meal preplanning help

w0ndrw0mn1

I'm looking for some advice from other busy people who are able to preplan/prep their meals with fresher/homecooked choices. I'm doing ok losing weight and meeting goals, but between 2 jobs, a baby, and the diet and exercise, my meals end up being the easiest reasonably healthy choice possible (which are all obviously sky high in sodium) I think I just need some quick and easy prep ideas from other people who need 30 hours in their 24 hour day as well so that lean cuisine and protein bars aren't my main source of calories. Thanks!

chadraeder3

Me last night I fried up 12 portions of meatballs (3 1 ounce balls per portion) throw them in the freezer, when I want some spaghetti and meatballs grab a bag out of the freezer throw them in with the sauce and about by the time the water is boiling for the pasta the meat and sauce is warm probably a 15 minute meal.

Fruit is always a staple for me it is no prep time just eat and go

mi_lady

I've started making a whole bunch of protein ahead of time for the week. For example, on Sunday I marinated then baked a whole bag of the frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Then I put them in individual tupperware containers with frozen vegetables and freeze them. This way I have a stack of meals to grab for lunch and dinner for the week. To keep it from getting too monotonous I use different spices, flavorings, etc. Its much easier for me to talk myself out of stopping for carryout if I know I have a meal at home that will be ready in 5 minutes.