4. Meal Prep Mania

There’s no denying that eating homemade meals is the best way to control what goes into your food, and the best choice for your body. But that doesn’t mean you have to do every single little thing yourself. Spending too much time on meal prep can make it seem tedious, tiring, and boring.

Zeitlin suggests going the “semi-homemade” route. What this means is that you buy pre-prepared ingredients like cut-up vegetables, pre-shredded zoodles, frozen meatballs, rotisserie chicken, pre-made cauliflower pizza crust, etc. This way, you’ll be able to whip up something quick and semi-homemade in a jiff. This can help you cut down significantly on prep, cooking, and cleaning. In the end, you’re less likely to feel too lazy to make the effort and just resort to takeout because you already have half the ingredients prepped and ready to go.