Meal Prep Tips

We’ve all heard that old saying, fail to prepare - prepare to fail once or twice before, and that’s especially true when it comes to meal prep. While it’s one of the easiest ways to stay accountable to your health and fitness goals, it can also be one of the hardest parts of the journey! So we’ve compiled a few tips and tricks that will help you become a meal prepping professional!

• Plan a menu and shopping list  Sit down and make a list of every meal you would like to prep for the week ahead. From here you’ll be able to assess whether your meals are a good macro balance of carbs, protein and fat as well as write a grocery list to avoid aimlessly wandering around the supermarket and panic buying unwarranted items. 

• Portable from home to work. Containers to meal prep are what good shoes are to runners - essential for success! Before you invest, consider whether they can withstand freezing, microwaving and dishwashing. Tupperware, mason jars, zip lock bags and BPA free containers are all great options that will ensure your food stays fresh and is easily transportable from home to work. 

• Order from a meal delivery service If you’re time poor or not culinarily inclined, Meal delivery services like Gym Foods Australia make a great alternative as they eliminate the need to shop, cook and clean-up. What’s more? They have a variety of customisable meals and meal plans for you to choose from, so you can eat for your goals - whether that be fat loss or muscle gain. 

• Spice up your life Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to sacrifice flavour for fitness, and meal prep doesn’t have to be all about poached chicken and steamed broccoli. The more delicious the food, the more likely you are to stick with your plan, so enhance the taste by cooking with a variety of herbs and spices including smoked paprika, rosemary, garlic and chicken and veggie stocks. 

• Buy in bulk Once you’ve been consistently meal prepping for a while, you’ll start to see a baseline pattern of ingredients you’ll use, which should become staples in your pantry. Streamline your meal prepping process by stocking up on things like rice, quinoa, chickpeas, oils, nuts, frozen veggies and don’t be afraid to buy in bulk as in addition to saving you time, will also save you money!