02/24/2021
L I F E H A P P E N S. But that doesn’t mean our health and wellness should go out the window. Willpower only goes so far and sometimes our to-do list gets so packed that we forget to put effort towards our goals.
Here are 3 tips/hacks that I practice to make healthy snacking, drinking water, and getting in enough protein more convenient when I’m stressed, busy, or unmotivated.
1️⃣ Keeping healthy choices like fruits and veggies out in plain sight, or being sure to wash and store them in small Ziplock bags that are easy to access. This way I am more likely to grab them as snacks. This works especially because I don’t keep unhealthy snacks in the house. If I want them, I’ll have to make a conscious decision to leave the house and at least go burn some calories to get them. This doesn’t always work but surely helps make my unhealthy snacking less frequent.
💡Bonus tip: purchase single servings. I know it costs more but if price is the issue, save some money and calories by leaving it in the store.
2️⃣ Keeping high protein snacks and/or extra servings of protein prepped so I always have some ready when I don’t have time or energy to cook it fresh. I try to always keep some shrimp cooked, tuna on deck, and a protein powder in my cabinet. When I’m in a hurry or can’t stop to make a meal, I can easily throw the protein with some of the fruits and veggies that I prepped in the last tip 😉.
3️⃣ Keeping water with me in a easy to carry container that has a straw (the straw is key). We see the bodybuilders and athletes lugging around their gallon of water, but it’s neither convenient or fun. I prefer to keep several small bottles or use a gallon to refill my smaller container throughout the day. Don’t forget your straw because using a straw helps you sip larger amounts in less time. I try to make it a habit to sip while I scroll social media (because scrolling happens for most of us several times throughout the day), and I do my best to have water with every meal.
What are some ways you make your good habits convenient? What’s a habit you need help with making more convenient. Comment below. Let’s help each other get results and keep t
