Quick and Easy?

NewMK08

Hey All! I met with my trainer yesterday and it went really well! I didn't gain as much weight as I thought I did from my 10 days on continuous binging, plus I learned a lot of things...Such as my sodium intake is THROUGH THE ROOF! Geez...Over 2000 mg...Yikes!

So, the SmartOnes that I pack for lunch every day obviously have a lot of sodium in them. Anyone have any quick, easy, FILLING lunch ideas that I can pack and take to work with me? Thank you all so much!!

NewMK08

Hey All! I met with my trainer yesterday and it went really well! I didn't gain as much weight as I thought I did from my 10 days on continuous binging, plus I learned a lot of things...Such as my sodium intake is THROUGH THE ROOF! Geez...Over 2000 mg...Yikes!

So, the SmartOnes that I pack for lunch every day obviously have a lot of sodium in them. Anyone have any quick, easy, FILLING lunch ideas that I can pack and take to work with me? Thank you all so much!!

shorerider

Over 2000 mgs isn't bad, depending how over--for a "normal" person, meaning someone without high blood pressure, diabetes, or similar healthy issues, 2200-2500 is the suggest daily intake. Otherwise, 1600 mgs per day.

Oh, and as for "quick, easy" lunches--avoid any pre-packaged or processed foods. Try to get low-sodium lunch meats, etc.

But again, depending on how over you are, your sodium might not really be that bad as is.

kerrilucko

if fyou like the smart ones meals, try fixing dishes at home, make extra and freeze it in tupperware. thaw overnight and bring with you to work to microwave for lunch.

I have to agree with shorerider though, 2000 is not too high for sodium intake really.

cassangelidy

you have to really take a look at what you are getting your sodium from....my cottage cheese that I eat has 410 mg for 1/2 cup...hello? I try to stay under 2500mgs a day. I drink at least a gallon of water a day and that helps flush it all out!!

Quick and easy lunches for me consist of salad with 1/8 cup low fat mozzorella cheese, 3 hard boiled eggs (two just the whites, only ONE yoke), some crasins and some spray asian silk dressing. It is SOOOOOO Good and easy to make I put it together the night before (crack eggs at work) and voila....I also make Caesar Chicken wraps....YUMMM....low fat caesar dressing, grilled chicken, romaine lettuce wrapped in a tortilla....(make sure to use the fajita size tortilla).

I grill up at least 3 days worth of chicken at a time for the wraps...to make it easier on me.

cassangelidy

sorry double clicked...