Homemade-Premade grab and go lunches to store in the fridge

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  • abbyrae1
    abbyrae1 Posts: 265 Member
    I usually try to prep the night before. I portion out "leftovers" from whatever dinner was for lunch. If you don't have access to a microwave at work, have you thought about pre-making a sandwich the night prior, throw in some fruit and a veggie and you are set to go?

    I have friends that meal prep on Sundays. They will make a menu for the week, prep and cook on Sunday, then portion out for each day of the week for lunch, this would be another option. Personally, I only like to eat leftovers if they are less than 2 days old.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Whooo that bruise when some of these people fall off that high horse. 5AM I am TIRED, so I can definitely see where the OP is coming from.
  • chessgeekdavidb
    chessgeekdavidb Posts: 208 Member
    @cinthiatwayne what does your tatoo mean?

    To OP I like to take some meat and veggies and make a stir fry and then simmer it in a tomato based sauce with spices and place it in containers for the week. It looks like junk but tastes really good.
  • baileybiddles
    baileybiddles Posts: 457 Member
    Maybe because I am lazy...is that a problem?? I work over 40+ hours a week, have a 4 year old and a husband that acts like a child, yes, if I don't want to make a nasty cold sandwich I'm not going to!!

    Oh and I'm pregnant!!!

    I work 40+ hours a week as well. I also go to school full time on the side. I am also in a committed relationship. I take care of my elderly grandmother as well, and I do all of this as a 19 year old that shouldn't have all of this responsibility. The difference between you and I is that I'm not using my busy life as an excuse for not taking the time to be healthy.
    Because the simple fact of the matter is, while I juggle my busy life and end up staying late at work many days out of the week, then get home and do homework, then try to fit in my workout, and do laundry, and clean the apartment, and take care of the pets and make dinner, I find time somewhere in all of that mess to plan my meals for the week so I am not lost in the morning as I'm running out the door.
    Your pregnancy is MORE reason for you to take the extra time out of the day to plan ahead. You NEED to be healthy for your child. That's not optional, although many people think it is.

    The bottom line is, you're in the wrong place if you're looking for sympathy. I've seen people on this forum absolutely tear others apart. I am not in any way, shape or form trying to be mean or put you down, but you do need to realize that you are one of many of us on this site that is busy... We just aren't making excuses about it.
  • baileybiddles
    baileybiddles Posts: 457 Member
    Also, if I did have or wanted to make the time to get up even earlier I wouldn't have made this post. I think I'd rather have a good soup or leftovers than a sandwich.

    If this is the case and you simply don't want a sandwich, then you need to find time on Saturday or Sunday to make homemade meals and ration them for the week ahead.
    I understand where you're coming from, I really do, but it's not that hard. Cook when baby goes to bed. Cook before baby gets up. Cook while baby is outside playing or watching TV. I have babysat for too many children that age to count.. They are easily occupied and don't need somebody right over their shoulder 24/7.
    I really don't mean to sound so harsh but honestly, you're me before I started doing all of this. All I see is excuses. There is no reason in the world why people can't become healthy, it's the excuses they make that stop them.
  • arcticbutterfly
    arcticbutterfly Posts: 24 Member
    I understand the get out the door in the mornings mentality. I made a soup a few weeks ago and it was soooo good and low fat and I put in in containers and nuked it at work.
    2lbs ground beef ( browned)
    2 cans red kidney beans, 2 cans corn, 2 packets taco seasoning, one can beef broth 2 cans tomato juice, 1 can diced tomatoes throw it all in the crock. gosh I am doing this by memory and feel like im missing something. but this with a piece of fruit is like 300 calories.
    Just the being pregnant is enough to make you too tired to do anything! Its been a while (Im 46) but I remember it well! Good job little momma keep it up!
  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    Thanks for making this thread. I would like some new ideas as well. Sandwiches every day are boring!

    The only thing I can think of to add are "salads in a jar". You can prepack 5 days worth of them and there isn't much prepwork.... if you are into salads ;)
  • ksimmons19
    ksimmons19 Posts: 223 Member
    Love this thread keep the ideas coming....for those of you who feel the need to reprimand someone for trying to be healthier with a busy life...please keep your 2 cents to yourself. There's really no need for negativity in a place where people come to share ideas and try to better themselves. It's just not necessary and takes away from the thread, not to mention makes me not want to share things with you a-holes.
  • corsayre8
    corsayre8 Posts: 551 Member
    What is wrong with you people? Seriously, you need some help with reading comprehension!

    She was asking for meals she could make ahead of time and keep in the fridge to grab as she is running out the door in the am. That isn't called lazy, that is called time management.
  • booboo68
    booboo68 Posts: 302 Member
    Sometimes when I'm in a time crunch, I will get a bag of pre-cooked frozen chicken breasts from Kroger (they only need 25 minutes in the oven) and bake them while I'm in the shower. I then microwave 2 of the 90 second bags of Uncle Bens Rice. By the time I have the 6 bowls out and the chicken placed in them, the rice is done. I split the rice into 3 servings per bag and dump it over a chicken breast. Around 300 calories, filling and you've pretty much made 6 lunches while you were in the shower. Chicken is around 6 dollars and the rice is about a 1 dollar a bag so you're looking at around $1.35 per meal and it was no work at all. Supplement with veggies if you choose.

    Another favorite:

    Pork tenderloin in the crockpot. Either with sauerkraut or when it's done pull it apart with forks and put back in the crockpot with barbeque sauce and have pulled pork.

    Boiled eggs, yogurt, fresh veggies and almonds are also a good lunch combo.

    Hope this helps. Have a great day.
  • Leeann1979
    Leeann1979 Posts: 1,090 Member
    I love how there always has to be a few ignorant people on every single post on this website. Pretty sad you can't ask for advice on a Health and fitness website without someone being a prick. I often wonder why I bother reading stuff on here because I get so annoyed at the idiots who just have to throw their lame, childish two cents in. Seriously get a life losers.

    I also make lunch the night before because it just makes the morning smoother. Why not be more time efficient in the morning?
    I usually use leftovers, and throw it all together in a bag and leave it in the fridge overnight.
  • Leeann1979
    Leeann1979 Posts: 1,090 Member
    What is wrong with you people? Seriously, you need some help with reading comprehension!

    She was asking for meals she could make ahead of time and keep in the fridge to grab as she is running out the door in the am. That isn't called lazy, that is called time management.

    Agreed
  • baileybiddles
    baileybiddles Posts: 457 Member
    Notice the chick scolding you and who is soooooo proud of her skills is still fat!!!
    I understand the get out the door in the mornings mentality. I made a soup a few weeks ago and it was soooo good and low fat and I put in in containers and nuked it at work.
    2lbs ground beef ( browned)
    2 cans red kidney beans, 2 cans corn, 2 packets taco seasoning, one can beef broth 2 cans tomato juice, 1 can diced tomatoes throw it all in the crock. gosh I am doing this by memory and feel like im missing something. but this with a piece of fruit is like 300 calories.
    Just the being pregnant is enough to make you too tired to do anything! Its been a while (Im 46) but I remember it well! Good job little momma keep it up!

    I find it funny that while I have made it a point to not name call or insult anyone and I have posted with no intention to hurt anyone, you come in and decide to just be nasty.

    Which is totally fine - I am still overweight, but have lost plenty of pounds so far and am still losing. So, thank you for the comment - it's just more of a motivator, that's all. So while I could fire back a nasty comment about your own weight or how you look in pictures, I won't, because I'm not that much of an *kitten*. :)
  • Asterie
    Asterie Posts: 159 Member
    Unfortunately, I don't have time to share all the recipes I've found as I'm heading out soon, but have you looked into Once a Month Cooking (OAMC)? The idea is that you set aside a few hours one day in the month and cook meals for the whole month, set aside portions, and freeze them. Whenever you need it, just take it out of the freezer the night before and put it in the fridge. I did this and it worked beautifully! Even better if you have a crockpot. (If you Google "OAMC" you'll get a ton of hits with recipes.)
  • hismommy2
    hismommy2 Posts: 40
    Notice the chick scolding you and who is soooooo proud of her skills is still fat!!!
    I understand the get out the door in the mornings mentality. I made a soup a few weeks ago and it was soooo good and low fat and I put in in containers and nuked it at work.
    2lbs ground beef ( browned)
    2 cans red kidney beans, 2 cans corn, 2 packets taco seasoning, one can beef broth 2 cans tomato juice, 1 can diced tomatoes throw it all in the crock. gosh I am doing this by memory and feel like im missing something. but this with a piece of fruit is like 300 calories.
    Just the being pregnant is enough to make you too tired to do anything! Its been a while (Im 46) but I remember it well! Good job little momma keep it up!

    I find it funny that while I have made it a point to not name call or insult anyone and I have posted with no intention to hurt anyone, you come in and decide to just be nasty.

    Which is totally fine - I am still overweight, but have lost plenty of pounds so far and am still losing. So, thank you for the comment - it's just more of a motivator, that's all. So while I could fire back a nasty comment about your own weight or how you look in pictures, I won't, because I'm not that much of an *kitten*. :)

    YOU REALLY MUST BE VERY DEPRESSED!! I'M NOT GOING TO SAY MUCH BECAUSE I DON'T THINK I NEED TO MAKE YOU CRY TODAY! YOU ARE A LONLEY PERSON THAT NEEDS TO GET A LIFE. I LOOKED BACK ON MY INITIAL POST AND I DON'T THINK I SAID ANYTHING BESIDES IF ANYONE HAD ANY IDEAS ON WHAT FOODS TO MAKE AHEAD OF TIME. READING COMPREHENSION, LEARN IT, LOVE IT...AND YOU WON'T LOOK IGNORANT!

    ON ANOTHER NOTE, I'M THANKFUL THERE ARE PEOPLE WITH SOME KIND OF COMMON SINCE ON HERE THAT CAN GIVE ME INTTELEGENT ANSWERS AND ADVICE. I WISH I COULD "REPLY QUOTE" TO EVERYONE, BUT IF YOU POST SOMETHING HELPFUL I AM VERY VERY GREATFUL AND EVERYTHING LOOKS REALLY GOOD.

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