Skip to main content

How Packing A Lunch Is Helping My Nutrition

So, as most of you know, motivation to exercise is not really an issue for me. I truly enjoy working out (most of the time). However, nutrition is where I struggle. I know what to eat (usually), it's making the right choice is where I stumble.

That being said, since I started my new job (Check out my post at Today's Words Of Glass if you have a moment. Yep, it's my other blog. I've decided it was time to re-vive it along with managing this one) But back to what I was saying... since I've started my new job, I've been packing everyone's lunch.

Lil Man packs lunch some days, and the others he buys a lunch. Same with Hubby, but for the most part packing lunch is part of my evening/morning routine. I have found that my nutrition during the week
has greatly improved. Not that I keep a lot of junk food in the house, but I will find myself actually driving to a local market to get a candy bar etc. Well, I can't do that while I'm at work.

And packing my food/snacks is allowing me to have healthier options. On Sunday, I gather all of my non-perishable items together (raisins, nuts, and occasionally pretzels) and put them in an individual paper sack. The night before I usually gather all of my cold items or prep my fruits etc that I might have that day and place them together in the frig. So when I make my lunch, all I have to do is basically grab and go. I put it all in my lunch box and that's it. Yeah, it requires some prep work, but I've found that doing the majority of prep on one day really does save time during the week. Salads can be made ahead of time etc. And I actually have separate paper bags for each of us. Hubby has his bag, Lil Man has his, and I have mine. And each day that we pack, I empty the contents into their lunch box and then re-use the paper sack for the following week when I do prep work. It works for us.  Mornings can be stressful, especially if we are running late, so I need packing lunches to be a simple process.

I have to say that I haven't missed my junk food either during the week. I've rarely craved it. Maybe it's because I'm so busy? I'm not sure. But this past week has been great.

Now if I could just get a handle on the emotional eating on the weekends... sigh... it's a work in progress friends... it truly is... and this weekend has been the worst in a long time with emotional eating. And my joints are screaming at me for the junk that I have eaten. But what's a girl to do? I've just gotta pick myself up, dust myself off, do a little self evaluation and move on.

I would say that tomorrow is a new day. But why wait until tomorrow? Why not make this very moment a fresh start?

It's what I'm gonna do.... how about you?




Writing is one of my passions, and I'm stepping out there on faith to follow my dream. If you like this blog or this post, please take a moment to share it with friends.

Share this on Facebook?



I'm A Top Health & Fitness Blogger @ Top Mommy Blogs - Please Click To Give Me A Vote

Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you make a purchase using the affiliate link.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Self Care Is Not Selfish It's Necessary

It's not selfish to take care of yourself. It's not selfish to take care of yourself. It's not selfish to take care of yourself. And I'll say it just one more time in case you didn't hear me. It's not selfish to take care of yourself. I have found through experience that when I'm not taking care of myself, not only do I suffer but my family suffers. So ditch the mom guilt and take the time that you need! I have a tendency to keep pushing my needs aside until I reach a breaking point. We've had a very busy fun summer so far. However, I've struggled to get some quality ' me ' time to decompress. I'll spare you the meltdown that ensued. But the reality check that followed prompted me to take action.

Running My Life

Wow, has it really been 2 years since my last post? I suppose that I allowed life to get in the way. For any faithful blog readers, I apologize. Although, I'm not sure how many people actually read blogs anymore. I think most people use other social media platforms.  (By the way, drop by and say hi on Insta. )  But for some reason, each year when I pay for my google domain, I can't seem to let it go. As silly as it sounds, this little space is mine. And lately I've been struggling with ownership and acceptance. And my domain renewal was a not so gentle reminder that I have a voice .  Seriously, you'd think by 48 that I'd have this figured out - nope - apparently not. However, I am wise enough to know that we have a choice to allow situations to harms us or make us stronger. I'm choosing to let this mid-life quandary make me stronger. And because of this, I'm setting goals, taking charge, and reexamining priorities.  Movin' on... 

When The Planner In You Must Be Flexible

In case you haven’t figured this out by now, I’m a planner. I know - shocker right?!? :) So although I love substitute teaching, it’s making the planner in me anxious. And it’s been reeking havoc on my workouts. Basically the morning of or maybe the night before, I find out if I’m working. So my day ( that I thought I had planned ) can be turned upside down in an instant. But, truthfully, isn’t that really the same with everyone?