We’re back and better!
Hey, sisters! Happy 2026!
We’re T-4 months away from that bachelor’s degree! I’m locking in early so we can hold on to these habits during the hard days. First up, #mealprep !
#Breakfast : A green smoothie, and I usually pair it with an apple sauce patch and strawberry breakfast bar (my favorites are from HEB).
#Lunch : Garden Pasta salad. I don’t really measure anything, just eyeball what I want to bite into. I would recommend 2 cups of pasta for 4 days. Make sure to season for taste.
#Dinner : Marry Me Chicken! I’m not sure how healthy it is overall, but I know its packed with protein, and I only cook with healthy oils… still counts, right? Pair it with your favorite veggies, and I chose potatoes as my carb of the week.
#Snack : I usually try to eat fruit in between meals when I’m super hungry. My go-to’s are mandarins, strawberries, green grapes, or pineapples. Maybe pomegranate seeds if I remember to buy some. I also loveeeee cookies, and I’ll back some in a heartbeat!
As a college senior myself, I completely understand how challenging it can be to maintain healthy eating habits with a busy schedule and looming deadlines. Meal prepping has been a game-changer for me, especially when balancing classes, studying, and social life. One strategy I found helpful is preparing a variety of meals that can be mixed and matched throughout the week. For breakfast, green smoothies with protein powder, spinach, and non-dairy yogurt keep me energized without feeling heavy. Pairing them with a small apple sauce pack or a breakfast bar can add a little extra flavor and keep hunger at bay until lunch. For lunch, I love making a garden pasta salad loaded with rotini, fresh spinach, sweet angel tomatoes, banana peppers, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Adding a bit of pepperoni gives it a satisfying protein kick. I recommend cooking about 2 cups of pasta to last around four days—this lets me easily portion my meals without any stress. Dinner calls for something both comforting and protein-rich like Marry Me Chicken. Even though I’m not always sure about how healthy some recipes are, focusing on using healthy oils and pairing the dish with nutritious sides such as mashed potatoes, broccoli, or other seasonal veggies helps balance the meal. Snacks are vital when juggling a college lifestyle. Fresh fruits like mandarins, strawberries, green grapes, and pineapples are my go-tos because they’re easy to snack on and packed with vitamins. When I crave something sweet, baking homemade cookies is a fun way to satisfy cravings while controlling ingredients. Overall, meal prepping helps me avoid the trap of fast food and keeps my energy levels stable, especially during those stressful final months before graduation. Trying to lock in these habits early pays off big time, and sharing these ideas might help others stay on course too!