GETTING ORGANIZED

Being Organized is one of the most Important things that leads to being Successful!!!  I don't know about you but not being organized, not planning, and eating "fast food" were some of the main reasons that I was overweight.  Whatever was the quickest simplest thing was what went into my mouth.

I found out after WLS that  I hadn't changed much so I needed to make my Protein extremely accessible.  At the beginning it wasn't hard going to the Pantry to get a scoop of Protein  but as time went on it got to be much easier to grab something that was "convenient or in sight".  

For Christmas I asked my DD for canisters for my Protein.  I wanted something see through, something easy to open/close and something that would hold a whole container of Protein.  She did a Great Job picking these out and I am actually drinking more protein now than I did before.

The Pink Container in the 2nd picture is what I use on a daily basis to take protein to work or in the car.  It is a baby formula container.  It holds four 1 scoop servings.

WHAT DO YOU USE TO STAY ORGANIZED????

XOX CONTAINERS  SIZE 2.4 AND 1.5   THE LARGE HOLDS 1 TUB OF PROTEIN AND THE SMALL HOLDS 4 BOXES OF CRYSTAL LITE. 

         

You are my organized hero!!! LOL 

I took gooooood notes  thanks for sharing...

You are hysterical!!!   As much as you cook, I know you have to be super orgainzed!! 

Oh Roz...I am like a mad scientist in the kitchen...messy messy messy...NEVER organized...But usually if I do good and the food is good, the DH will clean up and let me rest 

You must have a wonderful DH like my mine!

The pink one is really neat.  I could certainly use that when I travel insted of snack bags.  Very nice.

I've used my canisters a long time and just got some new ones at the thrift store - BUT - I like the idea of see through ones. 

I also bought some of the formula container, I bought 2 but find I don't use them.  I have one at work with some chocolate protein in it and one at home.  I tend to premix my protein in my shaker cup and take it to work with me.  We have a refrigerator in the office and that works out well.

Its so much more convenient having the canisters on the cupboard - it keeps it within reach and its not "out of sight - out of mind". 

Now Vitamins - I have a low shelf dedicated ONLY to vitamins (I can do this cause I'm single - LOL).  Early out I used a vitamin "day of the week" organizer and got away from it.  Each morning I was having to pull pills, etc out of individual containers and found it was taking me 5 minutes in the morning to do all that.  I bought some new ones, and they split apart - so I prepackage them up at the beginning of the week then just throw the "day of the week" into my purse take it to work with me - saves me a LOT of time. 

On the way to my DD's today BF and I were talking about vitamins.  I only brought enough to get me through Wednesday, when he'll pick me up and take me home.  BUT - when I got to his house for a night or more I always have to remember grabbing my vits.  I do have ane extra B complex and Milk Thistle there (liquid), but none of my regular ones.  I also have protein at his place.  I have the original "day of the week" vitamin holder I'm going to fill up and take to his place - that way if theres an unscheduled visit or stay, I'm covered!  If I had thought about that before coming to my DD's I may have brought extras in case I stayed longer....

AWE...your at your DD's that means you are probably cuddling that little cutie of yours!  That should make your recovery a little more pleasant. 

I always hated the canisters that I put flour, sugar, etc. in because I never new what I was getting low on.  I love these see through ones!  They are also super easy to open because they have a pop up top that you only have to touch. 

I use my formula container all of the time.  I never let my protein sit very long after I mix it.  I don't like it after it settles or gets warm.  I load it up with crushed ice and drink it until it's gone.

I have been fighting my DH for a couple of years now to use a pill container because he forgets if he took them or not.  I made him use one last weekend when we went away and he finally agreed it would be easier!  I'm going to pick him up an AM/PM container tomorrow before he changes his mind.

Dear Lawd I envy you!! I cant even see the counter or kitchen table!!

LOL.....I cleaned it before I took the picture!