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When you leave your house for a few hours, you probably remember to pack snacks for your kids or a bottle for your baby. But what about yourself? Being prepared with healthy snacks is essential to losing weight after baby. When you're running errands and you're hungry, you are vulnerable to a snack attack of gigantic proportions. Danger awaits at the fast food places you'll pass, the chip aisle, or the vending machine. How will you withstand the temptation? By having healthy snacks in your bag when you need them the most.

Make it a habit to carry healthy snacks and water whenever you go out. Keep a small bag of nuts or a protein bar in the car for emergencies. Planning your meals and snacks ahead is crucial to getting rid of that baby weight. Great snacks on the go include:

-Apples, bananas, grapes, easy to peel oranges

-Raisins, granola bars, protein bars

-Whole wheat crackers, nuts

-Celery sticks, carrot sticks

When you know you'll be out during lunchtime, brown bag it. Enjoy a picnic lunch with the kids. Yes, it's easier to buy food. After all, this saves you the hassle of preparing lunch and the inconvenience of lugging it around. But easier doesn't make it better. I can think of two huge advantages to brown bagging it on a regular basis. First, you will eat much healthier. You won't be at the mercy of the fast food restaurant where the average burger is 500 calories. Second, you will save a lot of money.

Protect yourself from tempting foods that are terrible for your health. Bringing lunch isn't just for school kids. It's a great secret for losing weight after baby.

Today's action step: Don't eat out. Pack a picnic or eat a healthy meal at home instead.

Arlene Pellicane, mother of a toddler and infant, helps women lose their baby weight and thrive as wives and mothers. Her weekly podcast "Losing Weight After Baby" is full of practical ideas that work for busy moms. An everyday mom herself, you can visit Arlene's website for free articles and exercises at http://www.losingweightafterbaby.com