How to Eat Healthy After You Move Out on Your Own
So you've finally moved out on your own---you're no longer under the constantly watchful eyes of your parents. Whether you've headed off to college or just put a deposit down on your first apartment, being on your own can derail healthy eating habits if you're not careful.
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Eating Healthy on Your Own
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Go grocery shopping to keep your cupboards and refrigerator stocked. Life can be a bit hectic at first on your own---as you deal with your job, studies, housework and friends, it can be easy to avoid the grocery store and instead order pizza or Chinese takeout. Grocery shopping allows you pick the healthiest foods and keep an eye on calories and carbohydrates.
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Pick the right roommate. If you're sharing the rent, try to choose someone who likes to eat healthy, or you might end up eating junk food out of habit. If your roommate eats nothing but Buffalo wings and ranch dressing, then you're more likely to pick up similar habits.
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Keep healthy snacks on hand. If you're up at 3 a.m. studying or working late to finish that big project on deadline, it's easy to head to the vending machines and grab a few packages of chips. Instead, think ahead and bring a few containers of dried fruit or yogurt with you. When those hunger pangs strike, you'll have a healthy snack ready and waiting.
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Watch your portions. Being out on your own means no set bedtimes and plenty of time for friends. You may find your social calendar filled with parties and trips to restaurants for drinks and appetizers. It's easy to fill up on unhealthy food as you down a few beers and chat with your friends. Keep a conscious eye on how much you're eating; pace yourself instead of gorging. You can eat unhealthy food occasionally and still maintain a healthy lifestyle---just limit how much you eat.
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Take time to fix a meal. Life on your own is a whirlwind of excitement and responsibility. It may seem you hardly have time to sleep, let alone to preheat an oven or boil some water---that frozen pizza or microwave dinner may seem like the perfect way to save time and effort. While you will be saving time, however, you'll likely not save calories. There are many healthy foods you can create quickly, including pasta or a microwaved baked potato.
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