Let’s have some real talk about meal prep for a minute.
I used to think meal prep meant spending my entire Sunday stuck in the kitchen, covered in Tupperware lids and chopping onions until I didn’t even want to eat anymore. 🙃
But thankfully, I’ve learned it doesn’t have to be that way.
Meal prep can be simple, flexible, and a massive stress-saver — especially if you’re working toward fat loss, strength goals, or trying to balance hormones in midlife (aka navigating that magical combo of cravings, fatigue, and not knowing what your body wants from you anymore).
Let’s break it down.
Why Meal Prep Actually Matters (Especially in Midlife)
Here’s the thing: the less you have to think about food during the week, the easier it is to eat in a way that supports your goals.
And when you're trying to build muscle, lose fat, or just feel good in your clothes again — that matters.
Meal prep helps you:
✅ Stay consistent with energy (no more afternoon crashes and emergency snack runs)
✅ Hit your macros — in other words, get the right balance of protein, carbs, and healthy fats your body needs to feel good, build muscle, and burn fat
✅ Reduce decision fatigue — so you’re not staring into the fridge at 6pm thinking, “Ugh. Now what?”
My Favorite Meal Prep Hacks (That I Actually Use)
You do not need a spreadsheet or 17 matching containers to meal prep. You just need a few go-to strategies that make eating well easier during the week.
Here are my top hacks — real-life approved:
1. Prep protein first.
Grill, roast, or slow cook 2–3 types of protein at the start of the week. Think: shredded chicken, ground turkey, salmon filets. Mix and match with veggies, wraps, bowls, salads — done.
2. Wash and chop your veggies.
You don’t have to cook them all — just prep them. Have them ready to roast, stir-fry, or toss into salads or omelets. Trust me, future you will be grateful.
3. Make one big breakfast option.
Try overnight oats, egg muffins, or Greek yogurt parfait jars. Breakfast on autopilot = one less thing to think about in the morning.
4. Snack boxes are your friend.
Pull together a couple of grab-and-go high-protein snack packs. Cottage cheese cups, beef sticks, hard-boiled eggs, fruit, protein bars — done.
5. Don’t overcomplicate it.
You don’t need to prep every single meal. If you have 2–3 meals and a few staples ready, that’s a win. Progress > perfection.
Meal Prep Is an Act of Self-Respect, Not Restriction
I know a lot of women who have a love/hate relationship with food prep.
They want to eat well, but they don’t want their life to revolve around it. And that’s exactly why a simple meal prep system is such a game-changer.
It’s not about control. It’s about having options that support your body, your goals, and your energy — especially when life gets busy.
Meal prep is just one way you can show up for yourself. Not with perfection, but with preparation.
Want Help Making This a Habit? I’ve Got You.
Inside the FASTer Way program, I teach women how to make simple, sustainable nutrition work — with macro tracking that isn’t overwhelming and meal prep that makes life easier (not more complicated).
If you’re ready to finally have a system that helps you feel energized, strong, and confident all summer long…
👉 Join my next coaching group — we’re keeping it real, keeping it doable, and yes... keeping it delicious.
