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In other words, its a goal thats very much worthy of your resolutions list.
María Jesús Contreras
Prep your morning glass of water in advance.
That way, its ready for you as soon as you open your eyes.
Jenna Ryu
2.
And on that note, make whats inside a little more exciting.
Staying hydrated is easier when you like what youre drinking.
), andHydrant electrolyte packets(I have one every morning).
Abbey Stone
3.
Invest in a big ol cup to take with you on the go.
If hydrating throughout the day feels like a drag, you might need a better vessel.
I highly recommend usinga nice, big cupthats uniquely satisfying to drink out of.
Sara Coughlin
4.
Switch up your milk.
Compared to the traditional stuff, it has literallydouble the protein, and it tastes exactly the same.
Christa Sgobba
5.
Add extra nutrients to your desserts.
My go-to isblack beans in brownies.
JR
6.
Pro tip:Try branching out to other seafood varieties, like mussels, anchovies, or trout.
AS
7.
Buy a rotisserie chicken so you always have a versatile protein source handy.
Honestly, sometimes Ill just snack on it by itself.
My husband and I call this Straight protein to the face.
AS
8.
Boil up some eggs to make your salads more substantial.
It needs protein, and Im not about to grill up some chicken during a hectic workday.
Enter: the humble hard-boiled egg.
CS
9.
Make your lunch work for you.
SC
10.
Set a goal to eat a fruit or veggie (or both!)
Find a delicious garnish to enhance the basics.
For me, its peanut butter, hands down.
SC
12.
Have produce prepped and ready for snack time.
This way, I can grab a handful when I swing by the fridge.
Sarah Felbin
13.
Supplement ready-to-eat dinners with fresh or frozen veggies.
To make a frozen meal more filling (and a little healthier), I often add veggies.
SF
14.
Make a weekly menu and shop with it in mind.
This doesnt have to be ahardmenu, but more so a general bulleted list.
This way, I have everything that I need already stocked.
Amy Marturana Winderl
15.
Pack lunch the night beforeand divvy it up wisely.
The key is to pack foods that will stay fresh in the fridge overnight.
Make a hearty salad and pour the dressing into a separate container to keep your greens crisp.
Stow sandwich components in a bento box and build it fresh right before you eat.
Now all you have to do in the morning is remember to snag your lunch from the fridge.
WG
16.
Or knock out a few meals in one go with a marathon meal-prep session.
Ive done this with chili, rice and beans, chickpea stew, and many other dishes.
Caroline Tien
17.
Learn to cook one new dish per month.
Youll expand your meal prep options, and might even find a little more fun in nourishing yourself.
Grace McCarty
18.
Dont sleep on Pinterest for recipe inspo.
I still am an avid Pinterest user for this exact reason!
AMW
19.
Or eat your way through your favorite cookbook.
Eliminate both stressors by committing to cooking every recipe in your favorite healthy(-ish) cookbook.
Lara Kramer
20.
But dont be afraid to cut out the frills and fall back on some key no-recipe recipes.
Or Ill do Asian-style frozen veggies with chicken, frozen edamame, and some premade teriyaki sauce.
Whats more, there is no major grocery haul required.
Dana Leigh Smith
21.
When in doubt, have a smoothie.
Whats easier than tossing a bunch of fruits and veggies in a Vitamix and blending them all together?
Katie Camero
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