Also, I plan out my meals the night before and pack my lunch for work. If I have to eat out with a client or vendor for lunch, I try to look at the restaurant menu ahead online and pick out something nutritious that fits my calorie goal. If they don't have an on-line menu or post calories, I do my best guess. That way, when I get to the restaurant, I am already on task and don't get side-tracked looking at all the tasty choices on the menu or order in a hurry.

I have a variety of foods on hand that can make a quick, healthy dinner in 20 min or so. One recipe is I fry chickpeas in olive oil, season them with lemon pepper, with a side of brown rice and vegetables. That is always super healthy and fast. My meat-eating husband even really likes it because of the seasoning and it is good! I also like to cook up double batches of things for two nights, like a big giant pot of brown rice that can be used for several meals.

Also, I track my water each day, and that itself keeps me reminded all day to stay focused on being healthy.

I think it 's important not to forget either the value of taking care of ourselves. I think sometimes it is pushed to a low priority. I have just started moving exercise and eating right above other things that are important, too, and it all seems to be getting done. Something has to give, it shouldn't be my health. I would have a giant list and exercise would always be at the end. I put it up front now and it gives me more energy for the rest of the day.