Why To Meal Prep, And Where To Start

You've seen them on Instagram: the hardcore athletes who line up a week's worth of meals on a kitchen counter, snap a picture, and proudly tag it #moregains, #fitfood, and #goals. But who's got time to do that except professional bodybuilders, right? You're doing fine just going from meal to meal without planning! Or are you?

Here's the thing: Meal prepping doesn't have to be the all-or-nothing Tupperware party that many people portray it as. It could be a total game changer for your results even if you just prep your most problematic meal of the day (for most people, lunch), and your post-workout meal, which can be nothing more than a snack or a protein shake.

If those two meals happen to be the same meal for you, all the better! Let's dive in and get you on the road to easy, effective prep.

Is Prepping Really Worth the Time?

"More than anything, meal prepping allows you to plan your meals based on your health and fitness goals," says Josh Davis, CSCS, a strength coach and...

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