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Motivation and Support

Zoeys_Momma
Zoeys_Momma Posts: 7 Member
edited January 21 in Motivation and Support
I work at Olive Garden. My shift is generally 5 or 6 hours. I eat before I come in but by the time I leave I am starving. I normally cave and eat a breadstick or order something off the menu which isn't healthy. The whole time I work, I'm busy because you constantly have new tables sitting down so I don't have time to eat or snack during my shift. I have tried to bring healthy snacks. Anyone have any ideas to help control myself from eating the bad stuff or how to deal with this problem?

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  • Cp731
    Cp731 Posts: 3,195 Member
    Continue to bring your own food, the cravings for OG will most likely subside
  • mamato3inca
    mamato3inca Posts: 168 Member
    Maybe put in an order for something healthy off the menu, but do it before you get hungry or have cravings? Last time I was there, I remember they had a low cal menu or something like that. Or have your meal from home packed and ready to eat as soon as your shift is over. I know how hard it is to make wise choices when the yummy stuff is right in front of you! Good luck.
  • boatsie77
    boatsie77 Posts: 480 Member
    Take a high protein, high fiber bar (like quest or myloplex) and eat it as soon as you're done your shift with a couple huge glasses of water. You can also cut the bars up into several pieces and pop a piece in your mouth and chug a glass of water between customers when you have a moment. Can't you also have the cook just grill you a chicken breast or pork tenderloin without lots of oil and butter and toss it into a salad?
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