Building a Meal Prep Routine That Actually Lasts

<p>Sunday meal prep is a cliche for a reason: it works. But the Instagram version — 20 identical Tupperware containers lined up like soldiers — isn't sustainable. Here's what actually works for busy professionals.</p><h2>The 2-Hour Sunday Rule</h2><p>You don't need to cook five full meals. You need to prep <em>components</em>: roast a tray of vegetables, cook a pot of grains, make one sauce, prep one protein. Mix and match across the week. Monday: grain bowl. Tuesday: protein over salad. Wednesday: everything in a wrap. Same components, different meals.</p><h2>Storage That Makes Sense</h2><p>Glass containers with snap lids. Stackable. Microwave-safe. Label with painter's tape and a Sharpie — date and contents. Nothing gets lost in the back of the fridge.</p>