#ProdChat – 07/31/13 – Organizing for Healthy Meals
This week we discussed the important topic of organizing for healthy meals, as we all face the challenges of active lives and making sure that we are planning and preparing good food for ourselves and our families. For more information, check out http://www.letsmove.gov/eat-healthy.
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Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly #productivity chat! Topic: Organizing for Healthy Meals -
hi @rsidneysmith and everyone else on #prodchat! I’m Natalie, a productivity coach & academic. -
@rsidneysmith Hi there! Nice to have a chance to join you and #prodchat. Hope all is good in your world! -
@nmhouston I’m actually doing great, Natalie! Thanks for asking. It was a hairy two months but I’m back on track now. 😀 #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith It “treated” me well tonight, bacon cheese fries. See what I mean? #prodchat -
@LoisMarketing Welcome, Lois! Great to have you, and likewise, I hope all is going well with you! Things are great here! 🙂 #prodchat
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@LoisMarketing I certainly understand that. Do you feel like you get lost in work and miss meals? #prodchat
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@nmhouston Yeah, I’m a pescetarian b/c of dietary restrictions (which are increasingly loosening thanks to probiotics)! #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith Yes, work schedule plus many times I’m just not hungry! 🙂 #prodchat
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@LoisMarketing I know the feeling. What I have learned is that to increase your healthy eating, you need more physical activity. #prodchat
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@LoisMarketing yes, I love my work at home days in part because it’s so easy to make tea or a snack whenever I want! #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith I am single so no kids and their picky eating to plan for — ha! I enjoy entertaining though. #prodchat A2
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@LoisMarketing Do you find that working at home makes it easier to eat healthier for you and your family? #prodchat
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+1 with activity, the body’s wisdom comes forth MT @rsidneysmith: to increase your healthy eating, you need more physical activity #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith Definitely! Amazing to stop and consider the savings — in dollars and in calories! — by eating at home. #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith Too much physical activity can be a bad thing tho. I need to find a way to keep some energy for the end of the day #prodchat
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@LoisMarketing LOL. I totally understand. Good re: entertaining! We’ll talk about eating with others later in the #prodchat! 😀
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@nmhouston I absolutely agree! Your body is the best means for feedback! #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith I enjoy baking too! Love being in the kitchen 🙂 #prodchat
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@nmhouston The last 4 months I’ve replaced most soda with half-strength Gatorade. It’s helping but not enough. #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith That’s so interesting! We definitely need to chat more and compare notes 🙂 #prodchat
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@nmhouston That is so smart! I do basically the same thing. I love my Crock Pot and put it to good use! #prodchat
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@nmhouston That’s fantastic! I used to do that when I was home most of the time. It’s a great way to plan ahead. #prodchat
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@LoisMarketing I am a big fan of the pressure cooker! super fast for beans, potatoes, etc don’t have a crock pot yet though #prodchat
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@LoisMarketing Oh my! I used to love using my crockpot. I think I’ll have to resume using it when I can in the fall. 🙂 #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith I was sharing with friends that I enjoy using the Crock Pot year round 🙂 Beats turning on the oven in summer! #prodchat
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@nmhouston The Gatorade was a first step to increasing water. I want to slowly replace it with water. #prodchat This wk I’ll make progress!
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@LoisMarketing That makes total sense from an energy, heat and #productivity perspective! Thinking cap = on! #prodchat
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@nmhouston I know you would enjoy a Crock Pot since you mentioned liking soups and stews. #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith I’ve turned several friends on to getting one and they’ve thanked me! #prodchat
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@LoisMarketing yes, even with AC in the house, I don’t use the oven between May and November here — just too hot #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith Never heard of it. I’ll have to do some research now. #ProdChat
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#CrockPot RT @LoisMarketing: @rsidneysmith I’ve turned several friends on to getting one and they’ve thanked me! #prodchat
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A4: Over the years, I’ve used spreadsheets and a variety of apps. Today, I use a combo of @rememberthemilk and PlainText app. #prodchat
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RT @LoisMarketing: For me it’s the trusty little shopping list pad on my fridge! 🙂 I’ve yet to fully join the 21st century 🙂 #prodchat A4
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@LoisMarketing me too, paper list on the fridge. And the fact that my partner does the shopping 🙂 (fair division, since I cook) #prodchat
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@nmhouston Now that’s the perfect division of duties! 🙂 #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith @nmhouston I’m a good list keeper so a logical next step for me would be an app. Thx for the suggestions Ray #prodchat A4
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@nmhouston I learned that wonderful tip from my Mom. I do the same. Will jot down everything I need then organize it. #prodchat
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@LoisMarketing @nmhouston Agreed! In my last relationship, I did shopping, cooking and baking. Cleaning was NOT my chore! 😉 #prodchat
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@LoisMarketing Of course! 🙂 And, with @rememberthemilk you can DM tweet grocery items directly to your list via @rtmilk I think! #prodchat
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@LoisMarketing my mother actually had a pad printed with list of household items most commonly purchased. pre-computer days, too! #prodchat
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@nmhouston @LoisMarketing Yes, my PlainText app file is for my staples…everything I buy semimonthly or monthly. #prodchat
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@nmhouston @LoisMarketing I’m going to be automating soon by using Amazon Grocery, http://Soap.com such.NYCrodchatprodchat
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RT @LoisMarketing: I think it’s great for someone on a diet or having to adjust their diet to have friends’ encouragement #prodchat A5
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@rsidneysmith For me, I find that nothing works better than good old fashioned post-it notes! I put them everywhere! #prodchat -
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RT @nmhouston: Keeping a food log, or sharing with a friend about what you’ve eaten, is a way to increase awareness/accountability #prodchat
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MT @ScarletRegina: For me, I find that nothing works better than good old fashioned post-it notes! I put them everywhere! #prodchat
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@nmhouston Grilled veggies are amazing. I’ve recently started roasting veggies more frequently, as well. #prodchat
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A gym and diet ‘buddy’ is great for someone launching a plan to eat healthier and become more active. #prodchat
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A gym and diet ‘buddy’ is great for someone launching a plan to eat healthier and become more active. #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith Haven’t found that magic yet. Maybe I’ll dig the slow cooker out and just start making the decisions. #prodchat Need recipes.
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hi @ScarletRegina — glad to see you here on #prodchat! & definitely agree about hydration & health
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@rsidneysmith When I lived in NYC, I used @FreshDirect. They were always wonderful & they have so many healthy options. #prodchat
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@xianfox Between @LoisMarketing @nmhouston and @google, you can find #crockpot recipes galore! #prodchat
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@nmhouston Glad to be here, even though I came in at the end of the party! #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith I love Amazon automated deliveries for supplements, certain packaged things, etc #prodchat
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@nmhouston Oh I love this concept. It’s about adding instead of depriving yourself. Smart way to shift the through process #prodchat
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@ScarletRegina Yes! I am thinking about @FreshDirect too but I’m buying mostly nonperishables because I travel for work. #prodchat
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@ScarletRegina You can always leave it to @nmhouston to have smart ways of approaching most things! 😉 #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith heh, I just keep the overly unhealthy stuff out of the pantry! I buy wheat thins/crackers instead of chips, etc… #prodchat
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@rsidneysmith I do keep “emergency” M&Ms on hand, however! #prodchat
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Hahaha. Awesome. RT @ScarletRegina: @rsidneysmith I do keep “emergency” M&Ms on hand, however! #prodchat
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As @rsidneysmith suggested earlier flavoring water with lemon or lime juice is a great option to soda. #prodchat A6
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As @rsidneysmith suggested earlier flavoring water with lemon or lime juice is a great option to soda. #prodchat A6
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@LoisMarketing Yes! I keep frozen grapes around for when I have the munchies & want something sweet. #prodchat
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@LoisMarketing Your eyesight will be great long into your life then! 🙂 #prodchat
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@nmhouston Oh my gosh, yes. I bought the pre-washed salad in a container a week ago & have eaten plenty of salad in the last week. #prodchat -
@nmhouston More expensive but otherwise I would not bother with making salad. #prodchat
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@nmhouston Yes — and precut veggies are more expensive but also encourage someone to start eating more of them #prodchat
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@literarychica Welcome to the #ProdChat, Liana! Thanks for chiming in! 🙂
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@LoisMarketing same with cut up fruit –we aren’t going to be able to eat a half watermelon, but a two cup container is perfect #prodchat
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RT @LoisMarketing: Here’s an idea I’m ‘addicted’ to now: Salads in a jar! #prodchat
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@nmhouston Give me a sec — I’ll find a link for you 🙂 #prodchat
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hey @literarychica glad you joined us! #prodchat
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I’m going to check this out! RT @LoisMarketing: A salad in a jar is great to grab-and-go plus it stays fresher longer #prodchat
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I like this idea. time to get a few mason jars. RT @LoisMarketing: Here’s an idea I’m ‘addicted’ to now: Salads in a jar! #prodchat
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@nmhouston Here are some ideas — plus there are plenty of others. Just Google for them 🙂 http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2012/07/quick-and-easy-lunch-idea-salad-in-a-jar/ …2/prodchat-… #prodchat
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Thanks #productivity enthusiasts for tonight’s #ProdChat! Join us again next week! Check out the transcript in the morning!
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Salad in a jar ideas — plus there are many more online! http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2012/07/quick-and-easy-lunch-idea-salad-in-a-jar/ …2/prodchat-… #prodchat
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@LoisMarketing thanks for the info! #prodchat
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thanks @rsidneysmith for hosting another excellent #prodchat! great ideas from everyone!
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Ditto. RT @nmhouston: thanks @rsidneysmith for hosting another excellent #prodchat! great ideas from everyone!
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@LoisMarketing Thanks for the link. I will try this soon. #prodchat
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Next week on #ProdChat, we’ll be discussing “Digital Clutter” so join us on Wednesday at 8pm ET! http://ow.ly/nwb7O
