Sunday is the one day where the refrigerator is empty and that only means one thing... time to get to the grocery store and prep for the week.
BUT WHERE TO START?
I can tell you in the beginning meal planning & prepping was one of those things that stressed me out so bad that I just never did it, which made it difficult to stay on track. But I will say it really is not that bad, and when you do get it ; it says you all the trouble & stress in the world.
Step 1 : Decide what you will be having for the week
Step 2 : Write out all the ingredients under that day you will be having the meal
Step 3 : Go through your kitchen and cross off what you do not need
Step 4 : Get only what is on the list you made
Step 5 : Get to prepping
What does prepping include?
1. Cut all fruits/veggies bag them
2. Boil off eggs (for a snack or on top of a salad)
3. Cook off chicken for the week
4. Put your lunches for the week in to-go containers (this allows you to just grab right out of the fridge when you get home, instead of taking time to make your lunch for the next day)
5. Anything else you need for the week
This may take a little longer than expected, but like I said before it will save you so much time during the week. It will allow you to be successful without having the urge to make something quick/unhealthy or stop at a drive thru.
These simple steps have really helped me make meal planning & prepping "less" stressful than it really is and I hope they help you out too!
