Healthy Eating Tips for those never home

[three60roundhouse]

I have a problem: I have no time to think about what I eat! I have little time to prepare food or sit down and enjoy a meal. What do you suggest I eat for, say, lunch? My school cafeteria food is totally appalling to me, I refuse to eat the oil-saturated fries and goppy burgers and mystery meat and huge chocolate muffins . Usually for breakfast, I have time for nothing more than a cup of tea and a cup of dry cereal I bag on my way out the door! I'll have an apple or an orange for a snack, and then lunch...a yogurt or peanut butter on wheat bread? If I go to work, this means I am not home from 6:20 AM until about 9! I like my current weight (118) and can't afford to gain weight by eating crap or lose it by not having enough good, quick, nutritious food on hand!

[Jack]

Well, if you don't have time - make it!

 

Get up earlier so you can make yourself a cup of cereal with milk, and then prepare a lunch for you to take with you to school. It may be a drag, but trust me, it pays off.

[Shootfighter]

it seems to me that you're a really active person. maybe you dont have anything to worry about. being as active as you are you should burn alot of fat everyday.

 

thats just my opinion. i know nothing about keeping weight off because im trying to GAIN weight at the moment.

[KickChick]

Good points Jack!

 

Diet should not be just about putting weight on or taking weight off .... you also have to eat nutritiously in order to be able to feed those brain cells for both school and work..... feed your muscles ... and to maintain your metabolism for the energy you require for throughout your day!

 

Breakfast is truly important! I am not a big breakfast eater and neither are my two teenagers... my little one still has time for FRUIT LOOPS!

 

What I do for them as they are rushing out the door is hand them a protein bar or Slimfast bar and a bottle of water or juice (or they will get a bagel & cream cheese at school...actually better nutritiously then a muffin!)

 

School cafeteria selections are horrific, (but they are getting better!) They should have salads & soups on the menu and any type of sandwich with chicken/tuna is the way to go rather than cheeseburgers or pizza. If the cafe is sooooo bad... do make a lunch and bring! (pressed for time?.. make before bedtime --- just don't forget it in the morning!)

 

Also take VITAMINS ...... a good multi for when you are not eating properly.... Pack some protein bars/meal replacement bars, or one of those "shaker mugs with a cap" ...put in a scoop of protein powder and drop it in your purse. You can later add milk or water shake it up and presto instant protein and the feeling of fullness and instant energy!

 

Lots of small meals is the way to go Shootfighter if you need to gain weight.... just make sure when you are taking in those extra calories that they are not "empty" calories .... let them benefit you in some way .... (meaning greasy cheeseburgers, fries, candy etc.)

 

Make sure you eat dinner at a resonable hour..... eating too late gives you less time to burn off the calories you have taken in .... I never eat past 7:00 .... just drink!

[Northren Ogre]

Just drink...like lots of beer??

[KickChick]

well, that actually isn't a good idea either (see the angel???.... I mean't like H2O or bedtime warm milk .... just no cookies!)

 

yeah right! :devil:

 

...like I always say.... everything in moderation!

[Red J]

I agree with Jack. Make time to make eating a priority. Yes it is a pain in the neck, but well worth it. Most days for lunch, I just grab a few pieces of fruit and a protein bar. It is not as much fun as french fries, but a lot healthier. Like KickChick, I also try not to eat after 7pm, definitely a good tip. Good luck!