Meal Prep

“FAILING TO PREPARE IS PREPARING TO FAIL”

From experience I have found this saying to be so true.  Sometimes my day can be so hectic and if my meals are not prepared and waiting in advance I notice that I tend to grab the easiest thing in sight.  For example, chips, pizza, burgers, cookies you name it.

Therefore to ensure that I adhere to my routine and consume appropriate foods meal prepping is critical.

  

Picture of Prep Bowls

PLANNING AND TIME

·         Investing in some good containers and Ziploc bags to prep for the week.

·         Search for healthy recipes that can be easily put together and stored in the refrigerator.

·         Prepare a weekly grocery and market list.  Do shopping on a Saturday and before I pack items away I spend a few hours cutting veges, seasoning meats and placing in portions for easy cooking.

COOKING

·         Once everything has been prepped and portioned it’s easier to cook during the week.

            ------------Below is a sample of a meal plan that I tend to use often--------------

BREAKFAST

• 3 egg whites, mushrooms, sweet peppers, spinach and Parmesan cheese.
• Mix all ingredients in a bowl.  Add salt, black pepper, onion and garlic powder.
• Spray frying pan with PAM and when hot toss in all ingredients.

Breakfast

• I usually incorporate cinnamon apple tea, masala chai or mint tea.

MID MORNING SNACK

-          1 apple with Greek yogurt and blueberries.

Mid-morning Snack

 

 

LUNCH

• Baked turkey breast

• Salad comprising of cucumbers, beetroots, channa and quinoa.

Lunch

AFTERNOON SNACK

•  Protein Shake made with spinach and pineapples.

Afternoon Snack

DINNER

• Sardine salad 

Dinner

It takes about three weeks to develop a habit and I have noticed that after 1 month of doing this meal prepping has really helped me with sticking to my diet plan.

REMEMBER to treat yourself one day every week…………..my cheat day is Friday on my way home I usually sit in the ice cream shop and have 2 scoops of yummy chocolate ice cream

Feel free to let me know what’s your meal planning routine whether you have one or do you just wing it.

I look forward to your feedback.