“Doing It Again”: SA Woman Shares Food Haul for Meal Prep That Helped Her Lose 30kgs

• A young mum shared her full grocery haul for the week as she starts her meal prep journey to lose 30kgs again
• The haul covered everything from egg whites to chicken fillets that the woman got from various stores
• Followers asked about her meal plan and where to find some of the products she picked up
• Briefly News spoke to health expert Jayshri Rangasamy on how meal prepping can help people lose weight

A familiar face in the South African health and wellness space is back on her meal prep journey. The young mum shared a clip on her TikTok page @amorewatters, showing her grocery haul video on 5 May 2026 with the caption:

"I lost 31kgs once… doing it again. Here's what I bought for this week's meal prep."

In the clip, Amore unpacks her groceries in the kitchen, walking through each item and explaining why she bought it. The haul was from various stores because not everything was available in one place. The total from Woolworths and Dis-Chem came to R404 and R209, respectively. Checkers was R215, and the Food Lovers bill came to R1,600. She picked up liquid egg whites from Woolworths, saying it's easier to pour out the right amount in the morning without wasting the yolk. From Dis-Chem, she grabbed NPL cream of rice in salted caramel flavour and a Progast herbal cleanser she uses once or twice a month. At Pick n Pay, it was sandwich bags for portioning chicken, three packs of broccoli, peeled onions and freshly squeezed lemon juice from the fridge section for the morning tonic.

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What went into the meal prep food haul?

Food Lovers was where she spent the most. Amore picked up T-bone steaks and sausages for the family, chicken Vienna, raw ginger, chicken fillets, oats, pre-cut spinach, extra virgin olive oil, green peppers and full-fat mozzarella from Food Lovers. She also got four tins of tuna in water, three packs of meatballs made from 92% beef, two pineapples, a bag of apples and pre-cut green beans. From Checkers, she also grabbed frozen McCain sweet potato chunks

The meal plan focuses on high-carb and low-carb days, with meals built around lean proteins, vegetables and controlled portions throughout the day.

Speaking to Briefly News writer Nerissa Naidoo, health expert Jayshri Rangasamy explained how meal prepping can help people lose weight:

"Meal prepping can be an effective tool for weight loss because it helps people plan their portions, reduce impulsive food choices, and maintain a balanced eating routine. When meals are prepared in advance, people are often less likely to rely on fast food or unhealthy snacks. A structured meal plan that includes lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and controlled portions can support healthy weight management when combined with regular physical activity."

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When asked whether this type of meal prep and eating plan is safe to follow, Jayshri explained:

“In general, meal prepping can be a safe and healthy approach if the meals provide enough nutrients and variety. The foods included in this plan, such as lean proteins, vegetables, fruits, oats, and healthy fats, can form part of a balanced diet. However, weight loss plans should be realistic and sustainable, and people should avoid overly restrictive eating patterns. What works for one person may not work for another, so it is important to choose an approach that supports both short-term goals and long-term health.”

Briefly News writer also spoke to financial expert Farook Mohammed on why meal prepping can be good for a person's finances. He said:

"Meal prepping can help people save money by reducing takeout expenses, limiting impulse food purchases, and making better use of groceries already bought. Planning meals in advance also helps reduce food waste, which means more value from your grocery budget over time."

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Watch the TikTok clip here.

People share their thoughts on the meal prep food haul

The comments on @amorewatters' TikTok page had people talking:

@Bronwyn Pearce asked:

"Wow, your website is amazing! Just followed you. Thank you so much for the meal plan. Will you be doing a challenge for us all to join?"

@meisie questioned:

"Progast very good meds. What do you do with the egg whites if I may ask?"

@Jade 🇿🇦 joked:

"Egg whites R140... I would rather throw the egg yolks away 😂"

@British_Lady_Laura said:

"I don't like Food Lovers meatballs, will never buy them again, but everyone is different 🥰"

@Solo Date Che offered:

"If you're looking for an accountability partner, let me know 🥰🥰"

One commenter added:

"Using mixed vegetables is way better because you get a lot of other micronutrients. I would recommend rotating between extra lean beef mince and chicken."

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Source: Briefly News