Scared to step on the scale...

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  • laurenebargar
    laurenebargar Posts: 3,081 Member
    If you have to eat on the go, then make foods that you can grab on the go! Nuts, protein bars, a protein shake in the morning, Eat your breakfast in the morning before work, you can have your "on the go food" at work and then eat a well balanced dinner.
  • kevin_montgomery
    kevin_montgomery Posts: 20 Member
    I like to prep and pre-log lunch (I don't eat breakfast) during the work week. Doesn't get much easier than that and I don't have to rely on others to supply me with appropriate food choices.
  • anaxmann
    anaxmann Posts: 103 Member
    Rajions wrote: »
    I thought about getting a protein bar there but the sugars are Soo high.. I guess if I don't eat anymore sugar then it should be fine. Thanks :)

    There are lower sugar protein bars and powders out there. If you have a Costco nearby, they offer both a Kirkland brand low sugar protein bar (reminiscent of Quest) and several options for low sugar protein powder (Muscle Milk and Optimum Nutrition). Also, check your grocery store bulk section, a lot of time they have plain whey protein and you can mix up your own flavors. Protein powders are nice because you can stick a portion in a baggie in your pocket or purse and all you need is a bottle or glass of water.

    You could also consider baking a big batch or protein muffins (or something) on you day/time off that you can take and eat during your short breaks.

  • Sp1tfire
    Sp1tfire Posts: 1,120 Member
    If you do not have time to prep a meal, I'm guessing that the bar at your workplace is run by a larger food catering company. If you ask, I'm sure they'll tell you how to find the nutrition information. Then you can work it into your day more easily.
  • dmwh142
    dmwh142 Posts: 72 Member
    There are plenty of low or no sugar protein bars available (Think Thin, Quest, Pure Protein...)
  • slaite1
    slaite1 Posts: 1,307 Member
    Protein bars, cut up fruit, sandwiches cut in 4 (chicken salad, peanut butter and jelly), berries, jerky, Greek yogurt, string cheese, nuts.

    I know (from experience) how hard it is to eat well in this environment. But if you don't want to gain you have to plan and be creative. Think of all the things that you like to eat, that do not have to be heated. Prep it in small pieces so you can easily grab a bite when you have a minute. If you can grab the food there in your five minutes, then you can grab the food you weigh, log and bring with you instead.

    You CAN make this work, you just have to make the effort.
  • juliehmaui2016
    juliehmaui2016 Posts: 32 Member
    What about having a protein shake and adding some stuff to it like spinach, fruit and unsweetened almond milk. I have that for my lunch so I don't have to think about what to eat and it keeps me pretty full. I also have a morning and afternoon snack but if it's just lunch you are trying to figure out it could be an option. I make mine in the morning in our blender and have half for my breakfast and the other half for lunch, it works for me and is pretty low cal. Good luck we all have off days but tomorrow if fresh with no mistakes.
  • Rajions
    Rajions Posts: 128 Member
    BruinsGal_91 wrote: »
    What I don't understand is why you don't have time to eat a salad, but do have time to eat fried chicken, potato wedges, and burger sliders. If you're eating the fried stuff in your five minute breaks, then can't you do the same with the salad? (I apologize if I'm missing something blindingly obvious here.)

    I don't have a fridge nearby and the hot foods are like 5 feet from me. I don't want to have my salad all soggy and warm.
  • Rajions
    Rajions Posts: 128 Member
    BruinsGal_91 wrote: »
    What I don't understand is why you don't have time to eat a salad, but do have time to eat fried chicken, potato wedges, and burger sliders. If you're eating the fried stuff in your five minute breaks, then can't you do the same with the salad? (I apologize if I'm missing something blindingly obvious here.)

    And I don't really even get a break some days because it is always really busy. So I'll just grab a couple fries or chicken and that's what I do..
  • perkymommy
    perkymommy Posts: 1,642 Member
    edited August 2017
    Whether you get on the scale or don't won't change what the scale says will it? It would give you peace of mind to know where you are currently at and it might help give you the nudge you need. You're the only one who can make this change in your life. No one can do it for you.

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