what do you have for lunch?
peaceenharmonyy
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Im having trouble making things that are healthy and not disgusting :mad:
I tried skinnytaste everything i like has toooo many carbs or doesn't taste good without cheese and sour cream
I tried skinnytaste everything i like has toooo many carbs or doesn't taste good without cheese and sour cream
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Veggie so, three Ryvita with low fat homous and dots of sweet chilli sauce, cherry tomatoes and one or two quorn mini scotch eggs0
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Im having trouble making things that are healthy and not disgusting :mad:
I tried skinnytaste everything i like has toooo many carbs or doesn't taste good without cheese and sour cream
Today my lunch consisted of Cajun turkey breast, half a baked potato with light ranch, broccoli and 2 cuties. 3 hours later had yogurt and a piece of homemade bread for a snack. Supper tonight will be chicken tacos
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Im having trouble making things that are healthy and not disgusting :mad:
I tried skinnytaste everything i like has toooo many carbs or doesn't taste good without cheese and sour cream
Today my lunch consisted of Cajun turkey breast, half a baked potato with light ranch, broccoli and 2 cuties. 3 hours later had yogurt and a piece of homemade bread for a snack. Supper tonight will be chicken tacos
That sounds delicious
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I've been making stews and chilis and just eating a batch for lunch and dinner for a couple days, then freezing the remainder. After I've gone through the process with several recipes, just reheating the old batches from the freezer. Boring, perhaps, but it's tasty, made exactly how I like it, and I know everything that went into it.0
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If you want something lo carb you can always have an omelet or frittata. I don't know why you'd want to be low carb though.0
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Most days I bring a salad, which sounds boring but really isn't. Usually they're a protein, a cheese, a dressing, and a bunch of veggies and other stuff. But, you can mix and match to infinite possibilities to fit your tastes and goals. Some of my stuff includes (but definitely is NOT limited to):
Proteins:
Roasted chicken
Grilled or pan-cooked steak
Fajita or taco-style meat (chicken, steak, ground beef, ground turkey)
Italian lunchmeats
Cheeses:
Goat
Blue
Cheddar/Colby
Provolone/Mozzarella
Dressings (all homemade):
Ranch
Olive oil/vinegar (balsamic, red wine)
Olive oil/lemon/mustard
Veggies:
Infinite
Other stuff:
Bacon
Dried fruit
Apple slices
Hard boiled eggs
Nuts or seeds
Crispy onions
Beans (black, chickpeas)
On and on and on and on.... Sure, I don't have ALL of this stuff on hand ALL of the time, so usually I end up eating a similar salad every day for a week at a time, but that's an often enough change-up for me!0 -
I've been making stews and chilis and just eating a batch for lunch and dinner for a couple days, then freezing the remainder. After I've gone through the process with several recipes, just reheating the old batches from the freezer. Boring, perhaps, but it's tasty, made exactly how I like it, and I know everything that went into it.
boring but easy. i made Crock pot chicken enchilada soup for lunch this week. but it doesnt taste good without cheese and sour cream
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Most days I bring a salad, which sounds boring but really isn't. Usually they're a protein, a cheese, a dressing, and a bunch of veggies and other stuff. But, you can mix and match to infinite possibilities to fit your tastes and goals. Some of my stuff includes (but definitely is NOT limited to):
Proteins:
Roasted chicken
Grilled or pan-cooked steak
Fajita or taco-style meat (chicken, steak, ground beef, ground turkey)
Italian lunchmeats
Cheeses:
Goat
Blue
Cheddar/Colby
Provolone/Mozzarella
Dressings (all homemade):
Ranch
Olive oil/vinegar (balsamic, red wine)
Olive oil/lemon/mustard
Veggies:
Infinite
Other stuff:
Bacon
Dried fruit
Apple slices
Hard boiled eggs
Nuts or seeds
Crispy onions
Beans (black, chickpeas)
On and on and on and on.... Sure, I don't have ALL of this stuff on hand ALL of the time, so usually I end up eating a similar salad every day for a week at a time, but that's an often enough change-up for me!
are the salads keeping you full ?0 -
rice cakes with peanut butter
wraps with hummus & a bunch of veggies
berry & banana & kale smoothies0 -
Some ideas
Scrambled egg whites, cucumber slices and hummus
Small tortilla wrap with tbspn almond butter and a salad
Green salad with hard boiled eggs on top
Chicken salad
Home made soup ( less sodium... )
Chicken wrap ( NOT saturated with cheese and ranch )
Thin crust pesto pizza with chicken0 -
I'm in for more ideas....
I eat a lot of low cal soup or sandwiches most of the time. :yawn:0 -
boring but easy. i made Crock pot chicken enchilada soup for lunch this week. but it doesnt taste good without cheese and sour cream
Why don't you want to add cheese and sour cream. Just measure/weigh and count.
The soup sounds delicious. Can you share the recipe?0 -
I normally have leftovers, a sandwich (loaded with veggies, lite mayo, mustard), an occasional frozen meal or Shakeology 0
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are the salads keeping you full ?
Absolutely, as long as I put enough protein on them. I usually shoot for about 4oz of protein (in addition to whatever is in the cheese and extras) per salad; maybe a little more if it's chicken breast or a little less if it's beef or deli meat. Plus, my salads always have a bit of fat in the cheese and dressing, and tons of veggies for fiber and volume. Protein, fat, and fiber are all key factors in remaining satisfied. And, that's just my lunch, in addition to (usually) a greek yogurt for breakfast and a serving each of fruit and almonds as snacks during the day.0 -
I'm boring... lunches are one of a few options.
-turkey or roast beef wrap or pita with reduced fat cheese and reduced fat mayo, sriracha, arugula, red onion
-soup (usually the healthy Progresso's although I'm making an effort to make my own)
-salad greens, whatever veggies are around, leftover chicken (or whatever other protein) or hard boiled egg
I'm interested in the responses though to get more ideas. 0 -
I'm horrible at measuring sour cream beecause I love it lol here's the recipe from skinny taste Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
boring but easy. i made Crock pot chicken enchilada soup for lunch this week. but it doesnt taste good without cheese and sour cream
Why don't you want to add cheese and sour cream. Just measure/weigh and count.
The soup sounds delicious. Can you share the recipe?
Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups + cheese • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 7 pts
Calories: 260.9 • Fat: 6.6 g • Protein: 25.4 g • Carb: 29.9 g • Fiber: 6.7 g • Sugar: 4.1 g
Sodium: 572 mg (without salt)
Ingredients:
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups low sodium fat-free chicken broth
8 oz can tomato sauce
1-2 tsp chipotle chili in adobo sauce (or more to taste)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
2 cups frozen corn
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 8 oz skinless chicken breasts (16 oz total)
1/4 cup chopped scallions, for topping
3/4 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
fat free sour cream (optional)
Directions:
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft, 3-4 minutes. Slowly add the chicken broth, tomato sauce and chipotle adobo sauce and bring to a boil. Add cilantro and remove from heat. Pour into crock pot.
To the crockpot, add drained beans, diced tomatoes, corn, cumin, oregano and stir. Add the chicken breasts; cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours.
Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Add chicken back into the soup, adjust salt and cumin to taste. Serve in bowls and top with fat free sour cream, cheese, scallions and cilantro. You can also top with avocado or crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy!0 -
Sorry guys didn't know If I was allowed to add links so I copied and paste the recipe :noway:0
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For my lunch today - left over lean steak, roasted sweet potato, broccoli, chilie lime and cashew nuts.0
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I like to constantly snack instead of one lunch so today I have string cheese, mandarins, veggies with dip, strawberries and cherries, roasted chickpeas, yogurt, eaten over several hours. Even when I had a job that I couldn't eat anytime I wanted at, I would eat all the same things, just much faster. It does fill you up. that's a lot of food, volume wise.
At the end of the week, I often make a crockpot of soup or a "stir fry" with leftover produce, chicken, beans, quinoa, etc. I have a habit of buying more than I eat. I freeze it in individual portion microwavable containers. Also a good option, the broth makes it more filling.0 -
Lunch: fresh salad or steamed veges and 4+ oz protein (meat/fish/chicken/turkey)
Dinner: fresh salad or steamed veges and 4+ oz protein (meat/fish/chicken/turkey)
Breakfast: fruit + greek yoghurt + 2 eggs
Of course I sometimes eat other things too! But this is my staple daily 'recipe' 80% of the time.0 -
You guys are giving me some great ideas !!0
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I'm busy and can't focus on food too much. On MOnday, I bring a package of whole wheat tortillas, a package of cheese, and cut up romaine and tomatoes. That's lunch.0
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Lunch today was petite sirloin, cubed and pan cooked with onions, bell pepper and lots of mushrooms. With a generous dash of A-1 sauce For around 600 calories and it was my big meal of the day. 0
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my stomach would cry if ate just that , sounds good thoughI'm busy and can't focus on food too much. On MOnday, I bring a package of whole wheat tortillas, a package of cheese, and cut up romaine and tomatoes. That's lunch.0 -
Oh, and one more tip (from another sour cream lover, lol!) - try mixing your sour cream with your favorite salsa. You still get the creamy sour cream flavor, but since salsa is super low calorie it really thins it out (plus give it a zip). I actually use that combo for salad dressing sometimes, too, mixed with lime juice if I have any. I'm totally making that soup recipe!0
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I personally find it easier to keep track of calorie intake etc by eating pre-packaged lunches. Generally I have noodle or vegetable pots which are low calorie but filling (around 280-320 calories). I then usually have a banana or clementine afterwards.
Innocent do a good range: http://www.innocentdrinks.co.uk/things-we-make/noodle-pots/vietnam-curry (these may only be available in the UK though!)0 -
Today I had a salad - chicken breast, low fat Mexican cheese, tomato, lettuce, honey mustard dressing. Could have added some hard boiled egg. I make taco salads, or I like beets/goat cheese/smoked salmon salad too.
Yesterday I had fish soup and a grilled smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich. The day before chicken noodle soup, before that chicken breast and egg noodles, the day before tacos... I use low fat sour cream and low fat cheese in my Mexican stuff and really can't tell the difference.
Often I just have some chicken breast with veggies... Sometimes we just make extra rice or egg noodles and have them with it too. If I'm still full I have a Greek yogurt with it.
I like the turkey meatloaf from Skinnytaste though. I could totally make one and eat it in 4 days.0 -
Today I had leftover chicken/veggie stirfry. Weighed the leftover rice (83 g), about 4 oz (112g) chicken, and couple scoops of the veggies. 19 Carbs, 35 protein, about 350 cals (I added in 50 quick cals for homemade sauce).0
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Yesterday, lunch was 1 serving sweet potato fries (baked), oven roasted asparagus with olive oil & kosher salt and a spinach and a feta "cake" (patty) sold at Costco.
Today was 2 pan seared tilapia fillets, steamed fresh broccoli and an orange.
I will be more creative once I make it to the store 0 -
Steamed broccoli, snow peas, mushroom, round beans, sometimes potato if I have the calorie allowance for it and a grilled meat like chicken breast, lean beef or kangaroo.
Sometimes I'll have a salad and tuna wrap to make things different.
I work from home so it's a bit easier to prepare the meals. Though when I worked in an office I took zip lock bags with veggies in them and pre-cooked meat. You just microwave the vegetables to steam them.0
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