How to Start Meal Prepping (Beginner’s Guide) | Joanna Soh

Beginner's Guide to Meal Prepping (5 Easy Steps) | Joanna Soh
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Do you meal prep? What is meal prepping? Should you or just don’t bother? How do you start meal prepping?
Meal prepping is NOT just for the super fit people, it is for EVERYBODY because cooking for yourself means you’re fully in control of what you put into your body and it encourages you to eat better. It is one of the easiest ways to look after your health!
SNAP & SHARE your MEAL PREP pictures with me! Tag me @JoannaSohOfficial #JSohRecipes
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5 simple steps to get you meal prepping
1) Take Baby Steps
2) Know Your Ingredients & Cooking Methods
3) Write a Plan
4) Get Your Groceries
5) Let's Meal Prep
Benefits of Meal Prepping:
1) Saves time as you’re only cooking once or twice a week.
2) Saves lots of money!
3) Lose weight and keep you on a healthy eating track
4) Portion your meals out
5) Consume more whole foods
6) Save the environment & reduce waste in the kitchen
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Beginner's Guide to Meal Prepping (5 Easy Steps) | Joanna Soh

[@Ghost3210]

Now that is what I call an *Beginner* guide. Informative, yet simple and easy. And yes, that is actually quite an hard thing ... can't count how often I have seen beginner cooking videos with recipes that already needed special cooking knowledge or beginner workouts that even average fit people would find insane. XD Also her fashion sense is awesome :)

[@joannasohofficial]

Xarazoth haha! Yes, this is super easy and EVERYBODY can cook. I hope it’ll get you to start cooking and meal prepping too. 😉

[@motivating-rosy429]

This was the only video I found that properly explained everything and gave good advice, thank you!

[@mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802]

I'm glad you start at the beginning again. I do good one week then get lazy again. I need to start over often. This helps. Thank you!

[@cr061289]

I wish I had this video when I first started meal prepping a year ago. I love how everything you mentioned are things I learned along the way since I started meal prepping. This will make things so much easier for beginners! :D

[@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184]

I Love Your Mature Voice, Beautiful Outfit & Food Knowledge, Stay Awesome Ms.Joanna 💙💚💛💜💟💖💗💝💕💞

[@angelaedwards5349]

Thanks for breaking the process down.

[@GraveRave]

This is one of if not the best and reassuring videos on meal prep, that I've seen on KZbin!

[@tomorrowxtuduroglobalshook4163]

I actually plan out my meals for the entire day before having breakfast. I find it a good way to track my calorie intake and avoid impulse snacking.

[@queenbee3280]

I am glad that I have found you in KZbin you are always an inspiration love you sooo much dear 😘

[@darasannz919]

Very helpful. Sometimes I do meal prep too. But I am interested on bottled plants or herbs behind you. Hope you can talk about it...Thank you. Keep it coming. 💛

[@stablecircleh]

Love your outfit

[@smp65]

Thank you so much for this you are one of the most helpful youtubers

[@esthermakamo8707]

lots of love from South Africa

[@sontiacolvin9398]

Hey girl you are the bomb and I love the way you dress I been following you for a while and lost a ton of weight thank you!

[@joannasohofficial]

Sontia Colvin thanks for the compliment! Haha, I’m always dressed so simple and minimal. Keep it up in your fitness journey. ☺️

[@NatalieWilliams-mr4gs]

@@joannasohofficial I just found your videos and am so glad I did! I’m tired of keto and decided to switch to higher carb and less meat and fat and your videos are sooo helfpful!! Also I know this is 3 years late, but could you share where your top is from? Lol I love it!! And thank you for your knowledge and channel!!

[@marieberry2463]

While I was listening to her, half of my mind was just wondering where she got that cute top 😭😭 I want one ._.

[@meykhou5823]

Agree!

[@paulaCvenecia]

😂😂😂 ... Me too

[@caramelmocha9713]

I love your top. Where did you get it from? Yes I do meal prep. Can you share the recipe on the brownies...my favorite? Yes meal prepping saves alot of time😄 I love doing it

[@joannasohofficial]

Caramel Mocha you can get the muffin recipes from my last video on “3 Yoghurt Recipes”. Check that out. 😉

[@wendabonazza5536]

Your shirt!!💓💓💓💓

[@Daemon1995_]

overall good tips but how long should you wait after cooking food to store them in the fridge?

[@funmisalaam.1982]

Informative. Thank you

[@delorisscruggslee9099]

Best meal prep video!!✨

[@indiraapitchaiappan5039]

Hi Joanna,First of all thank you very much for the meal prep tips. You are my inspiration.I have lost 15kg within 6 months with the help of your weight lost videos and guidance.God Bless You.I always recommend my friends to watch your videos if they wanna live healthier💪😉Thank you again.Hope you reply to my comment,Joanna😊

[@iamleandrox]

I love your accent!

[@madinah1584]

Hello!! I just recently discovered your YT channel. I have been researching on how to start a healthy diet and so far your videos help me understand in my level of beginner with regarding work out tips and meal prepping. keep inspiring us!! love lots from the PH!

[@mandanamirshekari6528]

You are awesome 👏 you make everything easy ,with your kind and serious tone of voice 🙏🙏🌺🌺🌈🌈🌸🌸🧡🧡

[@athenaenergyshine7616]

This is good you actually already put the meal in the dishes each day so when you ready you just eat

[@nooraisahyacob5985]

Luv your channel

[@bigjoy0122]

Very helpful for us beginners! ❤ Thank you for sharing!

[@NoName-rx9lo]

Very informative and straight to the point. Thank you thank you thank you! ❤️❤️ I am heading to the grocery store right now 😍

[@CursedMudflap]

Can someone explain to me please? When meal prepping, how many portions should I make for one day? Because I watched the video but she didn't explain about that (or maybe I missed it?😅) Are 2 portions enough? And at what time should I consume them?

[@whittneyprice173]

You are awesome❤ glad I found you❤

[@rcj4745]

Great video I'll do it thank you Joanna 😍

[@totytu5414]

Ohh joanna i found this video soooo helpful

[@SuperNutcake]

You made this look achievable, thank you!

[@joannasohofficial]

SuperNutcake it is achievable! Super easy and fast. =)

[@significantsoil5345]

Hi Joanna ..thank you for all the amazing videos ..I religiously follow your instructions. Being a pure vegetarian I feel I don't get ample protein rich diet... could you suggest some protein powder or supplement maybe? And are you planning to come to India? Please come.. as many of your followers are Indians .. we'd love to attend a workout seminar kinda meet and greet. Love from India❤️

[@franciskatadic9539]

Ich undrrstand your English Real Well. I am from Gernmany.

[@mrs.sencio]

i love your videos. you explained each very well. keep them coming! SUBSCRIBED! ❤

[@SandraLovesSun]

Thank you.

[@Amalthea16]

Thanks so much, this was inspiring! I got some cooking to do!

[@syahzanazman5419]

Thank you joanna . from malaysia.

[@hannahhurr]

Recipe for your tuna salad and muffin please! ❤️

[@joannasohofficial]

Hannah Joyce Solivio will be sharing all the recipes soon. 🙂

[@misscroupette9777]

How did you know at the beginning what kind of containers you needed ? How many do you use each week ? I want to start meal prepping this week. I go grocery shopping each saturday when I’m at my dad’s home, and I come back home late on sundays so I would cook on monday evening (for monday’s lunch, I would just eat bread and cool things on it). I would cook once for monday to friday meals (lunches and dinners only), but I’m not sure of what kind of containers to buy for a start. We are two, so for example this week since we are going to eat bread on monday for lunch, and two other days, we need 12 portions of meals in total. Does that mean that I have to buy 12 containers ? I already have some in my cupboards but they are all different in size etc and it kinda bothers me a bit, also I think they are a bit small ! What should I do ? Thanks for your video !

[@arlynfinado9540]

Do you eat spinach and carrots fresh?

[@maretthasialagan3771]

Hi jo, im your new subscriber, my first love is ur video how make chia seed puding, and i see so many smart video and you describe it very easy to understanding , love from indonesia for u. BIG thank and GOD bless u 💜😇🙏

[@ifunitbiker]

Thank you 😊

[@Nini-96]

Hi, just want to ask what type of fish do you eat the most 😊

[@deepahariharan5234]

I have mostly seen her have salmon

[@joannasohofficial]

I love to have a variety, salmon, mackerel, halibut, perch, tilapia are few of my usual. 🙂

[@hibasekkouri6120]

Hi from morocco love u 😍😍😍💓

[@khushboobothra9234]

I am a vegetarian. I cook daily or my family member do it for me when I come from office. But we eat healthy diet. For e.g. in breakfast we have groundnuts or other nuts which were kept in water for overnight, milk or homemade paneer, some fruits. In lunch wheat chapati, cooked vegetables and buttermilk. Evening soup, mostly spinach or tomato soup. In Dinner, 🍚 rice bowl accompanied with pulses and cooked vegetables. We keep medium spices in our food. Lastly milk shake or turmeric or ginger milk. Around 7 glass of water in a day. I am in process to gain weight. I daily watch and perform your work out videos. I am 165 cm and weight is 53. Please suggest any modifications I need.

[@BillaDon12345]

Super madam

[@sherry7437]

Where to buy the container with divider like yours ? Thanks~

[@mymissagrawal5445]

😍 from Nepal

[@miavia_]

❤️

[@anniesharif976]

I look beautiful it motivate me.thumbs up for this video and many more alike in future!please also help how to calculate macros in easy way please.how much to take calculated macros as per body type.

[@anniesharif976]

You*😝

[@vd2508]

Are you located in USA?

[@annerinita.]

Please answer me joanna.. my mom said that green tea will week the bones.. so she said don't drink more green tea.. what you say about this.. pls reply

[@miniminerva9120]

You have to up your calcium by 150mg for every cup so you might want to supplement when you drink it

[@sandyvdh6226]

Id say its rubbish keep drinking green and other tea s. I drink 2 to 4 cups green tea daily i have no issues...

[@vp3841]

Half of asia including Japan is consuming plenty of green tea and their diet is considered to be one of the healthiest. Never heard about this being an issue there.

[@rahafobaid3819]

This is only true in some cases, but generally speaking it is not harmful.

[@tempozolo4656]

Now last step You forgot how to stop people in my house from eatingmy food i prepared

[@joannasohofficial]

Tempo Zolo hahaha!! Because your food is too yummy? 😝 that’s a good thing.

[@fowziabarre8764]

Tempo Zolo lol I know right

[@khadrajibriil8341]

Lol 😂😂

[@nomandlambanjwa38]

Lol happens to me too

[@LifeOfTheParty323]

Tell them you spat on it and may or may not have a disease.

[@SopranoMusings]

I'm a newbie to meal prep and I can't thank you enough for explaining the process to us step by step. Feeling super confident in my new 4 day meal prep plan!

[@1cathexis]

I consider this video to be maybe the best you've ever done. The advice is direct, practical, and do-able. Your presentation was clear, engaging, and presented with lots of energy. At the start of this summer, my MD told me to lose 16# by my October app't. I have made that goal and I found meal prepping and calorie counting was essential to success. I also got a lot of use out of buying a decent, not expensive food scale to measure my proteins and carbs to stay within my target goals. At this stage I don't much care about proportions, just total calories. My future goals are too ramp up my exercise program (partially so I can eat more!) in order to begin moving some body fat into muscle mass. I firmly believe that maintaining mental acuity, avoiding obesity, and retaining both some muscle mass & joint strength and flexibility are pretty much the formula for health. You are appreciated. Thank you so much.

[@joannasohofficial]

Andrew Perash thank you so much for sharing your journey. You’re on a very exciting journey of working on yourself and being at your best state. I know your story and experience will inspire those around you. Keep it strong! 😉

[@1cathexis]

I'm touched by your personal response. Thanks!

[@Gvf77x]

Part of what makes Joanna so memorable is her accent, it's so unique and it makes me remember all the advice she gives.

[@joannasohofficial]

Gvf77x yes, the accent. 😝 I hope the tips are usuful too!

[@aemjay7225]

Never felt this proud of our Malaysian accent😇👍

[@kainataurangzeb906]

Absolutely correct she’s so clam and direct to what we need to do.

[@athenaflanagan6306]

Oh my goodness gracious, I adore your top!

[@sirinedjaballah2060]

I HAVE BEEN TRYIING FOR YEARS this is the best video thank you

[@cia9681]

"just think of it as packing your lunch for school" - me, who never finds the time to do that 0.0

[@michellewright99]

This is such a good video. The explanations and examples for each component really help me to see how I can create a plan that works for me using foods I like and avoid common issues like soggy food or becoming overwhelmed. Thanks!

[@jaanuAnil8994]

I love ur each and every video ...n I love to see that u r expressing ur experiences ....

[@joannasohofficial]

Jahnavi Kasukurthi thank you! Hope yummy videos are guiding you through your journey and that you’ve learnt a lot for them. ☺️

[@lindavang4701]

Can you list the Tupperware you used in this video!? I would like to get that three compartment container! ❤️

[@sabbirkhan9615]

I'm from Bangladesh 🇧🇩. I love you so much 😘. Please make a video beginner weight loss cardio & abs workout

[@sweetcrista3185]

does the food not spoil? does keeping it inside the fridge help? ^_^ I need answers, this is what was bothering me and stopping me from doing it now.

[@traceyt4580]

Food more than 2 days old grosses me out so I just freeze the others

[@celestes.7187]

Tracey T 4 days is fine. People get grossed out because we’ve all been made into germaphobes or bacteria phobes. Anything I don’t eat within 4 days goes in the freezer

[@ivannaivanova8542]

I absolutely love how organized you are! Huge thanks! I was taking notes while watching this video :)

[@gundamcollector77]

I what i never get is WHAT IS THE POINT OF MEAL PREPPING they never explain why it's something you have to do when trying to bulk up.

[@alienc2xy74]

Thank you! Immediately subscribed when you said you are pescatarian ❤️

[@esteffyruiz]

Hi dear friend, my name is Estefany, I’m teaching a course related to household management and I would like to use this amazing video to show to my students, I love it and I think it can be very useful, could I have your permission? I will really appreciate it. Have a good day and take care. Warm regards, Estefany.

[@naazsiddiqui1491]

Pls do Ur skin routine ❤️💗😍😘

[@mariasaranti5168]

I was always afraid of the idea of meal prep. And planning what you eat ahead plays a major role into losing or maintaining your weight. Thank you so much for sharing this....it really helps a lot!

[@nonkululekomkhize539]

...you have such a beautiful voice

[@joannasohofficial]

Nonkululeko Mkhize awww thanks.. ☺️☺️

[@waferjuice]

It’s a good Malaysian accent

[@fw1490]

Hi thank you for this video 😊 I would like to ask, are we should completely wait for the food to completely cool down before store in fridge?

[@katscua417]

How do you meal prep if you are cooking for the whole family? 😅

[@raghad6716]

THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO I FOUND !!!! LITERALLY WALKED ME THROUGH IT ALL THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rachelalexander2316]

2 hrs on Sunday for Monday till Wednesday 2hrs on Wednesday for Wednesday till Saturday then Sunday no meal prep ???

[@lalajean452]

Its frustrating when i literally dont know what to cook i dont know how to cook . I basically eat everything but limit them and more dancing a working out . Is that ok ? I dont eat much junk foods tho nowadays i dont eat in restaurants i just eat what my mom prepare , instesd of softdrinks i drink hot warm water

[@jMe_cj266]

Thank You so much Joanna for sharing🤎❤️💚You are simply amazing, I tried your work out as well💋💐🙏🏽

[@sumayyahalharbi6194]

Wow thanks so helpful years later and years to come will benefit alot yeees👏👏👏

[@sile1727]

And before you do any of this make sure your fridge is cleaned out and the kitchen is clean & clear. Sucks to plan and go to store and on top of prepping and cooking you have to clean fridge out.

[@alliekat4495]

Great explanation! Won't that muffin smell like tuna in that sectioned container?

[@jessehuang8616]

Hihi thank you for this beneficial video! Can I ask for reheating at stove top, do u mean pour out and heat the food in the pan on stove?

[@herminesaul4231]

That's basically what I'm already doing while living in the dorms. I'm too lazy to cook every single day and don't always have time either, so I prepare food for 2-4 days. Prepping is time and energy efficent. You would spen about as much time and energy cooking smaller amount of food. But meal prepping won't work, if you prepare food for many people....

[@joannasohofficial]

Hermine Saul it’s so true! I started learning to cook for myself when i moved out and lived on my own. Meal prepping makes it more efficient. 🙂

[@magmag5463]

Sorry but do u mind sharing where u got your meal prep containers?

[@lockey13yuuya86]

All the questions I could think about meal prep were all answered in detail. Been following you for months now, I'd love to do it too but can't right now. I'll just save the video first. Thanks!

[@boimaclarke4659]

i like too cook my own food i don't likt eat out too much. i like health things and i like too excising walking i have a bake but i don't ride it all the time. i do more walking.

[@jennacampbell7759]

Thanks for all the tips! They'll be a huge help! ;) I used to think it would be kinda impossible to meal for me to meal prep since i haven't graduated yet and live in a large family, but it's not so difficult as I thought it would be. :)

[@joannasohofficial]

Jenna Campbell it’s not! Let’s start meal prepping ok? 😉

[@jennacampbell7759]

@@joannasohofficial Sure thing!! Thank you and God bless. XD

[@Ezinma88]

Why is it not recommended to microwave in plastic containers? I do it all the time 😮

[@360allprohd2]

I need to know where you got this cute top!!!

[@alicechinembiri9463]

Thank you so much Joan l have learned from your teachings

[@AreenaMOmer]

This was absolutely amazing and for the first time ever im starting meal preping thanks to you for this motivating and helpful video. But I have a question , is it true that reheating chicken or potato is bad for your health and might make you sick ? Lose nutritional value? I need answers please

[@AdaraAhab]

I love your video. So informational, easy to follow, and motivational. I'm ready to go into the kitchen and start cooking right now!!!

[@joannasohofficial]

Alicia Rains yeeeesss!! Love the enthusiasm!! Do share your meal prep pictures with me. 😉

[@RoszenCariaso]

i keep watching this if I need motivation and guidance

[@ytuser3764]

Looking like an angel

[@at.8887]

Where do you get your clothes?????? you are so beautiful! thank you for your guidance

[@vlf7815]

For a family , the place taken in the fridge can be too much. So , I only chop, bake, everything for the days to come and separate everything in boxes. Later, I just have to mix or finish cooking.

[@sanitaleimane483]

I was thinking about the same... 😄

[@callmehsylvia9912]

Thank you for teaching and sharing your knowledge. I’ll start my meal prep tomorrow.

[@Melly16yr10]

How do you avoid temptation when its in the house by your relatives?

[@NS__88]

Liked before watching.. 😘😘