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i work 16 hour shifts 3 days a week (im a nurse).i need to lose at least 20 lbs.obviously, when i get home from work those 3 days all i can do is shower and sleep and repeat.i also need suggestions on what I can take to work with me as i often dont get to leave during the shift.so sometimes i end up ordering food for delivery..any suggestions?
im probably not wanting a "pill" or a "drink" i buy off the net :)
Answer
Healthy, portable meals: that's the trick. You can learn about healthy
eating, and this is a life-long process, but it's more difficult to put all
that knowledge to work for you when your work is so rigorous. People
with 2 jobs have the same problem, and most of them don't have a
dietitian as a spouse. And I have listened to some dietitians whose
advice I disagree with.
Try this: Prepare a large batch of really good stew or soup or veggies
one day. (This works for single people, too). Have some of it right
away while it is still warm and yummy. Now get some of those little
fridge boxes with lids, and put away as many portions as you want
into your freezer, and leave a couple in the fridge to take for lunch or
have at tomorrow's supper.
You can't find out all the ingredients in restaurant-prepared food; usually
they can't figure it out, either. There's margarine/ trans-fat/ partially hydro-
genated oil; MSG; textured veg. protein; corn syrup; white vinegar. Then
there are a few other ingredients you might choose to eliminate from your
diet, either because they give you gas (nobody ELSE has this trouble,
you may think) or perhaps you have learned some new trick.
Get an insulated lunch bag/box, and buy a couple of those blue ice
blocks. They come in several sizes, so get a size that will fit in your
lunch box along with 1 or 2 food containers.
Cut some veggies into your favorite size, like you see at parties.
Cukes, celery, romaine lettuce; then there are those grape tomatoes
in bulk at Costco. You can store them separately in quart-size zip-
up plastic bags in the fridge. They don't take up too much space
that way. For your lunch box, divide out enough to eat for lunch
and one of your short work breaks. You can mix the veggies in
a sandwich baggie.
Cut up some fruit: apple slices, pear, banana, grapes, berries,
and then there are dried fruits you can get in bulk form: raisins,
apricots, prunes, cherries. Frozen fruits are fun, too.
Stop drinking sodas. Why? The carbonic acid leaches minerals
from your teeth and bones. Corn syrup is getting a really bad
rap. Sugar has no minerals; it actually pulls minerals out of
your body; then it causes your body to store fat; then you may
have the issue of Type 2 Diabetes. A friend of mine was losing
his eyesight. The MD challenged him to just make one change:
eliminate sodas with sugar. He switched to diet sodas. No
more problem. But I recommend you read up on Aspartame
and Splenda sweeteners. If you quit ALL sodas, you will be
way ahead on your Health Plan.
Avoid chlorinated and fluoridated tap water for drinking. Bring
your own bottled water. If you have filtered water at work
or the 5 gallon water dispenser, use that. A lot. Make your own
tea at home; look up recipes for something special, like chai tea
online. Sweeten it with Stevia extract (sweet leaf). We get that
at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Sunflower markets; it's a
powder in a bulk bottle or paper envelope portions. Taste it first:
one type has a metallic after-taste, so don't waste your money
on that.
Check out Dr. Oz' website for inspiration and the result of lots
of research made practical. Expand your awareness about health.
You asked for it, now do it, and then start to enjoy it.
(whew!) Paul
Healthy, portable meals: that's the trick. You can learn about healthy
eating, and this is a life-long process, but it's more difficult to put all
that knowledge to work for you when your work is so rigorous. People
with 2 jobs have the same problem, and most of them don't have a
dietitian as a spouse. And I have listened to some dietitians whose
advice I disagree with.
Try this: Prepare a large batch of really good stew or soup or veggies
one day. (This works for single people, too). Have some of it right
away while it is still warm and yummy. Now get some of those little
fridge boxes with lids, and put away as many portions as you want
into your freezer, and leave a couple in the fridge to take for lunch or
have at tomorrow's supper.
You can't find out all the ingredients in restaurant-prepared food; usually
they can't figure it out, either. There's margarine/ trans-fat/ partially hydro-
genated oil; MSG; textured veg. protein; corn syrup; white vinegar. Then
there are a few other ingredients you might choose to eliminate from your
diet, either because they give you gas (nobody ELSE has this trouble,
you may think) or perhaps you have learned some new trick.
Get an insulated lunch bag/box, and buy a couple of those blue ice
blocks. They come in several sizes, so get a size that will fit in your
lunch box along with 1 or 2 food containers.
Cut some veggies into your favorite size, like you see at parties.
Cukes, celery, romaine lettuce; then there are those grape tomatoes
in bulk at Costco. You can store them separately in quart-size zip-
up plastic bags in the fridge. They don't take up too much space
that way. For your lunch box, divide out enough to eat for lunch
and one of your short work breaks. You can mix the veggies in
a sandwich baggie.
Cut up some fruit: apple slices, pear, banana, grapes, berries,
and then there are dried fruits you can get in bulk form: raisins,
apricots, prunes, cherries. Frozen fruits are fun, too.
Stop drinking sodas. Why? The carbonic acid leaches minerals
from your teeth and bones. Corn syrup is getting a really bad
rap. Sugar has no minerals; it actually pulls minerals out of
your body; then it causes your body to store fat; then you may
have the issue of Type 2 Diabetes. A friend of mine was losing
his eyesight. The MD challenged him to just make one change:
eliminate sodas with sugar. He switched to diet sodas. No
more problem. But I recommend you read up on Aspartame
and Splenda sweeteners. If you quit ALL sodas, you will be
way ahead on your Health Plan.
Avoid chlorinated and fluoridated tap water for drinking. Bring
your own bottled water. If you have filtered water at work
or the 5 gallon water dispenser, use that. A lot. Make your own
tea at home; look up recipes for something special, like chai tea
online. Sweeten it with Stevia extract (sweet leaf). We get that
at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Sunflower markets; it's a
powder in a bulk bottle or paper envelope portions. Taste it first:
one type has a metallic after-taste, so don't waste your money
on that.
Check out Dr. Oz' website for inspiration and the result of lots
of research made practical. Expand your awareness about health.
You asked for it, now do it, and then start to enjoy it.
(whew!) Paul
Meals that won't spoil....?
frisbinato
I am starting grad school and will be at school all day. I will have access to a locker and would like to store nice big lunches in there. I do not have a weight problem but do like to eat healthy. Are there any suggestions on things I could pack that will not spoil while they are in the locker? Thanks!
Answer
Most sandwiches will last. What I used to do was put the sandwiches and or salads...such as chicken ceaser salad, chicken salad, tuna etc... In an insulated type bag. Make your lunch and put it in the fridge IN the insulated bag. I had picked up small containers to put my mayo, salad dressings or other condiments in. When I had the extra money I just purchased a box of the individual mayo packets and dressing packets. You can get them at Sam's club, Bj's wholesale, Costco and similar stores.
You can also pack cheese cube with little cherry tomatoes, crackers, hummus,
You can grill veggies and mushrooms and make a veggie wrap. You can put the veggies in a separate container and put the tortilla's in foil or a large baggie and just roll them up with some cheese too, when you are ready to eat.
Also, Quinoa salad is great...there are many recipes online that you can try...healthy and won't spoil easily. I have made this one....chopped grilled veggies (zucchini, carrot, onion, parsnip, bella mushrooms...you can use whatever you like). Add that to the cooked quinoa as well as some olive oil and chopped garlic. You can also add tomato and basil...all depends on the combo that you like. It's good cold or room temp.
Tomato, basil and mozzarella salad with chopped garlic (optional) Just mix up cut up tomato with a few leaves of cut up fresh basil and sliced mozzarella (fresh is best), mix with a little salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar and a little olive oil. Put in a container and eat with some bread...as a sandwich or just eat it with some foccacia.
Most sandwiches will last. What I used to do was put the sandwiches and or salads...such as chicken ceaser salad, chicken salad, tuna etc... In an insulated type bag. Make your lunch and put it in the fridge IN the insulated bag. I had picked up small containers to put my mayo, salad dressings or other condiments in. When I had the extra money I just purchased a box of the individual mayo packets and dressing packets. You can get them at Sam's club, Bj's wholesale, Costco and similar stores.
You can also pack cheese cube with little cherry tomatoes, crackers, hummus,
You can grill veggies and mushrooms and make a veggie wrap. You can put the veggies in a separate container and put the tortilla's in foil or a large baggie and just roll them up with some cheese too, when you are ready to eat.
Also, Quinoa salad is great...there are many recipes online that you can try...healthy and won't spoil easily. I have made this one....chopped grilled veggies (zucchini, carrot, onion, parsnip, bella mushrooms...you can use whatever you like). Add that to the cooked quinoa as well as some olive oil and chopped garlic. You can also add tomato and basil...all depends on the combo that you like. It's good cold or room temp.
Tomato, basil and mozzarella salad with chopped garlic (optional) Just mix up cut up tomato with a few leaves of cut up fresh basil and sliced mozzarella (fresh is best), mix with a little salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar and a little olive oil. Put in a container and eat with some bread...as a sandwich or just eat it with some foccacia.
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