I've created my own little survival bag. Cutest little thing!! It's basically just a lunch bag that I ordered and had customized for me. (You should get one! Not too expensive and quite stylish, if I do say so myself. I ordered it from a company called Thirty-One. Here's the web site if you're interested: http://www.mythirtyone.com/kristyharley/. They also have different styles and patterns.)
The way it works: each morning I pack my bag (when time permits) with what I will consume for the day. That includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Since I generally take in 1000-1200 calories per day, I usually pack enough food that takes up about 400-600 of that caloric intake.
The rules... Rule #1: plan for the day! If you know that you are in the office until about 5 or 6 p.m., then make sure you have enough food to sustain you throughout the day. Rule #2: Choose wisely! Know what you are packing for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Count the caloric value of the items. This includes everything! Rule #3: If its not in the bag, DON'T EAT IT! This rule is very important. One of the key elements to calorie counting is knowing how many calories you are eating and sticking to the goal that you have set. By only eating what you have allotted yourself during the day, it makes it easier to keep up with your caloric intake, as well as plan out what you will have for dinner.
Along with my food, I also keep my food diary (a record of what I eat from day to day) and a Calorie, Fat, and Carbohydrate Counter; both of which can be purchased from The Calorie King (http://www.CalorieKing.com). They are both handy, very informative, little guides to keep with you.
Needless to say, any little trick to keeping up with your calories will help. My nifty little lunch bag definitely helps me out BIG time.
Until next time, Happy Calorie Counting! :)
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