Work too much, little food planning time

I work 2 jobs on monday and wednesday... I pack a cooler, yes, a cooler... I have two meals and my fruits, water, and whatever else I might want. For instance, I make 2 salads... 2- 1 cup servings of fruit/veggy all precut and in baggies. yogurt or pudding, and I am bad about wanting something crunchy and salty, so I usually pack quaker oats caramel popcorn, special k chips or something with a limit of calories... I try to log before I leave the house to make sure I have enough cals... so I won't hit the vending machines here at work. I thought I was being paranoid to start with... but its safer for me this way, because if I don't I will send out for something that WILL NOT BE GOOD> ... don't be ashamed to pack your food... hope this helps.

If you have a microwave, the Healthy Choice Steamers frozen meals are actually kinda good. Not a good idea for every meal, but they have healthy choices for lunch and dinner if you don't have time to make something to bring. As for snacks, I keep single serving sizes of nuts (the Planter's wholesome nut mixes) and reduced fat string cheese to eat at work. Both can be eaten quickly and have protein and just a little fat (but not too much) to fill you up and last a little longer than some other snacks. If you are a chocolate lover, try the Kellogg's Fiber Plus Antioxidants granola bars. My favorite is the Dark Chocolate Almond, but the Chocolate Coconut Fudge tastes like a Girl Scout Samoas cookie. I love those for breakfast. They satisfy my sweet craving and give me enough fiber to make it to lunch. (120-130 calories each)