Daily Post--5/12/08

lea2be
on 5/12/08 1:40 am - LaBelle, FL

How do you eat well when your power goes out for an extended period of time? I ask this because mine has been out for several hours at a time FOUR times this weekend!

vivk1010
on 5/12/08 4:08 am - Greeley, CO

RNY on 01/07/08

I havent had to deal with power outages, but I have spent a lot of time in my car lately. I am currently living 2 1/2 hours away from my 7 year old, so I go home whenever I can, plus when I was job hunting, we spent some time in a hotel out of state, or travelling. I eat protein bars, or stop for wendys chili, soy chips, and of course water. Vivienne

JustJean
on 5/12/08 5:20 am - Ontario, CA

RNY on 08/25/06 with

I don't have power issues much - but like Vivienne, spend a lot of time in the car (Los Angeles freeways - ICK!). I carry bags of nuts and sometimes jerky so that if I feel hungry, I have something to tide me over until I can get home or somewhere with healthy choices. I would hate not being able to warm anything, because my body temperature seems low all the time, and eating is one sure way to get warmer!

kmvanvliet
on 5/12/08 5:30 am - Manchester, NH

RNY on 09/17/07

I honestly don't know what I'd do. We haven't had any problems with our power (and I hope it stays that way). I guess I would have to say that I'd eat protein bars and canned tuna or canned chicken.

Shirley D.
on 5/12/08 6:34 am - Plaistow, NH

RNY on 11/07/07

I haven't had this happen yet, but I did think about it a lot this Winter. I'd probably fall back on protein bars and protein shakes.

huskerfan85
on 5/12/08 6:59 am - Colorado Springs, CO

RNY on 05/30/07

I try to keep an emergency kit on hand that would work in the car, or in the house without power. It is not the best, mostly protein bars, and snacky kinds of things that I really do not want to get into the habit of eating again, but in a pinch it works. Gayle

Shatcher
on 5/12/08 11:14 am - Harrison, ME

RNY on 04/09/07

Thankfully I have a gas stove/oven so I can still cook. We have also used the gas grill and good ol' pb&j!! Or, when I was little the woodstove or a fireplace worked nicely. Hope I don't have to experience this for a while. Glad your power is back Leigh!!!

debim3
on 5/12/08 12:43 pm - Roberts, WI

RNY on 11/13/07

I work for the local electric cooperative. I deal with outages often, especially during spring and summer storm season. The food in your freezer will last for up to 24 or more hours, if you keep it closed. The food in your fridge, for about 12, if you keep it closed. That said... I would eat canned tuna, chicken, etc...I could take canned chili or something and put it in an old pot and cook it on the bbq grill. Or it's a good excuse to eat out!