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Grocery Shopping & Meal Prep Ideas – Week 66

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Meal Prep Ideas

Meal prep ideas this week included a little more cooking that I’ve done the past few weeks. I didn’t go crazy, but used my oven and microwave to prepare a few foods!

To make things easier on me I split cooking up into two different sessions. I had some extra time on Saturday so I prepared a few things and finished the rest on Sunday. It helped to not feel like I had to do it all on Sunday!

If you have questions about these meal prep ideas then please ask. Feel free to email me any questions at eatliftplayrepeat@gmail.com. [Read more…]

Meal Prep Overnight Oats

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Meal Prep Overnight Oats

One of my favorite snacks to prepare during meal prep is overnight oats! If you follow Mel’s Clean Eating Meals then you know I LOVE overnight oats.

Meal prep overnight oats are SO simple to prepare, plus they are quite versatile in terms of flavors.

My favorite way to make overnight oats is to combine oats, chia seed, yogurt, milk and protein powder. Yes, five simple ingredients and only a few minutes of your time are needed! [Read more…]

Grocery Shopping & Meal Prep Ideas – Week 65

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Meal Prep Ideas

My weekend was a little crazy due to a two-day golf tournament. I had a little bit of time for meal prep ideas, but I was lacking in energy after a round of golf Saturday and another round Sunday.

Instead of skipping meal prep I decided to prepare some really easy foods. In fact, the only thing I cooked was hardboiled eggs! Sandwiches and a variety of convenient snacks will get me through the rest of the week.

A little planning can help a ton when it comes to meal prep ideas. If you are short of time, then plan to make simple foods that don’t require a lot of cooking! I’m still managing to eat healthy, clean eating foods all week without much effort. [Read more…]

6 Foods to Cook in Bulk and Freeze for Later

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Food to cook in bulk

Healthy eating can be more simple than you might think. Planning is a huge part of making healthy eating a success. One way to plan ahead is to have healthy foods pre-cooked and stored in the freezer. Here are six foods to cook in bulk and freeze for later.

Use these foods at a later time for last-minute dinners or for meal prep sessions when you don’t have a lot of time.

What are the benefits to cooking in bulk for later? Cooking foods in bulk can save you time later on. If you want chicken burritos for dinner, then you don’t need to bake the chicken because it is already cooked and in the freezer!

You can also save money by buying things like meat in bulk and keeping cooked portions in the freezer. If you find a good deal of meat then buy a bunch and keep it in the freezer!

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Grocery Shopping & Meal Prep Ideas – Week 64

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Grocery Shopping & Meal Prep Ideas

My weekend was fairly busy, but I still managed to meal prep. Planning is the key to making sure you prep healthy snacks and meals for the week ahead. I only had a limited amount of time to get things cooked and packed, so I made the most of it.

My meal prep ideas included several no-cook recipes so that I wasn’t waiting on things to get done. I could move at a faster pace because nothing needed cooking time!

If you have any questions about these meal prep ideas then please email me at eatliftplayrepeat@gmail.com or comment below. [Read more…]

8 Foods to Keep on Hand for the “10-Minute Dinner”

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8 Foods to Keep on Hand for the 10-Minute Dinner

Healthy dinners do not have to take hours and hours to make. In fact, there are plenty of healthy meals that can be thrown together in a matter of minutes if you have the right ingredients.

On busy weeknights I’ll throw together burrito bowls, a simple stir-fry or even chicken tacos. I don’t spend an hour preparing food because I stock my pantry, freezer and refrigerator with healthy, yet convenient foods. These foods can be throw together, microwaved and on the table in 10 minutes flat.

So what ingredients do I keep on hand for healthy, yet simple meals? Check out these 8 Foods to Keep on Hand for the “10-Minute Dinner”. [Read more…]

Day in the Life: Mel’s Clean Eating Meals [#77]

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Mel's Clean Eating Meals

My clean eating meals lately have been more frequent and less “clean”, if you will. I’m now 8 months pregnant (32 weeks officially) and definitely needing to eat often!

I’ve been trying to keep my meals clean eating friendly, but I indulge in sweets a little more often than before. The thing about sugar is that the more you eat it the more you want it! Its a rough cycle, but I feel like if I want to indulge right now I can! [Read more…]

Grocery Shopping & Meal Prep Ideas – Week 63

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Meal Prep Ideas

It has been a while since Donny grilled for me, but this week’s meal prep ideas do include some grilling!

I like when he grills because it saves me time (I can work on other meals inside) and it is less clean-up in the kitchen! Win-win, my friend.

One other benefit to grilling is the flavor. I love that grilled-charred taste that gets on the veggies and meat! It is not something you can get from roasting, that’s for sure. [Read more…]