So what do you fine people do for a living?

I work for the Scottish government.....it's dead exciting....

I'm a full time "single" mom (referee, financial advisor, counselor, laundress, personal shopper, etc) to a nine year old who is currently dead set on getting his black belt in under 4 years, help run the Mileage Club at my sons school, the significant other of a deployed infantry sergeant, a full time student and I'm training for my first half marathon (TEN DAYS!!).

But I'm paid to be a part time retail photographer.

My son and I try to have a "date night" once or twice a month where we try a new restaurant but most of the time I cook. I also keep powerbars in my purse/glovebox/gym bag/everywhere for both of us since we're constantly headed somewhere. The majority of my exercise is running right now and my mornings are flexible enough to allow for 3 gym days/week.

I'm a receptionist. I have a lovely desk job and as soon as I got this desk job, I packed on 20 lbs. I used to serve at a local food joint, but now I only do it about once a week. I am also on my way to being a full time single mom. I am leaving my SO because I pretty much do everything else on my own so why not live on my own. It is making things worse for me to sit at home. I joined a gym which has funky hours ( 8am-8pm on the weekends and 5am -12am on weekdays) I go to the gym after my daughter is asleep, which is around 8-830.

I'm stuck in a tiny box all day swiping products across a countertop and listening to people get mad at me over the price of items.
So there's not a lot I can do exercise-wise. I try and walk around when I can so I don't get claustrophobic or too stiff.

I am an accountant for a public accounting firm. I tend to prepare meals and snacks. There are a few healthy options in the cafeteria. But is expensive for what you get. I tend to bring my own stuff. If i go out, i just make smart choices.

Hey again,

Second post woo hoo! Just wondered what you ladies and gents do for a living and how do you fit your cooking/preparing meals around this. I work as a Close Protection Operative and most on the go all the time and find it really hard to prepare meals and stick to the timings. I'm also in the reserve armed forces and its impossible to take food on training weekends.

Any ideas would be really appreciated

Steve

I'm in the administrative field so I am stuck in an office all day. I usually will prepare my lunches the night before as I prefer to keep my food intake fresh...IE: very little frozen/prepared meals. I typically will cook up some chicken & bring fresh veggies/salads. Luckily we have plenty of fridge and kitchen space in my office so I am able to prepare a good lunch every day.

Hey again,

Second post woo hoo! Just wondered what you ladies and gents do for a living and how do you fit your cooking/preparing meals around this. I work as a Close Protection Operative and most on the go all the time and find it really hard to prepare meals and stick to the timings. I'm also in the reserve armed forces and its impossible to take food on training weekends.

Any ideas would be really appreciated

Steve

First thanks for your service!!! I work full time with the state, go to school and manage a household of 3 kids so i feel ya on the time restraints. I find it easy if I set aside a few hours on sunday and prepare all my meals for the week (including family dinners) I leave salad toppings already cut in tupperwares in the fridge for quick access. Also pre-cook meals and freeze them so i can just throw them in the oven to heat. hope that helps. Good luck

lol!

I am a scheduler for an energy company (and a mom).

I plan a week of meals every weekend, and prepare all meals (breakfast, lunch, supper and snacks) the night before. The crockpot is my savior.

when im not a stay at home momma, I am a P.Banker. Its pretty easy for me to make lunches. I usually make a salad, or bring in left overs from dinner, sit at a desk all day We have a watercooler so i drink tons of water all dayyy