Daily Grind

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So this week my numerous sleep disorders haven't bothered me one bit. I think my job at the restaurant has me so busy that by the time night time rolls around, I'm ready to crash.

I haven't gotten the whole swing of how to eat during the day yet. Breakfast makes me queasy, so I normally don't eat it. BUT, if I don't eat something early, I won't eat until three pm. My schedule is 11 - 2:45ish, and I can't eat while working.

Most eat right afterward in the restaurant, but I try not to do that either as I need to conserve every dime I make in tips. So when it's time to get off, I'm either starving or my stomach has forgotten I'm starving... and I just can't eat then either.

Any suggestions for me?

Comments

wfbdoglover said…
I am the exact same way.. how funny!

I would drink a glass of milk right before you leave and eat a granola bar. It is healthy and will fill you up. Maybe pack a "lunch" of some light items like grapes and carrots to eat on your way home. Treat yourself to a nice lunch box from Vera Wang. They are insulated and a little ice pack or a frozen Capri Sun will keep it cold. When you pick your son up from school, you could treat him to the Capri Sun on the way back.

Not to get off topic, but I have been freezing those Capri Suns for years and using them in my sons lunch box as an cool pack. He loves the fact they are slushy by the time lunch time comes around. We only do this when it is really hot out. In the fall/spring and winter he gets a bottle of water. It stays pretty cool too.
8:59 AM
wfbdoglover said…
oops - sorry, my mom is the fashion queen - not me... it is Vera Bradley for lunch box.
10:31 AM
Jenelle said…
I like to carry a "Trio" bar around from Mrs. May - 3 nuts, 3 seeds, 3 fruits in every bar - good combo of protein and carbs. Please eat before you work. Keeping a balanced diet/blood sugar will not only keep you functioning all day, but blood sugar also influences hormones.
9:00 PM
terri said…
I can't eat first thing in the morning either, but I agree with wfbdoglover that a glass of milk goes a long way. At least do that...
7:53 AM
Aleta said…
I used to never eat breakfast. Greg was the one who was upset with this, because he claims it's an important part of getting your body's energy going. Breakfast bars are pretty good. You can find some that are whole grain and that will fill you up with a glass of milk. You'll need to drink something and milk is a good filler.
3:11 PM
Kimberly McKay said…
Thank you for all your suggestions. When I'm at the grocery store this weekend, I'm gonna stock up on granola bars and milk. Thank you !
3:27 PM
Rebecca said…
Check this site out: http://www.bbcookies.com/, the breakfast cookies are really tasty & very healthy. They were created just for people like you, no time for a big breakfast but needing something filling & nutritious. But definitely EAT something. I was feeling lightheaded just reading about your lack of meals.
8:32 AM
Anonymous said…
well i am also same way. funny
11:38 AM
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