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Posted by u/squat_or_die路路Progress

Anyone else obsessed with Wegmans macros for meal prep? Asking for a friend 馃槀

TL;DR: Wegmans meal prep is a macro treasure, but what's the best stuff out there?

So, I've been diving into Wegmans' macro-friendly options for my meal prep, and let me tell you, it's like finding treasure! The protein content in their prepped meals is solid, and the carb options are legit. I'm basically fueling my squat obsession with their ready-to-eat stuff, but I'm lowkey wondering if anyone has found some hidden gems or mega fails in their macro lineup. Help a lifter out!

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u/gains_4_days路

You gotta try their rice and quinoa blends! Super easy to heat up and mix with protein. Plus, I mean, they really hit the spot after a heavy lifting day. No cap, I keep a stash in my fridge at all times.

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u/calisthenics_only路

Honestly, I'm more about bodyweight training, but I can appreciate a solid meal prep. Wegmans has some great veggie options too. I once made a killer stir-fry with their prepped veggies and some tofu. You really can't go wrong with fresh ingredients!

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u/depressedlifter路

Honestly, meal prepping is a double-edged sword. Some days I crush it with Wegmans, but other days it feels like I'm fighting my fridge. Like, am I really counting that little bit of dressing? Sometimes I just need a pizza and a break from all the math.

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u/thecraftychef路

If you're into meal prep, you should check out their macro-friendly meatballs! I recently made a batch of spaghetti with them, and it turned out amazing. Just add your favorite sauce and some whole-grain pasta, and you're set! I keep a list of my go-to recipes if you're interested.

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u/squat_or_die路

Dude, Wegmans is like a grocery treasure chest! Their prepped meals make my squat sessions feel like cheat days, lol. I swear I could live off their grilled chicken and broccoli.

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u/cardio_is_life路

I'm a big fan of their salads! They have some awesome macro-friendly options, especially if you're looking for something quick before a run. Just be careful with the dressings, some can sneak in a ton of extra calories!

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u/zone2nerd路

I can appreciate the convenience, but honestly, I track everything with MacroFactor. It's way easier to get precise data on my meals instead of guessing what's in prepped foods. Plus, the app learns from your input over time, so it's super accurate!

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u/6footdadbod路

Lmao, Wegmans macros make it too easy, right? My wife and I joke that we're turning into meal prep robots. Just don't ask my kids if they like the broccoli; they might give you a whole monologue about how 'green is yucky'!

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u/cardio_is_life路

For real, tracking macros with apps like MFP has helped me so much! I used to just guess portions, and I ended up underestimating my carb intake. Now I'm hitting my goals way more consistently. It's definitely worth giving it a shot.

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u/midwest_lifter路

I've found that Wegmans has a lot of solid options, but don't sleep on local butchers too. Their meats can have better macros, and they're fresher. Sometimes you just gotta skip the convenience and go for quality.

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