5 Lunch-Packing Tips That Save Money and Calories!

December 04, 2017 "Attitude creates reality. How you view a situation can have an enormous impact on how you live. Some people see setbacks as absolute devastation, whereas others view them as opportunities. At the end of the day, the choice is really up to you."— Edward T. Creagan, M.D. Healthy Eating Get into the habit: Pack your lunch How often do you just grab whatever's available when you're hungry, relying on fast food or even a vending machine to supply your midday meal? Bringing your lunch to work or preparing it at home might seem like a chore, but as you'll see, it can be simple and rewarding. Adopting this healthy habit will help prevent impulsive eating and influence better decisions the rest of the day. Read on to learn how to reinvigorate your lunch, save money and eat more healthfully. Try these simple lunch-packing tips » Get Fit How to measure exercise intensity Once exercise becomes a regular habit, it's time to consider just how much (and how hard) you are actually moving. Learning how to measure exercise intensity is easy, and it will help keep you dedicated to your weight-loss goals. Determine how hard you're actually working — and be inspired to step it up a notch. Measure your exercise intensity » Today's Weight-Loss Tip Effective goal-setting strategies When setting goals, think about these two different types: process and outcome. "Exercise regularly" is an example of a process goal, while "lose 30 pounds" is an example of an outcome goal. Both are important, but process goals drive weight-loss success because they focus on taking action. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Type 2 Diabetes Info Get Help Managing Your Glucose with a Basal Insulin Option. Learn More Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Advanced Stomach Cancer Learn About a Treatment Option for Advanced Stomach Cancer What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Moderate/Severe RA Treatment Learn About Rheumatoid Arthritis and A Possible Treatment Option Today BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Monday December 04, 2017. Copyright 2017 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy