Been at a desk for 20-years, now at physical labor. Recently figured out that I’m running a serious caloric deficit, and I’m already a skinny fucker. Also, I’m aiming to build a little muscle and a lot of endurance. How do I eat?!

Back when I was working hard, ate tons of fast food. Too expensive and time consuming, don’t want off the clock to go eat (hour round trip including eating). Took a 12-hour shift today and did OK sucking down granola bars, water and kratom, ate my wife’s kickass meal when I got home.

What can I cook or bring to work to power me? What’s simple and cheap and doesn’t require much on-site prep? (We have a microwave, toaster, all that, I just want calories and protein in my face with no fuss). Afraid I’m half-ass cannibalizing myself.

  • shalafi@lemmy.worldOP
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    4 days ago

    Don’t have fat reserves though. I’m 5’8" and 145lbs, with boots on, if I’m wet.

    No issue with electrolytes, I practically shoot salt in my veins. Very nice when I’m sweating!

    Hard boiled eggs are a perfect idea! Just what I was looking for.

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      2 days ago

      That’s a pretty healthy weight for that height. I agree you don’t want to lose though. And need energy for a physical job. Eat eat eat!