The 3-Container Method That Changed My Meal Prep Game
Most people overcomplicate meal prep. They try to make 7 different meals, spend 4 hours cooking, and give up by Wednesday.
Here's what actually works — the 3-Container Method:
Container 1: Protein base
Pick ONE protein. Grill or bake 3-4 lbs. Season it differently for each day. Chicken thighs are the GOAT — cheap, flavorful, hard to mess up.
Container 2: Carb rotation
Alternate between rice, sweet potato, and quinoa through the week. Cook all three on Sunday. Takes 30 min total with minimal effort.
Container 3: Veggie mix
Roast a sheet pan of mixed vegetables — broccoli, peppers, zucchini. Season with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. Done.
That's it. 3 containers, ~90 minutes of prep, 5 days of meals. Your body doesn't need Instagram-worthy plates. It needs consistent fuel.
I break down exactly how to do this (with macros, shopping lists, and weekly rotations) inside Train With Oluwa. New plans every week.
