I keep on reading over and over the saying, that failing to plan, is planning to fail. The more I think about it, the more it rings true to me.
We all make a million excuses as to why we can't lose weight - not enough time, we're too busy, too stressed, work too much. While I'm not encouraging anyone to make excuses, sometimes these can be legitimate - especially the lack of time.
I know personally, I work long-ish hours in a corporate environment, like to socialise and eat out. But what happens in these circumstances? We rely on convenience and end up making poor food choices.
This is where planning comes into place. Work, friend and family will always be there. Along with the housework and anything else which is taking up your time. If you want to make real changes and lose weight, we have to be selfish! Put all those other factors aside and make you and your health your top priority.
This might mean simple changes - taking a lunch break at work and using that time to go for a walk. Spending half an hour to sit down, plan your meals for the week and do the grocery shopping accordingly.
I have to say, I'm boring when it comes to food. I can eat the same meal for days on end without wanting to shoot myself. So for me, I generally set a couple of hours aside on a Sunday to get myself ready for the weekd ahead. I cook up a big batch of soup, which will be my lunch for the rest of the week. I might also cook another meal, whether it be roast vegetables, or cauliflower croquettes which can act as dinner for me on a night I'm not in the mood for cooking.
If you're not the type of person who's happy eating the same soup for 3 days in a row, I still recommend making up a big batch. That way you can freeze it and have it in a week's time, when you're ready to face that meal again.
Do you guys have any planning tips which help you to get through the week and avoid temptation?
We all make a million excuses as to why we can't lose weight - not enough time, we're too busy, too stressed, work too much. While I'm not encouraging anyone to make excuses, sometimes these can be legitimate - especially the lack of time.
I know personally, I work long-ish hours in a corporate environment, like to socialise and eat out. But what happens in these circumstances? We rely on convenience and end up making poor food choices.
This is where planning comes into place. Work, friend and family will always be there. Along with the housework and anything else which is taking up your time. If you want to make real changes and lose weight, we have to be selfish! Put all those other factors aside and make you and your health your top priority.
This might mean simple changes - taking a lunch break at work and using that time to go for a walk. Spending half an hour to sit down, plan your meals for the week and do the grocery shopping accordingly.
I have to say, I'm boring when it comes to food. I can eat the same meal for days on end without wanting to shoot myself. So for me, I generally set a couple of hours aside on a Sunday to get myself ready for the weekd ahead. I cook up a big batch of soup, which will be my lunch for the rest of the week. I might also cook another meal, whether it be roast vegetables, or cauliflower croquettes which can act as dinner for me on a night I'm not in the mood for cooking.
If you're not the type of person who's happy eating the same soup for 3 days in a row, I still recommend making up a big batch. That way you can freeze it and have it in a week's time, when you're ready to face that meal again.
Do you guys have any planning tips which help you to get through the week and avoid temptation?
I spend a whole day on a Sunday (or whenever hubby is home) cooking 3 or so meals so that I have several servings of each. That way I don't have to cook ANY night if I don't feel like it, and if I don't use the meal for that night because I've cooked something fresh, hubby can take it to work the next day and defrost it there :)
ReplyDeleteIf you're eating all vego meals for your main meals, try using the TF eggplant lasagne recipe and just leave out the mince and cheese. It'd basically be a ratatouille. (PS I'm Download from the forum if you're wondering *chuckle*)
I figured you were from the forum (seeing as that's the only place I've made mention of the blog), but I couldn't match up the name! Nice to have you onboard :)
ReplyDeleteMmm rataouille sounds wonderful. I think I'll definitely give that a try.