Lunch time Meal Prep

jbalzer94

So I’m having trouble with coming up with some lunch meal prep ideas. Lunch is the hardest meal for me as with my work, I have no way to keep stuff cold or heat stuff up. I had tried salads and an ice pack in my cooler but it just doesn’t stay cold. I’m currently making a sandwich and it’s not all that filling. I’m trying to keep my lunches around 500-600 calories for the time being. I am hoping once I can lock down a good idea for lunch I can continue to stay on track with losing weight.

TeaBea

Some ideas here - http://www.cookinglight.com/food/everyday-menus/brown-bag-lunches

avadahm

I love wraps! Especially if they’re heavy on the veggies rather than meat that can spoil. All the fiber at least lunch keeps me full until closer to dinner and isn't so heavy that I fall asleep at work. Simple dressing is easy to make for them, too- should help with keeping flavor up and calories down versus store bought.

plythacur

Have you tried salads that aren’t lettuce based? I often make salads with left over roasted or raw veggies, chickpeas, beans or cooked grains like bulgur or quinoa, and some sort of vinaigrette. They are good cold or at room temperature. You can also add cooked or cured meats or have a couple hard boiled eggs on the side if you want additional protein.
An example: https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/04/farro-salad-asparagus-peas-recipe.html
or
https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/01/dinner-tonight-chickpea-salad-with-cumin-vinaigrette-recipe.html