slum it in the food appearance (and appeal) department. Since I invested in a heap of glass pyrex containers with blue lids, I've been much more excited about my lunch packing and eating experience. The other bonus is not having to microwave your soup in dodgy plastic. make some effort If you just slop some random leftovers in a container, like I have done on occasion, there's no way you're going to enjoy your lunch nor are you likely to be keen to cultivate the lunch habit. A little bit of effort can make all the difference to your enjoyment the next day. make extra at dinner When you're often cooking for one like I am these days, there's no need to start halving all your recipes. Just make enough for 2 or 4 and then serve up into your lunch containers when you serve your dinner so you're not tempted to eat more than your normal portion. Too easy. Of course if you're feeding a family, it's a great idea to double or even triple some recipes when you can. lan in the evenings If you're anything like me there is never any time in the mornings to do something crazy like make your lunch. If it is going to happen it has to be the night before. Get in the habit of thinking about your lunch while you're planning your dinner and it will soon be part of your routine. freeze your favourite bread I always have some