{"id":695,"date":"2021-10-06T00:20:25","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T00:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=695"},"modified":"2021-10-06T00:23:48","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T00:23:48","slug":"4-easy-tasks-to-do-tonight-for-a-healthier-tomorrow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=695","title":{"rendered":"4 Easy Tasks to do Tonight for a Healthier Tomorrow"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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School is back in session and our employers are sending us back into the office.\u00a0 As our new routine starts to take over, our healthy eating habits can easily get put on the back\u00a0burner.\u00a0 Here are 4 easy tips on tasks you can complete tonight that will make for a healthier tomorrow. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Prep Your Breakfast\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I walk out the door at 6:30 AM to get to work and rarely eat breakfast at home.\u00a0 Therefore, on the go items are key for my breakfast routine.\u00a0 Even though I\u2019m on the go, I still try to form a well-balanced breakfast.\u00a0 Some ideas are hard boil eggs, fruit and granola bar, overnight oats, and Greek yogurt (I\u2019m loving the pumpkin yogurt right now) and fruit.\u00a0 These are items I can eat on my commute or at my desk.\u00a0 If you are able to eat breakfast before work\/school, try at least planning your breakfast ahead of time. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Takeaway: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!\u00a0 Don\u2019t skip it. Prep-it. Start the day off right! \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Pack a Lunch\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I\u2019m all about packing my lunch, especially the night before.\u00a0 I typically eat my dinner, pack up what I have leftover, and then put it right in my lunch box.\u00a0 Even if you don\u2019t want leftovers, try packing your lunch right after dinner.\u00a0 You\u2019re already in the kitchen.\u00a0 Get the kids involved too!\u00a0 Let them make their sandwich or pick their snacks.\u00a0 They might even be more likely to eat it tomorrow if they are a part of the packing process tonight.\u00a0 If you are still working from home, it\u2019s a good idea to pack a lunch too!\u00a0 It\u2019ll prevent you from grazing in the kitchen between work calls or selecting items that are not the best choice. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Takeaway: Working at home or in the office, pack your lunch!\u00a0 Your kids can help pack their lunches too.<\/p>\n

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Meal Plan your Dinners<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Meal planning is such a great task to complete before the work\/school week begins.\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t done this yet for the week, sit down tonight and meal plan. Try planning all your meals before going to the food store for the week so you have the items at home ready to be used.\u00a0 Who has time to run into the food store mid-week to grab only a few items?\u00a0 Also by doing this, you\u2019ll be able to check your meal plan for the week without any extra thinking.\u00a0 When planning don\u2019t hold back on writing down \u201ctake out\u201d or your favorite restaurant.\u00a0 This is still meal planning even if you are not cooking at home.\u00a0 But when you are cooking at home, don\u2019t forget about those kitchen gadgets.\u00a0 For example, use that crockpot.\u00a0 Your meal can be cooking as your working. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Takeaway: If you haven\u2019t meal planned for the week yet, do it tonight.\u00a0 Also, use your kitchen gadgets to make cooking easier. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Bonus:<\/em>\u00a0 If you want to learn even more about meal planning check out our last blog: Yes, You Have to Make Dinner Again<\/a><\/p>\n

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Portion Out Snacks\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you don\u2019t buy pre-portioned bags of food items, that\u2019s totally okay!\u00a0 Try portioning out the bags of snacks yourself ahead of time so you are not tempted to overeat.\u00a0 How many times do we eat directly out of the bag and afterwards don\u2019t even realize how much we actually consumed.\u00a0 By pre-portioning out your snacks tonight we can avoid overeating tomorrow.\u00a0 Keep the snacks on one self, drawer of the fridge or bowl so they are easily accessible, and even your kids can access them on their own. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Takeaway: Pre-portion your snacks to avoid overeating and\/or grazing. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Hopefully you find these little tips and tricks helpful for tonight, which will make for a healthier tomorrow!\u00a0 Good luck!<\/p>\n

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This blog was written by Amanda J. Stahl RD, LDN, co-founder of Simple Start Nutrition.\u00a0 For more blog posts and nutrition information follow @simplestartnutrition on Instagram and Facebook.\u00a0 Also feel free to contact us, by visiting our website (simplestartnutrition.com<\/a>) to schedule an appointment to discuss your nutrition related needs.\u00a0 We\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n

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