This week I experienced the rush – the 5am alarm clock, aka my daughter, the daily commute followed by a full week of clients, exams and some amazing change work.
This week I completed the final piece of the jigsaw, a specialist course in weight management coaching. I have learnt so much by working with some fantastic clients and the great thing is, it is possible to achieve your goal of losing weight. You can do it.
Whilst I was enjoying the course, I found myself (somewhat ironically) running out of time to do food preparation and thought, how apt to write about eating out and the challenges that a busy week can bring.
Eating well on the go
For those of us who have no choice but to eat on the go, it can seem difficult to stick to a healthy lifestyle. When we are sleep deprived and short on time, it is easy to gravitate towards easy energy sources in the form of sugary, salty, fatty foods and they are ubiquitous!
Here are some top tips for eating healthily when short on time:
- Make your decision before you reach the supermarket, if you visualise yourself making healthy choices you are more likely to do so.
- Stock up on healthy snacks for the week and keep them in the office/your car/your bag. (Avocado, nuts, seeds and fresh fruit keep well)
- Make sure you eat a balanced lunch to avoid mid afternoon slumps, that means a good protein source (fish, chicken, beans & pulses) some complex carbohydrate (whole grains and starchy vegetables) and healthy fats (fish, nuts and seeds). If you are buying a prepackaged lunch that may mean you have to supplement by buying other items to make it a complete meal.
- Make a healthy breakfast that will sustain your energy throughout a busy morning, overnight oatmeal is a great option. Find the recipe (and other breakfast ideas) here.
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