Let’s be honest…
Most “meal prep” advice is unrealistic.
Spend 3 hours cooking. Prep 7 perfect meals. Portion everything perfectly.
Yeah… that’s not happening here.
This is how we actually do it.
Simple. Fast. And good enough to keep us from screwing it up during the week.
🔥 The Rule
We don’t prep meals.
we prep pieces of meals
That’s the difference.
🥩 Step 1 – Cook Protein in Bulk
Pick one or two, or both:
1–2 lbs chicken
1 lb ground beef
a couple steaks
Season it, cook it, done.
Macros (example per serving)
Calories: ~200–300
Protein: ~25–35g
Carbs: 0
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Step 2 — Keep It Stupid Simple
Instead of building full meals…
We mix and match:
lettuce or salad mix
shredded cheese
veggies (broccoli, green beans)
No complicated recipes.
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Step 3 — Build Meals on the Fly
Now during the week:
grab protein
throw it on a salad or plate
add dressing or butter
Done in 2 minutes.
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What This Looks Like (Real Example Day)
Lunch
chicken + salad + dressing
Dinner
steak + broccoli + butter
Snack
cheese or nuts
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Daily Macros (approximate)
Calories: ~1,200–1,500
Protein: ~90–120g
Carbs: ~10–20g net
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Why this works
No burnout
No overplanning
No “I don’t feel like cooking” excuse
This is how you stay consistent
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My advice
If you try to do too much…
You’ll quit.
Keep it simple and repeatable.
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The Bottom Line
You don’t need a perfect system.
You need something that works on your worst, busiest day.
This is that system.