How do YOU deal with bodybuilding (eating lol) and a busy schedule?

**skelooth** · 01-15-2006, 01:02 AM

I got really creative this semester

I bought a "9 can" cooler and a couple of little reusable blue ice packs. I also bought a 32oz tupperware/drink holder. Then later this evening I started mass producing home made protein bars.

My plan is to pack up the cooler with 32 oz of milk, 2 protein bars, and a tub of cottage cheese and or brown rice and chicken.

I figure 16 oz 2% milk and a protein bar will be one meal and easy enough to scarf down between classes. Meaning I will be able to keep 3 to 4 meals in my cooler with me at school.

As a double edged sword I'm going to recycle my old cottage cheese containers by filling them with 1.5 cups brown rice then the rest to the top with chicken and a tablespoon of olive oil. Whenever I'm short on time or need to grab food to bring to work, BAM it's there and ready.

This whole eating logistics thing gets crazy :bigthumbu

AYung · 01-15-2006, 01:05 AM

I find this to help out:

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Most people, they live to eat. They enjoy food, the taste and all that shit. They eat out whenever they want. Yeah, what I wouldn't give to eat what I wanted right about now... I like eating food too. Who doesn’t? But I gotta eat to live… I’m eating to achieve something. I can’t ****ing stand what I’m eating right now, but know what? There’s something comforting about it--the regularity, the consistency. If there’s one thing that’s ****ing regular in my life, it’s eating. It’s like clockwork. I follow a set time with each of my six meals. For every meal, I know what I’m eating and how much. I’ve pretty much got the calories, protein, fat, and carbs down to the gram. What’s shitty is that variety is gone. I’m down to a couple of foods. That’s it. You want to hear something ****ed up? When I'm dieting, I crave foods I normally don't like. That's some weird shit. Anyway, when I go food shopping every week, it’s a piece of cake. (Cake… Aw shit, there I go again, daydreaming…) Four aisles, four items. One thing about shopping--always go after a meal. Big ****ing mistake is to go when you’re hungry… So I go every week--same day, same time. Everyone knows me, from the manager all the way down to the cashiers. They know me so they don’t ask any questions. Yesterday, when I was there, a new cashier rang me up, a pretty girl. Never seen her before. Anyway, as I’m unloading seven dozen egg cartons, she looks up, smiles, and asks me, 'Hey, you must like eggs, right?' Here it goes again. In my mind, it all comes back up... I'm thinking about how much I ****ing hate eggs. Can’t ****ing stand ‘em. How can she know that I boil a dozen every morning, remove the yolks and toss the whites back? At night, before I go to bed, the same thing? She can’t. She doesn’t know how hard it is to choke ‘em down, how they stick to my throat. On a couple occasions, I’ve even puked ‘em back up. When that happens, I gotta boil ‘em again, and start over. 'Yeah,' I tell her. 'I love 'em...' and return the smile. Like I said, this is not living to eat… And it ****ing sucks.

**skelooth** · 01-15-2006, 01:13 AM

uhhhh..... :boink:

AYung · 01-15-2006, 01:15 AM

I meant that reading that helps me stay dedicated to the dieting portion.

But as far as packing goes, I cook pretty much all my meals that need be cooking for the week on Sunday.

The Booger · 01-15-2006, 01:20 AM

I bought myself a little cooler to carry my sandwiches in during school. I'm there 8-12 hours some days and healthiest food is either Subway or Arby's. Normally there is a cheese/turkey sandwich and some ice cold water with a spoon and some whey. Going to start carrying some of those protein bars (homemade) with me soon. Need to find a way to pack a crap load of oats into a ball or something......

Also been carrying this low-fat yogurt I bought (10 for $3). 200 cal and 9g of protein each. Sometimes I'll buy some unflavored low-fat yogurt and stir in a scoop of protein powder. Doesn't taste half bad.

**skelooth** · 01-15-2006, 01:26 AM

sweet, i'm not the only cooler toting weirdo

"What's that? Your purse" ..........

E_Scapegoat · 01-15-2006, 02:30 AM

i should do that. people at school think im insane for eating what they consider really weird (big thing of oatmeal w/ pb and whey)

Perldog007 · 01-15-2006, 02:51 AM

when I sold cars I kept a small "dorm" fridge under my desk , tuna pouches and wheat bread in drawer, shakers and solid whey and/or muscle milk. MRP bars also, when you are fat and over 40 you can easily get away with, "Excuse me, I am diabetic - I have to eat/drink this - "would you like some..." [powdered dooky] ? - "No, ok"......

If your job gets in the way, try to learn some kind of tech discipline in LINUX, skelooth will back me on this one, people put nothing past geeks and expect them to act off the beaten path. The guy in the last cube with the black t-shirt, silver earring and goatee can carry all the coolers, jugs, and strange foods he wants (as long as the network stays up....)

**skelooth** · 01-15-2006, 03:05 AM

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The guy in the last cube with the black t-shirt, silver earring and goatee can carry all the coolers, jugs, and strange foods he wants (as long as the network stays up....)

LOL So true

COMB2 · 01-15-2006, 03:31 AM

Funny you brought this up. I just went and bought a new lunch box today. I work some where different about everyday , so my work van is where I eat. My old lunch box couldn't hold everything I need so I got this one. Hopefuly everything will fit. Bought 3 of the blue ice packs also

**skelooth** · 01-15-2006, 03:49 AM

sweet, you can fit a lot of boneless skinless chicken breast in there

pu12en12g · 01-15-2006, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

How do YOU deal with bodybuilding (eating lol) and a busy schedule?

...later this evening I started mass producing home made protein bars.

This part seems counter-productive to me.. just my opinion.

The rest of your ideas sound great. I cook my chicken weekly, and I'm a big fan of PBJ Sandwiches. All day long I snack on Yogurt, Milk, and Oats.

Without understanding calorie dense foods, there's no way I could have hit 250lbs.

IceDragon · 01-15-2006, 08:33 AM

I try to plan ahead and take foods with me when I'm going out. I make up rice and that the day before and keep it in portion-sized boxes in the fridge.

My mum hates it when I pop round...I pull out her Health Grill and slap a steak on there...

Can't go without that...

I keep meaning to make home-made protein bars and stuff but just haven't got round to it yet.

**NYCmitch25** · 01-15-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

I got really creative this semester

I bought a "9 can" cooler and a couple of little reusable blue ice packs. I also bought a 32oz tupperware/drink holder. Then later this evening I started mass producing home made protein bars.

My plan is to pack up the cooler with 32 oz of milk, 2 protein bars, and a tub of cottage cheese and or brown rice and chicken.

I figure 16 oz 2% milk and a protein bar will be one meal and easy enough to scarf down between classes. Meaning I will be able to keep 3 to 4 meals in my cooler with me at school.

As a double edged sword I'm going to recycle my old cottage cheese containers by filling them with 1.5 cups brown rice then the rest to the top with chicken and a tablespoon of olive oil. Whenever I'm short on time or need to grab food to bring to work, BAM it's there and ready.

This whole eating logistics thing gets crazy :bigthumbu

^thats awsome.

on real busy days i end up compensating with protien shakes. not the best but it works.

**skelooth** · 01-15-2006, 02:30 PM

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This part seems counter-productive to me.. just my opinion.

Why? It's natural peanut butter, oats, and whey protein. That's the entire recipe. I don't think there's anything counter productive in there

pu12en12g · 01-15-2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

Why? It's natural peanut butter, oats, and whey protein. That's the entire recipe. I don't think there's anything counter productive in there

Yea, I was referring to the time it takes... when we are discussing it in a "busy schedule" context

In that scenario I would simply go with PBJ + Whey... this takes seconds.. just like raw oats.

**skelooth** · 01-15-2006, 02:47 PM

OoOOoOOooh

lol i understand now :eat:

Hybrid · 01-15-2006, 02:47 PM

I take a cooler in my car to school each day with: 1/2 cup peanuts, 2 cups brown rice + 2 chicken breasts (one container), 2 whole wheat turkey breast sandwhiches, and if I stay after swim to lift, 2 cups noodles + 2 chicken breasts.

01-15-2006, 01:02 AM	#1
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,200 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	How do YOU deal with bodybuilding (eating lol) and a busy schedule? I got really creative this semester I bought a "9 can" cooler and a couple of little reusable blue ice packs. I also bought a 32oz tupperware/drink holder. Then later this evening I started mass producing home made protein bars. My plan is to pack up the cooler with 32 oz of milk, 2 protein bars, and a tub of cottage cheese and or brown rice and chicken. I figure 16 oz 2% milk and a protein bar will be one meal and easy enough to scarf down between classes. Meaning I will be able to keep 3 to 4 meals in my cooler with me at school. As a double edged sword I'm going to recycle my old cottage cheese containers by filling them with 1.5 cups brown rice then the rest to the top with chicken and a tablespoon of olive oil. Whenever I'm short on time or need to grab food to bring to work, BAM it's there and ready. This whole eating logistics thing gets crazy :bigthumbu __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

01-15-2006, 01:13 AM	#3
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,200 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	uhhhh..... :boink: __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

01-15-2006, 01:15 AM	#4
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,282 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	I meant that reading that helps me stay dedicated to the dieting portion. But as far as packing goes, I cook pretty much all my meals that need be cooking for the week on Sunday. __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

01-15-2006, 01:20 AM	#5
The Booger Pro Stature Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Look left. Posts: 664 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	I bought myself a little cooler to carry my sandwiches in during school. I'm there 8-12 hours some days and healthiest food is either Subway or Arby's. Normally there is a cheese/turkey sandwich and some ice cold water with a spoon and some whey. Going to start carrying some of those protein bars (homemade) with me soon. Need to find a way to pack a crap load of oats into a ball or something...... Also been carrying this low-fat yogurt I bought (10 for $3). 200 cal and 9g of protein each. Sometimes I'll buy some unflavored low-fat yogurt and stir in a scoop of protein powder. Doesn't taste half bad. __________________ thebooger@hush.ai

01-15-2006, 01:26 AM	#6
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,200 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	sweet, i'm not the only cooler toting weirdo "What's that? Your purse" .......... __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

01-15-2006, 02:30 AM	#7
E_Scapegoat Amateur Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 29 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	i should do that. people at school think im insane for eating what they consider really weird (big thing of oatmeal w/ pb and whey) __________________ Stats:whorepost: 16 ecto 5'10.5 : 157lbs 10-11% bf chest-40" arms-13.2" forearms-11.25" legs-22.5" calves-15" waist 29.5"

01-15-2006, 02:51 AM	#8
Perldog007 New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: below the C&D canal Posts: 24 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	when I sold cars I kept a small "dorm" fridge under my desk , tuna pouches and wheat bread in drawer, shakers and solid whey and/or muscle milk. MRP bars also, when you are fat and over 40 you can easily get away with, "Excuse me, I am diabetic - I have to eat/drink this - "would you like some..." [powdered dooky] ? - "No, ok"...... If your job gets in the way, try to learn some kind of tech discipline in LINUX, skelooth will back me on this one, people put nothing past geeks and expect them to act off the beaten path. The guy in the last cube with the black t-shirt, silver earring and goatee can carry all the coolers, jugs, and strange foods he wants (as long as the network stays up....) __________________ Relax, that's yerba mate in my avatar :crazy1:

01-15-2006, 03:31 AM	#10
COMB2 Amateur Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 65 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	Funny you brought this up. I just went and bought a new lunch box today. I work some where different about everyday , so my work van is where I eat. My old lunch box couldn't hold everything I need so I got this one. Hopefuly everything will fit. Bought 3 of the blue ice packs also

01-15-2006, 03:49 AM	#11
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,200 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	sweet, you can fit a lot of boneless skinless chicken breast in there __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

01-15-2006, 08:33 AM	#13
IceDragon Amateur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Plains of Seshannoh Posts: 80 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	I try to plan ahead and take foods with me when I'm going out. I make up rice and that the day before and keep it in portion-sized boxes in the fridge. My mum hates it when I pop round...I pull out her Health Grill and slap a steak on there... Can't go without that... I keep meaning to make home-made protein bars and stuff but just haven't got round to it yet. __________________ Live by the Nine, Die by the Sword. :dumbells: Lifter for life.

01-15-2006, 02:47 PM	#17
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,200 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	OoOOoOOooh lol i understand now :eat: __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

01-15-2006, 02:47 PM	#18
Hybrid IMPC Contestant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gibsonia PA Posts: 824 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	I take a cooler in my car to school each day with: 1/2 cup peanuts, 2 cups brown rice + 2 chicken breasts (one container), 2 whole wheat turkey breast sandwhiches, and if I stay after swim to lift, 2 cups noodles + 2 chicken breasts. __________________ If you even dream about beating me you'd better wake up and apologize - Muhammad Ali