How should I meal prep?
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Meal prep is where you spend The Rider's energy upfront — so the rest of the week runs on autopilot.
The Sunday Protocol:
- 1. Pick 2 protein sources (e.g., chicken breast + ground turkey)
- 2. Pick 2 slow-fuel carbs (e.g., rice + oats)
- 3. Pick 2 vegetables (e.g., broccoli + spinach)
- 4. Cook in bulk → divide into containers → label with macros
Time investment: ~90 minutes on Sunday = zero decisions for 5 days.
The point isn't gourmet cuisine. The point is that when The Elephant wakes up hungry at 2 PM on Wednesday, there's a protein container waiting in the fridge. No negotiation. No UberEats. No chaos.
Structure kills chaos. Prep defeats impulse.
Chapter 5: Practical Execution
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