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Does anyone just eat a higher calorie protein bar for lunch?

Brooke4206
Brooke4206 Posts: 140 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I have trouble with the amount I eat during lunch. I find myself just really hungry. By only eating a 300 calorie builders bar, something mentally clicks that this is all I need right now.. however, when I eat real food I just don't feel full enough to not eat more.

I eat the 300 calorie Builder's bars. 30 grams protein. Anyone else? Or any tips to break this bad habit would be great as well.

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  • prettygirlstorm1
    prettygirlstorm1 Posts: 721 Member
    Maybe you need to add more protein when you eat regular food. I like split chicken breast it has about 25 grams protein. Also eggs have a lot of protein. I am by no way an expert on any of this. I know that when I have a chicken salad for lunch I am much fuller than we I eat a Lean cuisine or smart ones meal.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    Why is it a problem ? Some of these bars have fiber-type components that are quite filling.
  • Brooke4206
    Brooke4206 Posts: 140 Member
    Vada, maybe you're right. Yarwell, it's a problem because I eat almost the same thing day in and day out. It wouldn't be a problem, but i've done this before and then when I decide to eat something that isn't my usual food my skin become extremely tender and painful to touch.
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