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That sounds a whole lot like me up until last spring. As the poster above mentioned, making your meals ahead of time can help a lot. I like to cook a few meals on Sunday, then pack them in the fridge or freezer so later in the week all I have to do is microwave and eat. Another thing I've found and LOVE is the ziplock zip n' steam bags. I buy fresh veggies and use those to steam them in just a couple minutes (quick and no dishes). Originally Posted by beginme
I do have a meal plan. And, I stick to it daily for Breakfast and Lunch. But, after work, when I'm exhausted, I go straight to a restaurant rather than going home and eating what I had planned. Then I get dessert..
For me the only way to get out of the restaurant habit was to quit cold turkey. I ate fast food a LOT. And I know I can't handle the "you can never have this again" approach because it seems unrealistic and unfair and I just give up. So I made it just one month. A challenge to myself to go one month without fast food. The first week was okay; the second week was hard; the third week was better; and by the fourth week I didn't want that crap in my body anymore. It really worked. I stopped craving fast food. And I've tackled all of my vices one by one (so I don't get too overwhelmed by cutting everything out at once), just using this one month self-challenge format.
You just have to find what works for you and COMMIT. The better you eat and the more you exercise, the better and more energetic you feel. Getting started is one of the hardest parts. Start making new habits today.