I work full time and just finished earning my masters degree full time in school as well. Living in the land of pasta and pizza is my downfall, but here are a few things that helped me:
1. During your breaks at work, walk, even if its just for five minutes. Bob Greene said once on Oprah, your workouts don't have to be 1 hour DEDICATED time, you can space it out throughout the day. Spending most of my time at a desk really makes the day drag on. Instead of calling, get up and walk to see a coworker. It's all about moving more.
2. I got in more workout time by eating at my desk for lunch and then using my lunch break to go to the gym. My job allows me to do this, if your does this is a great timesaver. Even going outside and walking around during this time if you're not near a gym is great.
3. On Monday, pack a box of healthy snacks to have at work so you aren't tempted by the junk. This was a BIG one for me, b/c I work with kids and there's always some treat around.
4. Does your instructor allow you to eat in class? If so pack a dinner as well as a lunch! I did this two nights out of the week. We got a little break during class, so I would eat an apple or orange during class, then at the break eat whatever I brought for dinner, usually leftovers or a sandwich. then nuts or veggies for a snack later on during the class.
There are so many demands on our time, it is essential that you take care of yourself. If you don't, you're probably going to get sick or too tired to keep up with that demanding schedule.
Good luck with continuing both! I know it's hard, but it's totally worth it!!!
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