Lunchs? what do u all for lunch?

kelhea

Everyday is different for me but I usually try to have something heavy in protein (usually chicken) and then veggies (salad/carrots/broccoli) and then a starch (potato, crackers, ect)

chelmass

I was very excited about my lunch today. I feel like I had a ton of food, but it was still under 500 calories and I was so full. I'm not even sure what a good calorie goal for lunch is, but I plan on continuing with this lunch for at least a few days until I need a switch.

1 packet Tuna Creations lemon pepper (80c) mixed with 1 tablespoon mayo (90c)
1/2 c cottage cheese (100c)
mixed raw veggies - 5 baby carrots, 1/2 stalk celery, 2 broccoli florets, 2 sugar snap peas, 3 grape tomatoes (est 50c)
1 white cheddar rice cake (45c) - I put the tuna on this and it was oh so good!
1 serving veggie straws (130c) because I love me some chips but I wanted to be a little bit healthier (not much, I know, but it's the little things!) plus you get way more veggie straws than you do chips

I even checked to make sure I was doing well on the nutrition values and I'm still way under my daily allowance. Yay!

ClareMillsRoberts

I often have soup, I'll make a big batch at the weekend with whatever veggies need using up - often carrot with orange or coriander or some kind of squash/pumpkin with spices. It's really easy to make as it's essentially all the veggies chopped up, fried for 5 minutes and then boiled with vegetable stock and spices/herbs until soft and then blitzed with a hand blender. Sometimes I put a dollop/splash of cream or yoghurt or coconut milk in at the end to add a little richness.

Another thing I like (for convenience as much as anything else) is crispbreads/crackers/rice cakes with different toppings - hummus, light cream cheese with smoked salmon, reduced fat mozzarella and tomato. I basically bring the component ingredients to work with me and assemble in the lunch room.

HamsterManV2

Mass cook boneless skinless chicken breast and/or thighs (bake or BBQ). Grill or stir fry some veggies. Portion out and combine into many meals. Can add carbs if desired (rice, sweet potato, potato, bread, etc).

ardysedwardsmcgrath

i like the salad suggestions with different things on top.. thanks

ardysedwardsmcgrath

thanks for the skinnytaste.com

ardysedwardsmcgrath

ive enjoyed every1s ideas thanks!

VeganRaptor

Sandwiches, avocado on toast (my favourite), smoothies, leftovers from dinner the night before, toasted cheese sandwiches etc

ardysedwardsmcgrath

i luv avocado yummmm

pebble4321

My standard lunch which is quick and easy to prepare in advance is rice (usually brown because I like it better), salad (usually from a dry coleslaw type mix, though this week I didn't have any so added sliced baby spinach and capsicum and grated carrot) and chilli tuna (I love Sirena brand).
I don't add any dressing because the tuna is really spicy and it doesn't need anything else.

Today I'm having roasted cherry tomato and chicken pasta left over from last night. Sometimes I will have a toasted ham a cheese sandwich. Or soup and a boiled egg. Or other leftovers. Or a big salad with leaves, baked potato, cheese and ham or chicken if I have it. Tuna and avocado sandwiches on grainy bread are good, I might have them sometime soon once avos are back in season.

successgal1

Like others I make a big salad, I have to be careful of carrots and tomato for sugar content, grilled chicken as protein, and a lite cheese stick sliced into it. I like to use sliced green salad olives for flavor. And Ken's Steak house Zesty italian is low cal with LOTS of flavor. Pickles are another option for flavor without a heavy dressing.

mccraee

I look for lean protein and veggies for lunches. Sometimes I pack leftovers. Sometimes I'll make a soup and freeze in serving sizes. And, sometimes I'll take a big salad.

The_Ugly_One

Someone said it above, but lunch is usually just people-fuel rather than something super-delicious that I can't wait to eat. I treat breakfast like that too on work days.

Most days, breakfast and lunch come out of a pool of the following foods: Whey protein shakes, chicken/turkey breast, string cheese, cottage cheese w/ crackers, tuna, carrots, celery, pea pods, artificial crab sticks, various hot sauces and mustards to go with most of those. All can be pre-measured and packed on Sunday night and then I mix and match to avoid getting in a rut.

1,800 calories for the day usually breaks down to 300-500 for breakfast, 300-500 for lunch, and then 800-1,200 for dinner, which is the not-just-people-fuel meal of the day that I look forward to all day.

Francl27

Make more dinner and have leftovers?

77cooks14

I find I do better with soup. I will take ground turkey, black beans, mixed veggies, and cooked brown rice, i throw in some adobo seasoning and spices . When it's cooked I put them in contain and freeze. In the morning when I'm headed for work I grab one and by lunch time it starts to defrost. I change it up week to week, different meat, different bean and veggie. It's fun to experiment. Plus my leftovers never go to waste because I throw them in the pot.

canadianlbs

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

Typically I do leftovers from last night's dinner.

this, and i make a little extra for those dinners so there'll be enough left for a lunch afterwards. doesn't have to be the same day. i stash a lot of stuff in the freezer and come back to it a day or a week or whatever later. two days in a row feels sad, but it's funny how a week later last week's [whatever] is exactly what you're happy to have at lunch time.

and i transport a lot of fruit with me to work.

ardysedwardsmcgrath

i enjoy&like every1s idea cuz i get in a rut..i should do salads,shakes&soups at lunchs i like the idea with olives i luv those! but aren't they hi in fat?i usually always buy frozen package of stripes chicken.i hardly eat red meats.. i try to get turkey too..i think i need to try these whey protein shakes every1s always talking bout. do they taste though chalky?i like cottage cheese.. &im a big fan of beans lol id often wonder trying to do a month of just veggies fruits&beans.. no dairy or meats.. hmmm its always hard to know what to eat thats good for me. u know? yes i take alot of leftovers to work &i freeze if ive made alot .. i cant eat it the next day but like in a day or 2 or week later.. thanks every1for the great ideas!

BuffMom84

Today I ate chicken tacos. Chicken sauteed in lime juice, a little salt/pepper, crushed red pepper flakes. Corn tortillas, a little chopped onion and cilantro and a little bit of sriracha mayo. 3 tacos was less than 400 calories.

avskk

Today I had a turkey-and-cheese tomato Gemwrap with a little light mayo, baby carrots and tomato slices with hummus on the side.

GetFitFritch_26

I usually wrap low sodium lunch meat around baby swiss (I cut one slice of cheese into 3 strips) and add lots of veggies...carrots, cherry tomatoes, sugar snap peas...it keeps me full and it's lower carb!