Meal prep is a key component of healthy eating, but it doesn’t have to look like perfectly portioned meals in matching Tupperware containers. Today, WAG Coaches and Registered Dietitians Brittany and Alex answer common meal prep questions and help bust a few meal prep myths that could be holding you back from making this healthy habit happen.
Time Stamps
0:00 - Introduction and What's for Lunch?
1:30 - Do I have to meal prep, and is there a difference between meal prepping and meal planning?
5:33 - What is the best way to meal prep? Three kinds of meal prep to try if you’re feeling stuck.
9:35- How can I make meal prep fun? Do I have to prep differently if I’m tracking my macros?
12:20 - How can I make my food last longer, and how do I carve time out of my routine to prep?
15:10- What is decision fatigue, and how do I avoid it while meal prepping?
15:47 - Where can I get recipe inspiration?
Further Reading and Resources
- WAG's Ultimate Meal Prep Guide
- 4-Hour Meal Prep for the Busy Beginner
- How to Meal Plan
- How to Prep Fresher Tasting Meals
- How to Use a Meal Prep Service
- Meal Prep Made Easy
- Multi-Purpose Meal Prep Meals
- Instant Pot Meal Prep & Recipes
- Minimizing Decision Fatigue
- MacrosFirst Tutorial: How to Add Bulk Recipes & Log a Single Serving
- MyFitnessPal Tutorial: How to Add Bulk Recipes & Log a Single Serving
- Master Easy Meal Prep with Coach Amy
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