Yup, it’s back to le grind.
12 hour shifts require lots of tupperwared options…and as you all know by now, I’m quite the preppy prep-ster over the weekends. Glad my type-A ways inspired some of you to do the damn thang, too.
Left: spinach salad with roasted veg (brussels, carrots, broccoli, delicata squash)
Right: quinoa with chopped pear, raisins, cinnamon & PB dressing (PB flour and almond milk)
It’s a fairly simple dish, but dang am I obsessed. OBSESSED!
Oh hey, look at that. Never seen this guy before.
Oh wait, that’s right, I’ve had it for the past 5 days straight.
No matter…I mean, sure it’s a little redundant, and you’re probably very tired of seeing it over and over again. But…it’s good!
Janetha’s home-made trail mix + Udi’s gluten free Au Naturel granola
Neither one needed the other…but even though each are completely delicious on their own, the granola WITH the chocolate, dried fruit and nuts is THAT much better.
Plus the usual accompanying trifecta: apple, carrots, hummus, and Annie’s fruit gummies.
Wham bam, nurse you ma’am.
I had dinner after I got home, but I’m too lazy to post the photos.
In non-food news, I’m kinda into this new routine I’ve got going on, and I just thought I’d share. A few weeks ago I posted about how I was having a hard time handling the transition to 12 hours shifts. Well, I started trying new things, and I’m pretty happy with how things are going so far. It’s not perfect, but it’s good for now.
I’ve been waking up bright and early (in the 4 am range) and going to bed earlier (in the 10 pm range). Sounds crazy right?
Honestly, it was surprisingly easy to alter my inner clock once I really made the commitment and now I’m alert and ready for action by the time I get to work – sometimes I’m even getting in a quick workout before breakfast, too! No tired droopy eyes for now, but as always, my routine is a work in progress.
Everything looks so good. It’s making me hungry.
Sounds like you are adjusting to your new routine pretty well! Although how you function so well on just 6 hours of sleep baffles me – are you secretly a superhero Elise?
Your schedule sounds so intense! Good thing you’re so good at packing food to go… got to keep that energy up! Everything looks really yummy!
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You pack some great food! bet all the other nurses are jealous!
I can’t imagine the 12 hour shift of a nurse! I work 12 hours a day all the time, but I’m not running around a hospital the whole time. And I usually get some decent breaks in there. Kudos to getting in a little 4am sweat sesh, definitely helps with waking up! 😉
12 hour shifts…wow! And I get antsy in a 2 hour class, haha. You’ve definitely got good food to keep you covered for all that time though!!
I need to get on my lunch-packing game! You have inspired me. Also the 4am range is dang early…but I’m glad it’s helping you. I get up in that range, too – and it’s the only way I can function now. Happy Tuesday, Nurse! 🙂
Love that there is someone that brings as much food to work as me!! And glad your routine is working…I WISH I could survive on only 6 hours of sleep!!
When/if I ever find a job after college, I will be prepping food like you! It all looks delicious!
oh! i’m glad the new scheduling is working out for you. haha i’m also glad that the first person you have interaction with in the morning is jillian michaels
Wow thats a long shift, but I’m glad you’re adjusting well! I’m sure it the hummus that keeps you going 🙂
I am usually up still at 4am. I go to bed about 5a and get up about 8am with Skylar. And then try to doze back til 10am. Good thing coffee exists 🙂
This looks so delicious! So glad I came across your blog!
Gosh I need to get back into a routine of getting up at the same time and going to bed at the same time. My life would be easier…so glad it has worked for you. You have inspired me to get my act together!
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Michelle
I see quinoa all over the blogosphere…but I have yet to try it myself! Your dish looks good, I should probably hope on the bandwagon soon 🙂
do it! quinoa is so tasty and really nutritious!
I’m really intrigued by the quinoa-pear-PB combination and want to try it this week! About how much of each ingredient do you use? I love looking at your nutritious, delicious-sounding meals!
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1 med pear (chopped), 2 tbsp PB (or 2 tbsp peanut flour + 1/8 c almond milk), 1 cup quinoa (optional add ins include cinnamon, stevia, raisins, dried cranberries, etc.)
I AM BEHIND. Catch up on Elise time!