

Peel, chop, cut all raw veggies for the week to put in lunch or to have as a snack Add necessary items to the shopping listĢ. Check to make sure you have all the ingredients for all recipes before hand!ģ. Spaghetti Squash* (unsure if this is even considered a vegetable)Ģ. Vegetable options: leafy greens are your best bet here! I have put a * next to my favorites! (there are other options as well but I just gave a 'basic' list)

Rice Varities: Jasmine*, Basmati*, Wild Grain*, Etc. Quinoa*- you can add whatever flavors/spices of dish to quinoa to boost flavor Starch options: opt for whole grain, complex carbohydrates as your fuel!
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Steak, Pork, or Sausage are all options too, but I don't eat those meats enough to offer advice on how to best prepare them for meal prep!īeans (black beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, etc.) edamame, tofu, tempeh ! Chicken thighs are okay for specific recipes Protein options that I recommend: I have put a * next to my favorites! Protein + Starch + Vegetable (and be making sure to get your healthy fats in!) Plan your meals for the week out using the following guideline: Pick one day a week as your "plan and prep" dayġ. Everyone's idea of "healthy" varies, and that is okay! See a meat, veggie, or starch on here I didn't list? It's probably because I can't eat it due to my IBS or Celiac or have never tried it before, so have no fear if I forgot to mention one of your favorite staples, this is just my go to list! Please remember, I am not a nutritionist, dietician, or personal trainer, this is just what works best for me and my body. This stacks nicely in the fridge and fits well into meal prep bags such as Isolator Fitness and Fitmark Bags

So what exactly is meal prepping? For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, essentially it is planning and prepping your meals in advance for the week. I prep my breakfasts for the week, cut up my cucumbers and any other fresh veggies/fruits that need slicing, as well as all my dinners for the week. With graduate school and subbing starting up again, my life is back to super busy, as I'm sure all of you are experiencing as well! I made this Meal Prep for Beginners guide to help you whether you're a student, in the work field, or have a family of your own, the beginning of the year can be a bit stressful! Eliminate the stress and time factor of having to cook every single night by meal prepping! It saves you time in the kitchen and helps keep you on track with healthy eating! You can prep and plan for just dinners, lunch and dinner, or even all three meals of the day and snacks too! The amount of prep you do, depends on how much time you have to dedicate to prepping and your personal preferences.
