I had to find out for myself.
To make your week healthierandless stressful.
That sounded like something I could definitely get behind.
Is a meal prep service more your thing?We tried that, too.
Heres our entiremeal planning guide.
I landed on anAsian chicken rice bowl(yum!)
Now it was time to roll up my sleeves and start cooking.
I gathered my ingredients and my materials (i.e.
a gazillion plastic containersit might be time to invest in some new products) and got down to business.
When all was said and done, it took me probably about three hours to complete my task.
After a major time commitment like that, you might be wondering if it was worth it.
Well, I definitely think so!
After a few months, Ive learned a few lessons to pass along to other potential meal preppers.
(Consider thesemeal planning tipsfrom the pros, too.)
After that first time-consuming week, I had my boyfriend help me, which cut the time in half.
So this is a smart project for friends and co-workers too!
Yes, meal prepping is supposed to be a healthy eating solution, but it should still be delicious.
That means making a meal you will enjoy.
Well, the plan backfired.
To stick to it, you have to make food you will eat.
(Plus, there are plenty ofhealthy non-salad optionsout there.)
Thesemake-ahead lunch ideaswill keep you on track.
Pickingmeals that can be easily frozenis a smart idea when it comes to meal prep.
That way you’re able to make large batches without worrying that youll end up wasting some.
In the end, the #mealprep trend is one Im happy to embrace.
It just takes a little extra planning (and an armload of food containers!).
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