LakeLovin57 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hi there! This is my first but I have been forum stalking for awhile I have a few questions prior to starting I am hoping to get some help with. My biggest struggle I believe will be timing out meals. I am a hairstylist so my schedule lots of times revolves around my clients especially on Saturdays. If I have a color I can normally eat a meal while the color is processing but if I have haircut after haircut I only have time for a nibble between clients. What are the rules of snacking? What are somethings I can eat until I can have a meal? Also does anyone have any favorite Tupperware? Some days I work 12-8 so I will bring 2 meals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina R Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Welcome! I am not an expert but the goal is to try and eat three meals a day. Since that may not be possible for you to do on some days then you may eat 4 meals (you can think of it as 2 meals and 2 snacks). Make sure each meal fits the meal planning template with meat, veggies and fats. Don't snack on fruit and nuts. The meal planning template is at the top of this forum page under Whole30. Then you will see it in the drop down menu "downloads". Part of the whole30 it to sit down and enjoy your meals instead of inhaling bites. If there is any way you can do this the other 6 days of the week that may be helpful. I try not to reheat food in plastic Tupperware but sometimes you may not have a choice. I don't have a favorite. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeLovin57 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Thank you Tina for the advice! I also know I am going to struggling with taking my time to eat, even during processing times I only get about 15 mins. It's certainly going to take me sometime to learn the balance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmlynne Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I have the same issues at work. I am a rotating shift nurse - I work 12 hour shifts, some days and some nights. There are some shifts that I get to sit and have a meal, and others where I am lucky to get time to have a bite or two (and sometimes, there are times I go the entire shift lucky to get a drink of water and a bathroom break). Planning. It is key. On days that you know you are busiest (saturdays?) pack meals that can be eaten quickly if need be. Perhaps some boiled eggs and some soup. I assume you can keep a drink at your station? (I have seen other stylists do this). Use a mug for hot soup that can be sipped between cuts. Veggies and dip with strips of meat that can be eaten cold if need be. You can also take something like dried fruit and nuts for a snack in this scenerio. These aren't ideal - too much dried fruit can trigger that sugar dragon and the lack of protein can leave you feeling hungry again quite soon - but it is compliant. Working 12-8, worst case scenario, eat right before you go to work (M2). If you don't have time for a break for M3, eat as soon as you get home. You might be really hungry by this point, but if you have a meal in the fridge that can be heated up when you get there, you won't have to take the time to cook. I do cook days when I am off work and make up lots of meals that I can just grab and go with. If you are boiling eggs, boil a whole dozen and keep in the fridge. If you are cooking chicken for dinner, make a double batch and save some for another day. Soups are easy to make and keep well in the fridge. they are also easy to reheat and chug down if needed. Good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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