congrats on the new job offer!
I work 9-5, go to school 2 nights a week from 7-9:45, have sunday school teachers meeting one nigth a week and choir practice one night a week so you can stay OP while working, it just takes more planning
Most days I do fine with staying on plan and actually do a better job at work than at home, because I usually only have one choice on what to eat (what I brought to work with me
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Here are some general tips I would give you and as you get use to your new schedule you might not have to be as anal as I am
Plan your meals at least 24 hours in advance. This would include meals for the family if they are going to be different than yours, so you won’t feel pressured for time at the last minute or have to figure out what to eat at the last minute (that always spells PIZZA for me
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Pack your food to be eaten at work the night before (AM snack, lunch, PM Snack?)
I try to cook an extra serving of dinner to have as lunch the next day…it helps with planning and save time.
I am not sure how much of a morning person you are, but I know something always pops up with my son in the morning, so I try to have my breakfast ready to go (English muffin already separated, butter measured, fruit measured etc.)
Keep some sugar free gum or candy in your desk for have to have sweet moments (it stops you from going to the snack machine)
Don’t know if you eat on schedule, but since I get so busy at work, I have a reminder for my snacks in my outlook task folder so at 10AM and 2PM I have a pop-up that reminds me to snack. I usually remember lunch because everyone goes at the same time.
Have snacks that are easy to eat at the desk (grapes, crackers, apple, lites…etc)
When there is party that I know will be going on I have a heavier lunch before going to the party so I stay full.
Keep your water close by and keep drinking!
sorry that was so long.....
Mary, of course he will be in our prayers.take care