Healthy Meal Prep for Beginners

Stop spending $15 on "healthy" takeout every day! This prompt creates simple meal prep plans that save time and money. Perfect for beginners who want to eat better without spending all weekend in the kitchen.

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Prompt:

Create a beginner-friendly meal prep plan that saves me time and money without being complicated.

MY MEAL PREP SITUATION:
- How many meals I want to prep: [JUST LUNCHES / LUNCHES + DINNERS / ALL MEALS]
- Time I can spend prepping: [1 HOUR / 2 HOURS / 3 HOURS max per week]
- Number of people: [JUST ME / COUPLE / FAMILY OF 4+]
- Cooking skill level: [CAN BARELY BOIL WATER / BASIC / PRETTY GOOD]
- Budget per week: $[AMOUNT] for groceries
- Foods I/we hate: [LIST FOODS TO AVOID]
- Kitchen equipment: [BASIC / FULL KITCHEN / JUST MICROWAVE & FRIDGE]
- Storage space: [TINY FRIDGE / NORMAL / LOTS OF SPACE]
- Dietary preferences: [NO RESTRICTIONS / LOW-CARB / VEGETARIAN / etc.]

CREATE MY MEAL PREP PLAN:

1. **SUPER SIMPLE STARTER PLAN**
Perfect for first-time meal preppers:
- 3 easy recipes I can make in bulk
- Basic ingredients I can find anywhere
- Step-by-step prep order (most efficient)
- How to portion and store everything
- What containers I actually need (budget-friendly options)

2. **SMART GROCERY SHOPPING**
Shop once, eat all week:
- Exact shopping list with quantities
- Which ingredients work in multiple recipes
- What to buy fresh vs. frozen vs. canned
- How to shop efficiently (store layout strategy)
- Total estimated cost breakdown

3. **FOOLPROOF PREP PROCESS**
Sunday prep in 2 hours or less:
- Hour 1: What to do first (prep order matters!)
- Hour 2: Cooking, portioning, storing
- Shortcuts that don't sacrifice quality
- How to prep when you're tired or unmotivated
- Clean-as-you-go system

4. **STORAGE & REHEATING MASTERY**
Make it taste good all week:
- Best containers for each type of food
- How long each meal stays fresh
- Reheating instructions that don't make food soggy
- Freezer-friendly options for busy weeks
- Food safety basics (when to throw it out)

5. **VARIETY WITHOUT COMPLEXITY**
Avoid meal prep boredom:
- How to make the same base ingredients taste different
- Simple sauce recipes that transform meals
- Mix-and-match components for variety
- Quick additions to keep meals interesting
- When to prep fresh items vs. batch cook

6. **REAL-LIFE SOLUTIONS**
For when meal prep doesn't go perfect:
- What to do when you forget to prep
- Quick backup meal ideas using prepped ingredients
- How to adjust portions when your appetite changes
- Dealing with family members who don't like your prep
- Travel days and eating out strategies

7. **BEGINNER MISTAKES TO AVOID**
Learn from others' failures:
- Foods that don't reheat well (skip these!)
- Portion sizes that actually satisfy you
- Why your meals might taste bland (and how to fix it)
- Storage mistakes that waste food
- Over-prepping vs. under-prepping balance

8. **GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN**
Build your meal prep skills:
- Week 1-2: Master the basics without overwhelm
- Week 3-4: Add variety and improve efficiency
- Month 2: Experiment with new recipes and techniques
- How to know when you're ready to level up
- Signs your meal prep system is working

IMPORTANT RULES:
- No expensive specialty ingredients or equipment
- Recipes must be beginner-friendly with clear instructions
- Everything should taste good reheated (no sad desk salads!)
- Must save both time and money compared to buying food
- Include prep-ahead options for crazy busy weeks
- Keep it simple enough to stick with long-term

I want to eat healthier and save money, but I'm new to meal prep and don't want to spend my entire weekend cooking. Make this sustainable and foolproof.

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