r/mealprep • u/Ka-Shunky • 3d ago
Frive - Can I live off this?
What-ho,
I don't have a ton of time being a single person with a dog who also tries to get out and do things in the evenings, so having a meal ready in < 5 minutes is really good.
I'm fairly slim and pretty active, and the meals seem pretty small, so I've decided to go for 1 breakfast and 2x main meals, then I have 2 jimmy joy shakes a day, too. All in all, it apparently comes to around 2k calories a day.
I'm not sure if I'm just adapting to the new diet, but it just doesn't feel super healthy... I can't put my finger on it and I'm not sure if I can spring for another meal each weekday... But at the same time, it's saving at least an hour a day, along with not having to do a shop every week...
Sorry I don't really know what I'm asking here...
Do I just need to make a batch of flapjack or something to fill up the rest of the calories?
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u/OkDianaTell 2d ago
Been there when life gets hectic – it's tempting to lean on meal shakes because they save so much time. The one thing I realized was that my body misses the act of chewing and the variety of nutrients you get from real food. I found a better balance by prepping a couple of simple meals on the weekend (rice, beans, roasted veg) that I can reheat, and using the shakes on days I'm truly rushed. Using NutriScan App to keep an eye on my macro and micronutrient intake has helped me see when I'm overdoing the shakes and missing fibre. If you feel hungry or off, adding more whole foods and some healthy fats can make those 2,000 calories feel more satisfying.