Diet for construction worker

[socal_ape]

Hello I work in construction and it's hard for me to eat correctly and follow any type of routine. So I was wondering if you guys had any hints on how do eat better without the use of a microwave or stove during the day. Or what foods can be make in bulk and stored to be spilt up during the week for lunch and breakfast.

[Dpyle]

Many on here myself included cook up and pack away at least enough meals for a few days if not the whole week. On Sunday I usually cook about 6 lbs of chicken breast and pack it up in Tupperware. That gets me through the lunches but I still make my breakfast and dinner fresh every day. I'm in a similar situation with work so I either eat it cold or during the summer months the windshield of your car makes a good heater for a hot lunch. I've baked sweet potatoes a few days out with good results. Tried rice but after a couple days it started drying out pretty bad. Now I just have oats for carbs. Only take a minute in the microwave so I can make enough for the day while I cook my eggs for breakfast.

[Ishallnocheatmyself]

All about planning ahead, i know what you mean about it being hard fast food is just so damn convenient!@@

[HeadAndArm]

I work 12 hour shifts without access to a microwave or other heating devices. I pack my food for the day in a cooler. Best advice I have is to get used to eating food cold. I don't even mind it now that I've been doing it for so long. I've even read that microwaving can destroy a foods nutritional value so there's an added bonus to eating it cold. Some food like flank steak (marinaded well) can taste absolutely delicious cold.

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^^ agree with head.. i actually ate broccoli frozen for about 3 months.. what u choose to eat and the length u go to to make sure u have the proper food with u is completely based on ur commitment.. make food ahead for a few days.. put in tupperware and bring with u.. i dont even put mine in a cooler.. leave it in the car and ive never had a prob with anything going bad..

if u need food choice help i suggest posting stats and goals

[stpete]

Did construction for over 20 years and tupperware was my friend too. And i always took leftovers from the night before for lunch the following day. Never had a problem eating cold chicken and steak sandwich or by them self. Cans of tuna was a staple as well. And i prefer pasta salads for my carbs.

[socal_ape]

Thanks for all of the great Infor.