Working on the hospital wards means a jam-packed schedule of seeing patients, rounding, didactics, admissions, and writing notes. You can become so pre-occupied and focused on patient care, you forget to eat. The Blogilates PIIT 28 Day Reset Challenge (found HERE) taught me how important it is to eat healthy on a consistent schedule. There is a lot of temptation to snack on whatever is brought to the nurse's lounge or to grab a quick pizza in the cafeteria. On occasion, there is nothing wrong with that but when you're exposed to it every day, it becomes harder and harder to ignore.
I found that bringing meals and snacks with me to work helped curb my afternoon hunger and fight the urge to reach for a bag of chips. It takes a conscious effort to avoid these things and it also takes time to meal prep. However, you can do everything beforehand in one afternoon and then you're all set for the rest of the week. It saves you time, energy, and money.
You don't have to follow any strict recipe or diet either. Choose a protein source and your favorite vegetables. Have some fruit in the morning for breakfast to balance it out. By eating something healthy and with a little bit of protein every 3-4 hours, you will stay satiated and awake.
I prepared a salad for lunch and chicken with a vegetable medley for dinner. Almonds and celery with peanut butter will help get me through the day in between meals.
These Rubbermaid Tupperware containers are the best for staying organized and maintaining portion control:
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