Just finished lunch

gracielynn1011

So, I just finished my lunch and I am pleasantly surprised at what I ate. Not too long ago, I would have had a Big Mac, fries, coke, and then finished off every one elses fries too. I always ate way too much.

Today, I had ny usual turkey sandwich and a bag of fresh veggies and a cheese snack. After eating the sandwich, I was full and couldn't finish the veggies and cheese. So, I saved those for my afternoon snack.

I am surprised by the difference that a few weeks can make on your eating habits.

MokelumneJones

I was just thinking about what to do for lunch. Have you found any good suggestions on what to eat when out and about? I usually prepare but didn't today.

Keep up the good work....

mzjessicaxo

I used to be the same, I always craved some sort of fast food and would often cave in. Now if I have to eat out, I opt for chili or a sandwich.... so odd but its what I want now and I eat about a quarter of what I did before

ohmgetsfit

I'm hoping that happens for me soon! Day 3 for me and i'm constantly hungry! Need to hit the grocery store and get a ton of veggies!

Keep up the great work!

aseymour13

Just goes to show you that habits can be changed! Nice job!!! Once upon a time I had developed some pretty decent habits, still have a few but need to get more of them back.

koshkasmum

I spend a lot of time "out and about" and don't want to lug my lunch with me so I have done some research and found items that work for me in a few restaurants and food fair outlets I frequent. In one mall, its wor wonton soup (broth, won ton, shrimp chicken and lots of veggies), in another its bibimbap (Korean rice bowl with veggies and grilled meat - less much of the rice), a steak sandwich and salad in one place alternates with grilled chicken salad (dressing on the side so I can use half a tablespoon full) and at another, I can opt for a rotisserie chicken breast with a salad and whole grain roll. There is also a chain of pita sandwich places (Extreme Pita) in my area that turn out a tasty wrap for around 300 calories (as long as you choose tzatziki instead of mayo).

It can be done.

saamantha

If I ever forget my lunch, I try to google my best options in the surrounding area. Turkey sandwich on rye or whole wheat piled with veggies and w/o cheese, salads with added protein at restaurants who don't look at you funny when you ask for dressing on the side , or if I'm lucky a grocery store that can provide me with some raw nuts and organic veg! If I'm in a hurry there's this great place down the street from work that makes amazing and fresh veggie/fruit juices and some great smoothies. I've started keeping a little container of chia seeds in my purse so I can add a bit of a punch to those!

gracielynn1011

Thanks every one! When I go out for lunch, I usually try to get chicken instead of a burger. It is usually the healthier choice. But try to stay away from special dressings and sauces, I try to do lettuce and tomato as my toppings. The mayonnaise type topics can be really heavy with calories. I always like a salad with fat free or low fat dressing.

I appreciate every ones comments and encouragement. Good luck to all of you also!