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sunday's tribute paid so tuesday's tired self doesn't order takeout at 11pm.
means cooking multiple meals in advance and portioning them into containers so future-you just has to reheat, not decide.
from bodybuilders in the 80s and 90s tupperware-stacked chicken and rice to hit macros on schedule; instagram later turned it into a lifestyle aesthetic for anyone tired of deciding what's for dinner daily.
container of choicethe compartmented plastic tray, invented for airline food
bodybuilding rootschicken, rice, broccoli became a physique-culture meme
decision fatigue fixremoves 7 daily choices, replaces with 1 sunday choice
fridge lifespanmost cooked meals safely last only 3-4 days
for instance
chicken and rice — the bodybuilding staple, eaten identically for decades
mason jar salads — layered so dressing at the bottom keeps greens crisp till friday
batch chili sundays — one pot, five lunches, zero decisions all week