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Strong is Sexy

arleysues
arleysues Posts: 25 Member
edited December 2024 in Getting Started
Hey guys, I'm trying to stay motivated with my nutrition as well as my exercise goals, while working 2 jobs. What's your favorite workout, and your go-to healthy meal on the run?
-Arley

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  • koallasan
    koallasan Posts: 1 Member
    I like to make protine balls!! I just measure out some peanutbutter, oats, seeds, raisins, and maybe protine powder etc. and form a dough. Just make them into ball shapes and freeze/bag them.

    These are kind of high calorie depending on the ratios used. They're still a healthy on the go snack :^)
  • jimmyhsharkey
    jimmyhsharkey Posts: 51 Member
    I typically have some grilled chicken with peppers and onions in the fridge ready for reheating. Toss in some salsa and diced avocado and its pretty fantastic quick meal. I also have bags of nuts everywhere.
  • _mr_b
    _mr_b Posts: 302 Member
    Favourite workout - cycling, can't beat the rush of belting through the woods, usually in the dark!

    As for meals on the go, it's amazing how many variations of chicken/prawns and rice there are! Can really make the most of each calorie too. I also have protein bars for snacking on too - favourites of those being peanut & chocolate and mint & chocolate.
  • JasonRainboze
    JasonRainboze Posts: 168 Member
    I am doing all body weight workouts right now and loving it!! As far as go to food.... I pack my food and bring it with me everyday. I prepare it on Sunday for the week........... lots of chicken and broccoli, always an apple and a banana for snacks. And nuts.
  • arleysues
    arleysues Posts: 25 Member
    I am getting back into kickboxing, instead of just regular gym. My biggest challenge are days I go from my first job, straight to the next- I leave at 7am and get home at 10pm.
  • kwph
    kwph Posts: 7,375 Member
    Wow!!!!That's a longgggg day! Kickboxing is the way 2 go ...Great workout,stress reliever ...Maybe when get really good @ it u can kick the boss u like least in the head
  • Mike_take2
    Mike_take2 Posts: 2,150 Member
    I don't work 2 jobs, but the job I have takes up about 12 hours of my time everyday for 6 days a week on average. Favorite workout? I run a lot, but have gotten a lot more into weight training over the last year...go to meal in mornings, while in a time crunch, which is almost always, is oatmeal with peanut butter flavored protein powder mixed in with sugar free chocolate chips sprinkled on top. It's like a healthy giant Reece's peanut butter cup! Lol
  • cmtristani
    cmtristani Posts: 117 Member
    Favorite fast workout is interval training on a versaclimber, and for quick meals I keep a grilled chicken breast or salmon with mixed veggies in a plastic container. I can reheat it or not, and since my schedule is up in the air a lot I can sneak it in almost any time
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I like kickboxing too! Turbo Jam is so fun. I buy a big tub or bag of salad and then just leave it in the work fridge for my lunches everyday. I might take some leftover meat and veggies from dinner the night before to go with it, or just grab a hard boiled egg, lunch meat, Greek yogurt. Snacks for my bag would be Quest bars, peanut butter crackers or almonds, banana, apple.
  • arleysues
    arleysues Posts: 25 Member
    midmomike66 wrote: »
    I don't work 2 jobs, but the job I have takes up about 12 hours of my time everyday for 6 days a week on average. Favorite workout? I run a lot, but have gotten a lot more into weight training over the last year...go to meal in mornings, while in a time crunch, which is almost always, is oatmeal with peanut butter flavored protein powder mixed in with sugar free chocolate chips sprinkled on top. It's like a healthy giant Reece's peanut butter cup! Lol

    Wow, that sounds really good! I'll have to try that! Do you work out before or after work?

  • arleysues
    arleysues Posts: 25 Member
    kwph wrote: »
    Wow!!!!That's a longgggg day! Kickboxing is the way 2 go ...Great workout,stress reliever ...Maybe when get really good @ it u can kick the boss u like least in the head

    Lol, that probably wouldn't work out to well! However, kickboxing does make me feel strong and confident!!!
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