Crazy Work Schedule?

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Crazy Work Schedule?
Toss Out the Clock, but Eat Regularly

If you're one of the many Biggest Loser members that has a crazy work schedule or works the night shift, you might as well toss the clock out the window as far as eating at a certain time each day. What you will need to do is to eat every 3-4 hours when you are awake. The key is to distribute your calories so that you're not getting too hungry and then making poor choices. You'll need to anticipate your day ahead (or night) and make sure you have a simple, yet healthy snack or small meal available.

Start by writing down your schedule for when you will eat a meal or snack each day. Keep in mind that your goal is to have something every 3 hours or so that you are AWAKE. Next, write down foods that you can pack at home or whip together in no time, like a sandwich so that you can give yourself a healthy option while at work. Create a master list that looks like this:

Instant cereals (just add water)
Sandwiches (PB&J, turkey, chicken breast slices, roast beef, tuna, egg salad, veggie burger - avoid cheese and use light mayo or mustard)
Hard-boiled eggs
Baby carrots
Pre-washed salads
Salads in a to-go container
Energy bars (in a pinch)
Frozen dinner (in a pinch)
Nuts (in a baggie)
Apples, bananas, oranges
Canned pineapple
Low-fat cottage cheese (refrigerator at work)

Your schedule may work against you. But you can rise above it with a plan, some preparation, and ongoing support to stay on your path.