<p>Im looking at my college schedule next semester, and I have class from 11AM until 6:30PM, non stop with 10 minute breaks between classes to move from building to building. </p>
<p>So, my question is about food. Should I fill up and eat a big brunch at 10:30AM and then eat a big dinner after classes? Or should I eat normally, and try to find a snack to bring to my classes? Any suggestions for food?</p>
<p>Depends when you wake up. If you wake up late, i would just eat the brunch.
If you wake up early, I would eat breakfast. Then pack a lunch to eat at around 1. (I’m assuming you can eat in lectures.)</p>
<p>I had one even worse than that, except they were 15 minute breaks. I packed a sandwich and scarfed it down like an animal before my chem lab. It was tiring but workable.</p>
<p>I’ve had a couple schedules like this, and I would usually just bring a sandwich to eat during class or pick up something during the day to eat during class.</p>
<p>When I have a schedule like that, I do several small meals instead of bulking up before and after. That way I eat a little something before/during every class that’s unobtrusive and stay totally focused without ever getting super hungry.</p>
<p>I had a similar situation like this my first semester! I learned to eat when I could, but I always brought snacks with me.</p>
<p>I carry a large bag with me at all times. I learned to bring a tupperware container, a plastic bag, and an empty bottle. I would fill the containers up and bring it with me when I had a busy schedule. Technically, I don’t think we were allowed to do this, but I would just stuff the containers in my bag and walk out of the caf. (No one ever had a problem with this.) This way you can make a to-go lunch and keep in your bag. Most professor don’t care if you eat in class - as long as you make it discreet and it doesn’t effect your learning!</p>
<p>I found on groupon some plastic Japanese bento boxes and I had fun filling those up in the caf. Sandwiches, salads, dry cereal, bread, cookies, and other drier foods transport pretty easy and can be eaten discreetly in class. You can make these packed meals the night before and keep them in your fridge. I normally carried a coffee thermos with me that I could fill up with cold or hot drinks.</p>
<p>Oh and poptarts are your best friend in a pinch!!!</p>
<p>I should preface this by saying I’m hypoglycemic and I can’t skip meals. If I do, then I get really light-headed and faint.</p>
<p>But, in the past, when I’ve had schedules like that, I’ve tried eating a big breakfast and then packing a few snacks to eat in between classes. For example, I’ll pack granola bars or a bag of cheez-its. You can eat those while walking from one class to the next and that’ll keep your hunger at bay so you can concentrate in class. I also make sure to keep a full water bottle on me so I can stay hydrated.</p>
<p>AUGirl, have you thought about drinking Gatorade throughout the day for your hypoglycemia? It has electrolytes and carbohydrates that can help you keep a steady blood sugar level. </p>
<p>That and you should try glucerna shakes; they are medical grade diabetic supplement (but anyone can drink them) that help keep blood sugar levels steady and to supplement vitamins/minerals. They have a wide variety of flavors and they taste great! I used to give them to patients as a supplement, but I would sneak one for a snack all the time. You can buy them at walmart in the pharmacy section.</p>
<p>I’ve done Gatorade before, but I’ve never heard of glucerna. I might try that out. Probably would have been useful last week when I almost fainted at work. lol</p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestion. =)</p>