This came up in the comments from my last post. If you prep food ahead, what do you use for food storage - plastic bags or containers?
I use a combination of both - see these two drawers in my kitchen are devoted to them! :)
The plastic bags are handy & I can easily label right on them. But I keep thinking about how many of them I use, the money they cost & if it might be better financially (long-term) & environmentally to switch more of my "convenience" foods over to plastic containers. I just don't care for the idea that I'm being wasteful.
I did some searching online for small (approx. 1-2 oz) size containers that come with lids... for things like a tablespoon of sliced almonds or salad dressings. Yes, I would measure everything ahead if it was possible. If I could just throw all my meals together in assembly line fashion I would be in bliss. Anyhow, the only ones I could find were from Tupperware and a little spendy, especially considering the quantity I would need. If anyone knows of any other tiny containers like this, I'd love to hear about them. :)
On to other news... The Around the World Challenge at the gym starts on Monday!
The requirements are pretty tough, and I know from experience it sucks in a major way if you get behind. I dusted off the calculator (ok, I found it on my phone lol) and figured out exactly how much I'd have to do for each part if I did that part every day, 30 days & 20 days. I tested the numbers to see how its going to go on the bike, circuit machines & elliptical tonight... just trying to get a feel for how much time I'm going to have to spend in the gym. I'm thinking its a pretty good idea to pack a blanket & pillow in the car so I can just live there, lol. It looks like it will take 2-3 hours a day... if I go 30 of the 43 days. Granted I might get through some of it faster if I lowered the resistance level, but I don't see how that is in the best interest of my long term goals, so I don't want to do it just for the sake of getting in the miles or sets. Now if it gets down to the last day, I may change my mind about that, lol.
I'm kicking meal planning & food prep into high gear over the next couple days... so hopefully I will be prepared when Monday morning rolls around. A question though... my calorie burn at the gym is going to jump from about 800 to 1500-2000. With the increase in calories burned, should I modify my calorie intake? And if so, how much?
Geesh, I'm all full of questions tonight! lol
Oh, I saw a sneak peek at the prizes they are giving away this year. It looks like they tripled the number of prizes & some of them are awesome. One is an overnight stay at a historical hotel/spa that I've been dying to go to since I was 16. Definitely something to keep my tush moving when I wanna curl up in a ball & die!
Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend! :)
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I would start by upping the calories a little and see how you feel. As long as you've got the energy, I would take advantage of the deficit - but that's me.
And for smaller containers - is there a restaurant supply store by you? I'm guessing they've got a wide selection of "disposable" containers (which actually wash up pretty good!) They'll come in 1 and 2 oz size I would think...
DEFINITELY up the calories - you may want to ask a nutritionist about how much. If you're spending 1500-2000 calories a day, that's an entire day's nutrition. Also, if you take in too few calories, your metabolism will slow down to prevent starvation mode.
I always get lots of tupperware the day after Thanksgiving (usually Walmart and Target have huge sets for less than $10). I know it doesn't help right now, but maybe a few months down the line! :)
Good luck with the challenge!
Just found your blog and am loving it! I cant beieve how organized you have your stuff I wish mine could be like that!
i use containers to pack lunch/dinner, but i also use bags as well. washing dishes has to be my least favorite activity so i must admit, if i can go disposable, i do.
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