7am-3p shift

I started work at 6 and just could not eat before then. Most days, it did not prove to be a problem as i was doung IF before it became a thing. A cup of coffee or other drink was usually enough.

However, keeping a bag of nuts- almonds or walnuts-and/or a protein shake, or apple with natural PB was a real lifesaver on days where i needed something before lunch break.

FYI In the US, most companies allow for a 15min break in a 4 hr stretch. Some even require it. I found this break was useful whether eating or not and even as little as 3 minutes to walk into a different environment and drink water helped me stay fresh and centered. (Medical field)

babyb2022 wrote: »

I'm starting new job schedule 7am-3p and I'm concerned about breakfast. I'm not hungry at 6 before work but I can't eat at work unless it's quick snacks in desk. I'm just worried I'll be starving for lunch at 11:30.

Any suggestions?

I often don't eat breakfast at all, but I've also practiced IF on and off for decades. When I do bring breakfast to the office, it's usually 2 boiled eggs in a snack ziplock bag and a square of individually wrapped Tillamook sharp cheddar for basically a small snack like breakfast.

On my days off when I wake at 8-9, I usually am not even hungry until lunch.

On work days when I wake at 5, I grab a Special-K protein bar to eat on the car ride to work. Protein and fiber to curb hunger cravings, and chocolate-peanut butter to say "sorry you have to wake so early."

I work 8am-3:30pm. I'm a bit weird in that on a weekend day I'm hungry and make a big breakfast immediately when I wake up (unless I'm going on a run in which case I run fasted, and make food when I get home); however, on a work day - I am simply not going to get up any earlier to eat. I want to sleep as late as I can, get up, shower/dress and get in my car. =D

If you could make something to grab/go in the morning that would work. Egg bites (surely you can find a recipe for those high protein/egg muffin things). Waffles/pancakes (Kodiak is a brand that has higher protein in it).

Some things that I often do re: breakfast/morning food:
1. I sometimes just don't eat until lunch...maybe my body has just gotten used to me doing this but I don't seem to feel ravenous by 11:30 most days even if I don't eat anything in the morning.
2. Sometimes I'll grab a banana and 2 hard boiled eggs. Eat the banana in my car, then eat the eggs when I get to my desk. I keep hard boiled eggs in my fridge constantly. Sometimes I'll also grab some cuties instead or in addition to the banana.
3. I keep protein bars, Larabars, Duke's shorty sausages, and nuts (right now I have chili roasted pistachios) in my office/desk and have a 'snack' as breakfast.
4. If you find that you actually cannot make it to your lunchtime without being very hungry --- try increasing the calorie amount of your dinner the previous day and see if that helps. I actually mostly only eat 2 full meals per day but they are higher in calories than most people's 'meals'.
5. I also have purchased a drink mix which is called BSN True Mass -- which is a 'weight gainer' (I imagine for people lifting weights and needing to get in more calories in general)...but I have found that it's quick/easy/easy to mix/tastes good as a meal replacement. It's not just a protein powder, it also has carbs/fat. 3 scoops is a 'serving' and is ~700 calories but I typically use 2 scoops in my 16oz shaker bottle.

My usual go-to is two hard boiled eggs and a banana. Sometimes yogurt.

I was never hungry before work and used to bring in a substantial smoothie to drink once I got hungry.