but it’s super healthy and low in fat). I mix in a glut of veggies and tomatoes, and then serve it with roast butternut, avo and/or cauliflower mash. It freezes brilliantly in portions too. Thanks for this great article 🙂 Debby
YUM! I love it. <3
Great ideas here, it helps so much to have a good grocery list so when you go to the store it takes less time.
Totally agree 🙂 I try to make a quick list or have it in my head.
Apprtenaly this is what the esteemed Willis was talkin’ ’bout.