Meal prep help

Corvstang
Corvstang Posts: 2 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys. I'm new here obviously. I'm not sure if this is the right place for me...
I'm 5'6" 240 lbs and 28 years old. My weight shows, but I hide it well. I'm short, but I have big shoulders and a broad body.

I'm trying to drop a lot of weight before I bulk up. I'm tired of personal trainers saying to eat oatmeal and do planks and lunges and then pay them 400$ a month. I'd like to meal prep and do light gym work. My body is not strong enough to handle intense stuff right away. Can anyone help me with meal prep ideas and maybe some gym suggestions ?

Thank you !

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  • debrafm
    debrafm Posts: 38 Member
    I recommend Pinterest. Lol. I mean, your best bet with foods will be lean meats and veggies and some fruits. Then toss in some other forms of protein(nuts, beans, eggs...). A meal plan for the week might be the best place to start. For example: if you have 4 meals that contain chicken, cook up enough chicken at once for those for meals and freeze or refrigerate. You can find so many ideas and options on Pinterest for meal prep!
  • SophieSmall95
    SophieSmall95 Posts: 233 Member
    There is a whole subreddit on reddit dedicated to meal prep /r/mealprepsunday

    I'd recommend it if you're looking for ideas.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Hi and welcome :) There is no magic to eating well and training (well maybe to advanced training but obvoiusly you're not there yet). Eat food you like and hit your calorie goal. Move your body. Meal prep is not a requirement for success at the gym; it's just making meals in advance. It can be any food. It's smart to prep food you know you will eat and eat it before it spoils. That's really all there is to it :D
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    edited August 2016
    What do you like to eat

    Go to www.skinnytaste.com for ideas (I'd recommend crock pot chicken cacciatore, Asian salmon burgers etc

    At your size I'd get on a decent bodyweight progressive programme

    https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

    Or Ice cream fitness
  • Corvstang
    Corvstang Posts: 2 Member
    Meal prep is very important. I'm on the go and work weird boots. I don't have time to cook evey day. I always a lazy and emotional eater. Also even though I love to cook, I'm not looking for extravagant meals. I can eat the same things every day through out the week until I prep for the next. I have access to my fridge at work and a microwave. I'm just looking to see what everyone else does. I don't like fish, any kind and I'm not a fan of turkey. I was told many times no pork, beef, or turkey on diets
  • capaul42
    capaul42 Posts: 1,390 Member
    I eat pork, beef and turkey all the time and have lost 43lbs. Just need to stay within your calorie goals to lose. What you eat only matters for nutrition and satiety. And I find protein to be perfect for keeping me feeling full, all kinds.

    I like to slow cook boneless, skinless chicken thighs every week and shred them. I keep them in the fridge for my lunches (chicken wraps), sometimes add them to my scrambled eggs for breakfast, use them for chicken alfredo and bbq quesadillas for dinners. Lots of uses and a batch of 9-12 thighs lasts me the whole week (sometimes longer).
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    I plan the weeks meals on Sunday (except the weekends) then shop, cook and pack everything for the week. Here's a typical day, hope this helps.....

    Breakfast: Ezekiel bread with whipped peanut butter, banana, hard boiled egg. Orgain Protein shake.....

    Lunch: salad with nuts, chopped fruit, spring mix, arugula, feta and 4oz grilled chicken breast plus and an Apple....

    Snack: Greek yogurt with blueberries and chopped walnuts....

    Dinner - 4 oz of beef, pork, shrimp, salmon, turkey or chicken with green vegetable and Yasso mint chocolate chip ice cream treat

    There are lots of variations, but everything is planned and logged in advance and each day equals about 1600 cals. Also Lee quest bars on hand for emergencies
  • Neanbean13
    Neanbean13 Posts: 211 Member
    I do same above. I make work lunches sunday plus I cook dinner for sunday and Monday. (2 nighter). Plan rest of week so I don't buy unnecessary food at shop. And only have to go shops once.
    I bought take away containers.
    Breakfast toast peanut butter.
    Morning tea. Oats with tinned fruit, Greek yoghurt and frozen fruit.
    Lunch this week: turkey mince meatballs, brown rice n steamed veg
    Snack: boiled eggs, banana, dried apricots, chocolate or tim tams.
    Dinner: steak, baked potato, veg, mustard, Greek yoghurt
    Dessert: home made apple n oat muffin

    Eat what I want if it fits. Meal preps just pre planning/cooking food. Digital food scale is your best friend.
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