6 hours with no meals...

dunimous · 03-01-2006, 11:12 PM

Hey guys,
I just started serving at a restraunt called the Island Time Grill and I was wondering what I could do to minimize the muscle loss during each shift. The shifts are usually 4-7 hours long and there are no breaks for food. The past two days I have brought a premade shake consisting of...
Whey Protein- 45g
Xtend - 3 servings (30g protein)
Glutamine - 5g

I also have A big meal before work filled with carbs/protein/fat. And when I get home I have A protein/fat meal before bed. So I was just wondering if my current setup should work fine or should I change some things around?

DmitryWI · 03-01-2006, 11:38 PM

6 hours with no food isn't that bad, but if it makes you fell better a shake in between is just fine

jarhead · 03-02-2006, 12:27 AM

Yeah a shake is fine. Maybe toss in some fish oil to make it better and add some good fat.

**bpmartyr** · 03-02-2006, 01:29 AM

Throw some oats in that shake so you will have a slow burning energy source. The protein (especially whey) isn't going to last long. Some good fats would also be a good idea as jarhead pointed out but fish oil is a little hardcore in anything but capsules for me. Olive oil is much milder (n6 I know but still good for you and needed) and n3's I have been using Sesalean. It has a nice mild flavor.

Edit: I would save your money and drop the Glutamine. Also, have you seen what CNW sells their BCAA's for? 500 grams for 20 bones. Save yourself some duckets there as well in the stead of the Xtend.

Rage (SoCal) · 03-02-2006, 01:35 AM

Unfortunately, I do this two days out of the week. I have a shake within this time but that is about it. I've noticed that while on Clen, I have absolutely no problems with doing this.

Rodja · 03-02-2006, 08:58 AM

Make a protein blend with both whey and casein w/ 1/2C of oats and a tablespoon of flax. You can throw in extra BCAAs to help keep glycogen high as well if you like.

**bpmartyr** · 03-02-2006, 09:18 AM

How would BCAA's keep glycogen high? Thats what the carbs are for. The BCAA's can be converted to glucose via gluconeogensis but only if carb depleted during excersize.

**jminis** · 03-02-2006, 09:53 AM

I vote for adding oats and some flax to that shake. And just take a chug of the shake every 35mins or so.

Rodja · 03-02-2006, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpmartyr

How would BCAA's keep glycogen high? Thats what the carbs are for. The BCAA's can be converted to glucose via gluconeogensis but only if carb depleted during excersize.

If he is a server at a resteraunt, then I imagine his shift is around 5 hours of power walking.

**bpmartyr** · 03-02-2006, 12:56 PM

So why waste money on BCAA's to do something carbs are more efficient and less costly at doing?

Jim Mills · 03-02-2006, 01:12 PM

Isn't there a law about taking a break after so many hours?... Like every 4 hours.... Not sure about restraunts but I know I've read it before. Anyway, 6 hours isn't that bad.... But if your trying to bulk, thats a different story. IMHO

Rage (SoCal) · 03-02-2006, 02:01 PM

Oh yea....I do take Leucine and Fish Oil in that period of time. *shrug* The leucine is more subjective but I do get in a few grams of fish.

PVSkyHigh · 03-02-2006, 03:04 PM

You are supposed to get (1) 15 minute break after 3 hours of work and (1) 15 minute break and (1) 30 minute break after 5 or 6 hours of work (I can't remember which), and for an 8 hour shift you get (2) 15 minute breaks and (1) 30 minute break.

I used to work at Black Angus and we never got a break, they just made sure you were off the clock before 6 hours of work. The 15 minute break that I was supposed to recieve is on the clock (I never once got a break-I worked there almost 2 years) so they could get away with it, but if I worked over 6 I would have to clock out for my break, so they just made sure I was gone before 6 hours came around. Pretty shady if you ask me.

Synthetik · 03-03-2006, 05:55 PM

I would never go w/out food for even close to 6hrs, of course, unless it was an emergency. Pack smoe almonds or peanuts in a zipblock and stash them in your pocket. If you dont have time for a shake, carry a protein bar. Try to be prepared as much as you can. You dont want to sacrifice muscle and add fat to your frame now would ya?!

**Beowulf** · 03-03-2006, 08:39 PM

I've worked part-time in restaurants for years. I always had some cottage cheese /yogurt/almonds in the bus station, and I would eat a couple of bites whenever I got the chance. Definitely worked. Other times I just do shakes. Definitely do something.

dunimous · 03-07-2006, 11:25 PM

are there any supps that would work well for this?? maybe taking something like lean extreme before shifts?

**fbxdan** · 03-08-2006, 12:25 AM

6 hours is a long ass time... Damn, if i dont eat every 2 hours i feel cranky and like im shrinking lol. Maybe you should invest in getting a good, low cost mrp, like champion nutrition's ultramet. This summer, when i was working i didn't get much breaks, so i'd make 2 of those at work with milk, and it was a good amount of calories. Taking that, and flax oil should help alot. Plus ultramet is delicious stuff, it kind of tastes like brownie batter.