Meal Prep for Busy Athletes: Simple Strategies to Save Time and Money

Meal prep is a great way to make busy weeks easier, but it doesn’t have to mean spending your entire Sunday cooking identical, boring meals or blowing through your entire budget in one grocery haul.

In episode 146 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, sports dietitians Sandra Frail and Kiana Gibson of No Sweat Nutrition join me to talk about meal planning and meal prep for active people, and ways to save money on both everyday and performance nutrition.

Sandra, Kiana, and I discuss:

• The difference between meal planning and prepping
• How to start meal prepping when you feel overwhelmed or short on time
• Realistic meal prep strategies for busy athletes, families, and people with demanding jobs
• How to use batch-cooked ingredients in different meals throughout the week
• The role of convenience foods, leftovers, takeout, and “emergency meals”
• How to reduce food waste and save money on everyday groceries
• Budget-friendly protein, produce, and carbohydrate options
• How to lower the cost of gels, sports drinks, bars, and other sports nutrition products

One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that the best meal prep strategy is the one that actually fits your life. 

Tune in for lots of practical ideas you can put to use this week!

Links & Resources

• Follow Sandra and Kiana on Instagram
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• Join my membership, Fuel for Life Crew, for $39/month
• Check out my free nutrition downloads
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Disclaimer: All information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition recommendations.

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