Snack Tips for work

BUMP

Hey guys,

I'm returning to work after a 7 year career break. My life for the past 7 years has been spent running after 2 smallies so I've never really snacked. Now that I'm returning to "desk life" I'm worried I'll start snacking so want to be prepared. Would appreciate any tips that have worked for other "pals". Also, if anyone has any desk exercises that work I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks all,
Catherine.

Welcome back to the workforce! I like to pack some sliced bell peppers and hummus - protein and some carbs but without a bunch of sugar and junk. I LOVE Labrada Lean Body protein shakes also. The ones that come pre-made can just go in the fridge and it's an absolutely perfect snack between breakfast and lunch/ lunch and dinner: complete protein, no sugar, low carb, tons of vitamins and minerals, only about 260 cals and they really do taste fantastic. Oh, and they're lactose-free, if you're concerned about that. Tuna, grapes, apple with natural nut butter, grapefruit... whatever floats your boat along those lines. All those are pretty easy to pack and carry around. Hope this helps!

Snacking actually is not a bad thing...provided they're healthy snacks. I find a good snack will take the edge off especially mid-afternoon, that way I'm not "starving" by the time I get off of work.

Here are just a few things that I bring with me to snack on during the day (they should fit in your purse and do not require a fridge):
*Emerald 100 cal Almond packs-in a variety of flavors or any nuts/seeds in a ziploc portioned out.
*pretty much any fresh fruit-especially apples, oranges and bananas-as they are purse friendly
* peanut butter and crackers in a ziploc baggie- I like wasa crackerbread and the jif to go cups.
*granola or protein bars

Try and choose something with a higher fiber and protein content for your snacks, it seems to help with the full feeling. And keep a water bottle with you AT ALL TIMES! Staying hydrated seems to help me with those "I think I'm hungry, but not really" moments at work.

As far as exercise, take short "work related" walks frequently, to the copy room, to deliver a message etc.. and stand when possible. Nothing makes me feel more sluggish than sitting and sitting and sitting...

Hope this helps! Best of luck

I like to measure all my snacks for work accurately the night before. I find if I bring the whole box of something, say like Triscuits, I'll eat mindlessly through half the package.

My morning snack is 7 Triscuits and A Laughing Cow Wedge. It's like 155 and keeps me full.

Then in the afternoon I either do yogurt, fruit or homemade trail mix--1/4 cup measured out beforehand, of course.

And TONS of WATER.

Good luck in your career!

greek yogurt
almonds
peanut butter and banana
any fruit with an oz of cheese
protein bar
hard boiled egg

Nuts(almonds,soy)they will feel you up & taste good too!

don't "snack". make everything you eat count.

I have a big glass of water on my desk at all times. When ever I feel a hunger pain, I drink some water first. If this soothes the hunger I go on about my work. If not, I bring cut veggies (carrots, celery, broccoli, etc), fruit (bananas, apples, strawberries, etc) and granola and/or nuts (peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, etc). I also like to have a small piece of cheese and a couple of Triscuit crackers.

I also try and "schedule" my snacking. eg. I will bring an apple to the office as a morning snack and I will have a small handful of nuts mid-afternoon for my afternoon snack. I find that if I treat my snacks like meals and prepare them in advance. I tend to avoid overeating at snack time.

Best of luck getting back in the job routine!