Picky But Hungry? Meal Prep Hacks That Don’t Suck for Adults Who Hate Cooking

September 25, 2024

Let’s be honest—if you're a grown adult who still gags at kale, you’re not alone. In this hilariously honest episode of Nacho Fitness Coach, Caleigh and Sarah dive into the everyday chaos of picky eating as a grown-up, how it affects family meal planning, and why flavorless chicken might just be a love language.


The Picky Eater Struggle is Real

Caleigh never really thought of herself as picky… until she started trying to eat “healthy.” Suddenly, she realized most meal prep recipes look like a punishment from a Pinterest overlord. Kale chips? Nope. Tahini sauce? Hard pass. If it’s not buttered noodles or roasted potatoes, she’s probably not interested.


Sarah, on the other hand, grew up with the “you’ll eat what Grandma made and like it” mentality—but even she has limits when it comes to flavorless food and complicated shopping lists with $89 worth of ingredients she’ll use once. Their shared verdict? Meal prep gets overwhelming fast if you’re picky, busy, or just not into tofu.


A Grown Woman's Guide to Picky Prep

Enter Vicki from WorkWeekLunch.com, the hero we didn’t know we needed. Her article on meal prep for picky eaters hit home, especially since most search results assume picky eaters are toddlers. (Yes, adults can hate onions too. Let us live.)


Top tips from Vicki (and some real-life commentary from Caleigh and Sarah):

  • Build-Your-Own Buffet Style: Prep individual components like rice, ground beef, and veggies, then let each person create their own combo. Yes, even if one of them puts ketchup on stir fry (we’re not judging… much).
  • Strategic Protein Prep: Roast a chicken, make some turkey burgers, brown some ground beef—then remix them throughout the week into tacos, pasta, or salads.
  • Cut & Store Snacks: Pre-chop fruits and veggies, or make grab-and-go protein snacks (like Sarah’s favorite: peanut butter energy balls, a.k.a. “big fat balls”—more on that business venture later).
  • Avoid Shame: Don’t mock the picky eater in your life. Just because someone doesn’t like broccoli doesn’t mean they’re emotionally stunted.


The Birth of Big Fat Balls

In true Nacho Fitness Coach fashion, things take a deliciously weird turn. Sarah shares a dream business idea: an energy ball snack company lovingly named “Big Fat Balls.” Think: protein-packed, peanut buttery, rolled in coconut and attitude. There’s even a side of smoothies. The branding? Genius. The humor? Absolutely unhinged. The startup timeline? TBD.



Final Thoughts

Whether you're a picky eater, live with one, or just hate overcomplicated meal prep, this episode is your permission slip to keep it simple, keep it tasty, and stop shaming adults for hating zucchini. Go buffet-style. Make it your way. And if someone offers you a zoodle? Politely decline and reach for a “fat ball” instead.

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