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This article came from Quips & Tips for Freelance Writers, and was written by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen.

1. Stand while you write. The biggest complaint about writing and working from home fulltime is the constantsitting. It’s bad for your digestion, glute muscles, and back…so stand! 

2. Never eat at your computer.  When you eat at your computer, not only are you completely distracted from what and how much food you’re putting in your mouth, you also run the risk of spills and splashes. This tip for healthy eating while working from home serves two purposes: it keeps your computer clean and your body healthy.

3. Plan meals the night before. Lynne S. Beach  advises writers to plan snacks and meals in advance. “For lunch, I’m having a turkey sandwich instead of waiting until I’m starving and grabbing ‘fast crap’”

4. Deal with your insecurities. Are you eating out of fear or to avoid writing? Find healthy ways to deal with it – it’s agonising in the short run, and liberating in the long.

5. Schedule your fitness breaks. Exercise is a great way to deal with writing fears and insecurities.

6. Remember: food is fuel.  Food is fuel to keep your body and brain healthy so you can be a productive and creative. Avoid thinking of food as entertainment or your friend.

7. Buy the best. “My tip is to keep only healthy foods in the house,” says freelance writer and reflexologist Amy Kreydin. “You can’t eat junk if isn’t there.” If you have to buy chips or chocolate for the people you live with, ask them to hide them from you. If you don’t have willpower, this tip for eating healthy while working from home will force you to eat well.

8. Wash and chop in advance.  Prepare your healthy food for ready-to eat access. Wash and portion out your fruit so you can grab a snack and get back to work.

9. Mix and match. Emma Williams, who runs Modern Girls Kitchen, suggests keeping a lot of “mix’n’match” items – chicken, eggs, spring greens, fruit, veggies – and use them for a variety of options (sandwiches, salads, etc.). This way, you don’t get bored with the same old same old. Emma says, “I also keep a consistent schedule and try to eat lunch around same time each day, so I’m not snacking or overeating.”

10. Motivate yourself with quips and tips! Put notes and quotes on the fridge, bathroom mirror, cupboard doors – anywhere you look. Here’s a great one: “What you eat in private shows in public,” – it’s one of Kelli Zink’s favorite quotes for the fridge. This “Health Freak” blogger on CheekyChicago also says cooking at home allows for creativity. “Craving a fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings? Skip the KFC takeout and put your own healthy spin on a classic comfort food.”

Source & tips by By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen