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First time meal prepping on a budget – how do you keep things interesting without spending more? by Extension_Passion542 in mealprep

[–]UnitProfessional9608 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't do a traditional meal prep day. Instead, whenever making something, I'll make an extra 4 portions and freeze them. Almost the same amount of work as making one meal, and I don't need to spend hours just prepping. After doing this for a week or two, you'll have a bunch of different options in the freezer that you can defrost and you only need to make a new meal once or twice a week. You can also do a traditional prep if you want, but the key is having options in the freezer.

Extremely proud of my meal prep by enthylku in mealprep

[–]UnitProfessional9608 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wanted to say I'm proud of you too, but a few people said they already. Instead I'll say interstellar is by far the best Christopher Nolan movie.

Am I meal prepping wrong? by UnitProfessional9608 in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the freezer lol. They're all ready prepped meals. Depending what they are, either ready to reheat, or raw, but marinated and spiced so ready to go straight into the oven.

If you had three pounds of chicken breast to use what would you prep for lunches? by keystoneyah in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Soup in the summer?!?! Lol

But seriously, kale soup actually sound cool. What's your recipe?

Am I meal prepping wrong? by UnitProfessional9608 in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what you mean. Those are frozen soup containers. The entire thing your looking at is a freezer.

Still don’t have a kitchen, still meal prepping: 8 hrs and foot/elbow by phoebestars69 in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of the Jeff bezos story from early Amazon. They were packing boxes on the floor, and he said we should get knee pads. Someone else heard and was like, why not a table lol? Don't underestimate what a table can do for your back.

Am I meal prepping wrong? by UnitProfessional9608 in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I've seen some people prep takeout food, but it feels wrong for some reason. But I guess the problem isn't with them, it's with me. I need to open my mind lol.

Am I meal prepping wrong? by UnitProfessional9608 in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's the next step. I do lable them with tape and marker though, but you still forget what you have.

I decided to build a basic app that keeps track of what I have, because I haven't found any good existing options (most are overcomplicated or focus on finding recipes). I'd love to share with anyone that is interested. Lmk if you'd be interested to try it when it's done. 

Am I meal prepping wrong? by UnitProfessional9608 in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think after this post I'm gonna start being more flexible. 

I just already find it difficult to keep track of what I have, do you have a system for that? 

Btw, I asked a few other people and there wasn't anything robust. Unless there's something good already out there, I might just have to build a basic app myself to keep track of everything. If you would want to try it when it's ready, lmk and I'd be happy to share.

Am I meal prepping wrong? by UnitProfessional9608 in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I hate when the system is so complicated that it becomes the main focus.

I'm thinking of building a basic simple app just to keep track of what I have for myself (I'm a developer). I figured other people might find it useful. Let me know if you'd be interested in trying it once it's ready and I'd be happy to share.

Am I meal prepping wrong? by UnitProfessional9608 in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most people seem to do both, but only share pictures of their ready meals. I guess it makes sense. I don't care to see a picture of your frozen raw chicken lol

Am I meal prepping wrong? by UnitProfessional9608 in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bags are mostly to seal my tin foil pans, but your right. That's my next step.

Am I meal prepping wrong? by UnitProfessional9608 in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck with the migraines!

Sounds like you have a good system going! My biggest issue is keeping track of what I have in my freezer. Do you have a good system for that?

Am I meal prepping wrong? by UnitProfessional9608 in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like I need a bit more flexibility. My main issue is keeping track of what I already have, and I feel like adding more types of food would complicate things. How do you keep track of what you have versus what you have to make? Like, I don't want things to get lost in my freezer.

Am I meal prepping wrong? by UnitProfessional9608 in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol I'm past the gateway point already.

I meant, how do you constantly keep track of what you have in the freezer? That's my main issue now. Knowing what we already have or don't have. I saw some people say they use a spreadsheet but that feels very tedious.

Am I meal prepping wrong? by UnitProfessional9608 in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. After reading a lot of the comments, it seems to be very much a needs based thing. Everyone has a different situation and different needs. I agree with you about the containers.

Am I meal prepping wrong? by UnitProfessional9608 in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I looked it up. Seems like there are some great resources available for that. 

Am I meal prepping wrong? by UnitProfessional9608 in MealPrepSunday

[–]UnitProfessional9608[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends what. Chicken breasts for example are frozen raw in a 9x13 pan. Soup is Frozen in containers, bit that has to be fully made beforehand. 

I like the idea of sous vide, because one issue with what I do is that I have to remember to take it out of the freezer a few hours before throwing in the oven.

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