Group: Specific Diets & Nutrition

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marthaf
marthaf
Posts: 5
Joined: 2002/11/26
Canada
2002/11/28, 09:29 PM
I work in an office where I have a very long morning (5 1/2 hrs) and need to constantly snack in the morning because my breakfast is very light due to time constraints. I have a banana, work out, get to work, have some instant oatmeal, and start working. I only get 1-3 four minute moments to eat throughout the morning. I usually snack on yogurt, carrots, granola bars, frozen fruit, but I'm so bored of these foods. Christmas is coming and all the chocolate delivered to our office is hard to resist. Any ideas?
Carivan
Carivan
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Joined: 2002/01/20
Canada
2002/11/28, 10:19 PM
Bring in some protien shakes, hard boiled eggs (whites only)
Induldge in 1 chocolate a day. Also Low fat cheeses,perhaps even a protien bar for the sweet taste.
Hope this helps.

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Ivan Montreal Canada
Philia2
Philia2
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Joined: 2001/10/19
France
2002/11/29, 01:38 AM
"I usually snack on yogurt, carrots, granola bars, frozen fruit......."
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You have to know that as long as you snack on those food the more you'll get the cravings (sugar craves sugar!!)

Listen to Carivan and get some egg whites, protein shakes, cottage cheese, nuts etc

You'll feel better and you wont risking to put on unnecessairy weight!

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bb1fit
bb1fit
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Joined: 2001/06/30
United States
2002/11/30, 09:40 AM
Again, one might think I have stock in MRP companies..LOL..but they really can shine in these instances. There are some very tasty ones out there, will fill you and give you good nutrition at the same time. Myoplex chocolate mint comes to mind. Actually had little chocoalte mints in it! Will satisfy your chocolate cravings. They sell a box of just chocolate lovers flavors. And on top of that, will give you some needed protein to help refuel your muscle growth after working out. Another option with them, you don't even have to use a shaker if you don't want. You can always make like a pudding, refrigerate it overnight, in the morning take a couple to work. Eat like a yogurt, and they won't spill either. Hope this helps.

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marthaf
marthaf
Posts: 5
Joined: 2002/11/26
Canada
2002/12/04, 07:52 PM
Thank you for the tips everyone. To be honest, some of these options are not that appetizing, but I guess that's the price you pay!

Thanks again!
roni0906
roni0906
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Joined: 2002/01/24
United States
2002/12/06, 11:32 PM
Very good advice. I know how time can be a problem. I have very little time to eat during the day. I usually have some crackers for a quick snack. Not the best, but it works. Fruit is always fast and easy. As far as the temptations of Christmas, allow yourself a little to keep you from binging but don't go overboard and you will be fine.

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Lisa