You're either in, or you're out.

My meal prep game is so strong today.
I guess waking up at 6am on your last day off will do that to you.
Meal prepping is not something that a lot of people find easy. It does take up quite a bit of time and effort. Plus you gotta be willing to eat nearly the same thing every day for your work week.
It's even harder when you work shift work. Instead of prepping for 5 days I have to prep for 7. Not only that but I have to prep for 12 hour days.
PLUS 2 of those 7 days have to be different and well - it can be tough.
And it was. But just to begin with. I'm a pro now.
Today I did up a bunch of egg muffins (scoring in at 59 calories each and 7gs of protein)
Healthy eatmore bars that I've spoken about before annnd I've also become obsessed with spaghetti squash. So I prepped those and a bunch of veggie packed sauce. Zucchini, broccoli, carrots, onions, ground chicken, blackbeans, corn and home made tomatoe sauce. 1/2 of squash and 1/2 cup of sauce is a only 450 calories (including the cheddar cheese I top that shit with because #cheeselife)
Throw in a ton of raw veggies, hardboiled eggs and turkey bites and you've basically got my entire day wrapped up. This works for me because I don't get bored and I'm an advocate for raw and clean eating.
Everyone needs different things. Some people need carbs in the morning. I prefer to consume mine before swimming or running.
I also started a 5/2 intermittent fasting schedule under the advice of my dr because of my constant battle with my stomach issues. These things work for me. These things might not work for everyone. Talk to a nutritionist. Talk to your dr. Google everything. Ask ten million questions. But the principal is simple. Prep an eat food that isn't processed. Exercise. And throw out your scale.
And don't refuse things you love because you'll just get grumpy.
This shit isn't a diet. It's a life. You're either in or your out.