Life moves fast. Between work, family, and other responsibilities, finding time to prep healthy meals can seem impossible. But with some planning and smart strategies, you can transform meal prep from a chore into an easy, time-saving habit. Whether your goal is better nutrition, managing a busy schedule, or saving money, mastering the art of meal prep is a game-changer.

Alix Mackey, is a midlife mom who made a fitness transformation with the FASTer Way to Fat Loss and helps other women gain back time through meal planning, prep and healthy living for a confident and joyful life. “I understand the challenges of juggling busy schedules, dietary preferences and trying to create delicious and nutritious meals everyone will enjoy,” says Alix. “Family dinners are possible and can be enjoyable too.” 

Here’s a quick example from Alix on how to prep with ground beef: 

1️. Buy ground beef and cook it with your favorite versatile seasoning (say taco seasoning), on a day that works best for you.

2️. Using that ground beef, freeze half and put the other half in the fridge.

3️. Now for my favorite part, plan meals around that ground beef using ingredients that can be used in multiple meals. For example, buy lettuce that you can pre-chop, salsa, avocado to make guac (or buy it), and cheese for both tacos and beef burrito bowls! (Scroll down for a FASTer Way fan favorite FREE recipe: Burger in a Bowl!) 

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Prepping meals in advance can be life-changing. You save time, eliminate stress and overwhelm, save money by sticking to a simplified grocery list, and have more energy focus on your family. 

Follow these pro tips to streamline meal prep like a boss:

Plan Ahead - Dedicate 10 minutes each week to map out a meal plan for the days ahead. The FASTer Way’s clinically proven app provides a meal plan with recipes and a grocery list to help make this easy! 

Embrace Batch Cooking - Cook proteins, grains, and veggies in bulk to stock your fridge with ready-to-grab options.

Get Strategic with Storage - Invest in quality glassware or bags to keep prepped meals organized and fresh.

Snack Smarter - Keep a stocked stash of healthy grab-and-go snacks like fruits, nuts, and veggies.

Amp Up Flavor - Spice up your meals with herbs, spices, garlic, and other dynamite flavors.

Repurpose Leftovers - Give leftovers new life by transforming them into creative soups, salads, tacos, etc.

Portion Control Made Easy - Pre-portion meals into containers for hassle-free tracking and mindful eating.

Streamlining meal prep may feel daunting at first, but these pointers make it seamless. Start small, find your groove, and transform your health and lifestyle. With guidance from the FASTer Way to Fat Loss app, meal planning becomes easy, effective, and sustainable. Crush your day, reach your goals, and feel your best with the power of strategic meal prep

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FREE RECIPE: BURGER IN A BOWL

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1 Serving | 5 minutes

Nutrition Info: carbs - 21g | fiber - 10g | fat - 48g | protein - 39g

INGREDIENTS

1 cup ground beef, cooked

1 slice bacon, cooked

1 cup riced cauliflower, cooked

½ avocado

¼ cup diced red onion

½ cup shredded lettuce

¼ cup cherry tomatoes

¼ cup pickle slices

1 tablespoon avocado mayo
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INSTRUCTIONS

LAYER ingredients in bowl starting with cauliflower rice, then ground beef, then bacon, then veggies.

TOP with avocado mayo.

ENJOY!