Weight-Loss Meal Prep Plan: A Week of Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners in 90 Minutes
Spend about 90 minutes on Sunday and have healthy breakfasts, lunches and dinners ready for most of the week. Step-by-step timeline, shopping list and storage tips.
Spend about 90 minutes on Sunday and have healthy breakfasts, lunches and dinners ready for most of the week. Step-by-step timeline, shopping list and storage tips.
A simple 7-day, 1,500-calorie meal plan with about 100–125 g of protein a day, real food, repeat-friendly meals and a grocery list. Includes how to adjust it for your needs.
All the flavor of chicken fajitas in a big, colorful bowl with black beans, peppers, salsa and avocado. About 450 calories and 43 g protein.
A hearty one-pot chili made with lean ground turkey, black beans and vegetables. About 350 calories, 28 g protein and 9 g fiber per 1½-cup serving.
Juicy lemon-herb chicken breast and colorful roasted vegetables on one pan. About 310 calories and 38 g of protein per serving, with only one pan to wash.
A layered Greek yogurt parfait with berries and a little granola. About 280 calories and 25 g of protein, ready in 3 minutes.
Creamy overnight oats with Greek yogurt, chia and berries. About 350 calories and 19 g of protein, or 31 g with a half scoop of protein powder. Make 3–4 jars at once.
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