TRWalters Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I'm a single teacher, so lunches and long days will be the norm. Once I get home, though, life gets much easier. Any suggestions for those headache and bloating days that I know are coming while I'm still being hands-on with those brilliant minds I've been entrusted with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmilyRae Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I hope you had a good first day! My only suggestion would be to bring one or two mini-meals for those days you think you might be a little cranky. I know we're supposed to avoid snacking on the Whole30, but it would be better to eat a little extra nutrient-packed food than to snap at your students (by mini-meal I mean a snack that incorporates at least 2 of the W30 food groups. I usually pack some berries and a small handful of almonds when I know I'm going to have a long day). Good luck! and have a great Whole30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted April 6, 2017 Moderators Share Posted April 6, 2017 3 hours ago, MissEmilyRae said: I hope you had a good first day! My only suggestion would be to bring one or two mini-meals for those days you think you might be a little cranky. I know we're supposed to avoid snacking on the Whole30, but it would be better to eat a little extra nutrient-packed food than to snap at your students (by mini-meal I mean a snack that incorporates at least 2 of the W30 food groups. I usually pack some berries and a small handful of almonds when I know I'm going to have a long day). Good luck! and have a great Whole30! Good advice for your fellow 30'er! Fruit and nuts are not recommended to be eaten on their own.... how about packing a hardboiled egg and some olives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmilyRae Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 31 minutes ago, SugarcubeOD said: Good advice for your fellow 30'er! Fruit and nuts are not recommended to be eaten on their own.... how about packing a hardboiled egg and some olives? I thought I remembered reading that about fruits and nuts somewhere, but when I went back to read it again I couldn't find it. Do you know which book/section talked about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bverst Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I am also a teacher. I leave home at 6:30 am and return home at 6:00 pm. My tactic has been to make my breakfasts and lunches on Sunday and pack them ahead of time. My first week, I made a lovely fritatta for breakfasts and a salad with kale, spinach, Whole30-friendly salad dressing, raisins, and grilled chicken. The salad is large enough that I can have half at lunch and half during my planning period. So far, I have not experienced my usual midafternoon slump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighbeigh Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I started yesterday (April 5) as well! Let's do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRWalters Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Thanks for the encouragement, everyone! The last couple,of days have been very busy at school, but I guess that's working in my favor. I have had the opportunity to notice my hunger or slow down at all until the day is over and I'm driving home. I had things prepared for lunches and dinner, but allowed myself the luxury of stopping by Whole Foods and picking up exactly what I was in the mood for, all compliant. I really haven't experienced any significant difficulties so far except for breakfast. I'm not much of a breakfast eater, so have to split it into first and second breakfast to get in the recommended servings. I know that isn't ideal, but my stomach just won't hold any more at that time! bverst, do you have any breakfast suggestions besides the frittata? I plan to make one on Sunday but want a little variety that's also quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRWalters Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 leighbeigh, how are you doing so far? It hasn't been as challenging as I anticipated. I hope that continues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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