Tell us if you can relate… A lot of people tell us one of the reasons they don’t meal prep is because either they or someone in their home won’t eat leftovers. Understandable! But guess what? It’s still possible to get all of the time-saving and stress-busting benefits of meal prepping WITHOUT having to eat last night’s dinner! Here’s how: instead of cooking entire meals in advance, you cook and/or prep your INGREDIENTS ahead of time. Proteins Carbs like whole grains, rice, quinoa, etc. Pre-chop your veggies Then, just before it’s time to eat, just assemble the meal from your prepped ingredients. Some ideas: You could poach chicken breasts, brown turkey or tofu, or roast a chicken. Bake some sweet potatoes, steam some rice, or prep some quinoa. Chop onions, dice carrots, or slice peppers. Having everything prepped and on standby makes throwing together a balanced meal fast and easy. Chefs often say: “Cooking is easy. All you have to do is make sure all of the ingredients taste good. If they all taste good, then your meal will taste good.” And it’s true! You could create a taco or burrito bowl, make a stir fry, assemble a casserole, or even create one of our coach's favorite go-to meals when they're busy: the Anything Bowl! The Anything Bowl is definitely NOT gourmet but it is delicious. All you do is combine a portion each of protein, starchy carbs, and vegetables in a bowl, and (this is the key) top it with your favorite healthy sauce or seasoning. You could add guacamole, sriracha, low-sugar barbecue sauce, or coconut aminos. Heat it up, and voila! It’s time to eat. Are you ready to drop your old habits and adopt a mindset that will help you reach your health and fitness goals once and for all? At Method3 Fitness, our nutrition coaches help our clients find solutions that last a lifetime. Each individualized nutrition plan is oriented around striking a balance between what nourishes your body and what makes you smile. Our San Jose nutrition coaches will tailor a program to your lifestyle to help you gain energy, stay active and enjoy the foods you love! Fill out the “Request More Information Now” box above to receive your free consultation with our San Jose Nutrition Coaches and experience the Method3 difference OR call us at 408-371-1212 to connect. Hope we can talk to you soon. Make it an amazing day, The Method3 Fitness Team Method3 Fitness is conveniently located in San Jose. Our team of personal trainers and nutrition coaches serve clients in Los Gatos, Campbell, Willow Glen and other surrounding Bay Area cities. If you found this blog useful, be sure to let us know and SHARE it on your favorite channel! The Method3 Fitness blog is updated weekly by our San Jose personal fitness trainers. All content is designed to improve the way you move, eat, and think so you can achieve your goals and live stronger for today. Check back here each week and LIKE our Fan Page, to stay up to date on the latest tips, strategies and methods to get active, gain energy, and get healthy again!