Preparing Meal Help/Advice

[machineman]

Hey all,

I think this is the right place to post, but sorry if not.

So i've been working out for the past couple of months (Weights, running and cycling for the most part). My aim is to gradually tone my body and build some muscle here and there. So I want to start preparing all my meals at the weekend (Or whenever really) for that week or longer all in one go. At least this way i know what's going into my meals and i can pick and choose what i like.

Ingredients wise, i'm just looking to keep it simple and fairly healthy: brown rice, veg, on occasion jacket potato and some lean meat (I'll change up the meat and veg each time to keep it interesting). I am a useless cook and pretty much brand new to anything that can't be microwaved. So my question is, what's the simplest way of cooking all this?

We have a slow cooker, but can i just bung all that in the slow cooker without any prior preparation or cooking? Do i or should i use a sauce?... I told you i'm a useless cook!

I don't have the time between work (I do a lot of overtime), practice, working out and my social life to cook fresh meals every day. Lunch currently consists of shop bought sandwiches and wraps with a packet of crisps. I want to replace that with the prepared meals with cashew nuts and fruit for snacking.

Hoping someone can help.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Ponytales]

Grrr just wrote a long reply and then my phone crashed and lost it.

Anyway, try looking in the recipe section where you might find lots of inspiration

 

[PregnantSW]

For slow cooker recipes there's a fab Facebook page on it. Just search for slow cooker recipes and it'll come up.

 

[AllanRSM]

Slow cooking is an awesome method to cook in advance with no stress. i would recommend for the most part using stocks as opposed to sauces sauces may have a bit more of the long lasting fat stuff.

Another strategy I would recommend is to have an advanced meal plan for each week. This will help you stick to a budget and also help buy only what you need, which will help you stock up on the healthy stuff as a priority.

Linked with the meal plan is to also prep your meals in advance. Spending a few hours one day a week will help save heaps of time during the week.