Eating now instead of later?

pbandz

So sometimes before I head off to work or school, I make sure to eat before I go. A lot of the times, however, I won't be very hungry but I'll eat anyway, just to try and prevent myself from eating junk at work/school. Is there a better way of going about this? I feel like I'm more likely to feel hungry again sooner even if I make sure to eat before I go.

autumnblade75

I think the better plan would be to bring something of quality to snack on, instead of "junk" at work or school.

Kalikel

Bring a lunch bag. That way, you can eat what you like when you're hungry.

angf0679

I try to eat before leaving for work. (Emphasis on the try). When I find I don't have time as I overslept, I take something with me to have at work when I get there. I try to have muffins made to take one of those or cinnamon rolls. I sometimes have the Special K Breakfast Shakes. (I only get them when they go on sale or I have a coupon.) I also try to pack my lunch and take it with me. With my new job I almost need to! There is only one place I can go get something to eat when I don't and most days they don't open to 4. (I work 8:30-5). One habit I am trying to get into is packing my lunch the day before. That way it's ready to go when I'm running late. (Which happens a lot). It also helps make sure that you pack a nice healthy lunch. In the past I've gone as far as pre-logging my lunch, so I know what the calorie count for it will be.

gato012002

I often do the same thing, but recently I changed my habits. My strategy is to each healthy snacks throughout the day. My recommendation is to eat nuts: almonds, raisins, etc. that helped me cut-off junk food.

RodaRose

I do not eat in the morning. I eat later when I feel like eating.
Get some easy containers for packing.

pbandz

Thanks for the advice. Yea lately I've started taking stuff with me, it's just normally an inconvenience

cnbbnc

People at work look at me like I'm nuts because I always bring a bunch of food to work with me. I bring my lunch of course, but I bring tons of snacks (enough to last a couple days). I do it so if I get hungry I always have something good to grab. I also tend to keep a portioned out bag of nuts and/or a protein bar in the glove compartment of my car, for the same reason.

I find it isn't so much of an inconvenience if I pack multiple things in one shot, thus not having to do it daily.