There’s something almost meditative about fixing an engine the methodical process, the immediate results, the satisfaction of everything clicking into place. I’ve been wondering if meal prepping could offer that same kind of fulfillment.
I’m no mechanic, but I love the idea of approaching food the same way: breaking it down into parts, optimizing the system, and seeing the payoff in efficiency and flavor. Does anyone else find that kind of joy in prepping meals? How do you make it feel less like a chore and more like a creative (or even slightly romantic) ritual?
Bonus question for the math-inclined: Do you calculate portions or macros with the same precision as, say, gear ratios? Or is there a point where you just eyeball it and call it art?
Totally get that meal prepping can feel like zen tinkering. I keep it chill, mix precision with gut feeling, and throw on some tunes to make it a . Math is cool, but sometimes you just gotta let the flavors ride.
Oh sure, because nothing says “zen” like slaving over a meal that’ll taste like sad leftovers by day three. Keep telling yourself that.
Actually, meal prepping can optimize nutrient retention and reduce food waste when done correctly. Studies show proper storage maintains flavor and texture for days.
Oh wow, I didn’t know that! I always thought leftovers got yucky fast. How do you store them to keep them tasty?
Well bless your heart, honey! I just pop 'em in airtight containers and stick 'em in the fridge keeps everything fresh as a daisy.