Back to Work

(Michael Iafrato ) #1

Hello Keto fans. So I am going back on Keto when I return home on Tuesday. I am also going back to work in a real job for the first time in many years soon. I need some help…

  1. I will be working in a call center environment where snack foods are a way of life. What are some good snack foods to bring with you. I know the standard Pig Skin and Jerky, but mix it up a little. I do have a bit of a sweet tooth so having something that I can easily bring that is sweet with help.

  2. I usually drink energy drinks for energy. The ones I drink are only 25 calories for the entire can but I know there has to be something better for energy. Any suggestions on how to get through the day.

#2

Macadamia nuts, pecans, almonds. Crunchy and filling.

(Lonnie Hedley) #3

Why not black coffee when you need a boost, and plan to eat meals instead of snacks? Snacking seems to only make me more hungry where meals fill me up until I’m ready for the next.

#4

It would be so nice to just not snack (this is my main personal challenge, so no judgement at all…) but how great if you could re-start this phase of your life and somehow find a way to sidestep the whole snacking thing - some good fluids, a nice walking break, etc instead of finding snack replacements.

(Rob) #5

One of the biggest values and benefits of Keto is that you get a natural clarity and constant energy WITHOUT the need for external stimulants. I have it now and it’s great but it took a while to get off the junk (mine was Diet Cherry Dr Pepper or Coke Zero - many cans a day).

What I did was to ween myself off them. Initial 2 cans/day, then only with a meal, then water with some Mio cherry flavor and over a couple of weeks I no longer needed the ‘buzz’ from the soda and the keto benefits were kicking in. I still have the odd soda but it is now a treat when going out rather than a necessity. Energy drinks are poison even for metabolically healthy people so getting off them should be a goal (even the low-cal ones). No need for cold-turkey though.

(Trish) #6

I find it easier to simply not have snacks. It’s the classic one thing leads to another. Try just having a satisfying meal and no snacks. Pay attention that you dint eat out of boredom or habit. If people offer stuff , rather than risk them getting their little feelings hurt (as is often the case) or getting into too much detail, just say oh no thank you I have some health concerns and am on a strict diet. Most people will quickly stop offering and also won’t have the nerve to ask about specifics of your health etc.