Prepped AZ

Happy 4th from the Lamb Fam🇺🇸

Growing up, my family was very healthy and active. I played soccer and started running in 6th Grade which became a lifelong hobby for me. There’s nothing like a peaceful run on the beach with the salty sea air (I grew up in San Diego, CA) surrounding me as I push my legs and lungs past the point of comfort. The past few years have been filled with a lot fewer running miles and a lot more short sprints chasing my 3 kids and my current workout of choice- cardio and weight training classes at Burn Boot Camp.

Eating healthy food has honestly just always been a part of my life. I grew up on a lot of grilled meat, salads, potatoes and fruit. Of course I love a good chocolate treat once in a while:) I’m a firm believer in balance and personally do not stick to any strict diet but rather aim to include as many God-given ingredients in my meals as possible. In more recent years I’ve been learning more about all the processed additives in our food and become passionate about being more aware and intentional with the ingredients in my food and skincare (enter Prepped AZ and Tallow Sisters). Ive also had some loved ones become gluten free or have other dietary issues that have caused me to get creative with menus and recipes and gain an understanding and compassion for how hard it is to find restaurants and meals that are food allergy compliant.

Mental/emotional health is my newest passion as I’ve experienced multiple seasons of grief from losing my Dad, having multiple miscarriages and most recently, a life-long disability diagnosis for our son. Ive been through some deep valleys of depression which have pushed me to face my own issues of control and expectations for life. My faith in Jesus has been my foundation and anchored me to the truth of His plan and purpose which is far bigger than me. I struggle to find hope that life could be good again after each of these trauma blows, but He has met me where I’m at and restored my hope and truly given me a new perspective and empathy than I could have ever had if I didn’t experience what I did.

Has your health journey had its ups and downs or been pretty consistent?

I, Matt, wanted to share my health journey with you—a story of transformation, determination, and finding balance. It all started during my college years when I played football for the University of New Mexico.
As a college athlete, I was in peak physical condition, but after my football career ended, I faced a new challenge: managing my weight without the rigorous training regimen I was used to. Over time, I gained a significant amount of weight and felt the impact on both my physical and mental health.

Determined to reclaim my health, I embarked on a journey to lose the excess weight. I adopted the Paleo diet, focusing on whole foods and eliminating processed items. This, combined with a renewed commitment to regular exercise, helped me shed over 100 pounds. It was an incredible achievement, but the journey didn’t end there.

Maintaining my weight and fitness level has been an ongoing process. I’ve experienced ups and downs, but each setback taught me valuable lessons about resilience and balance. I realized that a sustainable approach to health is not just about strict diets or intense workouts but finding a harmonious balance between eating healthy and staying active.

Today, I’ve established a lifestyle that works for me. My reasons for staying active are multi-faceted. Competing in sports, races, and lifting keeps me motivated and gives me goals to strive for. More importantly, I stay active for my family. I want to be able to play with my kids, participate in their activities, and enjoy our time together as they grow up. Being fit and healthy ensures that I can continue to create memories with them through shared experiences.

My health journey has taught me the importance of consistency, patience, and the willingness to adapt. It’s not about perfection but progress and finding what works for you. I’m grateful for where I am today and excited about the future.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. I hope it inspires you to find your own balance and stay active for the reasons that matter most to you.

We’re Matt and Brittni, the dynamic duo behind our locally owned and operated business. Our passion for serving the highest quality, fresh organic meals in the Valley pushes us in everything we do🌱

Our journey began with a fun encounter back in 2013 at a vibrant color run. Since then, we’ve been running through life together, fueled by our shared love for health, fitness, and delicious food. Matt’s transformation from college football player to health enthusiast is truly inspiring—he shed over 100 pounds through Paleo eating and daily running, igniting his passion for crafting meals from whole food ingredients.
Brittni, with her background in soccer and running, was captivated by Matt’s energy and shared interests, including a love for Jesus, travel, and, of course, running. From beachside jogs in Santa Barbara to wine tastings, our relationship blossomed alongside our shared commitment to health and adventure.

After starting our family and relocating several times, we found ourselves in Phoenix, Arizona. In the spring of 2021, an exciting opportunity arose: the chance to take over Prepped AZ from the incredible Amy Larabell. With Matt’s culinary skills and Brittni’s passion for helping others on their health journeys, we seized the opportunity, officially becoming owners on May 1, 2021—just one day after welcoming our third child, a son. We like to joke that we had twins!

Though the road to entrepreneurship has had its ups and downs, our dream of empowering others to reach their potential has guided us. We’re proud of the community we’ve nourished and excited for what’s to come. Thank you for being a part of our journey—we can’t wait to continue serving you!

Sending love to all the mamas today and everyday! Cheers to this messy beautiful life💗✨

We just found out we’ve been nominated for Best in the Valley meal prep service!

Could you help us out and take 1 min to vote? You can vote once a day through May 19th 2024!

Truly appreciate you and your support of our small biz every step of the way!

Click to vote: https://phoenixmag.secondstreetapp.com/og/22b5bdd1-bd1a-4a38-a2b5-1f857a7b00bf/gallery/432772967

🎉🍲 Today marks a significant milestone for our small meal prep biz - it’s our 3-year anniversary! Three years ago, we embarked on this journey after purchasing the company from Amy Larabell, who laid down an incredible foundation for us. We’re grateful for her mentorship and the time she took to train Matt, setting us on the path to success.
As entrepreneurs, navigating the ups and downs hasn’t been easy, but as a husband and wife team, we’ve found strength in each other’s support. We complement each other well, bringing out the best in our business. From countless mistakes to days where quitting seemed tempting, we’ve weathered it all.
Yet, amidst the challenges, we’re filled with pride for what we’ve accomplished and the amazing community we’ve built and continue to serve. Here’s to celebrating our journey, the lessons learned, and the exciting future ahead! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our story. Cheers to many more years of delicious meals and shared moments! 🎉🥂

He is Risen! We are so thankful for everything Jesus did for you and I on the cross and are taking the week to reflect and celebrate this messy beautiful life✝️❤️

Matt and Brittni are headed out of the country for an adventure! Taking the weekend off gives us the gift of being present with one another and enjoying a new culture and people and experiences which fills our cup and allows us to pour out when we get home! We want to be people who practice what we preach by living out a healthy balanced life so we can love one another and others well and sustain our full life of serving our family and the community well🌱

Thank you for all your love and support and we pray you have a wonderful week celebrating where you are at and how far you’ve come!

Life is a gift and sometimes we need to slow down and take it all in.

What are you celebrating this week?

Entrepreneurs in training!!! Reagan and Hayden are working hard to make bracelets and home-made gluten-free chocolate chip cookies for a full on Kid Vendor event coming up in less than 2 weeks!

We’ve recently gotten connected with an organization that supports families with kiddos with life-long disabilities like ours!!! They are putting on this event to give the opportunity for kids of all abilities to sell items and get involved in the community. There will be many kid vendors selling various items as well as food trucks and family activities for all abilities!

If you’re local, we would LOVE to have you stop by!

Event Details:
When: Saturday January 27th 10am-1pm
Where: Desert Springs Church - 16215 N Tatum Blvd

Meet Rocio from Matcha Grove! Rocio is an amazing baker who is passionate about making treats from the healthiest ingredients! She also works out of the same industrial kitchen as Prepped AZ!

If you love a good chocolate chip cookie- I mean who doesn’t? You have to try hers- all Paleo compliant ingredients! Or try her amazing Paleo coffee cake that would pair excellently with some Shine cold brew;)

Follow her on IG:

Link to order: https://www.preppedaz.com/collaborations

We are excited to join forces with Cassie from Shine Coffee☀️ Cassie generously contributed to our December Nourishment campaign to gift her delicious cold brew coffee to our nominated family. She is a delight to meet and has a heart of gold and desire to provide for all your coffee needs!

Shine coffee is brewed fresh each week from Organic coffee beans. Her black cold brew is delicious and provides the perfect way to start your day, or keep your day going;)

Follow her on IG:

Link to order: https://www.preppedaz.com/collaborations

Meet Kimberly from Fit Mama foods! Brittni met Kimberly at a Christmas Womens Market and they hit it off over their shared passions for serving mamas the highest quality foods so they can thrive!

Fit Mama Foods is offering delicious protein bites made with all Organic, gluten and dairy free ingredients to give you the added protein snack you crave after a workout, or to get you through that afternoon slump, or even as an after dinner sweet treat!

Her 3 flavors can be added to any order to be delivered with your Sunday meals! Give her a follow:

Link to order: https://www.preppedaz.com/collaborations

Introducing OMG Overnight Oats from owner Alexis! We met Alexis though our December Nourishment campaign when she generously offered to contribute oats to the family we gave meals to❤️. Alexis and Brittni have bonded over being special needs mamas and gym aficionados.

OMG overnight oats are made from all Organic ingredients and produce! They have added protein to fuel your morning or snack cravings!

Add some to your order today to make mornings a breeze! Give her a follow

Link to order: https://www.preppedaz.com/collaborations

"What a Relief!" The feedback we get from our new clients 😁👌

You Need Support and Relief!  When you sign up for our service you get more than that...  YOU get time back to do spend how YOU want.

With less stress around meal time, and a new way of living for you and those around you, you can start to budget your time differently and fill your cup first!

You deserve to take care of yourself! Happy mama, happy family💗

Message us NOW For a discount code for 10% off your first order.

GIVEAWAY!!! Want to get a jump start on pushing your physical limits???

Our favorite local gym Burn Boot Camp is giving away a 4 WEEK Unlimited PASS for 3 locations (Mesa, Gilbert and our very own Paradise Valley) to one of you!!!

Must be local to Phoenix valley area and must start your 4 weeks by 1/8/24✨

To Enter:
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Winners will be picked this Saturday 12/30 at 12pm 🎉🥳

Cheers friends!

We are celebrating closing up our week and heading to California for some quality family time and rest!

We will not be cooking this week and not checking our emails or social media.

Back at it and ready to start out 2024 with a bang! New menu will be up right after Christmas and we are cooking and delivering 12/31- just in time to start off your New year with healthy meals delivered to your door!

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and week ahead🎉

TEAM work makes the DREAM work✨

One of our greatest joys in running Prepped AZ is working with this amazing group of humans!

We stir, chop, clean, package, laugh, cry and talk about life every Sunday together. There really is something special about the relationships built in the kitchen.

All our meals are truly made with love and care from this Prepped AZ Team❤️💚