Not a fan of meal prep? We get it!
Spending hours chopping, cooking, and portioning out food for the week sounds great in theory… but some weeks? It can feel like too much.
The good news? You don’t have to cook a thing to meal prep.
Instead of spending a whole afternoon in the kitchen, try this:
Stock your kitchen with grab-and-go staples—things that require little to no effort to throw together.
Here’s what that looks like:
Proteins: Rotisserie chicken, canned tuna, hard-boiled eggs, pre-cooked shrimp
Carbs: Microwave quinoa, frozen brown rice, whole wheat wraps
Veggies: Pre-washed salad greens, baby carrots, frozen stir-fry mixes
Fats: Hummus, guacamole cups, pre-portioned nuts
Snacks: Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, string cheese, protein bars
Pair any protein + carb + veggie + fat = Instant meal.
Examples:- Throw rotisserie chicken on a salad.
- Wrap tuna and greens in a whole wheat tortilla.
- Heat up pre-cooked rice + frozen stir-fry veggies + shrimp
This method takes zero chopping, zero cooking, and about five minutes to throw together.
So if you’re running short on time or just “don’t feel like it”...
Following this strategy will help you stay on track and might just be one of the easiest ways to hit your goals!
Make it an amazing day,
The Method3 Fitness Team
PS. If you’re ready to kickstart a healthy routine so you can start feeling energized, confident, and in control of your fitness journey without the frustration of plateaus or the pain of ineffective strategies we're here to help! 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!
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