non-parishable foods/snacks during work?

[berkeleycurves 22]

Hi All!

I'm almost 2 months out and I'm having a hard time making sure I'm eating enough calories. My job is incredibly stressful/time consuming so I'd like to have a couple of Snacks in my drawer so I can make sure I'm eating a little something every few hours.

I'd love any recommendations! So far I've been having 1/2 an oatmeal packet in the morning, a ham/cheese roll up for lunch, and then a string cheese. Then I go home and have a piece of chicken or fish. It only totals to about 500 calories.

So yes - any recommendations are appreciated! I seem to be able to tolerate most things but I'd love advice.

Also, I have only lost 3 pounds in the last month. I lost very quickly the first three weeks after surgery, and nothing since! Could it be because I'm not eating or drinking enough?

Edited February 5, 2015 by berkeleycurves

[macman 603]

My favorite non perishable items would be almonds or Quest Nutrition Protein Bars ( White Choc Raspberry, Cookies and Creme or Choc Chip Cookie Dough).

[GingerLeAnna 14]

Although I am still in pre-op but my main observation is you need more Protein and make sure you are getting your Water.< /p>

[freshair 135]

I feel your pain girlfriend i too am 2 months out and have only lost 6lbs in the last month compared to 40 in the first month. I'm trying to hit my Protein on most days but i was worried because my calories are close to 700 when i do. I thought that my calories might be what has stalled my weight loss

[freshair 135]

And to answer your question try the tuna and crackers indivual packs or the proteinis snack packs

[Lissapmkn1 41]

Dannon fit and light GREEK yogurt - 12 g Protein - low sugar

Cottage cheese and fruit

Nuts of any kind that you can eat

Quest Protein Bars - available online

Pure Protein Bars (available at Target, Walmart and lots of grocery stores)

I also kept chicken salad/tuna salad in little 2 oz containers I bought from the grocery in a lunch box I could freeze the night before.

I hope this helps

[freshair 135]

Starkist tuna packs!

[wcdaniels 48]

The tuna packs are a great idea. They're so packed with Protein. I have 4 ounces of tuna for lunch almost every day.

The Quest bars are also a great idea. I have one every day for Breakfast, but be aware that they don't work for everyone. Some people find they are too dense, and a few people have reported that they spike their blood sugar. Some people find they stall when they have Protein bars.

i also keep beef Jerky at work, and have an ounce daily for my morning snack. I also keep some almonds, and I'll have a few in the afternoon if I fell I need something.

[Inizio 32]

I keep some shelf-stable Protein Drinks in the closet in my classroom. If I feel like I need something, I'll have one of those. I get the EAS Advantedge lowcarb ones, they're either 100 or 110 calories. Everything else I eat comes in a lunchbag with an icepack.