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    I need lunch ideas under 300 calories please!

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    • Posts: 628 Member
      Rice and beans FTW! I eat a lot of this for my lunch on a fairly regular basis. This is basically how I do it: long-grain brown rice 1/2 C (108 cal), canned pinto beans 1/4 C (52 cal), shredded mild cheddar cheese 1/2 oz (60 cal), salsa 2 Tbsp (~20 cal). Tasty, low calorie, full of fiber and protein, and under 300 calories.

      Also, oatmeal is pretty good for being filling and low calorie. Ex: old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 C (150 cal), 1/2 medium banana (~55 cal), peanut butter 1 Tbsp (~100 cal). Just about 300 calories. I don't really care for super sweet, so I don't usually add sugar or anything. Also, you can add a low sugar jelly/jam/preserves for PB&J flavor. :)

      Hope this helps!
      great Ideas! Thanks.
    • Posts: 628 Member
      Forgot to mention that this one pot of chicken :laugh: could last all week.
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      HA! Thank you. sounds delicous
    • Posts: 1,785 Member
      Oh good heavens, it doesn't freaking matter if you think 300 or under is a lunch or not, you are not her and she is NOT you. She didn't ask your permission or your approval on what she eats or doesn't eat. She asked for food ideas, give her some ideas or move along. SMDH at people.

      Asparagus salad with bacon. Add shrimp if you want extra protein. Yummy
    • Posts: 628 Member
      Oh good heavens, it doesn't freaking matter if you think 300 or under is a lunch or not, you are not her and she is NOT you. She didn't ask your permission or your approval on what she eats or doesn't eat. She asked for food ideas, give her some ideas or move along. SMDH at people.

      Asparagus salad with bacon. Add shrimp if you want extra protein. Yummy

      HA! I agree, thank you so much. And really, I like to go up to 300cal for lunch, just not over. I like a big dinner and snacks throught the day, so breakfast and lunch I go easy. Thank you for your support
    • Posts: 1,785 Member
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      No, see when somebody says they need meal ideas for under 300 calories -- because that's what they regularly consume for a meal, that is usually a warning that are possibly being too restrictive.

      Op, if those are your numbers, those are your numbers. 1,640 seems a bit low for somebody's TDEE -- even for a sedentary job. Most people's BMRs are usually right at 1,400. I would ask you one question about the 1,640: Are you losing .9 pounds a week or are you losing more? If more, then I would suggest to you, that the calculator you are using is too conservative.

      I would also suggest, if you have less than 20-25 pounds to lose, you have the goal of .5 pounds per week.

      NO see it's NON of your business, plain and simple
    • Posts: 1,785 Member
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      I agree with that 100% I rarely have breakfast for the same reason.

      Unfortunately, that's not the reason OP gave, she said her diet is 1,200 and that leaves her with limited flexibility.

      Her diet not yours, get your own and leave her to hers
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      Thank you tmauck.

      Her diet not yours, get your own and leave her to hers
    • Posts: 628 Member
      Thank you everyone for all of your ideas. That should be good for now. Thanks all and have a good night,:smile::smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
    • Posts: 7
      Fruit salad,
      1 cup honey dew 60 cal
      1 mango 140 cal
      1 banana100 cal
    • Posts: 2,406 Member
      Usually if I have to take a small meal to work, I bring hummus (4 Tablespoons) and baby carrots, and sometimes some cheese too. Just stock up on those veggies and foods that are high in protein or fiber for lunch time, and then eat a big dinner. :)
    • Posts: 154 Member
      Joseph's pita bread 60 calories
      Hormel naturals deli meat, 4 sliced, 80 calories
      Kraft mayo with olive oil, 35 calories in 1 T - or you can use mustard for no calories
      spinach or lettuce

      That's about 175 calories

      You can add as desired

      Yogurt - 80 calories Dannon Light & Fit
      mozarella cheese stick - 90 calories
      Fruit of your choice - around 100 calories
      carrot sticks - 35 calories
      Hummus to eat with carrot sticks- 50 calories for 2 tablespoons

      Repeat variations of this.
    • Posts: 4,064 Member
      Under 300? Good luck with that.
    • Posts: 4,251 Member
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      I am can say with a high degree of certainty that you have selected to lose 2 pounds a week and likely have less than say, 50 pounds to lose. If that is the case, adjust your goal to 1 pound per week and use those extra calories to give yourself the flexibility. In the long run, it will be more sustainable than trying to survive on 88 grams of chicken.

      I agree. I'm between 1500 and 1600 calories a day so that I can hopefully lose 1 pound a week. It's hard to stick to that and it doesn't really allow for treats, which is a bummer. My lunch today is a little over 300 calories (a pita sandwich with hummus and vegetables). It's filling for a little while but I know I'll be absolutely starving if I don't have a snack. Trying to rush weight loss by severely limiting calories doesn't work in the long run. Your body needs fuel, you need to eat and be satisfied. I've been at this for years (because of two pregnancies, not because I have a hard time losing) and the main thing I've learned is that if you want success, you have to have patience.
    • Posts: 5,214 Member
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      NO see it's NON of your business, plain and simple

      Ha. No,

      I'm sorry, if you post in a public forum, you are going to get a variety of responses. If one can't handle that, you shouldn't be posting in a public forum. Period. It seems like the OP in this case is doing just fine with the responses she got.

      If OP is losing her 1 pound per week and isn't going hungry, obviously she found what works for her and that's great.
    • Posts: 3 Member
      Cooking Light's website has a lot of great options for not only lunch but dinner. It's my go to site.
    • Posts: 26 Member
      Lunch today was a romaine/carrot/grape tomotao salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing and a large can of tuna (132g) with a tblspn of mayo. 295 Cal with 30g Protein.
    • Posts: 6
      Mine is 325, but 2 oz deli turkey chopped up, 1/2 an Avocado diced, 1/2 to 1 full medium tomato diced and then 2 tablespoons oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. Yummy :wink:
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