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I think I've determined part of my problem. I work night shift and I eat a great meal before work- either a stuffed omelette full of goodies or a chicken/veggie stirfry in butter. I'm full and satisfied when I arrive and I sip my coffee for a few hours. I often see treats in the break room when I arrive and put my lunch in the fridge but I am NEVER tempted when I arrive.
About 3-4 a.m. I have a lunch break and I always feel full when I'm done eating.
About 4:30 a.m., approx 1 hour or less after I finish my "lunch" I am starving for a treat. I feel like I need a treat. And when I cheat it's around about 5 a.m. I think this means that my lunch is not satisfying me to keep me going through the morning. I always feel "full" when I finish but I can't stave off cravings between 4 and 6 a.m. effectively. Often the stress mounts at that time as we try to wrap up the night's work before day shift arrives as well.
I used to take avocadoes in induction. I can start bringing 1/2 avocado each night again. I think the problem is that I need more fat in my lunch. It's full of lean proteins (tuna, eggs, deli meat slices) and usually a couple cups of spinach with a blue cheese dip. I thought the mayo with my eggs and tuna was enough to satisfy my fat needs but now I question whether it is.
Does anyone think this may be the problem? Can someone suggest more fatty foods that I can add into my lunches to help beat the cravings???
About 3-4 a.m. I have a lunch break and I always feel full when I'm done eating.
About 4:30 a.m., approx 1 hour or less after I finish my "lunch" I am starving for a treat. I feel like I need a treat. And when I cheat it's around about 5 a.m. I think this means that my lunch is not satisfying me to keep me going through the morning. I always feel "full" when I finish but I can't stave off cravings between 4 and 6 a.m. effectively. Often the stress mounts at that time as we try to wrap up the night's work before day shift arrives as well.
I used to take avocadoes in induction. I can start bringing 1/2 avocado each night again. I think the problem is that I need more fat in my lunch. It's full of lean proteins (tuna, eggs, deli meat slices) and usually a couple cups of spinach with a blue cheese dip. I thought the mayo with my eggs and tuna was enough to satisfy my fat needs but now I question whether it is.
Does anyone think this may be the problem? Can someone suggest more fatty foods that I can add into my lunches to help beat the cravings???
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