High Protein/Low Carb

GetFitE
GetFitE Posts: 247 Member
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HELP!!! I have a busy busy lifestyle and struggling to follow a low-carb/high protein diet that I started 2 weeks ago. I am practically eating out of my lunch box 5 days a week, if not more. And work 2-12hr shifts on Saturday and Sunday.

Anyone have any quick/easy to pack/healthy lunch suggestions????

I'm struggling to lose weight and trying to tighten up my diet more. I've been in a 200-205lb plateau for over a year now!

HELP!!!!!!!! :explode: :sad:

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  • laurelmc
    laurelmc Posts: 7
    I'm in similar situation as you - long work days and trying to stay low-carb/high-protein. What I generally do is a couple times a week I'll grill up several portions of chicken or whatever other kind of lean meat and use that throughout the week. I try and get to the grocery 2x//week so I always have fresh veggies, and I get the bagged salad so all I have to do is throw some salad and veggies in a container, and some chicken in a bag. I'll do sugar free jello cups or pudding cups for "dessert". I will make sure I always have a few low carb protein bars in there too in case I'm hungry b/w meals as well. I know packing lunches can be a pain in the butt and believe me, extra time is nonexistant for me in the morning so I've pretty much streamlined this process!

    **Edit: Oh yeah, and protein shakes are life-saver for breakfast, esp if you get the pre-portioned ones, but they are a little more expensive that way. Doesn't really take that long to put some milk (I use soy - 8th Continent Light Original Flavor only has 2 g carbs/8oz) and a scoop of protein powder in a shaker cup though either.
  • TinkrBelz
    TinkrBelz Posts: 866 Member
    This is what I do. Make a little extra dinner. Then pack that for your lunch the next morning. When you pack it up the night before, just go ahead and separate out what you would have for lunch.

    I do a lot of crockpot meals, so super easy to throw in a couple of extra chicken breasts!
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    gimme exact macros to work with.
  • Toddrific
    Toddrific Posts: 1,114 Member
    Hand sandwich.
    Take lunch meat, place in hand, voila. lunch.
  • jonski1968
    jonski1968 Posts: 4,490 Member
    I cook all my meats and veggies on a Sunday afternoon...Freeze them in portion size bags..Microwave them at work..

    2-3 hours cooking...3 meals each day for 7 days..
  • CalJur
    CalJur Posts: 627 Member
    This is my lifestyle exactly. Protein shakes and bars. Beans (plus bottle of Beano possibly). Chicken. Turkey. Nuts especially almonds and cashews are high in protein. Look for bread slices with 100 calories or less and 5 grams of protein per slice. Just a few things off top of my head. My diary is full of high protein items every day if you are interested.
  • thinclo
    thinclo Posts: 164 Member
    bump
  • Byrdsong1920
    Byrdsong1920 Posts: 336 Member
    bump
  • glennstoudt
    glennstoudt Posts: 403 Member
    La Tortilla High Fiber Low Carb tortillas if you tire of the deli meat only approach. I throw in some avocado or grape tomatos or whatever is available along with 2 oz. low sodium turkey for example. Takes seconds and doesnt get soggy overnight if that is your time frame on advance prep. 100 calories without the avocado.
  • GetFitE
    GetFitE Posts: 247 Member
    I'm in similar situation as you - long work days and trying to stay low-carb/high-protein. What I generally do is a couple times a week I'll grill up several portions of chicken or whatever other kind of lean meat and use that throughout the week. I try and get to the grocery 2x//week so I always have fresh veggies, and I get the bagged salad so all I have to do is throw some salad and veggies in a container, and some chicken in a bag. I'll do sugar free jello cups or pudding cups for "dessert". I will make sure I always have a few low carb protein bars in there too in case I'm hungry b/w meals as well. I know packing lunches can be a pain in the butt and believe me, extra time is nonexistant for me in the morning so I've pretty much streamlined this process!

    **Edit: Oh yeah, and protein shakes are life-saver for breakfast, esp if you get the pre-portioned ones, but they are a little more expensive that way. Doesn't really take that long to put some milk (I use soy - 8th Continent Light Original Flavor only has 2 g carbs/8oz) and a scoop of protein powder in a shaker cup though either.

    What Low Carb Protein bars do you eat? I have been looking for some, but I always find high carb ones, like 18g of carbs or something around that.
  • TinkrBelz
    TinkrBelz Posts: 866 Member
    I'm in similar situation as you - long work days and trying to stay low-carb/high-protein. What I generally do is a couple times a week I'll grill up several portions of chicken or whatever other kind of lean meat and use that throughout the week. I try and get to the grocery 2x//week so I always have fresh veggies, and I get the bagged salad so all I have to do is throw some salad and veggies in a container, and some chicken in a bag. I'll do sugar free jello cups or pudding cups for "dessert". I will make sure I always have a few low carb protein bars in there too in case I'm hungry b/w meals as well. I know packing lunches can be a pain in the butt and believe me, extra time is nonexistant for me in the morning so I've pretty much streamlined this process!

    **Edit: Oh yeah, and protein shakes are life-saver for breakfast, esp if you get the pre-portioned ones, but they are a little more expensive that way. Doesn't really take that long to put some milk (I use soy - 8th Continent Light Original Flavor only has 2 g carbs/8oz) and a scoop of protein powder in a shaker cup though either.

    What Low Carb Protein bars do you eat? I have been looking for some, but I always find high carb ones, like 18g of carbs or something around that.

    Then you might want to go with Atkins Bars.
  • momjmd
    momjmd Posts: 296 Member
    I just started South Beach and this is what I have been doing for lunch-- either left over meat from dinner the day before or Carving Board Roast Beef or Ham, a slice of cow pals cheese, sliced red, green and orange peppers, and if I want I add in some lettuce.
    Yesterday, I had a steak salad for lunch- peppers, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and left over marinated flank steak which I had grilled the night before (let me know if you want the recipe- it is from my diabetic cookbook and has less than 200 cal per serving.) I grilled a 2 lb steak for my family of 5 and we had enough left overs for 4 of us to have it for lunch the next day. Used a balsamic vinegrette with it.
  • Philchang
    Philchang Posts: 5
    Try Quest Bars. Great flavor, great consistency, 20G of protein and only 4G of nonfiber carbs. I have to stop myself from just snacking on these!

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