How to meal plan like a pro:

Meal prepping has saved me a lot of time and has kept me accountable for my health goals. It involves planning, organizing, and executing your weekly meals in a way that saves you time and money and ensures that you have healthy and delicious meals readily available. Here are some steps that have helped me!

1. Plan Your Meals:

   • Decide how many meals and snacks you want to prepare for the week

   • When I meal prep, I tend to prep two meals and a daily snack. I cook the meal I don’t prep on that specific day. This helps me save time but also allows for some variety in the meals I eat.

2. Create a Meal Plan:

   • Make a meal plan for the week, specifying what you'll eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks

   • Rotate recipes to avoid monotony

3. Make a Shopping List:

   • List all the ingredients you'll need based on your meal plan

   • Check your pantry and fridge for existing ingredients to avoid buying duplicates

   • Stick to your list at the grocery store to prevent impulse purchases

   • Making a list and sticking to it has helped me save money when grocery shopping

4. Invest in the Right Equipment:

   • Stock up on containers of various sizes for storing food. I highly recommend glass tupperware so no BPAs or microplastics get into your food from the plastic containers

5. Batch Cooking and Cutting:

   • Prepare ingredients in bulk, like chopping vegetables, cooking grains, or marinating proteins

   • Cook proteins, such as chicken, fish, or tofu, and portion them out for multiple meals

6. Portion Control:

   • Use a food scale or measuring cups to portion your meals accurately. This helps me reach my protein goal

7. Customize Your Meals:

   • Add variety to your meals by changing up seasonings, sauces, or side dishes

   • Include a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins to meet your nutritional needs
     

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Bri