5 REASONS WHY MEAL PREP WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE (PLUS A GUIDE TO HELP YOU START)
“Meal Prep”.
Two words that make some people feel instantly organized—and others roll their eyes. A lot of us picture rows of beige chicken and rice in plastic containers, stacked in the fridge like bricks in a bland unappetizing wall.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. Meal prep can be flexible, simple, and will actually make your life easier.
It saves time, keeps more money in your pocket, and helps you hit your fitness goals without obsessing over every bite.
Here are 5 ways that Meal Prep will improve your life:
#1. Stress? Gone.
Wednesday night. You’re tired. Hungry (maybe hangry?) Getting up off the couch to make dinner sounds like hell. This is where meal prep pays off. Instead of panic-ordering takeout, you open the fridge and delicious food’s ready to go. Less stress, fewer bad decisions, and suddenly you’re way less hangry.
#2. Get Time Back in Your Day
Chop once, cook once (maybe twice), and suddenly you’ve got meals for days. Instead of cooking from scratch every night, you just reheat and relax. That’s extra time for the gym, Netflix, or literally anything else you’d rather be doing.
#3. Your Wallet Will Thank You
The amount I spend on UberEats each month is bonkers. Like nuts. And in this economy?? Prepping your meals at home, especially when you buy in bulk, saves you serious cash. For the price of one fancy dinner out, you can grab enough protein to last weeks. Future-you (and your bank account) will be very grateful.
#4. You Call the Shots
This isn’t a diet prison. Don’t like broccoli? Then don’t make broccoli. Love tacos? Make tacos. You get to decide the flavors, the portions, and how much or how little you prep. It’s food you actually want to eat—without the side of guilt or boredom.
#5. Start Small, Grow Big
You don’t have to prep every single meal for the entire week right away. Maybe just start with just your lunches for the week (or maybe just for one or two days if that seems overwhelming). Once that feels easy, add more. Meal prep grows with you, and you’ll find your rhythm over time.
Meal prep isn’t about living like a robot. It’s about making life easier, saving cash, and giving future-you a well-deserved break.
Bonus: A Guide to Get You Started
Want to know exactly how to get started? I made a simple guide to show you how to meal prep without the overwhelm. Check out the How to Meal Prep guide here.
If you’re training or working towards a health goal, I’ve even given you suggestions on portions for your protein, carbs, fats, and veggies for your meals to keep it super simple and easy for you.