Any working Moms out there?

Feel free to add me. I'm based over the other side of the world (Australia), but I work full time 40 hours plus a week, plus the 2-3 hours I spend in traffic each day to get to and from work. I am married with one 6 year old boy. I'm finding out the hard way that him being at school is MUCH more work for me than when he was younger (homework, reading each night, sports and activities).
I also have to try and find to fit in study (IT certification and re-certification never ends!) and then trying to fit in exercise which leaves me running for the bad food choices at the food court at lunch time because I ran out of time (yet again) to make myself a healthy salad and tuna for lunch.
I like the idea about the glass jars though - might have to try that one

I'm a working mom and I completely understand what you mean! I travel a fair amount in my role so I'm often on the move. I bring my own foods with me to work and I stick to eating only what I've brought. I try to pack things I know I can eat on the move or while sitting at my desk getting something done - apples, carrots, sandwiches, rice cakes, cheese slices... things like that. If I know I will be in the office for lunch and will have the time to sit and eat, I will bring like a chicken or tuna salad plus some of the other things I already mentioned.

It's not always easy, but with a little advance planning it's definitely possible!

I definitely do not work nearly as much as you do. But between my Masters program, work, being a mom & a girlfriend (that's a job too! haha), I have also struggled with this issue. The only thing I can suggest is to have readily prepared meals and snacks for yourself rather than going out to eat. If you get those glass jars from any craft stores - they keep food SUPER fresh! You can fill them with salad mixes (dressing on the bottom) and store a bunch in your fridge. When you want one, you just shake it up and eat it out of that. You can also do that with anything of course! Seems to work better than tupperware or ziplocks

+1 to cooking and bringing meals to work. I work full-time with two kids and no one to help. Twice a week I spend couple of hours to cook two-three meals. Some I freeze, some just keep in the refrigirator and we eat it in two-three days...

Another vote for planning and packing meals and snacks for work. When I have leftovers, I package them into individual gladware containers that I can put right in my lunch bag. I eat a lot of the same snacks over and over. When you repeat meals and snacks, it's easy to copy them from day to day with the MFP food log, too.

Oh yeah and unsalted crackers for snacky kind of days

I am a working mom of 3. I am new to mfp, Feel free to add me. On Saturdays, I plan all of our meals for the upcoming week. So each night, I already know what I will be preparing before dnner. I keep grab and go healthy snacks that require no preparation (apples, oranges,yogurt etc.). I don't buy any unhealthy snacks in bulk. If I want chocolate, then I will buy a single candy bar every now and then or I will buy one Coke ( no multi-packs);yet no deprivation. I don't eat mindlessly in front of the tv or computer, only at the table. I also keep a bottle of water in my car at all times. I am just starting to make these simple changes, but i have lost 12lbs in a month.

Also, find a gym with childcare that you trust. I love the YMCA here. My daughter loves going to their childcare, so I don't feel guilty for working out.

Also a Working mom. I generagly work 9 hours a day. I am a mother of 3 (age 3, 4 & 6). I bring snacks to work with me Apples, Oranges, Carrots Celery are my go toes, Since Apples and Oranges are prepackeged and ready to just grab and go. Carrots and celery I wash cut and bag into portion size as soon as I bring them home for the grocery store so I have no excuse. I do I our meal planning before grocery shopping and I try and prep meals on Suday as well. It's easier to throw meals together after work if you already have veggies chopped, Cheese shredded, Ect. My work outs are usually after the kids go to bed since I already get up at 4am to get us out the door in time. Feel free to add me. I know it can be overwhelming some days

So glad to see this post with so many working moms, I'm a working single mom/soldier of 1 child and 20 soldiers who need something all hours of the day. Thankfully since it's only 2 of us at home I cook on monday like I'm cooking for a family of 5 and package my leftovers for the week. I too take all of my own food to work, keep plenty of yogurt, baby carrots, fruits etc in the fridge that i can grab and go. Feel free to add me (and any others on this board) I love hearing that I'm not the only one who doesn't go to the gym for 5 hours a day!

I work full time 3rd shift and have 3 kiddos. Sometimes we are super busy other times not much ( I'm a nurse) I bring foods I can grab and go , protein bars, bananas etc

I'm a working mom. I'm a mother of one and he is very involved in after-school activities. I work 40+ hours a week and I am also clueless about what to do. I become very overwhelmed in the workplace. We are always trying to feed each other bad things (candy, cake, soda). I am so glad that so many people have responded with such good ideas and suggestions. Feel free to add me and maybe we can figure it out by providing each other with support and encouragement.

I'm a FT working mom with two active daughters (age 5 and 9). I work 45+ hours. Coaching soccer and basketball for my daughters. I have found that meal replacement shakes have saved me on my busy days at work. That has always been my weakness, get busy during the day and skip meals. I have found that those at work have caught on and are doing the same so we are all very supportive of each other.

I own my own company and work around 60 hours a week. I make sure to always make meals ahead of time and carry easy healthy snacks. Its a bit easier for me I suppose cause I don't have to worry about anyone taking any of my meals or snacks out of the break room for fear of being fired lol.

I am the Principal of an elementary school, so I work long hours and have a five year old. I plan meals on the weekend, make sure I have healthy snacks in my desk or refrig at work, keep a 24 pack of water by my desk. I've been trying to limit eating out, but sometimes that is tough because I'm exhausted, so I use my slow cooker!