Keeping diet routine when you're out of your daily routine

To_The_Moon_And_Back
To_The_Moon_And_Back Posts: 9 Member
edited November 29 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi All,
I joined MFP 22 days ago. For the first 17 days I was doing great logging, I was losing weight. Now I am all out of sorts. I found that when I was following a familiar daily routine in my life, the diet routine was so much easier.
In the past week I started working a couple of days at a new office with hours that I'm not used to (I am a dentist). My days are now not what I'm familiar with.

So here is my question to you all: How do you keep your diet routine when your life is no longer following a routine?

I would appreciate any advice, tricks, etc. I hope you get what I'm getting at. Thanks for reading!

E

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  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    It really doesn't matter what your routine is, just log what you eat.
    If you find your food isn't weighable, because you are away from home, pack it and take it with you, or note it and research the calories when you get home.
    Learn what your portion size is when at home and apply it away. You don't have to eat everything in your plate, take some for the next days lunch.

    It will take time but you will get into a new routine with your new job.

    I travelled a lot so I am use to guesstimating, and eating less than what is served me.

    Cheers, h.
  • tnm7760
    tnm7760 Posts: 109 Member
    When I got in the habit of focusing my meals on macros that made me satisfied, it didn't matter if I was eating out, fast food, on the go, etc. Chosing what to eat was habit. Then, be prepared.

    For example, I do best if I get a good amount of protein and some veggies. So, if I'm at a restaurant or fast food place, I look for something that is mostly protein & veggie. Chicken sandwich (I skip the bun to save calories because I only get 1200), side salad, fruit bowl. Or, burger, no bun, side salad. I can usually find those options at restaurants or fast food places. I might have to get creative, or ask for special orders, but it's not hard. It's just what I eat.

    If I'm running out the door, I look for protein and fruit/veggie options. Protein shake & apple. Cottage cheese and carrot sticks or pineapple. Leftover chicken on a salad. Deli meat with avocado. Etc. Greek yogurt.

    Snacks to keep at my desk for days I can't get around to real meals? Protein bar. Apples. Jar of peanut butter. Jerky.

    Just practice logging it, or at least researching calories, before you actually eat it.
  • To_The_Moon_And_Back
    To_The_Moon_And_Back Posts: 9 Member
    Thanks guys! I know I just need to stop being afraid to log. I need to log no matter what. I do think learning portion sizes will really help. And I think tonight I'll portion out some snacks to grab. Thanks again!
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    food still has the same calories and macro/micronutrients whether you are working at a new place, waking up at a different hour, etc...
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