Life’s been so hectic lately (yeah, as always) that getting in all my meals has been a real challenge. I dusted off this little ditty I wrote awhile back to re-center my focus and get me back on track. It occurred to me I might not be alone so I’m sharing it with anyone who’s interested:
FITTING DIET INTO YOUR BUSY LIFE
- No matter how motivated you are you can’t fix a quick meal when your fridge is bare (of the foods you need):
Once a week, jot down a menu for the week following your diet plan. Then grocery shop from your menu. Remember seasonings, etc.!
2. It sucks when you leave the house unprepared! I’ve left my meals behind many times. Following a “no excuses” motto I’ve stashed emergency rations in my gym bag, car, and at work. It’s not gourmet but gets the job done:
First aid kit for the frazzled: Premium canned chicken, tuna packages, canned green beans, No Added Sugar canned peaches, almonds, paper towels, plastic utensils, can opener, small storage containers (for leftovers).
3. I often have to eat on the run:
Finger foods for the road warrior: Cut up grilled chicken with colored peppers and grape tomatoes. (Easy and road-safe.) Meal plan calls for a carb? Try apple chunks tossed in a little diluted lemon juice & sugar sub.
4. Monotony gets boring – Don’t stall – Do it all (at one time):
- Use several different (appropriate) marinades for your meats. Burgers? Divide the ground meat and use different seasonings and/or seasoning mixes in each batch.
- Manage to multi-task: Chop some veggies while the rice is cooking and potatoes are baking. If you’re decent at multi-tasking grill or bake or crock-pot some meat while everything else is cooking.
- Fill up your water jugs and portion out your protein powder, etc, in several drink containers.
- Measure out your meals in storage containers and freeze some, refrigerate others.
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