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For those working long hours what easy meals or food routines helped you stay consistent without overcomplicating nutrition

I prep 2–3 days at a time Ground beef rice and frozen veggies Simple cheap and no thinking during the week

Protein shake and a banana for breakfast on workdays Takes 2 minutes and keeps me from skipping meals

Rotisserie chicken + microwave rice packs has saved me so many times after late shifts

Greek yogurt granola and some berries is my go-to office meal Easy to pack and high protein

I cook a big batch of chili on Sunday and just portion it out Doesn’t get old and reheats well

I keep protein bars and nuts in my desk Not perfect but better than missing calories

Eggs and toast for dinner when I’m exhausted Quick cheap and still hits macros

Meal prep basics only I prep protein in bulk and decide carbs day-to-day depending on how hungry I am

the biggest thing was lowering standards Not every meal has to be fancy just consistent