I'm a busy person. You probably are too. You know the drill: work, home, family, social life, hobbies, interests, etc, keep all of us pretty busy. Today's blog is to talk about how to stay on plan even when we are very busy people. I know I may sound like a broken record, but the common denominator is to plan, plan plan everything you need to do in order to stay on your diet.
Shopping: I plan out my grocery shopping every week and schedule a once a week trip to the store. I know my plan so well, that I just go about the store and get what I need for the week. But the important thing is to plan this out. Since I have the attitude that my diet plan is my job, it is just a part of my job requirement. Consider developing a master shopping list to use and then, add things you might need for a new recipe or some new product.
Cooking: On my day off, I set myself up for the week. I cook things I need and freeze them if necessary. I wash and cut up any vegetables, fruits and organize snacks I need for the work week. The thing is to have your food in the house and readily accessible.
Going out to eat: A lot of people are busy and go out to eat quite a bit. When you know you are going out to eat, go online and look at the menu ahead of time. This way, you may pick your food out in advance and have a plan ahead of time. This reduces the chance of ordering something that is off the diet. This also helps to plan for substitutions if needed.
Order food grilled, roasted, baked or steamed, with dressings or sauces on the side. Order salads with no tortilla chips or croutons and with salad dressings always on the side. Since I follow a lower carb diet, I order extra veggies or a salad in the place of a starchy side. Also, ask for a box at the beginning of the meal and put half of the entree inside to take home ahead of time.
If you must order from a fast food place, make the best attempt to order a healthier food choice.
Exercise: to get my exercise in, I have to plan it out. I like to go to the gym because I like the professional machines and free weights there. If your schedule prohibits you from getting to the gym or if you do not like to go to a gym, have a plan to work out at home. There are many dvd's to put on and got music? Dance around the house for your exercise. You can plan to get outside too, for a walk, jog, a bike ride, or a hobby or activity that makes you move. Endless possibilities, but try to make them fun!!
A little extra planning, scheduling meal preparations, exercise and making your diet a lifestyle instead of a short term weight loss effort is key to your long term dieting success. Preparation and planning are essential to successfully meet your weight loss goals. By preparing as much as possible ahead of time you will never even miss less than excellent habits and choices, as you go about your busy life!
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