What should I bring to eat?

emibmas
emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
I work nights. Not every night, but a few times a week. There is not a place to bring a meal, store it, heat it, anything. We are allowed to get food there....
these are my options:
Hotdog
French Fries
Popcorn
Giant Soft Pretzel
Nachos

SERIOUSLY! I need to be there aroind 4:30 and leave around 12:30- 1am, so I usually eat a huge lunch, but still, I am ALWAYS under my calories on the nights I work because I refuse to eat there. I used meal replacement bars for awhile, but to be honest, I can not stomach them.

ANY advice is welcome and appreciated! :drinker:
Thanks!

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  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    I work nights. Not every night, but a few times a week. There is not a place to bring a meal, store it, heat it, anything. We are allowed to get food there....
    these are my options:
    Hotdog
    French Fries
    Popcorn
    Giant Soft Pretzel
    Nachos

    SERIOUSLY! I need to be there aroind 4:30 and leave around 12:30- 1am, so I usually eat a huge lunch, but still, I am ALWAYS under my calories on the nights I work because I refuse to eat there. I used meal replacement bars for awhile, but to be honest, I can not stomach them.

    ANY advice is welcome and appreciated! :drinker:
    Thanks!
  • georgiaj
    georgiaj Posts: 59
    hundred calorie snack packs fit in your purse easily..
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    I do not bring a purse to work. No place to keep it. I am under about 500 cals a work night. Thanks for the advice though, I appreciate it:flowerforyou:

    Let me re-pharse it. I need to eat something at night that has about 500 cals, and it not high in fat. I do not know of anything, but I am also pretty new at this,
    SO.....is there something out there that I can eat for dinner on these nights, that will fit in my pocket? Is there a really yummy shake or bar that I just do not know about?
    Or should I just get a happy meal on the way in? :noway: heehee
  • AlyssaC2010
    AlyssaC2010 Posts: 100
    hmm i was gonna say bring a PB sandwich or something but you said you didn't have a purse. you could always bring those 100 calorie snacks and keep them in your car and eat it before & after. the sandwich will probably keep too. apples will also.
  • EM13
    EM13 Posts: 17
    would granola work? you could make your own or buy it pre-made to suit your cal / fat / ... needs! Just a thought! good luck. em
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    I never would have thought of that....thanks! I am going to try that!:flowerforyou:
  • pamelawilliams
    pamelawilliams Posts: 66
    It's not 500 calories but very filling, fruit, apples, oranges, etc. that can be kept in your car. :smile:



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  • kimber607
    kimber607 Posts: 7,128 Member
    Hi

    Oh boy..has to fit in your pocket?
    I was going to say an EAS shake...but that might not work
    How about some Kashi roll/granola bars...some are about 180-230 cals
    Maybe 2 Luna bars?
    You could bring a few sting cheese sticks but can't wait too long to eat them :)

    Kim
  • laurenk182004
    laurenk182004 Posts: 1,882 Member
    I agree, a bag with nuts, granola and maybe even some pb and chocolate chips should do the trick! Or like someone else said bring something u can leave in your car. Also Fiber one bars are so yummy at 140 calories a piece. Bring an apple...they have those little pre packaged containers of peanut butter too that u could put on an apple, or some whole wheat crackers. Good luck! :)
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    Thanks everyone!
    Is it bad I was hoping that one person would say "go ahead and have a hotdog" :tongue:
  • Emdicio
    Emdicio Posts: 270 Member
    Hmm, with those limitations I think you're probably stuck with meal replacement bars (which are typically 250-300 calories, are high in protein and carbs, low in fat and usually have decent vitamin/mineral packages). These are not snack bars (ie, Fiber One, Nutrigrain, Granola bars, etc) but are designed as a full meal replacement. Brands are EAS, Myoplex, Met-Rx, Balance, etc. Wal-mart carries a few but you can get more choices at Hi Health and other nutrition/health stores.

    Hope this is useful.......Mike
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    Thanks everyone!
    Is it bad I was hoping that one person would say "go ahead and have a hotdog" :tongue:

    eh-eh-eh...nono.gif

    What kind of work do you do, might I ask, where they don't give you at least a drawer or something for personal belongings??? :grumble:
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    I work at an ampitheather and arena. I have (tough job, I know) Kenny Chesney Fri and Sat night and John Mayer Wed night. I am on my feet all night, I would not change it for anything. The arena is different, I can store food there, no personal stuff, just food. So, at least I can prepare something and bring it there. But I was getting frustrated with what to bring and still be healthy.
  • Mishy
    Mishy Posts: 1,551 Member
    Hmm, I've tried to think of stuff you fit into a pocket, and so far I've come up with

    granola bar (chewy or crunchie)
    beef jerky
    fruit roll up
    nuts
    dried fruit in a box (like raisins or cranberries)
    peanut butter or cheese cracker packet (although this presents a squish hazard :wink: )
    maybe string cheese depending on how long it would be in a pocket.
  • jamdblake4
    jamdblake4 Posts: 179
    Hmm, with those limitations I think you're probably stuck with meal replacement bars (which are typically 250-300 calories, are high in protein and carbs, low in fat and usually have decent vitamin/mineral packages). These are not snack bars (ie, Fiber One, Nutrigrain, Granola bars, etc) but are designed as a full meal replacement. Brands are EAS, Myoplex, Met-Rx, Balance, etc. Wal-mart carries a few but you can get more choices at Hi Health and other nutrition/health stores.

    Hope this is useful.......Mike

    meal replacement is the way to go, some of the powder doesn't taste to bad mixed with water so in the worst case stick the pack in your pocket get 2 of the biggest cups you can and start mixing, and then drink as fast as you can.
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/mrps.html
    If that doesn't work eat the hot dog.
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    I work at an ampitheather and arena. I have (tough job, I know) Kenny Chesney Fri and Sat night and John Mayer Wed night. I am on my feet all night, I would not change it for anything. The arena is different, I can store food there, no personal stuff, just food. So, at least I can prepare something and bring it there. But I was getting frustrated with what to bring and still be healthy.

    Oh yeah...poor you. :laugh:

    Can you wear a fannypack to keep some healthier munchies in??
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    I think I am going to try the meal replacement bars, I am not sure what to look for, but I know the ones I tried in the past were nasty! I guess I will try a few different brands.

    Thanks everyone for the ideas!

    (no fanny packs here, I wear a uniform :smile: ) THANKS PEEPS!:heart:
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    I think I am going to try the meal replacement bars, I am not sure what to look for, but I know the ones I tried in the past were nasty! I guess I will try a few different brands.

    Thanks everyone for the ideas!

    (no fanny packs here, I wear a uniform :smile: ) THANKS PEEPS!:heart:

    Yeah, well the heck with ya then. :laugh:

    :flowerforyou:
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    I think I am going to try the meal replacement bars, I am not sure what to look for, but I know the ones I tried in the past were nasty! I guess I will try a few different brands.

    Thanks everyone for the ideas!

    (no fanny packs here, I wear a uniform :smile: ) THANKS PEEPS!:heart:

    Yeah, well the heck with ya then. :laugh:

    :flowerforyou:

    BUT IT WAS GREAT GREAT IDEA! My uniform sucks! I wear black capris, and a long sleeve white button down and being outside in 100 degress....NOT FUN! YEAH FOR FANNY PACKS!:smooched: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    I think I am going to try the meal replacement bars, I am not sure what to look for, but I know the ones I tried in the past were nasty! I guess I will try a few different brands.

    Thanks everyone for the ideas!

    (no fanny packs here, I wear a uniform :smile: ) THANKS PEEPS!:heart:

    Yeah, well the heck with ya then. :laugh:

    :flowerforyou:

    BUT IT WAS GREAT GREAT IDEA! My uniform sucks! I wear black capris, and a long sleeve white button down and being outside in 100 degress....NOT FUN! YEAH FOR FANNY PACKS!:smooched: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    Well...{{sniffle}}} okay then....
  • banks1850
    banks1850 Posts: 3,475 Member
    So you can't bring ANYTHING With you? Like not even a little lunchbox sized cooler? That's kind of rough.

    Well first of all, having a giant lunch is as bad as not eating a dinner. Just wanted you to know that. Overeating for a meal is the same as overeating for a day, the body doesn't differentiate (as a matter of fact, it can be much worse if you do it often). Can you leave the food out in a locker, or a car or something? I mean they HAVE to allow you a meal break. Unless this isn't the USA, then I don't know the laws. What are your options? Cuz that food you described is really just barely on the edge of being real food, definitely NOT what you want to be eating. If you can bring a small cooler, then that's all you need, you know, throw some yogurt with almonds in there, there's your protein and dairy, throw some carrots, some grapes or an apple, theres your carbs and sugars, and maybe a sweet or something salty as a little prize for being so ingenious and inventive:wink:.


    OOp, I wrote this before I saw your reply to Shannon, so you can leave food. OK, scratch the stuff about the cooler, but keep the rest. :tongue:
  • jackeh
    jackeh Posts: 1,515 Member
    I work at an ampitheather and arena. I have (tough job, I know) Kenny Chesney Fri and Sat night and John Mayer Wed night. I am on my feet all night, I would not change it for anything. The arena is different, I can store food there, no personal stuff, just food. So, at least I can prepare something and bring it there. But I was getting frustrated with what to bring and still be healthy.

    Oh yeah...poor you. :laugh:

    Can you wear a fannypack to keep some healthier munchies in??


    fanny pack????:noway: you wouldnt want :heart: John Mayer:heart: to see you with a fanny pack:laugh:
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    :laugh: As long as he looks my way....

    At the arena it is no problem because I can brown bag it. At the amphitheater the only place to put our stuff is on a shelf under a tent that is covered in bugs and webs, it is NASTY! Everyone else eats what they give us...but I do not even want to go there. As much as I want to.

    I am trying so hard this time around. I have not gone over my calories one day, I excersise every day, I make the choices I feel are the best for me. But sometimes I get confused, like OK, I am perfect at home, but now here I am out in front of all this junk, what do I do? I park far from where I am, I can not bring something, I cannot skip a meal, I cannot do this or that, or wear a fanny pack :tongue: , so here I am, I was frustrated.

    I thought you guys would be able to help and you have 100%.
    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!:flowerforyou:
  • iLuvMyChemicalRomane
    iLuvMyChemicalRomane Posts: 29
    i work 3pm to 12 am some nights and i bring a pb & j sandwich with minute maid light lemonaid.
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    Thanks again for the help, I went out a bought a few different kinds of bars. We shall see how the weekend goes with them! :drinker:
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    I work at an ampitheather and arena. I have (tough job, I know) Kenny Chesney Fri and Sat night and John Mayer Wed night. I am on my feet all night, I would not change it for anything. The arena is different, I can store food there, no personal stuff, just food. So, at least I can prepare something and bring it there. But I was getting frustrated with what to bring and still be healthy.

    Oh yeah...poor you. :laugh:

    Can you wear a fannypack to keep some healthier munchies in??


    fanny pack????:noway: you wouldnt want :heart: John Mayer:heart: to see you with a fanny pack:laugh:

    Hrmpf!!! I guess I'm the only one who can make a fanny pack cool! :angry: :grumble:
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