Hey Tina, I never forgot about your question I just wanted to get all my ducks in a row before I responded. You see my mom is a nurse as well and I wanted to get some feedback from her about her days in the ER. I know how hard you work and I thank your for all that hard work. It’s people like you and my mom that make this world a better place and I mean that.
As for your eating. You just posted about competing again which means you have to get serious about your eating. ER or no ER.
Some suggestions: Make yourself some finger foods to carry around with you in your pocket so you can eat while on the floor.
Like, Chicken On a Stick. Marinate/season your chicken and soak your skewers in water to prevent from burning. Make sure you cut the skewers the correct length so they actually fit into your pocket. Cut your chicken breast into narrow slices and skewer them length wise. Then you can either grill them or bake them, whatever you like.
Chicken Roll Ups. Beat your chicken breast fairly thin then spread on any greens you prefer and roll them up so they look little chicken logs. I would bake these ahead of time so you can grab them and go the next day. Get creative with the stuffing combinations like greens and cheese (fat free), greens and brown rice, cheese and brown rice, etc.
Pork Loin Chips. If you eat pork, this is a cute recipe. Buy a port loin and slice narrow rounds about the size of a potato chip. Season to taste and use whatever cooking method you prefer or have time for. This way they are small enough to fit into your pocket and quick to eat. If your loin is not a perfect log shape its ok, do your best with it. Focus on making them bite size not perfect.
Now of course you make your meal ahead of time because your a DreamBodies DIVA, right! ;) So all these recipes should be a snap for you. Once your proteins are cooked, allow them to cool down and then throw them into small zip lock bags so they are ready to grab and throw into your cooler. I know my DIVA has a cooler in which she puts all of her muscle building meals for work and everyday. ;)
Oh, and make sure you wear your scrubs with the pockets so you can keep your little protein packets in them. There’s nothing worse than reaching into your pocket and having your hand slide down the sides of your scrubs because todays outfit doesn't have any pockets. I’ve seen my mother do it many times.lol But who knows maybe all scrubs have pockets now. lol
I hope these tips are helpful to you. You need to be strong while on that floor girl so eat up DIVA ;)
She is so right, I know if I want to compete again, I have to have all my ducks in a row. That's why I haven't decided yet. I've been testing myself the past couple of weeks, really pushing myself to get in the meals and drink my water with my new job. Thing is...it's been a struggle, I'm carrying my chicken in baggies in my pocket...my crockpot has 3 lbs of meat in it at all times, I live out of ziplocs, and I'm still chewing when I go to talk to my patients, my hands still have chicken on them while I am typing on the computer. And yet I know how to compete with some of the worst of struggles, and the thing is...I know I can be better...that's the thing that itches me the most....I'm not going to be done competing, ever, until I know...I can't be any better. I can see right now what I will look like in 14 weeks...I want that...I want that up on the stage...it's killing me to think I need to wait...because I want it so bad I can taste it.
So anyways...I said I was going to bed...days off are just not long enough...I didn't do half the things I wanted to do. But I did buy a camera :) My kids will be here this week. My baby is going to be sweet 16 on Thursday, his golden birthday. We had a long talk on the phone today...I love that boy...and anyhow, we got to talking about all the things we are going to do...I figured I needed to get a camera... because this boy is always doing stuff to get your attention, wonder where he gets that from :)
BTW...check out Sarabeths post from yesterday... I love this one :) Well actually all of them, if you haven't been there yet :)
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Wow what great ideas she has!!
Maybe you can as Tara(V1) about her traveling diet. You know she is a pilot and although powdered egg whites don't sound appealing she's got the bod to prove it can be done :)
Oh Tina I miss you! I'm really thinking about the Monster Mash because competing again with you would be fun...we ARE nuts aren't we :)
My pleasure Tina! And no I don't mind you posting my comments. Im honored :) lol
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