Lunch?

Beautiful189
Beautiful189 Posts: 39
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Ok so I've started my Diary for tomorrow and I was wondering if my Lunch is too high in cal.? Should I skip the sandwitch's and make hard boiled eggs?? Help.

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  • Meikmeika
    Meikmeika Posts: 108 Member
    I think your lunch looks awesome!!! YUM!!!
  • Beautiful189
    Beautiful189 Posts: 39
    Sara Lee - 100% Honey Wheat Bread - Soft & Smooth, 2 Slices

    Trader Joe's - Honey Oven Roasted Turkey Breast (Slices), 2 oz (slices)

    Kraft - Creamy Horseradish Sauce, 1 Tsp

    Pepperidge Farm - Goldfish Crackers-100 Calorie Pouch,

    Fresh - Small Peach, 1 peach

    Fit & Active - Grape Sugar-Free Low Calorie Drink Mix

    Great Value - Bottle Water

    Fit & Active (Aldi) - Chocolatey Pretzel Light & Crispy Vitality Cereal Bars, 1 bar


    Tomorrow's Lunch. 461 cal. Should I change it?? I get 1400 cal a day.
  • domsmoms
    domsmoms Posts: 174 Member
    I think your lunch looks great; maybe you should just try to plan your dinner too, so you can be sure to stay under in calories. And of course, you can always plan to fit some exercise in to increase your calories!
  • Pinkigloopyxie
    Pinkigloopyxie Posts: 231
    Looks great. Maybe slide some veggies in there too.
  • CjsWifey
    CjsWifey Posts: 12
    I think your lunch is fine.. I went to walmart and got some whole wheat bread, fat free cheese, and I believe oven roasted chicken and turkey (it was the lowest calories sliced meat I could find) and bought some light mayo and mustard and lettuce and tomatoes... I believe the whole sandwich was under 200 calories.. and I eat the 100 calorie kelloggs packs for snacks... Keep up the good work !!
  • jess1992uga
    jess1992uga Posts: 603 Member
    Not too high calorie really, but if you wanted to skip some cals I would go for having EITHER the goldfish or the bar. In general it is more "normal" portioning to have a sandwich with veggies, fruit, and one side.
  • Beautiful189
    Beautiful189 Posts: 39
    Ok. I may be eating my grandma's tommorrow night. I plan on walking tomorrow at the YMCA.
  • Beautiful189
    Beautiful189 Posts: 39
    Not too high calorie really, but if you wanted to skip some cals I would go for having EITHER the goldfish or the bar. In general it is more "normal" portioning to have a sandwich with veggies, fruit, and one side.

    OK Thanks!!
  • TinGirl314
    TinGirl314 Posts: 430 Member
    I think your lunch looks good!

    Personally I feel better (Cause I have no science to prove it, just my opinion) when I eat my biggest calorie meal in the middle of the day instead of at dinner. Dinner...is too close to sleep. I also aim to keep each meal under 500 calories (Doesn't always happen, but happens most of the time!) I have to earn my snacks....

    It's so odd to hear ME talking like this...Lol I'm new to the healthy lifestyle scene.

    I agree that if you wanna cut 100 cals fast you should start with the processed stuff (Goldfish and the bar.)
    Best of luck on your journey :)
  • mnharrington
    mnharrington Posts: 26 Member
    I think your lunch looks fine. My lunches normally average 400-500 calories.
  • MichelleLaree13
    MichelleLaree13 Posts: 865 Member
    If anything, I would skip the bar and goldfish crackers. I assume the 2 are about 200 calories. With that you could have lots of veggies like carrots and bellpeppers for half the calories. I normally like to eat more calories in breakfast and lunch, but it depends on you.
  • TheRealMrsMetro
    TheRealMrsMetro Posts: 25 Member
    Have you tried the Sandwich Thins? I love them! 100 calories and they satisfy me for a while. If you do not have time to get sandwich thins, cut a slice of bread in half so you can enjoy your other lunch treats. I MUST have a Rice Krispie Treat or fun lunch time treat so I cut back on the bread with my sandwich. Try adding lowfat or fat-free Greek yogurt for dessert as you get more protein and satisfy the sweet tooth. I agree with the recommendation to add veggies. I love baby carrots or celery with a tablespoon of hummus or light ranch dressing. I have also bought the Sargento Ultra Thin cheese slices and use one on my sandwich as I like cheese and meat together. I heat up my sandwich so the cheese melts and feels good in my tummy. In order to save calories on a crunchy side, fill a sandwich bag with Skinny Pop popcorn or get the White Cheddar Pirate Snacks in the 1/2 ounce packages as those are both around 65 calories for the treat. I teach and only get about 20 to 25 minutes for lunch each day. Be willing to experiment! You may also like eating the vitality bar for a 3 o'clock snack to keep the metabolism fires burning. Bon Appitite!
  • toaster6
    toaster6 Posts: 703 Member
    I think it's not too bad of a calorie count but if you wanted to cut calories you could swap out the goldfish crackers for some broccoli (about 30 calories for a cup) and feta (about 30 calories for half an ounce) -- then you get a cheese fix and the fiber from the broccoli will keep you full for a long time. You could also maybe swap out the bar for some dry, flavored cheerios which is only like, 60 calories for a half cup of cereal and try not to drink your calories-- some Lipton iced tea with a splash of rosewater and no sugar is 0 calories but still flavorful.
  • Beautiful189
    Beautiful189 Posts: 39
    Im going to have 2 hard boiled eggs and save the bar for 3pm/
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