5 weeks post-op and going on business trip-what to eat
I am 5 weeks post-op and going on a 4 day business trip, will pretty much be stuck in a convention booth all day and am worried about what to eat to keep me from getting the shakes and all. I will be taking my protein powder with me to sip throughout the day, however, need additional ideas. Are Atkins bars OK to use? Any other protein bars OK? Really have not tried eating out yet and do not want to be sick. And will have my water bottle also. Thanks!
Tish from Levittown, PA
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I�am assuming that you are on regular foods at this stage? If so here's what I would pack - you can freeze water bottles and use them in an insulated bag to keep under the booth.�If you need to excuse yourself to the ladies room and eat a few bites on the way there/back
yogurts, cheese sticks, lunchmeat roll ups, protein shakes, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, cut up cheese, cut up bits of meat, cut up pieces of protein bar - test all of these things at home before you go to make sure that they sit ok.
Good luck!
Liz
PS - if the hotel room doesn't automatically come with a fridge call in advance and tell them that you are a diabetic and need one in your room - they are always accomodating
yogurts, cheese sticks, lunchmeat roll ups, protein shakes, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, cut up cheese, cut up bits of meat, cut up pieces of protein bar - test all of these things at home before you go to make sure that they sit ok.
Good luck!
Liz
PS - if the hotel room doesn't automatically come with a fridge call in advance and tell them that you are a diabetic and need one in your room - they are always accomodating
For breakfast: Get the frig in the room that Liz talks about. Pick up a quart of skim milk and take your pre measured protein in ziploc bags. Breakfast in the room is all set.
For snacks and on the convention floor: This is Liz's idea - and a GREAT one. Take a protein bar and slice it into little pieces. Put them in your pocket in a ziploc bag. You can pop one in your mouth discreetly. Ditto you can slice up a cheese stick ahead of time and ziploc it. Far more discreet than taking a bite in a professional environment.
For dinner: Assuming you will be eating out, stick with very plain entrees. Fish without sauce (order broiled or grilled, specify very little added butter and no sauces). Check the appetizer menu - cabrese salad has only tomato and mozzarella, and can be ordered as an entree. If you go to a steak place, order a small filet - it will be very tender. Some restaurants have an added item that can be ordered with the entree, such as a skewer of broiled shrimp. If you spot somethibng like this, order just the skewer. Add steamed veggies. Skip salad and bread. Order water only with your meal, but don't drink it.
I speak from experience - nobody will care what you eat once you get past the ordering.
As for protein bars - very few of them (1) have enough protein to be worth the calories, and (2) are low enough in sugar. Atkins bars (the higher protein variety) and Pure protein are the 2 that I have found to be generally available and meet those 2 tests.
Good luck!
For snacks and on the convention floor: This is Liz's idea - and a GREAT one. Take a protein bar and slice it into little pieces. Put them in your pocket in a ziploc bag. You can pop one in your mouth discreetly. Ditto you can slice up a cheese stick ahead of time and ziploc it. Far more discreet than taking a bite in a professional environment.
For dinner: Assuming you will be eating out, stick with very plain entrees. Fish without sauce (order broiled or grilled, specify very little added butter and no sauces). Check the appetizer menu - cabrese salad has only tomato and mozzarella, and can be ordered as an entree. If you go to a steak place, order a small filet - it will be very tender. Some restaurants have an added item that can be ordered with the entree, such as a skewer of broiled shrimp. If you spot somethibng like this, order just the skewer. Add steamed veggies. Skip salad and bread. Order water only with your meal, but don't drink it.
I speak from experience - nobody will care what you eat once you get past the ordering.
As for protein bars - very few of them (1) have enough protein to be worth the calories, and (2) are low enough in sugar. Atkins bars (the higher protein variety) and Pure protein are the 2 that I have found to be generally available and meet those 2 tests.
Good luck!
Hi Tish - don't fret, it's definitely manageable.... your biggest challenges will be finding the TIME to get it all eaten, so think of just "grazing" and putting something in your mouth every time you have a second of "downtime." I've worked many shows and know that it's a very different schedule than when you're anywhere else.
Liz had some great ideas - and the insulated lunch bag is a MUST. Freezing a water bottle or two to act as your "ice" (and as they thaw can be drunk) is an excellent plan - and then you can fill in with pretty much anything else you can tolerate. A quick yogurt (pack plastic spoons) or SF pudding can be eaten quickly and without worrying that it will be stuck. Small cut-up pieces of other things like your lunchmeat rollups can be popped into your mouth very unobtrusively.
As to protein bars - I like (and Barix sells) Supreme protein bars. They're high in protein and relatively low in sugars and fats. I don't know anyone who dumps on them, and they are a full meal replacement. I believe the Atkins bars are higher in sugar and in carbs, if I recall.
The other thing you might consider is getting some pre-mixed protein drinks like Muscle Milk or Oh Yeah! You can keep them in the fridge in your room, pack one in your nicely cooled bag, and sip on it as a meal replacement, too. They're very good, high in protein, lactose free (i know muscle milk is, i think oh yeah is), and low in sugars (very comparable to a protein bar). Much easier (and tastier) than trying to mix protein powder into milk and get it shaken up in the middle of a booth or whatever... and if you're not taking your magic bullet with you.... well....
Good luck and it IS doable. keep us posted!
Karen
Liz had some great ideas - and the insulated lunch bag is a MUST. Freezing a water bottle or two to act as your "ice" (and as they thaw can be drunk) is an excellent plan - and then you can fill in with pretty much anything else you can tolerate. A quick yogurt (pack plastic spoons) or SF pudding can be eaten quickly and without worrying that it will be stuck. Small cut-up pieces of other things like your lunchmeat rollups can be popped into your mouth very unobtrusively.
As to protein bars - I like (and Barix sells) Supreme protein bars. They're high in protein and relatively low in sugars and fats. I don't know anyone who dumps on them, and they are a full meal replacement. I believe the Atkins bars are higher in sugar and in carbs, if I recall.
The other thing you might consider is getting some pre-mixed protein drinks like Muscle Milk or Oh Yeah! You can keep them in the fridge in your room, pack one in your nicely cooled bag, and sip on it as a meal replacement, too. They're very good, high in protein, lactose free (i know muscle milk is, i think oh yeah is), and low in sugars (very comparable to a protein bar). Much easier (and tastier) than trying to mix protein powder into milk and get it shaken up in the middle of a booth or whatever... and if you're not taking your magic bullet with you.... well....
Good luck and it IS doable. keep us posted!
Karen
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