What do you eat between breakfast and lunch?

maasha81

varies ...can be anything from fruit, greek yogurt, almonds or mini twix bars.

Karen_LM

eat whatever you want..just make sure you maintain a calorie deficit...

I thought this was the maintenance part of the forum? I typically try to avoid a calorie deficit to maintain.

In that case, dont create a surplus. Always adjust advice to your needs, not everyone came to this thread by going down through the categories. It was on my front page as being 'current'.


I tend to eat two small breakfasts, peanut butter toast and coffee to get me and everyone out of the house, then yogurt and fruit after errands and gym (my job isnt in an office). Depending on things, i might just have lunch, and a larger or two snacks between lunch and dinner.

pzacher68

0530 - oatmeal w/dried fruit for breakfast (300c)
0830 - fruit/granola/nuts/oatmeal to go muffin (100-150c)
1130 - salad (250-300c)
1530 - fruit/granola/nuts (100-150c)
1800 - dinner (500-600c)

water, water, water and walk, walk, walk.

kshadows

I generally have a cup of Greek yogurt, piece of fruit or cottage cheese around 10 am. Half way between breakfast and lunch and it's perfect

Hobbes2060

If I know I will have a later night at the office and need a heavier afternoon snack:

I put a 1/4 Cup of oatmeal in a glass dish with a lid, fill with almond milk just to the top of the oats (and a splash of vanilla extract). Sometimes I top with honey or dark chocolate chips. Put the lid on and refrigerate. By 4pm the oats are soaked and I can eat it cold or reheat in the microwave for 40 seconds.

I love snacks and have to have something between meals.
Other ideas:
-Roasted chickpeas with seasoning
-Avocado in small cubes with blueberries and cinnamon (small dish)
-Roasted pears and sweet potato (small dish)
-10 almonds
-Veggies and hummus
-Apple slices and almond butter
-Yogurt and fruit
-Celery and almond butter

Karen_LM

:

Second Breakfast
Elevensies

I tried to name all my meals after the Hobbit meals, but MFP only allows 6 meals a day, and so I don't get to have second breakfast. ;(

At least I have elevensies.

Ladytrajedi

Having a busy schedule can definitely be hectic.....I work 10hr shifts daily and get up at 3am to workout Monday through Friday.....my solution is 8 small meals a day and my calorie limit is 1410 a day......sometimes I eat my exercise calories back....but small meals every 2 hours is what works for me......lots of fiber and protien in the morning......lots of protein and carbs from veggies for lunch and lots of fruit throughout the day.....apples and cutie oranges go a long way

Patzycakes

You gotta find those filling foods that really carry you over. Some peanut butter and an apple or banana. A handful of nuts. Just a little something to keep your blood sugar up. And make sure you're drinking water. Offices tend to be really DRY with the forced heat during the winter, make sure you're not getting dehydrated. So pick something to snack on and follow it by a nice big glass of water. Give it a few minutes before you decided if you're still hungry or not.

I feel the same way with my new work hours I have. I used to be able to eat breakfast at a "normal" time with a short commute to work.

Now I'm having a 45 - 60 minute commute and I don't get a "break" until NOON. So Its been a challenge making it from breakfast to lunch and figure out what to eat and when. You'll find what works for you.

momtastic2014

Usually rice cake with hummus or fruit

My3Sons1051

I usually have a light cheese stick (50 calories) and a small single tub of unsweetened applesauce (50 calories). It is enough to get me through till lunch.

Huffdogg

Eat twice as many eggs for breakfast.

katylil

Are you drinking enough water?

I'm on a similar schedule to you (protein/coffee shake for breakfast at 6:30am, lunch at 12, usually salad or leftovers with plenty of protein) and I drink a shedload of water throughout the day. I drink three 1.5 litre bottles whilst I'm at work, one a half of those before lunch time. It could be you're dehydrated and not as hungry as you think!

Also, as another point, I struggled with hunger for the first few days in my office job, same as you: I was famished within 3h of breakfast. But now I'm in a routine and my body knows when it's getting fed, it's calmed down a lot. I've found that for me it's also helped to cut out most of my carbs during the day and save them for my evening meal. I don't get as hungry since I've done that!

Snack ideas: buy some chicken breasts at the beginning of the week, grill them up and keep them in the fridge to snack on. A hit of protein is your best bet for filling you up enough to make it until lunch. Hardboiled eggs do the same trick or a small protein shake.

WheezyFbb

Haven't had breakfast in years. My first meal of the day is lunch, usually a sandwich or a hamburger with some extra protein in the form of yogurt or bars.

abickford82

I eat about 8 meals a day, so whatever I want really as long as it contains both carbs and protein.

eddiesmith1

I don't eat between breakfast and lunch. breakfast is yogurt fruit and granola (2-250 calories worth) and that will keep me going until lunch. I will have a couple of large mugs of tea and a couple of glasses of water though. Lunch varies (I work for a hotel so it depends on what is on offer from chef - many days i end up with salad and hard boiled eggs only) late afternoon I'll eat an apple before walking 7km home

ibleedunionblue

Just had 50 calorie serving of broccoli & cauliflower. Less than 1 TBLSP of no fat ranch dressing.

BerryH

I usually have cravings for something savoury so I keep Twiglets (wholemeal snacks, 98 calories a pack) in my desk then have a piece of fruit.

Mlkmaid

Banana between breakfast and lunch and an apple between lunch and dinner. If I'm starving I'll add a piece of cheese to the apple or a slather of peanut butter.

Barbsunshine7

During the week I have a string cheese and small can of low sodium V-8. On the weekends I sleep in a bit so I'm eating breakfast later. On those days I usually don't eat a snack since breakfast holds me over til lunch!

ShellyAnn46

Definetely a fruit & protein...around 120-130 cals

jenniferarnold619

if you are getting light headed, you may have blood sugar issues. I'm not saying that to scare you. I would suggest a snack that includes healthy carbs/ sugar and protein. Like apple slices and peanut butter or cheese, veggie sticks with cheese or hummus, deli meat slices with whole wheat tortilla, fruit and greek yogurt parfait with a little chopped nuts, or a small yogurt and fruit based smoothie.

you still need to pay attention to your calorie intake, but if you eat a 100-150 calorie portion around 10 or 11, you should be held over till lunch and not get shaky from your blood sugar getting too low. Hope this helps.

SarahBeth0625

A typical day for me:

Breakfast: Fage Greek Yogurt & a banana

Morning snack: some sort of chocolate (lately, 3 Musketeers bar), tea (at least 2 cups, if not 3)

Lunch: A healthy, homemade meal (sometimes a sandwich, other times spaghetti, chicken, fish, meatloaf, or some other concoction served with veggies on the side).

Afternoon snack: 1/4 cup of almonds, another Fage Greek yogurt, and more tea. Maybe another apple or a banana.

Supper: If I had a "meal" for lunch, I will have a sandwich now, or vice versa. If I had a sandwich for lunch, I'll have a bigger meal for supper.

Evening: tea, lots of tea.

Net cals: 2000 a day.

eimaj5575

Banana usually

nathalier71

fruits or nuts or both

VCYoga

second breakfast

only response worth reading.

SephiraRose

Greek yogurt or a protein bar.

Jeanne130LBS

If my calories support it, I have a Fibre One oats and Choc bar 140 calories.Like a small meal

lharri0209

I usually don't eat anything between breakfast and lunch. However, for just in case purposes I try to pack a yogurt or banana to hold me over if I do get hungry. Another good snack would be a protein bar or 1 cup of Special K with Red Berries. I guess it depends on your personal needs.

47Jacqueline

I eat a relatively big breakfast; oatmeal with protein powder, nuts, milk and fruit - about 450 kcal. so it depends on if I'm bored or hungry ;-). Sometimes nothing, sometimes some yogurt or some fruit plus always drinking water.

michellemybelll

elevenses