We walk a tightrope trying to balance our work life and social life. Throw in trying to stay fit in the mix and it gets a little too much at times. Workweeks are fairly hectic, and we barely get time to eat. Let alone eat healthily. And, so we often retort to junk food and take out. But, here’s an easy solution – try making healthy bulk meals on Sunday and eat them through the week.
We understand that it is just too easy to pick up a bagel on our way to work, go out for lunch to a restaurant near the workplace, and order in and enjoy a pizza night while watching Netflix. But a little extra effort on the weekends can help you tremendously on long workdays and save you a lot of money!
You can get healthy bulk meals prepped and portioned for the week ahead and no matter how exhausted you are after your day at work, you will come home to a healthy meal. You can also prep breakfast recipes and lunch recipes that you can pack for yourself and carry to work.
Here are a few easy recipes for bulk healthy meals that will help you lose weight by eating right
Overnight Oats
One of the best breakfast options, rolled oats are not only healthy but they are yummy too. Pair them with your choice of toppings and you have breakfast waiting for you. Overnight oats are perfect for night owls who don’t like to wake up too early. Soaking them overnight helps them absorb the liquid and become soft. It gets them to perfect consistency.
In a mason jar, just soak half a cup of rolled oats in half a cup of milk of your choice and stick it in the fridge. You can also use dairy-free nut milk for a vegan option. Add a sweetener if you like your oats sweet and throw in half a teaspoon chia seeds or flax seeds to the mix for a bit of a crunch. In the morning, just top it up with fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts, seeds, Nutella, peanut butter, or anything that you like on top of your oats and you are good to go.
This is an amazing make-ahead recipe that lasts for at least 5 days in the fridge. You can make one batch on Sunday evening and use it for breakfast for the week ahead.
Easy Frittatas
Eggs for breakfast? Yes, please! We all love a protein-packed breakfast and what better way to ensure protein than a couple of eggs? You can prep your favorite veggies, bacon, or anything else that you like in your frittatas, portion it in five or six equal boxes, and store it in the fridge.
In the morning heat one portion in a pan and crack two eggs on the mix. Prep your coffee or get ready for work while it cooks for a few minutes and voila! Yummy egg frittatas and coffee breakfast to kickstart your day are ready in no time!
Savory Quinoa Bowl
Cooking up a big batch of quinoa on a Sunday can come in handy throughout the week. Quinoa is a healthy protein-rich option that is suitable for breakfast and dinner alike. Pre-cooked quinoa will easily last for four to five days in the fridge. When pressed for time or just plain lazy to cook a 
full-blown meal, simply use the quinoa and whip up a healthy bowl meal that will take only a few minutes to come together.
For breakfast, stir fry veggies of your choice in a bit of oil and any sauce that you like. Stir in the pre-cooked quinoa and top it with a runny yolk half fry egg. You can also top it with some fresh ripe avocado or baby spinach and a healthy breakfast is ready.
If you feel like a simple salad and soup dinner, just chop up a few salad veggies of your choice, make a quick salad dressing with some olive oil, lemon juice, red chili flakes, and some salt and mix everything. So fresh! So filling!
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Just like quinoa, you can pre-cook and store couscous. This is a great salad lunch option that you can carry with you on the go. Coarsely chop bell 
peppers, red onions, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh parsley. Mix all of it and divide it into six equal portions in six containers. We recommend making separate salad dressing and storing them in six mini containers to prevent the salad veggies from going soggy. Choose a veg protein like chickpeas or other beans or a non-veg protein like grilled chicken and top with feta cheese. Delish! Top it with some guacamole or sour cream for a neat Mexican twist!
It is delicious, it is colorful and most importantly it is healthy. When nutritionists say, ‘Eat the rainbow’, we envision something exactly like this. Rich in protein from the chickpea or chicken, fibers from the fresh vegetables and the right amount of good fats from feta cheese make this salad bowl a balanced meal that is also well rounded in the taste department.
Try these healthy bulk meals and sort our your week’s woes!
If you are new to meal prepping, stick to a couple of recipes for the week, and it will soon become a part of your routine. Never store food in the fridge for more than five or six days. If you plan on storing food longer than that use the freezer. Always use good quality, preferably glass, containers for storing the prepped meals to ensure freshness.
If your work keeps you busy throughout the week, meal prep is a great way to ensure you stick to eating healthy and stay on track with your fitness and weight loss plan. Then on the weekends, you can indulge!
