I’ve decided to start sharing how and what I meal prep. I’m thinking it will be a weekly thing, but hey I’m a woman- maybe I’ll change my mind! 😉 I’ve been thinking about it for a while but have hesitated because meal preps aren’t always pretty. Most of the stuff I post here ends up making it into meal preps anyway.

If you read my blog kind of regularly you might have noticed a shortage of posts with meat in them. That’s because a couple months ago I decided I wanted to follow a more plant-based diet. My husband can’t live without his chicken and fish though, so I’m still making it for him. The meal preps I make are typically for him because he has very long work days. I love the feeling of sending him off to work with a meal I know he will like. Sure, sometimes he eats the same thing all week but he is easy-peasy and is happy to have lunch + dinner packed by his loving wifey!

I am always telling my patients that they should meal prep. It really is super smart. Common diet mishaps are at lunch and dinner, and it’s usually from a lack of planning.

Common things I hear:

I don’t have time to pack my lunch

I just grab what is quick or convenient (breakroom donuts and coffee!)

When I get home I’m too tired to cook

I don’t want to clean every night after I cook

I’m too hungry by the time I get home to make a meal, I have to grab something quick

Meal preps are the answer to all of these mishaps. Cooking and cleaning is a lot of work, so when you’re making a meal just plan on making more than what you need so you can store it away for later. No extra dishes to clean because you were already cooking. This can also be great if you have an elderly parent or friend that needs a little extra help. The containers are lightweight, easy to reheat, and clean easily for reuse. These are the exact containers I use. Look around though, there are some other options that have separators and such if you’re into that sort of thing. Just make sure they are microwaveable safe, BPA free, and dishwasher safe.