Editor's Note: My diet has taken a backseat since getting promoted. I didn't have the energy to meal prep or cook, so I opted for takeout, frozen dinners, and convenient snacks. My health suffered, and I knew something had to change.
My Diet Before Home Chef
I never really enjoyed cooking, but after my promotion? Forget it!
When I came home from work, I was way too exhausted to even think about what to cook. I found myself eating a lot of takeout and frozen dinners, and I snacked constantly. I guess it was because my meals were just not satisfying. I always felt hungry and guilty for my bad food choices. I knew something had to change.
That's when I discovered Home Chef's Oven-Ready and Fast & Fresh Meals.
I'd considered signing up for a meal kit service in the past, but I thought it'd be a hassle. However, Home Chef's offerings seemed different.
Their Fast & Fresh meals can be heated in the microwave in minutes, and their Oven-Ready meals only require a bit of tray assembly.
To be honest, I was a bit skeptical about their meals' taste and whether I'd actually follow through, but I gave them a try anyway.
My Diet After Home Chef
The signup process was surprisingly easy. Suddenly, I had a menu with over 35 meals and 18 extras to choose from every week—with at least 9 Oven-Ready options.
The first Oven Ready meal I tackled was their Steakhouse Sirloin and Chive Aioli with loaded roasted potatoes. Let me tell you, it was the best thing I've eaten in months. It felt so good to finally enjoy a warm, wholesome meal for dinner, and it was beyond easy to prepare. The oven-safe tin made the whole process a breeze, all I had to do was season the ingredients to my taste, brown the steak in a pan and pop it all into the oven!
The next day, I packed one of their Lunch offerings for work — the Sweet and Sour Chicken with brown rice and roasted Brussels sprouts. Packed with protein and veggies, it put my pizza slice habit to shame. All of the lunch options were microwave friendly making it perfect for a quick bite in between meetings that I could tell left my coworkers a bit jealous.
Home Chef’s Fast & Fresh meals are perfect for the busiest days. All of the options are microwave friendly and designed with speedy preparation and minimal clean up in mind.
The best part? I didn’t have to wait for my food app delivery to arrive (cold). As soon as I was hungry, I popped it into the microwave, and boom — a nutritious, mouth-watering, hot meal was ready to eat.
Home Chef is a game-changer for lunches at work and dinners after a busy day. I'm also saving money. I used to spend at least 20 bucks a day on takeout, but Home Chef's meals start at a wallet-friendly $7.99 per serving.
Final Thoughts
Since I signed up for Home Chef, my diet has improved tremendously. It's such a time-saving and convenient subscription: no more grocery store lines, just excellent meals delivered to my door. Plus, I feel satisfied and energized throughout the day. Since I’ve improved my eating habits, I’m more productive than ever! I can’t recommend Home Chef enough.
