The Successful Princess’s Guide to Sanity (Spoiler: It’s Meal Prep)

I don’t live in a castle. I don’t have talking mice doing my dishes. And while I’d love to burst into song and have dinner appear, real life looks more like: deadlines, laundry, workouts, and figuring out what’s for dinner when I’m already too tired to cook.

That’s why I meal prep.

Not because I’m trying to be perfect, or because I have hours to kill in the kitchen. I do it because I’m a modern-day princess—training for races, working full-time, managing life—and I need systems that help me stay fueled, focused, and not fall apart midweek.

I Meal Prep Because...

• Structure keeps me sane. When I start the week with meals ready, I don’t spiral into the “what’s for dinner, lunch or breakfast?” chaos. I make fewer decisions. I eat better. I run stronger.

• Time is tight. I don’t have hours every night to make fresh dinners. A few hours on Sunday gives me my evenings back—and lets me focus on training, sleep, or, let’s be real, trashy TV and foam rolling.

• My food budget matters. Food bills add up. Planning ahead means fewer impulse buys, less waste, and way less takeout. And bonus—I feel a whole lot better when I’m not living off drive-thru fries.

• Fuel is everything. When I’m logging miles and lifting weights, my body needs good food. Prepping ensures I’m not skipping meals or grabbing junk. It’s how I stay strong—not just for the race, but for everything else I juggle too.

  
  

My Sunday Game Plan

My prep isn’t fussy. It’s functional. It includes:

• A few go-to dinners I can freeze or reheat

• Easy lunches I actually look forward to eating

• Breakfasts that are grab-and-go

• Snacks I can toss in my bag and forget about

  
  

Think: chili, baked ziti, chicken taco bowls, hummus and veggies, oat bars, trail mix, and protein muffins. Nothing fancy—just food that works hard so I don’t have to.

Real Princesses Train and Eat

I’m not just doing this for the costume and medals (though let’s be honest—those sparkle matter). I’m training for something I care about. I want to show up to the start line feeling ready, not running on stress and protein bars.

Meal prepping isn’t about aesthetics. It’s about showing up for yourself—fueling your body so you can run, lead, parent, create, or climb whatever mountain you’re facing this week.

So yeah—I might not have a fairy godmother. But I have a freezer full of pulled pork, granola bars in the fridge, and a plan. And honestly? That’s pretty magical.

“Cinderella didn’t get ready for the ball by winging it—she had a plan (and a pumpkin).”

And me? I have Tupperware and a playlist. Close enough.

Princess Prep Tips: Make Meal Prep Work for You

✅ Pick 3–4 main meals to batch. You don’t need to prep everything—just enough to avoid decision fatigue.

✅ Double your recipes and freeze portions. Future You will be thrilled.

✅ Keep grab-and-go snacks ready (think trail mix, muffins, hummus + veggies). Perfect for the post-run crash or busy mornings.

✅ Use clear containers + labels so you’re not guessing if that’s chili or lentil soup.

✅ Make it fun – Disney playlist, coffee, comfy pants. You’re not just cooking, you’re setting up a smoother week.

Meal prep isn’t perfection—it’s strategy. And smart princesses plan ahead.

Hope you enjoy this week's menu, shopping list and training plan. Have a great week!

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