From Meal Prepping to Mindful Eating: Johnnika Bullock’s Journey to Healthy Living

March 13, 2024

On this episode of Nacho Fitness Coach, we’re thrilled to welcome Johnnika Bullock—mom, personal trainer, podcaster, and now, food-prep inspiration. What started as aesthetically pleasing Sunday meal prep posts on Instagram quickly turned into something much bigger.


Turns out, it wasn’t just the veggies that caught our eye (and yes, even veggie-haters like Caleigh were drooling). It was the real, relatable journey of a woman reclaiming her space—starting with her kitchen.


Meet Johnnika: From Fitbot Podcaster to Food Prep Queen

We first met Johnnika during an interview for the Fitbod app, where she co-hosts a podcast. A former fitness enthusiast turned personal trainer, Johnnika is now diving deep into nutrition and food prep, sharing her tips with a growing online community.

“You can’t expect miracles in the gym if you’re ignoring what’s happening in the kitchen.” – Johnnika Bullock

How Her Food Prep Journey Started

It all began with a Facebook group she created called Fitbod Foodies—a space for people to talk about nutrition, not just workouts.


At the time, Johnnika wasn’t even meal prepping consistently. But after life changes—like going from cooking for a family to cooking for one—she found joy (and purpose) in Sunday evening food prep. It gave her something to look forward to and made healthy eating simple and sustainable.

“Sundays can be a hard day emotionally. Food prep gave me a purpose again.”

Why Her Food Prep Works (And Looks So Good)

If you’ve seen her posts, you know: they’re beautiful. But it’s not about perfection—it’s about making healthy food look appealing and last longer.

  • Presentation matters: We eat with our eyes first.
  • Jars = magic: Great for storage, freshness, and aesthetics.
  • Freezing = variety: Freeze portions to mix and match during the week.
  • Repetition is okay: She keeps it simple with go-to meals that work.
“I’m not reinventing the wheel every time I cook. I just make food that fuels me and tastes good.”

Real Talk: Kids, Family, and Food Guilt

Meal prepping can feel overwhelming when you’re feeding a family—but Johnnika (and Sara) believe in a unified approach.

  • Make one meal: Don’t cook separate dinners for yourself and your kids.
  • Adjust portions: Everyone can eat the same base meal, just in different amounts.
  • Ditch diet talk: Avoid saying “mom’s on a diet” in front of kids. Teach them balance instead.
“You’re not suffering by eating healthy. You’re modeling how to take care of yourself.”

Caleigh’s confession? She once skipped cake at her kid’s 10 AM birthday party because she was intermittent fasting—earning some friendly side-eye from Sara!


Final Thoughts: Keep It Simple, Keep It You

Whether you're prepping for one or feeding a crew, Johnnika reminds us that healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated or boring. Focus on real food, make it look good, and don’t forget to freeze your leftovers.


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