Meal prep and Exercise.

Iragen
Iragen Posts: 61 Member
edited November 26 in Health and Weight Loss
This might be long winded, but I'm finally at a point where I can try to take my exercising goals to the next level and hopefully start seeing some real progress. I'm trying to start meal prepping so that I can start seeing more significant weight loss. I'm used to a loss of 2pounds a week which is supposedly the most you can lose without being unhealthy. Right now I'm stuck at 218lbs, used to be 250, and I'm trying to get the momentum going to start burning fat, trimming and toning and building muscle.

Some background.

6ft male
217lbs
Endomorphic body type
I work out 2-4 times a week for 2hrs.
90minutes of weight lifting.
30 minutes of cardio.
Current goals are to get down to solid 200lbs or below, but to also build my arms, back, legs and chest.

I try to follow MFP and eat 1530 calories a day. Mostly clean foods. I have two cheat days a week and they're usually limited so that it's not too bad.


To start off meal prepping, I was referred to start simple. No weighing stuff but just portion control and prep work

What are some core foods that should usually be added to a meal preppers staple so to speak?



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  • SarahStarr86
    SarahStarr86 Posts: 121 Member
    I know for me I like to have a variety...I don't like to eat the same thing for lunch every single day. So I may have Monday and Wednesday be the same and Tuesday and Thursday be the same, and let Friday be a special treat but still within my calorie goal (like Chipotle or something). For me I tend to rotate shrimp, chicken, or beef stir fry with tons of veggies. Chicken, sweet potato, and broccoli. Salmon, rice, and broccoli. Some type of beef or chicken chili. Salads with a protein. If you're into Pinterest, there are tons of meal prepping ideas to get you started.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    1. Endomorph/Ectomorph/Mesomorph body types do not exist. Endos eat too much and move too little.
    2. Your two cheats could wipe out your deficit for the entire week. Change your goal to lose 1 pound per week and just fit the "cheat" foods or meals into your calories.
    3. Meal prep and food logging means weighing your food. Weighing your food is portion control.
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    Find two or three crock pot/ casserole recipes that you like (maybe a turkey and veggie chili, stuffed green peppers with quinoa, and simple soup beans and greens, for example). Cook all three on the weekend, keep out two or three servings of each, and freeze the rest in muffin tins or other individual containers. You've now got 6-9 meals ready to eat, and a start on a freezer full of additional meals ready for the microwave.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/es/blog/usmcmp/view/meal-prep-682588
    http://www.bodyrock.tv/posts/meal-prep-2/
  • Iragen
    Iragen Posts: 61 Member
    Thanks a lot for all the recommendations! I'll check these out and try to make a plan. The main thing I see when people talk about prep is basically tons of grilled chicken or fish with a veggie side packed with some form of nuts or berries and snacks are usually Greek yogurts so this brings a lot of organization into the mix and thanks for those links @usmcmp. I'll check those out as well.
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