I batch cook almost all my proteins.

We love chicken but my favorite is chicken thighs.  If I want a leaner option while still having the added flavor of the thighs.  I cook 2 thighs to every chicken breast. Shred, chop, and combine them after grilling or cooking and there you have it!  Flavorful delicious chicken that is a little easier on the macros with all the great flavor and richness!

An easy way to prep chicken is using an instapot, even frozen chicken will shred nicely after a short amount of time in an instapot. the “set it and forget it” aspect is so helpful with busy lives. No need to babysit it. Cook the chicken, dice or shred and portion it for whatever recipes you want to use later on in the week.

Make midweek meals simple.

Prepping your proteins ahead of time is a great way to help make meal planning simple and easy.

Combining this with last week’s “make a plan” tip will assist you greatly in alleviating the stress of the “what’s for dinner?” question.

Plan a week or a few days ahead and prep your proteins accordingly. Healthy Shredded Chicken tacos on Monday could easily become Enchilada Soup on Tuesday if you prepped your shredded chicken on Sunday Night!

Combine the tips you learn here to really set yourself up for success. The less prepared we are for a week the more likely it is we will wing it and find that our macros are way off at the end of the day.

So make your life simpler by batch cooking your proteins and planning your week ahead of time. It costs a little time, in the beginning, to save you a lot of time in the end!