My realistic meal prep that helped me drop 10 Pounds at 37

As a food blogger, it’s rare you see me repeat a recipe.

My job is to create new food, test new ideas, and share something different every week. But in this season of life, as I’m about to turn 37, I’m prioritizing something else: consistency.

I’ve already dropped 10 pounds since the year started, and I’m working toward losing another 10 pounds in the next 10 weeks. And if there’s one thing that has made the biggest difference, it’s repeating simple, high-protein, high-fiber meals every single week.

Not trendy.
Not complicated.
Not brand new.

Just effective.

If you’re on a weight loss journey, especially as a busy mom, these are the types of meals you should have on rotation. They’re lean, protein-dense, fiber-rich, and satisfying enough to keep you from snacking all day.

These three meals are in my weekly meal prep right now.

Roasted Chicken with Broccoli, Onions, and Apples

For dinner, I keep it simple: roasted chicken over a bed of onions, broccoli, and chopped apples.

As the chicken roasts, the juices drip into the vegetables and fruit. The onions caramelize, the apples soften, and the broccoli absorbs all that flavor. It tastes elevated but requires almost no extra effort.

This meal works for weight loss because:

  • It’s high in lean protein from the chicken
  • It’s high in fiber from broccoli and apples
  • It’s naturally flavorful without heavy sauces
  • It reheats well for meal prep

This is the kind of high-protein dinner that keeps you full without feeling heavy.

Ground Beef Sweet Potato Cottage Cheese Bowl

Yes, it’s viral. But it’s viral for a reason.

When I shared my six-second version on Instagram, the biggest question wasn’t what it was. It was how I made my ground beef and sweet potatoes look so good.

That told me something important: people don’t mind seeing the same concept. They want your version.

Here’s how I build mine:

  • Roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned and caramelized
  • Ground beef cooked down with taco spices
  • A generous scoop of cottage cheese on top

This high-protein sweet potato bowl works because:

  • You get protein from both the beef and cottage cheese
  • You get fiber and complex carbs from sweet potatoes
  • It keeps you full for hours
  • It’s easy to portion for lunch meal prep

It’s simple, balanced, and incredibly satisfying.

High-Protein Beef Stir Fry

This is my “load it up with vegetables” meal.

I use ground beef, but you can use ground turkey or chicken. Then I add as many vegetables as possible, think antioxidant bell peppers, zucchini, cabbage, broccoli, spinach, whatever I have on hand.

I add a splash of bone broth for extra protein and nutrients, then season with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil for an easy Asian-inspired flavor.

This stir fry is:

  • High in protein
  • High in fiber
  • Low effort
  • Great for batch cooking

It keeps my meals interesting without derailing my routine.

Why I’m Repeating Meals Right Now

There’s something that feels almost taboo about admitting you’re eating the same things every week when your business is food.

But consistency is what’s moving the needle for me.

If you’re trying to lose 10 pounds or more you can’t reinvent your meals every day. You need repeatable, high-protein meal prep recipes that remove decision fatigue.

My followers don’t just want new recipes. They want to see what I’m actually eating. They want to see what works.

And right now, what works is:

  • Lean protein
  • Fiber-dense vegetables
  • Balanced carbs
  • Repetition
  • Discipline

I’m not saying I won’t test new recipes or make fun things. I absolutely will. But these meals are my weekly anchors. They’re helping me drop weight, stay consistent.

If you’re on a wellness journey, especially in your 30s, build a rotation of simple high-protein, high-fiber meals and stick to them.

It’s not boring.
It’s strategic.

And it works.

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