My Favorite Tips for Successful Meal Prepping
Keep it simple! If you plan and prepare you will succeed!
Stick to these basic principles when on a fat-loss phase or when trying to eat healthier. You want your time dedicated to being effective and efficient because nobody wants to be dieting for long periods.
Protein source at every meal/snack (when I say protein I mean protein sources that have all essential amino acids...so good quality...not oatmeal that has 4 grams of"protein"...that's nothing and it doesn't have essential amino acids. Think animal sources or plant-based...watch plant-based sources as they carry lots of carbs, and make sure if you are counting macros, you account for these on your MFP app.
Find a few go-to meals that you enjoy, can cook over and over, and can rotate during the week to keep it simple. I know we don't like to eat the same thing but think of it as making your life easier. Have a few meals that you can use throughout the week so you can meal prep in BULK. It saves time, money, and headaches so that you are NOT playing Tetris each day trying to fit your macros in the MFP app because that is stressful AF.
For example, Chicken with rice and veggies/fruit for lunch 4 times next week. Fish, sweet potatoes, and veggies/salad for dinner 3 times. Eggs with Canadian bacon and toast 5 times. Greek yogurt with granola, honey, and berries as a snack 4-5 times.Variety is the spice of life, but if you are trying to lose fat, variety and too many choices can complicate things. The less variance you have the easier it is to be consistent in the beginning.
