MEAL PREP tips & tricks YOU NEED TO KNOW (beginner friendly + how to stop making boring food)

Say it with me: I will not eat the same boring meal everyday 5x/week. Let's talk chopping veggies, how to shop at the grocery store, and ways to make your meals less boring!

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[lgarza]

Big tip: if you’re buying the big container of mixed greens and are not finishing it, put the rest in a Ziploc bag and freeze it! You can add some to smoothies and even soups!

[rach]

I am a crock pot fanatic lol I've lost 60lbs this last year and lowered my cholesterol and most of that was due to slow cooking chicken breast. I'll do 3 breasts at a time just cover with chicken broth (or bouillon in warm water) and cook on low for 8 hours and you've got tasty shredded chicken for multiple meals through out the week!

[gracemichelle]

Hi!! I’m really late to this video, but I wanted to say thank you for the relaxed tone that you take around food. I’m recovering from an eating disorder, and I’m trying meal prep as a way to reduce my stress around food decisions (it’s easier to make a choice once a week than it is 3 times a day every day) but this is the first video on meal prep I’ve watched so far where there’s no undertone of restrictive and diet culture entrenched habits bleeding into peoples narrative. You seem so calm, and it’s very refreshing to find on YouTube. Thank you 💕

[StarlightRequiem]

Woman to woman, stop catering to the people who pick and complain. Lots of disclosures. This video is exactly what I was looking for and I appreciate the content.

[susanturner]

A tip for anybody who has a really bad back like I do and can't stand for very long. Years ago I got into using a stool very similar to what doctors use. Round on wheels. I scoot all around the kitchen and it's tall enough that I can actually cook at the stove

[aysiarogina]

I absolutely love the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 shopping. I always stress about shopping, especially when trying to eat healthier cuz I'm so indecisive and don't know what to do with stuff I get. I will definitely be using that, it's so simple but seems so efficient

[faeline_]

struggling with a restrictive ed and making decisions on what to eat takes a lot out of me. i wanted to learn how to meal prep so i can eat the foods i like and are safe for me without the stress or panic of portions/nutrients. thank you so much for the tips, willl definitely use them! <3

[bumblebeevie]

I work full time and am starting school (part time) next week. I’m the type of person who typically cooks nightly so I was feeling so discouraged at the thought of all the meal prepping two or three meals to repeat throughout the week as I have a hard time with leftovers or repeat meals.
The idea of ingredient prepping is a nice reframe for me. So thank you so much for the tips and tricks! I’m feeling much better about going into this now.

[carriem]

Ingredient prep is the way to go for sure! I swear by it, makes life so much easier through the week!

[cadien]

5: strawberry, tomato, broccoli, edamame, green beans
4: chicken, ground turkey, Greek yogurt, eggs
3: rice, pasta, bread
2: avocado, cottage cheese
1: matcha

[anonmouse]

3* fruits 5 veggies
Banana
Blueberry
Strawberry

Broccoli
Snowpeas
Green beans
Bell pepper
Tomatoes

Carb

Oatmeal
Rice
Pasta

[Edrayllea]

I LOVE how authentic you are with your videos. You show who you are and your “ bad “ cravings and that you don’t live a perfect life, just like all of us. I fuckijg hate the people who portray their lives like that.

[madisongreen]

Girl, have you tried cucumbers in vinegar? Just slice them up and put them in a bowl with a bit of vinegar. good!

[cherylkeys]

In addition to meal prep, let’s prep the produce when we get home. Putting a half sheet of paper towel inside the clamshell containers will extend the life of the berries and greens. Thanks for a great video.

[OpiSh]

I just must say, this is the first video I see of you and really you are so great your personality shines! Thanks for this awesome video 💞

[selenavalenzuela]

Absolutely loved your video. I am super inspired to try out all of your tips!!! I love your content! Thank you so much for explaining everything, and for making it more relatable. 😊

[mamasitatita]

A girl close to my own heart! Love the tips in the video…love your realness!

[MillieAndScratchy]

Thank you so much! This is helping me so much! I struggle with routine and organising badly was never shown how to be organised for anything was raised pretty lazy so I became a lazy arse sadly and been struggling ever since so this video is has been so helpful and I love your attitude on life which I find a lot of YouTubers don't do they make it sound like I should feel bad for not already doing it all but you're amazing!!! Thank you! thank you! thank you! 🥰❤️

[tpowell]

Yes, Kayla - you'll definitely hit 100k subscribers in 2023! We're here for you!
Great, now I'm craving a diet Dr Pepper...

[itskristiialy]

Great tips! You motivated me to sit down and make a list