-The containers make great measuring cups. Don't use them as storage/meal containers. Seriously, the hot sauce in the blue one leaked EVERYWHERE.
-Meal prepping, heck even snack prepping, (albeit time consuming) is a HUGE help. I've always been known for having sort of random lunches. The few times I've actually planned ahead my co-workers were super impressed. Look! I adulted!-Pack baggies in the fridge of cut up veggies or fruit for a quick snack. Or leave some baggies with almonds or other snacks on the counter. I'll be less likely to hunt for rogue chocolate chips on the baking shelf if I have a healthy snack already out and ready to go.
-Cook lunch for the next day while you cook dinner. My husband is AWESOME at this...but he does it for him, not for me. I'm always so jealous when I see him cooking and planning ahead and being all adult and stuff in the evenings when all I'm doing is counting down until bed time.
-Set out breakfast things before you go to bed. Get your ingredients ready, or at the very least your plate. Again, if you've already started the process you're more likely to follow through. Also, breakfast rocks.
-Get yourself a BIG ASS water bottle with a straw. You'll be less likely to spill it, and the straw makes it easier to drink more at one time. Mine is one from a visit to the hospital I made a few years ago when I got dehydrated and passed out while getting a haircut. Hello, ambulence ride! It was no bueno, so I've had that cup handy ever since. It's giant and awkward and I love it.
-Get creative in the kitchen. Some of the healthiest and most delicious meals I've made were 21 day fix approved. Who says you have to have boring food? Get a veggie spiraler-it will INSTANTLY up the fun factor in your meals!
-Pinterest is your friend. For recipes, meal prepping ideas, and more! (Follow me: @nanci_m)
-Put up inspirational pictures/quotes in your workout space. Mine is in the basement and I have pictures on the walls on either side of me, in front of me above the screen, and on the ceiling.
-Think "happy thoughts" while you're working out for each rep. "Sexy" "Cruise" "Youcandothis" "Getitgirl" or whatever else motivates you. Be your own cheerleader! *Cue "Cheerleader" music!*
