Food For Thought Surviving A Day In The Office

Food For Thought Surviving A Day In The Office Food For Thought Surviving A Day In The OfficePosted April 26, 2013, by Andrea Riddell If youre anything like me, you plan your working day around your mealtimes. And, if youre exactly like me, there is a direct correlation between hunger and lack of productivity. So, for the sake of my job and my colleagues, Ive mastered how to tame the hunger beast on an hourlybasis, while trying not to get office fat. Brekkie To sustain a 9ish-hour day, your breakfast needs to consist of mora than a double shot macchiato. Dont be fooled by the appetite suppressant qualities of caffeine Your brain needs more sustenance to power through all those emails - theres a reason they call it the most important meal of the day. You cant underestimate the power of a great breakfast We recommend Nothing beats a muesli/yoghurt combo to start the day. The texture of the muesli (even better if its toasted) alongside the creaminess of the yoghurt will excite your tas tebuds into a frenzy Add some fruit if you feel like living on the edge. Snacks, snacks and more snacks Snacks are quite possibly the most important part of your hunger-busting repertoire. You can never quite tell when youre going to be ambushed by a serious case of the munchies. The trick is to keep them on this side of healthy and obviously not your favourite-snack-of-all-time, so youre forced to exercise self-restraint every day. Theres no point buying a months supply of rice crackers if youre going to polish them off in one sitting. We recommend Its a good idea to make or buy snack packs to get you through at least a week of work. Some ideas crudits, nuts, cheese and crackers, fruit, or celery sticks and peanut butter. The lunchtime rush There is nothing more depressing than a cling-wrapped sandwich for lunch that was squashed in your morning commute. Lunch should be an exciting reminder that youre halfway there and will be going home in a matter of hours. A satisfying meal w ill also help keep the 330 Cookie Monster at bay. We recommend If youre hard-pressed for time to make inspiring lunches at home, here are some super easy lunch recipes you can whip up in the office with just a microwave and a sandwich press. Bonus - they were invented - and tested - in the Career FAQs office kitchen So there you have it all my tips to keeping sated at work. You can thank me later. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searcheshow to ask for a day off last minutecareers in food productionhow to ask for a day off on short noticesick leave letter for one daypersonal day off email CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCer tificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineAndrea RiddellRelated ArticlesBrowse moreCareer inspoPop cultureBefore they were famousTake a look at what some famous faces were doing before they started making their millions.Charles Sturt University (CSU)International studentsBoKyung Kim - South Korean International student, Charles Sturt UniversityHave an open mind and accept the Australian culture and nature. Then you can enjoy the relaxed, friendly, natural lifestyle.EntrepreneurshipWOMENThe search for Australias next top businesswomanThe search is on for Australias next top businesswoman as the 2010 Telstra Business Womens Awards open today for nominations and entries.