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Writer's pictureCoach Pollard

Mastering Meal Prepping

A woman is chopping broccoli. She is in a beautiful modern kitchen prepping her food for the week.
Mastering Meal Prep

Honey, if you’re serious about your diet goals, mastering meal prepping is where it’s at. But let’s keep it real—it’s not just about tossing together some food and calling it a day. Successful meal prepping takes planning, a sprinkle of strategy, and a hefty dose of self-awareness. Here’s how to make it work for you:


1. What’s Your Leftover Tolerance?


First things first, darling, let’s talk leftover tolerance. How many days in a row can you eat the same meal without your taste buds staging a revolt? Be honest, sweetie. If the thought of eating the same chickpea lentil taco bowl five days straight makes you clutch your pearls, plan for more variety. If you’re fine with consistency, bulk cooking will be your new bestie.


2. When Do You Have Time to Shop for Groceries?


Grocery shopping is the backbone of meal prepping. Look at your week and pick the perfect time to sashay through those aisles. Is it Saturday morning before the crowd or Wednesday evening when it’s a ghost town? Pencil it in your calendar, darling, and make it a date you can’t break.


3. What Time Do You Actually Have to Allocate to Cooking?


Now, let’s chat about the actual cooking, sugar. Be realistic about how much time you can dedicate. Can you carve out two fabulous hours on Sunday afternoon? Or maybe split it up—one hour on Sunday and another hour mid-week for a little top-up? Choose a time that fits your glamorous life and stick to it. Consistency is key, baby.


4. Plan Ahead of Time


Extra time doesn’t just appear out of thin air, diva. You have to create it. Take a fierce look at your weekly routine and find those golden moments to transform into productive ones. Do you spend 50 minutes sipping coffee and watching the news? Cut it to 30 and use the extra 20 for meal prep. Bingeing on Netflix for two hours after work? Slice it to one hour and prep during the other. Feeling bored on a Sunday afternoon? That’s prime meal prep time, darling.


Meal prepping isn’t about making your life harder; it’s about making your diet easier and your life a runway of success. By planning ahead and being smart with your time, you can whip up delicious, nutritious meals that keep you on track with your goals.


Happy prepping, gorgeous!

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