{"id":5536,"date":"2020-01-12T15:00:57","date_gmt":"2020-01-12T22:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/?p=5536"},"modified":"2020-01-17T20:07:56","modified_gmt":"2020-01-18T03:07:56","slug":"lunch-meal-prep-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/2020\/01\/12\/lunch-meal-prep-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Lunch Meal Prep Recipes to Jazz Up Your Lunch Hour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This roundup of 15 healthy lunch meal prep recipes will jazz up your lunch hour and take the struggle out of your weekly meal prepping.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5537\" src=\"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Southwest-Chicken-and-Black-Bean-Salad.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch Meal Prep Recipes\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Southwest-Chicken-and-Black-Bean-Salad.jpg 960w, https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Southwest-Chicken-and-Black-Bean-Salad-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Southwest-Chicken-and-Black-Bean-Salad-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Raise your hand if you put off meal prepping for the week until Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re following a healthy meal plan, let\u2019s be honest: Figuring out healthy lunch recipes to pack\u00a0<i>every single day\u00a0<\/i>can sometimes feel like a chore.<\/p>\n<p>Good news: You\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<p>These easy, super portable meals \u2014 think no-fuss Mason jar salads, savory lettuce wraps, and satisfying soups \u2014 will cut down on the time you spend in the kitchen this week.<\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip:\u00a0<\/b>Several of these recipes have common ingredients, which can make your meal prep even easier.<\/p>\n<p>Have a big container of cherry tomatoes? Make the Vegan Buddha Bowl with Spring Vegetables\u00a0<em>and<\/em>\u00a0the Southwest Chicken and Black Bean Salad.<\/p>\n<p>Just picked up a juicy rotisserie chicken? Put the Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowl and Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry on this week\u2019s meal plan calendar.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for more delicious, healthy lunch recipes that are perfect for meal prep!<\/p>\n<h2>Lunch Meal Prep Bowls<\/h2>\n<h3>Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry<\/h3>\n<p>What\u2019s easier than cooking your entire meal in one pan? This fits the definition of \u201ceasy meal prep.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/teriyaki-chicken-stir-fry?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\">Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry<\/a>\u00a0is made with chicken breast, colorful veggies, and an umami-rich teriyaki sauce. It\u2019s even faster to make if you have pre-chopped vegetables ready to go.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/teriyaki-chicken-stir-fry?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get the recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/teriyaki-chicken-stir-fry?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2018\/02\/chicken-teriyaki-stir-fry-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Winter Superfoods Bowl<\/h3>\n<p>Meal prepped grains, cooked sweet potatoes, and a host of winter veggies give this savory vegetarian\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/winter-superfoods-bowls?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\">Winter Superfoods Bowl<\/a>\u00a0protein, fiber, and flavor.<\/p>\n<p>With a few ingredients prepped ahead of time, like a baked sweet potato or a big batch of grains prepped for the week, this lunch comes together in a few minutes.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/winter-superfoods-bowls?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get the recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/winter-superfoods-bowls?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2018\/02\/winter-superfoods-bowls-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch Meal Prep Recipes\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Shrimp Noodle Bowl<\/h3>\n<p>Skip that sodium-laden takeout and enjoy this fresh, homemade\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/shrimp-noodle-bowl-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\">Shrimp Noodle Bowl<\/a>\u00a0made with pre-chopped veggies, savory herbs and spices, and tender rice noodles.<\/p>\n<p>Bean sprouts, cucumber, carrot, lettuce, cilantro, mint, and basil make for a flavor explosion. The finishing touch? A tangy broth and crushed peanuts.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/shrimp-noodle-bowl-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get the recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/shrimp-noodle-bowl-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2018\/02\/shrimp-noodle-bowl-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Vegan Buddha Bowl With Spring Vegetables<\/h3>\n<p>Chop and dice your veggies during meal prep and whip up this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/vegan-buddha-bowl-with-spring-vegetables?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\">Vegan Buddha Bowl with Spring Vegetables<\/a>\u00a0in a snap.<\/p>\n<p>This recipe comes together a lot faster than you might expect. Multi-tasking is your best friend: As the oven heats, prep the tahini sauce.<\/p>\n<p>Then, pop your veggies into the oven until they\u2019re roasted and tender.<\/p>\n<p>To streamline the process even further, pre-cook the rice or quinoa.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/vegan-buddha-bowl-with-spring-vegetables?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get the recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/vegan-buddha-bowl-with-spring-vegetables?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2018\/02\/vegan-buddha-bowl-with-spring-vegetables-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowl<\/h3>\n<p>Ditch those heavy burritos and make this colorful\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/chicken-and-black-bean-burrito-bowl-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowl<\/a>\u00a0for lunch, made with avocado, tender pulled chicken, and hearty rice and beans.<\/p>\n<p>And with fresh salsa, a squeeze of lime, and creamy Greek yogurt on top of crisp romaine lettuce, you don\u2019t need any kind of dressing!\u00a0Get the recipe.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/chicken-and-black-bean-burrito-bowl-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Chicken-Black-Bean-Burrito-Bowl.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch Meal Prep Recipes\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"height-spacer height-spacer-2\"><\/div>\n<h2>Healthy Salad Recipes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"height-spacer height-spacer-2\"><\/div>\n<h3>Southwest Chicken and Black Bean Salad<\/h3>\n<p>Easily packed in a mason jar, this vibrant\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/chicken-black-bean-salad-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Southwest Chicken and Black Bean Salad<\/a>\u00a0tastes as good as it looks.<\/p>\n<p>Using\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/5-simple-mason-jar-salads?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mason jars<\/a>\u00a0is a handy trick for avoiding soggy salads at the office. It makes\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/clean-eating-meal-prep-tips?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">meal prep<\/a>\u00a0a breeze, and because the layers keep ingredients separate, these jars can keep fresh for days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong>\u00a0When packing this black bean salad into your jars, the general rule of thumb is to put wettest ingredients at the bottom, followed by the heavier ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/chicken-black-bean-salad-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get the recipe.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/chicken-black-bean-salad-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2018\/02\/southwest-chicken-and-black-bean-salad-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch Meal Prep Recipes\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Healthier Caesar Salad<\/h3>\n<p>This\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/healthier-caesar-salad-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthier Caesar Salad<\/a>\u00a0is the perfect side to pair with meal-prepped proteins like oven-baked salmon or tender grilled chicken breasts.<\/p>\n<p>This recipe uses grilled kale, but if you don\u2019t want to spend the time grilling it, using raw kale works, too.<\/p>\n<p>Just make sure to \u201cmassage\u201d the kale in dressing to reduce the toughness of the leafy green.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/healthier-caesar-salad-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get the recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/healthier-caesar-salad-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2018\/02\/healthier-caesar-salad-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Taco Salad<\/h3>\n<p>Quell those Taco Tuesday cravings with this healthy\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/taco-salad-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\">Taco Salad<\/a>\u00a0featuring our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/taco-seasoning-blend-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">flavorful taco seasoning blend<\/a>, lean ground turkey, and creamy avocados.<\/p>\n<p>We gave the classic taco salad a makeover and created a light, healthy taco salad recipe.<\/p>\n<p>We swapped ground beef for seasoned ground turkey, loaded it up with lots of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, avocado, and crunchy tortilla strips on top.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/taco-salad-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get the recipe.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/taco-salad-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2018\/02\/taco-salad-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Greek Zucchini Salad in a Mason Jar<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of zoodles, this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/greek-zucchini-salad-in-a-mason-jar-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\">Greek Zucchini Salad in a Mason Jar<\/a>\u00a0is for you. It also travels well and shakes up in an instant.<\/p>\n<p>The creamy avocado and yogurt dressing with garlic and fresh herbs rests at the bottom of the jar, so nothing gets soggy.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, the celery and bell peppers marinate in the dressing, making them even more flavorful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip:\u00a0<\/strong>If you don\u2019t have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler. Cut each zucchini into lengthwise strips about ?-inch thick.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/greek-zucchini-salad-in-a-mason-jar-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get the recipe.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/greek-zucchini-salad-in-a-mason-jar-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2018\/02\/greek-zucchini-salad-in-a-mason-jar-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Sandwich and Wrap Lunch Meal Prep Recipes<\/h2>\n<h3>Turkey and Lettuce Wraps<\/h3>\n<p>Prepare these super simple to make\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/turkey-lettuce-wraps?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey and Lettuce Wraps<\/a>\u00a0and enjoy the crazy delicious results all week long.<\/p>\n<p>Lean ground turkey with a host of fresh aromatics like zesty red onion and fragrant cilantro creates a flavorful filling.<\/p>\n<p>Bonus? They taste just as good cold or hot.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/turkey-lettuce-wraps?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get the recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/turkey-lettuce-wraps?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Turkey-and-Lettuce-Wraps-Roundup_qjwehs.jpg\" alt=\"Lunch Meal Prep Recipes\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Mediterranean Turkey Burgers<\/h3>\n<p>Bask in the goodness of this flavorful\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/mediterranean-turkey-burgers-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\">Mediterranean Turkey Burgers<\/a>\u00a0featuring a bright cucumber dill yogurt sauce and savory turkey burger patties.<\/p>\n<p>One of the secrets that make these turkey burger patties so good is the spinach that\u2019s mixed in with the meat. Its dark-green leaves add color and it helps keep the meat moist and tender as it cooks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/mediterranean-turkey-burgers-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get the recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/mediterranean-turkey-burgers-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mediterranean-Turkey-Burgers-Roundup.jpg\" alt=\"Mediterranean Turkey Burgers\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Crunchy Veggie Wraps<\/h3>\n<p>Add some crunch to your lunch with these\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/crunchy-veggie-wraps-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\">Crunchy Veggie Wraps<\/a>. This no-cook recipe is wrapped in hearty collard greens, so it\u2019ll stay crisp and fresh until the weeks done.<\/p>\n<p>Collard greens are a gluten-free alternative to wheat-based tortillas. They\u2019re also a great source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/crunchy-veggie-wraps-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get the recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/crunchy-veggie-wraps-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2018\/02\/crunchy-veggie-wraps-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Soup Recipes for Lunch Meal Prep<\/h2>\n<h3>Easy Turkey Chili<\/h3>\n<p>This isn\u2019t just a hearty,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/easy-turkey-chili-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Turkey Chili<\/a>; it\u2019s versatile, too. You can make this according to the directions, to use the recipe as a template.<\/p>\n<p>Swap a cup of your favorite beans for the sweet potatoes. Not a spicy food fan? That\u2019s okay, feel free to cut down (or omit) the chili powder.<\/p>\n<p>Craving a different meat? Sub in ground chicken breast or extra-lean ground beef instead of turkey.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/easy-turkey-chili-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get the recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/easy-turkey-chili-recipe?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2018\/02\/easy-turkey-chili-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Hearty Vegetable Soup<\/h3>\n<p>This\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/hearty-vegetable-soup?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\">Hearty Vegetable Soup<\/a>\u00a0features everything but the kitchen sink, made with onions, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli florets, and white corn kernels.<\/p>\n<p>And like any great vegetable soup, this recipe allows for a little jazzy improvisation, so feel free to sub in your favorite veggies or whatever you\u2019re in the mood for.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/hearty-vegetable-soup?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get the recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/hearty-vegetable-soup?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2018\/02\/hearty-vegetable-soup-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Lentil Soup<\/h3>\n<p>When the weather takes a turn for the worse, warm up with this satisfying\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/lentil-soup?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lentil Soup<\/a>\u00a0made with savory aromatics and fresh veggies.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/lentil-soup?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get the recipe.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/lentil-soup?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/beachbody-blog\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Lentil-Soup-roundup.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do you want to lose weight, build muscle, or feel more fit?\u00a0<a class=\"offer_unit_link offer_unit_link--paragraph\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/plans\/offers_bod?referringRepID=1393&amp;locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Join Beachbody On Demand<\/a>, and get access to Beachbody\u2019s world-famous programs, including 21 Day FIX\u00ae, 80 Day Obsession\u2122, and P90X\u00ae. 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