Meal prep can save you time and money in the long run. However, you do need to set aside a block of time to prep all your food in advance.

If you are hesitant to start prepping food and meals, then check out 5 Reasons To Meal Prep. You’ll find out why I fit meal prep into my weekly routine.

In order to maximize that allotted amount of time you set aside, I’ve got 5 meal prep tips for a smooth food prep session.

It might seems overwhelming at first, but meal prep can be great for your wallet, your waistline and your sanity. It keeps me on track diet-wise, but also makes me less stressed. I don’t have to panic because I know I have healthy food already prepared in the fridge. [Read more…]

A few years after I began weight lifting I got more serious about fueling my workouts. I started trying to get 40% of my calories from protein, which is not that easy to do!

I prefer to get as much protein as I can from whole foods, such as lean meats, eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. However, that isn’t always realistic.

Sometimes I need to use protein powder because it is quick and easy. Other times I need a little more protein added to the meals I already have. [Read more…]

I love spending 3-4 hours on Sundays prepping foods and meals for the upcoming week. It is fun for me and I love trying new variations of the foods I enjoy.

What I do NOT enjoy is having to cram in a meal prep session in a crazy busy weekend!

Some weekends I have all day to cook and others I’m scrambling to find 15 minutes to get some things prepped! Sound familiar? [Read more…]

Meal prep is a huge part of my weekly routine. It saves me time and money throughout the week, plus helps me eat healthy each day. I like preparing all of my meals over the weekend so that I have healthy foods available to grab-and-go. Read more about why I meal prep with 5 Reason To Meal Prep.

So how do I choose what to make during meal prep? Each week varies, but there are several factors to take into consideration.

Here are 4 questions to ask before you start meal prep each week. [Read more…]

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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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…]

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…]