 Packing your lunch is a healthy habit
One of the best ways to stick to a healthy food plan is to pack your own lunch. Unfortunately, it's the one idea that many people are the most resistant to.
Life is busy - kids, work, home and so on. Packing a lunch every day can seem like too much to add to an already overflowing plate. But with just a little planning you'll be surprised at how quickly it will become a habit.
Low-cal frozen meals can simplify packing a lunch. You can add some fresh fruit and veggies to bulk it up and make it more satisfying.
Sandwiches, the tried and true standby, are always a good option. I eat a sandwich most days of the week for lunch. Use 100% whole wheat bread, lean meats, 2% cheese and skip the mayo. Add some tasty mustard. If you want to add veggies to your sandwich, pack them separately and add them at lunchtime. Add a piece of fruit and a low-cal granola bar and you are done.
Cook dinners with leftovers in mind. Meat can be sliced or shredded for sandwiches. Veggies can be reheated. My personal favorite is to mix the two and serve over a bowl of brown rice. You can buy single-serve brown rice packets, and you can get bags of cooked and frozen brown rice in the freezer section.
Still pressed for time? Consider shopping for lunch items on your lunch hour. Make one day each week your lunchtime shopping day. Keep some healthy snacks in your desk and perishables in the fridge at work. Consider buying a small personal fridge or plug-in cooler to keep at your desk.
And don't forget all the money you will save! You can put it to those great new clothes you'll need to buy.
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