I'll carry what the other people have said but also oranges, grapes, nectarines (while in season), apples, baby carrots, celery, etc. Fresh fruit is a really great treat when you are stuck flying with only poor food choices. In response avi8sean every pilot that I know who is in decent shape packs their own food. You can get away with eating crap for a few years and then all of a sudden you'll realize that you're in terrible shape.

I try to take a bag of mandarin oranges or carrots for munching...takes the edge off so I can resist the temptation to snack on airport food. The oranges don't need refrigeration and hold up well to abuse. I also grab fruit from the hotels at every opportunity.

I spent too much time "camping" in the military to live out out of a lunch box...I just buy hot meals, usually two per day.

I don't take too much with me. Usually just some dried fruit, trail mix, sesame sticks, instant oatmeal, and a pack of tuna in case we get in real late after everything has closed. I just snack throughout the day and typically only buy one meal a day. It lets me save a little money without feeling like I'm taking my entire kitchen along.

No no... I am just using a bodybuilder type diet and workout program. Carbs just sit around as fat for me. I am currently 235 @ 6'2" and working on cleaning up a little after a bulk. While bulking I was in the neighborhood of 4500cal/day but have cut out alot of the carbs and upped the cardio. Looking to settle around 220lbs and 9%bf (goal). Currently I am prob in the 15-17% range after bulking. I don't plan on competing but I do enjoy moving some weight. It is a bit difficult to get a workout in on a 4-day trip that is not simply bodyweight and cardio routines. Most places don't have "real" gyms although some hotels have "agreements" with local gyms and you can go for free which is sweet.

This is too much for me personally although very impressive. I don't think he would fit in a cockpit and I believe during the off season he gets up close to 300lbs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p4RQCnbEc8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRuNxHqwazs

This is all you really need for those 16 hour duty days and reduced rest overnights.:)

I guess I need a lunch box......... its day 2, and Ive already eaten all my food, can't find a microwave for my soups, and Ive had to buy 2 salads so far......

Have the FA show you how to make soup with the Coffee Maker. If it's got a removeable metal top, turn the coffee maker on, put the soup on it upside down and wait. If it's plastic...then you're SOL.

Actually, pardon my ignorance, aren't flight crew required to pass through TSA? And if so, are they prohibited from bringing liquids on board??

No offense, but I hope you are a woman.......