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I was just talking about taking a meal prep course because I'm tired of cooking every single day. This video helped a lot thanks a lot Andi.🌻

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

A meal prep course ?? Is that even thing. First time hearing of it but glad I could attempt giving one 😅

@JustSaying02

10 ай бұрын

​@@AndiswaMojapelo Lol I saw it on Udemy: Meal Planning and Food Prep.

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

Woow!!

Yo guys groceries are expensive! The last few months have been hectic , been trying so many ways to spend less money and I'm struggling. Will definitely try the weekly prep. I have even started implementing meatless days because wow it's hectic out here.

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

Very very hectic! I am glad that you have already starting putting some things place, all the little adjustments do come together.

My bulk buying is toiletries, detergents, tissues. Then vegetables, meat I do weekly/bi-weekly. Kodwa the meal prep I’ve never tried I should try it. I have improved on spending on takeouts but I could do better yazi.

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

I also buy what you listed in bulk too. The toiletry buying months can be so harsh on the cash flow though but its totally worth it when you get to take a break. I am proud of your takeout progress, - well done! That is always a great place to be!

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@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

Welcome 😀

I do something VERY similar to this. So I just moved abroad and had to quickly adjust since I’m not very familiar with the products. Also fresh produce goes bad quicker here. So I cook Sunday for (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and HOPEFULLY Wednesday) and then Wednesday for (Wednesday , Thursday and Friday). And because I am in a new country, I have a budget for 1 takeaway lunch/dinner on Saturday. It’s literally a date with me for me. All this is in my budget of R600 a week. So R350-R400 for groceries and R200 for my date 😂😂😂 for me I love how this has helped me stick to my health goals, I eat better. I eat meat 3/4 times a week and the other 3 days is a meal with another type of protein(eggs,beans). Also I am a student in a demanding course so the fact that I don’t have to cook works very well for me. Thank you for the video🤣🤣🤣🤣you can tell I was excited for this video. 🎉🎉🎉

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing Nyeleti! I can deffinately tell you were reeeeady for this video haha! R400 sounds reasonable for one person or atleast in my view. The fact that you can fit meat in 3 to 4 times a week on that budget is even more amazing. We eat meat 2 days a week and then something like Wors or Mince for 2 days ( I dont count this as meat but Mr M says it is 😂 ) then the other 3 days ke are veges etc so we are very similar..

@NovaLunaza

10 ай бұрын

@@AndiswaMojapelo side eye😂😂😂it’s def meat ma’am. I stand with Mr M

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

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We need all the help we can get

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

At your service!! 😊

I can attest to wastage we used to buy that Fruit lovers hamper yama vegetables yoh waste waste because it’s three of us. Heeh Andiswa yazi that money which is left after the debt orders/savings mmmh hai it can deceive you if you can’t plan kahle and allocate accordingly so the weekly allocation and meal prep I must try 🤞🏾🤞🏾

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

YEEEEP! We think that amount does not make much of a difference but it can be the make or break if we are not careful..

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@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

Appreciate you! 🙂

We spend way too much money on food and it happens when I don’t plan. I am going to do a plan now. Thank you for this video.

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

Not planning is how I used to find myself getting takeaways at the last minute cause I am just too tired to think and prepare. So it was really is a game changer for me!

@lograciaekstein

10 ай бұрын

@@AndiswaMojapelo same. I just force myself to cook because takeaways for 5 hungry lions is too expensive. And this forced cooking makes me do multiple trips to the shops and I buy unnecessary stuff 😩 but I’m committed to doing better.

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

Lol @ hungry lions!! One step at a time and you will get there @@lograciaekstein 🌻

@lograciaekstein

10 ай бұрын

@@AndiswaMojapelo thanks so much. I made a little progress today. Did what I said I would do and spent so much less money at the shop. I’m going to do my best to stick with this formula. Thanks Andiswa ❤️

LOL, I wish you could have inserted the video of the kid othi "tjo" I haven't seen it kodwa I am chuckling

@AndiswaMojapelo

9 ай бұрын

That kid kills me sooooo much!! 😂😂

Yoh guyz I need to go home and get my brother meal prep for me and then do what I was told … by you 😅

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

Outsourcing for the win 😂😂😂

We actually do meal prep I just add more veggies if I feel like eating something specific. I just need to reconsile weekly spending and try to save money and spend less ❤

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

You are on the right path Naiza! 👏

Hi Andy. Pity that we are 5 at home, me, hubby, and our 3kids. So I doubt that would work. Because on top of bulk buying, I still do those weekly groceries 😢. But thank you for sharing ❤

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

Eish ja, that situation is quite different. Maybe simplifying the breakfast and lunch menu might be what you can apply if you not already doing that ?

I need to try it coz we’ve been filling up a trolley and through one away so many things it’s sad 😞

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

I think it's so fitting for you because we litterally have the same family dynamics 🙂

I have been so hesitant on meal preps, but now I literally cook the meats ONCE in a month, then and then I just cook /boil sides for each lunch and dinner ....I like nice food so I take my time . I saves me time but am yet to see the significance done in my budget

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

Time is Money right ? because the time spent on that could be used exploring other income generating or value add activities. It might not feel like it yet but in the long run, I still think its a win for you!

@thevillagegist

10 ай бұрын

@@AndiswaMojapelo totally agree !

This is what we need sana ngathi uyasibona we are lacking sana lwami 😂😂😂

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

Please stop lacking ndikhona guys!! 😅

I definitely need this because I feel like we are spending too much on groceries

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

I feel like we al have lots of room for improvement in this department 😅

@joeydlaminivlogs

10 ай бұрын

We also have simple taste in my family

@joeydlaminivlogs

10 ай бұрын

We are also not big on breakfast so your tip works for me. I also realized we buy grocery weekly but I need to be more intentional

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

Simple does it to be honest, this economy does nto allow for daily english breakfasts

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

Love to hear this! 😀😀

hi, Can I suggest to grow your youtube channel?

Mina I don’t cook yaz it’s too much work anagaz how I survive and why I’m fat lol

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

If you not cooking that can only mean one thing - You haven't watched my "How to get rid of Takeaways" ?? video 😅

@AdventuresWithJoy_ZA

10 ай бұрын

Lol Andiswa you have little faith in me . I have watched it 😂😂😂 but I can’t cook well

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

Practice makes perfect 🚶🏾‍♀️

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@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Team! 🤗

Honestly meal prep is not for me I hate having the same meal and I want fresh food hahaha same I used to dislike porridge Ay groceries are a lot haibo

@AndiswaMojapelo

9 ай бұрын

Well you need to choose your battles, more money or more freshness!! 😅

@LungisileHadebe

9 ай бұрын

honestly here I'd rather spend more and get freshness Its my unnegotiable mountain@@AndiswaMojapelo

I personally feel cooking every single day is a scam

@AndiswaMojapelo

10 ай бұрын

The biggest scam there ever was 😭

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@AndiswaMojapelo

8 ай бұрын

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