Having trouble consistently getting healthy, breakfasts if any breakfast and packing a lunch. Need tips on suggestions?

So generally my schedule is so tight. I've been struggling to pack a lunch in the morning. I guess I should do it the night before and I've been struggling even harder to get a good nutritious breakfast before I have to head out the door resulting in me eating a lot of processed stuff for cheap fast food and I'm trying to get healthy and I'm looking for something one for breakfast that I can take on the go. I definitely need to lose body fat and I'm looking for a quick healthy lunch that's easy and cheap. Everything needs to be real cheap. I'm a busy dad with two kids, just any recipes. I am okay eating the same exact thing every single day, but I'm having trouble needing my protein needs and having trouble eating my fiber needs my healthy fats needs and powering through my day. I have a very physical active job. I'm averaging 25 to 30,000 steps 5 days a week while pushing heavy carts

 

[Neffie]

Hello!
There are several helpful guides on this site, which don´t take too long to read if you are interested:

https://darebee.com/fitness/healthy-eating-when-you-cant-cook.html
https://darebee.com/fitness/budget-healthy-eating.html
https://darebee.com/fitness/healthy-eating-tips.html
https://darebee.com/fitness/mediterranean-diet-explained.html
https://darebee.com/fitness/guide-to-meal-prep.html

Healthy eating is not expensive (contrary to popular belief) nor complicated. What it takes though, is a little bit of planning ahead (which becomes automatic after a while), and the actual prep-time. I understand "busy" very well, but perhaps you can turn meal-prep times into fun sessions with your kids helping? Meal-prep itself doesn´t have to be complicated or time-consuming either (it is explained in one of the guides above). The little extra time spent in your kitchen (as opposed to grabbing fast-food) rewards you with stellar health, which is a great trade, in my experience. And even healthy shopping can be easier - e.g. I order my beans, grains, seasonings, nuts, dried fruit online in large bags and cheap - I don´t have to go anywhere. Grabbing pre-packaged salad or canned or frozen veggies & fruit is also very fast.

For protein, especially if you work out or work in your job as much as you do, I think that a protein powder really helps. There are many options, including on the cheaper side - just stay away from artificially sweetened or colored kinds.

Good luck!