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5 Reasons to Meal Prep

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5 Reasons To Meal Prep

I am a huge advocate of preparing my meals ahead of time, aka meal prep. I’ve been preparing my foods for the week ahead of time for a couple years now and I believe there are several good reasons to meal prep.

It saves me time and money, which I LOVE having more of. It also helps me with portion control and helps me reach my fitness goals.

Meal prep is extremely customizable! You are in the driver’s seat so you can pick the foods you like and can adjust your meals to fit any dietary needs. [Read more…]

Day in the Life: Mel’s Clean Eating Meals [#76]

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clean eating meals

I have been doing MUCH better with eating this week. It honestly helps so much to have healthy foods already prepared in the fridge to grab for dinner and other clean eating meals. Last week I didn’t prepare very much food other than lunch and some easy snacks, so we ended up eating out several times for dinner.

I like eating dinner at restaurants, but it is more expensive and higher calorie foods usually. This week during meal prep I made extra foods to use for easy breakfasts and dinners. It made me feel so much better about my food choices! [Read more…]

Grocery Shopping & Meal Prep Ideas – Week 62

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Meal Prep Ideas

I was lucky when it came to meal prep ideas this week, because I actually had the energy to make several things!

Last week was pretty bare bones in terms of meal prep because I was so exhausted over the weekend (thank you Bobstock and 7-months-pregnant-energy-levels). We ended up eating out WAY too many times for dinner this last week because I didn’t want to cook and nothing was prepared.

Instead of doing that this week, I decided to make two lunch-like meals and have some extra for dinners. I made a turkey pasta bake and a chicken version of my Healthy Enchilada Casserole. Both are perfect meal prep ideas because while they bake in the oven you can get other snacks prepared! [Read more…]

Chocolate Banana Trail Mix

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Chocolate Banana Trail Mix

Sometimes you need a healthy snack that you can take with you on the go.

Sometimes you need chocolate.

This easy Chocolate Banana Trail Mix recipe kills two birds with one stone! Pack some in a small container or resealable baggie and store in your purse, bag or desk. [Read more…]

Day in the Life: Mel’s Clean Eating Meals [#75]

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Mel's Clean Eating Meals

Mel’s Clean Eating Meals has changed a bit over the last few months. I’m not 7 1/2 months pregnant (30 weeks)… 3/4 of the way there! I’ve tried to keep eating clean as much as possible, but I do indulge occasionally in chocolate or ice cream.

I’ve been trying to keep my protein intake up, but haven’t been doing an afternoon meal like I used to. My afternoon “meal” is typical snack foods like yogurt, nut mixes, cottage cheese, protein bars, etc. Otherwise, my eating has remained fairly similar, just more frequent. Who would have thought I’d start eating even more frequently! [Read more…]

Grocery Shopping & Meal Prep Ideas – Week 61

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Meal Prep Ideas

This week’s meal prep ideas required very little cooking and very little time!

We had our biggest event of the year for work over the weekend and I was beat on Sunday. Turns out being 7+ months pregnant and being in 90-100 degree weather for three days really takes it out of you!

I did manage to make it to the grocery store and throw together lunch for the week. This week’s meal prep ideas were all about convenience. [Read more…]

Grocery Shopping & Meal Prep Ideas – Week 60

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Meal Prep Ideas

It is a busy week for me this week, but I still needed meal prep ideas. 4th of July is a paid company holiday, but falls on a Tuesday and then we have our biggest work event of the year this next weekend. I didn’t need very many meals, so meal prep didn’t take very long!

I cooked a few things this week, but I love eating raw produce in the summer!

No-cook meals are great in the hot summer months. Hello chopped salads, overnight oats and easy no-cook snacks! [Read more…]

How To Build A Better Breakfast

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Build a Better Breakfast

A lot of people refer to breakfast as the most important meal of the day. It is important to me, because it is my FAVORITE meal of the day! If you are new to the breakfast world or just need a few tips for making a healthy breakfast then I’m here to help. Here are my tips for how to build a better breakfast!

I am a huge breakfast fan. Honestly, I could eat breakfast-type foods all day long. I am pretty notorious for requesting breakfast-for-dinner when my husband asks what I would like. [Read more…]

Day in the Life: Mel’s Clean Eating Meals [#74]

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Clean Eating Meals

Mel’s Clean Eating Meals has changed a little bit over the last few months. I’m officially into the third trimester of this pregnancy and I’m feeling really good. I’m hungry a lot, but I feel great.

I have been lucky and have not been sick or had food aversions. It has made healthy eating during pregnancy a lot easier! I’m still eating frequently (in fact, more frequently) and I am trying to keep the majority of my meals clean eating friendly.

I’ve stopped tracking my food intake and macro intake. Honestly, I’ve done it for the last year or more and it was time for a break. Plus, if I want a piece of cake while I’m pregnant then I’m having that piece of cake! [Read more…]

Grocery Shopping & Meal Prep Ideas – Week 59

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Meal Prep Ideas

I’ve been lucky the last couple weekends and have been able to split some of my cooking into two days. On Saturday I cooked a few things so I didn’t have quite as much to do on Sunday. Sunday was left with cooking just a few things and assembling all the meals. It went very smooth!

If you have any questions about my meal prep ideas this week then please ask! Email me at eatliftplayrepeat@gmail.com or comment below. [Read more…]