Daily Eating Habits That Set You Up For Success

To become the fittest version of yourself, diet is as important as exercise. You need to make the
right choices to get the best results. Here are five quick tips for good eating habits which will help you achieve better results, faster.

Start your day right.

When you jump out of bed, start your day with a glass of not-too-cold water and add a squeeze
of lemon juice.

This is effective for a few reasons:

• Lemon is a refreshing way to kick-start your morning
• You’re hydrating yourself first thing, instead of reaching for dehydrating coffee
• Lemon juice is recommended by some experts as a way to improve digestion
• You’re getting a morning dose of Vitamin C
• Water fills your stomach and makes you less likely to overeat at breakfast
• If you can, give yourself another half an hour before you eat a healthy breakfast. This will help you get out the door with a full stomach but with a lower calorie intake

Plan ahead

Often, eating badly happens when you’re not prepared. We’ve all been there! It’s the end of the day, you’re starving and you know for a fact there is nothing in the fridge, so you head to the drive-through or to your favourite takeaway.

• “Am I really hungry?”
• “Food is fuel”
• “What’s the healthiest choice I can make?”
• “Whats the best choice for my future self”

It can help to tape this to your fridge as a reminder to do the right thing by your body.

Carry a snack

If you have friends who are vegan or celiac, you may notice they happily pull a snack out of their
bag when there is nothing appropriate for them to munch on.

There’s nothing to stop you from forming the same habit. Grabbing an apple, yogurt, naked bart before you head out the door can insure you against a snack attack which will have you heading for the treat section at the gas station. It will also give you an alternative if there is cake being passed around at work and you have decided not to have any.

With a little forward thinking and planning, you will be able to stay on top of your good eating
intentions and work towards your weight-loss or fitness goals.

Prevent this by getting organised and stocking your fridge for the week ahead. If you hate the
thought of the grocery store, set up an online account and order delivery. Most supermarkets
allow you to save lists, so come up with a few simple, healthy meal ideas and add all the
ingredients for a quicker shopping experience.

Cooking not your thing? While they’re not ideal, there are lots of microwave ready meals that
are a better alternative to junk food like McDonalds and pizza. Keep a few in the freezer for
when you need a night off kitchen duties.

Here’s an even better idea! Pre-make some of those favourite easy prep meals, plate them up and and put them in the freezer ready for those healthy no-cook nights.

Pack your lunch

This advice never goes out of style! As well as saving money, packing your lunch helps you stay
on top of calorie consumption. It can also steer you away from impulse-buying like that tempting muffin or extra soft-drink from the cafe near work.

Wraps, sandwiches, salads and soup are all simple, easy to prepare lunch ideas.

Find ‘treat’ alternatives

• A hot chocolate made with raw cacao powder can stave off the chocolate craving, while giving you a boost of antioxidants and magnesium.
• A handful of nuts offers a nutrient and protein boost which is far better than lollies/candy.
• Stir some vanilla protein powder into a small tub of Greek yoghurt to satisfy your sweet tooth.
• A simple piece of fruit with a teaspoon of nut butter can ward off a sudden sugar craving.
• Unsweetened fruit tea can be a tasty substitute for juice or soft drink.

Look around for easy ways to swap ‘bad’ with ‘good’ and make sure you have the healthy treats you like to hand.