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The Bodybuilding Meal Prep Cookbook: Macro-Friendly Meals to Prepare, Grab, and Go [Spiral-bound] Michelle Vodrazka
THE BODYBUILDING MEAL PREP COOKBOOK (PB). Professionally spiraled and resold by a third party. This spiraled book is not necessarily affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by the publisher, distributor, or author.
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Published May 21, 2019
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May 16, 2019
This is a great book if you are completely unfamiliar with meal prepping and you are interested in getting started. Vodrazka lays everything out for you and takes you step by step through the entire process.
The reason I was interested in this book was because I have been meal prepping for years, but am always looking for ways to make the process go quicker and smoother. Additionally, I love getting new ideas for meals to prep. While I haven't tried any of the recipes yet, they look delicious and some will definitely be making an appearance in my weekly rotation!
I have two gripes with this book, which is why 4 stars and not 5, is the macro content of a lot of the recipes.
1). If I were to follow the macro breakdown that the author suggests (which I actually do!), I only get 30g of fat per day. If I were to make 3 recipes for a days worth of food, I would likely be way over my fat macro allotment. Many, many recipes had between 10-20g of fat per serving. To me, if you are recommending that people following your macro breakdown and you saying to only get 20-25% of your daily macros in fat (for cutting), then there needs to be more "fat friendly" recipes.
2). There aren't a lot of options if you dairy free. A lot of recipes use cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt and if you are dairy free, there really isn't a good alternative that won't significantly impact macros. Yes, you can always just leave off cheese in a recipe, but cottage cheese or greek yogurt have a very high protein count and their "milk alternative" counterparts do not. It was just sad to see how many recipes called for some sort of dairy product.
Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found the information very useful. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is ready to take the leap into meal prepping and prioritizing their health and wellness.
Thank you to Callisto Media for my advanced reading copy via NetGalley
The reason I was interested in this book was because I have been meal prepping for years, but am always looking for ways to make the process go quicker and smoother. Additionally, I love getting new ideas for meals to prep. While I haven't tried any of the recipes yet, they look delicious and some will definitely be making an appearance in my weekly rotation!
I have two gripes with this book, which is why 4 stars and not 5, is the macro content of a lot of the recipes.
1). If I were to follow the macro breakdown that the author suggests (which I actually do!), I only get 30g of fat per day. If I were to make 3 recipes for a days worth of food, I would likely be way over my fat macro allotment. Many, many recipes had between 10-20g of fat per serving. To me, if you are recommending that people following your macro breakdown and you saying to only get 20-25% of your daily macros in fat (for cutting), then there needs to be more "fat friendly" recipes.
2). There aren't a lot of options if you dairy free. A lot of recipes use cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt and if you are dairy free, there really isn't a good alternative that won't significantly impact macros. Yes, you can always just leave off cheese in a recipe, but cottage cheese or greek yogurt have a very high protein count and their "milk alternative" counterparts do not. It was just sad to see how many recipes called for some sort of dairy product.
Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found the information very useful. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is ready to take the leap into meal prepping and prioritizing their health and wellness.
Thank you to Callisto Media for my advanced reading copy via NetGalley
January 2, 2021
Some good recipes, although SOOOO much emphasis on turkey (we get it, turkey is lean) and some ingredients that wouldn't be fully utilized by myself personally. Wouldn't recommend for students, but there's some great salad dressing recipes that are relatively simple. Maybe I'll revisit the guide when I enter Mr Olympia 🤷
May 26, 2019
Ok well, I'm going to be completely honest here. I am not a bodybuilder, nor am I planning on being one in the near future. But my son-in-law is, and he's always encouraging me to workout and eat healthier. So when I saw this cookbook, I was intrigued!
First off, my initial impression was lots of useful information! Whether you're picking this up for the bodybuilding aspect, the meal planning, or just a tool to eat healthier this book would be a great accompaniment. The author did a good job of explaining and walking us through the nutrition and the meal prep. Each recipe is written with clear and concise ingredients and directions. Also, each recipe has a refrigerator or freezer timeline of how long you can keep the prepared meals. Which if you are new to meal prep it is extremely helpful. I liked the variety of recipes and there are lots to choose from. If I had one issue, I would have liked to have seen a few more pictures of the food. Whether the finished product or in meal prep stage it's always helpful to have photos! Overall a nice cookbook to get you closer to your goals!
First off, my initial impression was lots of useful information! Whether you're picking this up for the bodybuilding aspect, the meal planning, or just a tool to eat healthier this book would be a great accompaniment. The author did a good job of explaining and walking us through the nutrition and the meal prep. Each recipe is written with clear and concise ingredients and directions. Also, each recipe has a refrigerator or freezer timeline of how long you can keep the prepared meals. Which if you are new to meal prep it is extremely helpful. I liked the variety of recipes and there are lots to choose from. If I had one issue, I would have liked to have seen a few more pictures of the food. Whether the finished product or in meal prep stage it's always helpful to have photos! Overall a nice cookbook to get you closer to your goals!
April 27, 2019
This book is not just a good resource for people that want to eat a macro-friendly diet, but also assists anyone wanting to get started on meal prepping. The authort has included a 6 week prep plan that contains nicely organized lists with everything (including equipment) needed for the prepping of a week worth of meals. The book contains more 60 recipes for living a healthy lifestyle while pursruing your bodybuilding goals.
Each recipe page is well structured, with detailed nutritional and prepping information as well as ingredient lists. This makes cooking healthy meals simple and includes such favorites as an avocado lime dressing, Vietnamese noodle bowl and ham and feta quiche. It also includes a number of side dishes to make veggies appealing to the whole family like Popeye's Spinach and glazed carrots.
I received a free copy from the publisher.
Each recipe page is well structured, with detailed nutritional and prepping information as well as ingredient lists. This makes cooking healthy meals simple and includes such favorites as an avocado lime dressing, Vietnamese noodle bowl and ham and feta quiche. It also includes a number of side dishes to make veggies appealing to the whole family like Popeye's Spinach and glazed carrots.
I received a free copy from the publisher.
June 18, 2019
his is a very complete cookbook that also includes simple tools, meal plans and prep tips to make eating healthy while increasing muscle an easy feat. Loved the myriad of recipes that are all super healthy and delicious with all the info on macros.
I especially loved that most of the recipes are quick to prepare, often under 5-10 minutes and the handy tips to advance prep and batch cooking. This is great for those who are super busy and still want to enjoy healthy, delicious food.
Love the best bunless burger and lemon drop energy recipes!
My husband and my son also love the ease of recipes.
Thanks for great inspiration for my kitchen while keeping the carbs low.
I especially loved that most of the recipes are quick to prepare, often under 5-10 minutes and the handy tips to advance prep and batch cooking. This is great for those who are super busy and still want to enjoy healthy, delicious food.
Love the best bunless burger and lemon drop energy recipes!
My husband and my son also love the ease of recipes.
Thanks for great inspiration for my kitchen while keeping the carbs low.
March 9, 2021
An excellent book on preparing nutritious meals and snacks for weight training (or even for other activities). Author Michelle Vodrazka presents a manageable way to fill your refrigerator and freezer with quick, healthy meals so you are prepared and won't have to ask, "What am I going to eat?" I get tired of the same things over and over again when it comes to eating healthy (Chicken and broccoli every day? I don't think so), but Vodrazka offers a great selection of recipes and ideas to choose from. The colorful photos and straightforward recipes are easy to make. A good book to have for the kitchen.
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May 7, 2021
Looks really easy
Excellent recipes and very easy to follow. I cook from scratch and in bulk already but this looks even easier. Can't wait to try
Excellent recipes and very easy to follow. I cook from scratch and in bulk already but this looks even easier. Can't wait to try
September 17, 2022
such a hidden gem, i learned some quick recipes
January 31, 2024
Filled with a large number of useful recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, vegetables and grains.
May 14, 2025
There weren't pictures for the recipes.
July 19, 2019
Fantastic resource guide for meal prepping. Michelle breaks the process down to an easy-to-follow, no fail plan for good nutrition. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to lead a healthier life.
December 24, 2023
Some helpful recipes here, but it has not become one of my go-tos.
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