Why I wish I ate a Turkey Sandwich instead of Panda Express

emAZn

So I was all excited to have my Panda today (hey, IIFYM!) and figured it into my diary for lunch and dinner since I work two jobs today and usually eat dinner at 3 and then a snack when I get home at 11... Well I ate my panda lunch and dinner and I'm still hungry and now I have to wait till 11 to eat my snack and did I mention I work at a sandwich shop and bakery... mmm ruben paninis... mmm cinnamon rolls.... mmm white chocolate chip cranberry cookies... This is going to be a fun and grumpy shift!! This is why it's better to eat clean and nutrient dense foods! Lesson learned!!

ps. yes, if you look at my diary I could forego my friday ice cream and eat a quest bar or something but that's my reward for eating well and exercising all week (which I did) so I don't want to be hungry and not get my reward. That'll make me really grumpy

magerum

What exactly isn't "clean" or "nutrient dense" about Panda?

Steamed Veggies, Green Bean Chicken, & Broccoli Beef sample meal:

350Calories
28gProtein
10.5gFat
38gCarbs
Dietary Fiber 10g
Sugars 13g


Which doesn't include all the micro nutrients from the more than ample amount of veggies in that dish. Not bad at all for 350 calories.

ETA:

What you ate is even more protein dense, albeit a bit lighter on the veggies since the chicken dish is all meat.

Achrya

I have to say this is a problem I've never had. Never in life have I had panda express and regretted it later.

The sweet fire chicken breast is tasty as hell.

Momjogger

Drink lots of water.

emAZn

I agree about the nutrients because like I said I fit it in my macros but maybe its that the portion size was smaller than if I cook my own meals? I don't know, I'm just usually more satisfied after a meal...

_noob_

What exactly isn't "clean" or "nutrient dense" about Panda?

Steamed Veggies, Green Bean Chicken, & Broccoli Beef sample meal:

350Calories
28gProtein
10.5gFat
38gCarbs
Dietary Fiber 10g
Sugars 13g


Which doesn't include all the micro nutrients from the more than ample amount of veggies in that dish. Not bad at all for 350 calories.

ETA:

What you ate is even more protein dense, albeit a bit lighter on the veggies since the chicken dish is all meat.

This. Several "clean" options at panda. Just a little high on sodium for a daily thing.

SuperSexyDork

I agree about the nutrients because like I said I fit it in my macros but maybe its that the portion size was smaller than if I cook my own meals? I don't know, I'm just usually more satisfied after a meal...

Maybe you did something else differently today?

Did you not drink enough water or eat a smaller breakfast?

Or maybe it's psychological. My guess is that it's psychological.

ecw3780

I second the water. Also, don't give up the ice cream. You will still want your reward later.

emAZn

Sorry, didn't mean to sound like a super clean freak eater cause im not... Guess my tastes have just changed a bit.

scottaworley

What exactly isn't "clean" or "nutrient dense" about Panda?

Steamed Veggies, Green Bean Chicken, & Broccoli Beef sample meal:

350Calories
28gProtein
10.5gFat
38gCarbs
Dietary Fiber 10g
Sugars 13g


Which doesn't include all the micro nutrients from the more than ample amount of veggies in that dish. Not bad at all for 350 calories.

ETA:

What you ate is even more protein dense, albeit a bit lighter on the veggies since the chicken dish is all meat.

What exactly is "clean"?

Pixi_Rex

If wishes were horses than beggars would ride.

magerum

I agree about the nutrients because like I said I fit it in my macros but maybe its that the portion size was smaller than if I cook my own meals? I don't know, I'm just usually more satisfied after a meal...

THIS I can understand...it takes a lot of Panda to leave me "full" feeling.

Rage_Phish

Choosing Panda express over a delicious deli sandwich is a mistake every single time. No exceptions