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What was lunch today??

fitchick99
fitchick99 Posts: 267 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I have a hard time with lunch...I don't know why, I'm not usually very hungry, but try to eat a big one regardless, otherwise I binge eat later in the afternoon.....I had two hard boiled egg whites, 10 strawberries, and tuna, with a little fat free mayo wrapped in a lettuce leaf.....I guess i'm just looking for ideas.....oh and I can't believe I forgot the rice krispie square! :happy:

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  • fitchick99
    fitchick99 Posts: 267 Member
    I have a hard time with lunch...I don't know why, I'm not usually very hungry, but try to eat a big one regardless, otherwise I binge eat later in the afternoon.....I had two hard boiled egg whites, 10 strawberries, and tuna, with a little fat free mayo wrapped in a lettuce leaf.....I guess i'm just looking for ideas.....oh and I can't believe I forgot the rice krispie square! :happy:
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
    Leftovers from dinner last night :drinker:

    Grilled chicken breast, garlic cous cous and green beans. Yum!!
  • Mickie17
    Mickie17 Posts: 559 Member
    I have a hard time with lunch...I don't know why, I'm not usually very hungry, but try to eat a big one regardless, otherwise I binge eat later in the afternoon.....I had two hard boiled egg whites, 10 strawberries, and tuna, with a little fat free mayo wrapped in a lettuce leaf.....I guess i'm just looking for ideas.....oh and I can't believe I forgot the rice krispie square! :happy:

    Jillian Michael's has some great recipe in her latest book. You may want to check it out! She also says you need to eat every 4 hours, no matter whatm but you need to eat the type of food your body needs, based on your own metabolism.
  • mrsyac2
    mrsyac2 Posts: 2,784 Member
    turkey and cheese sub from hosptial cafeteria witha garden salad and french dressing. I need all the energy I can get for the gym tonight. I don't want to be hungry after the gym
  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
    Whole wheat pita bread with roasted pepper hummus, baby spinach, and chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers.

    YUMMY!
  • fitchick99
    fitchick99 Posts: 267 Member
    I have a hard time with lunch...I don't know why, I'm not usually very hungry, but try to eat a big one regardless, otherwise I binge eat later in the afternoon.....I had two hard boiled egg whites, 10 strawberries, and tuna, with a little fat free mayo wrapped in a lettuce leaf.....I guess i'm just looking for ideas.....oh and I can't believe I forgot the rice krispie square! :happy:

    Jillian Michael's has some great recipe in her latest book. You may want to check it out! She also says you need to eat every 4 hours, no matter whatm but you need to eat the type of food your body needs, based on your own metabolism.
    Would I find her book in the cookbook section? I do eat every 4-5 hours, I drink a ton of water, but for some reason, once I start the "little" snacking. it gets outta control, so I do better with a big breakfast, decent lunch, then two smaller meals in the evening......i'm gonna look for her book though...thanks!
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    4oz chicken and yellow squash and onions..and a banana while i was cooking
  • heather0mc
    heather0mc Posts: 4,656 Member
    a big old salad with romaine, carrots, a roma tomato, cucumber, and light ranch

    a lean pocket, garlic chicken white pizza, whole grain

    i like your tuna lettuce wrap idea - might try that with chicken salad!
  • kak1018
    kak1018 Posts: 183 Member
    Boca chili, 150 calories and 20 grams of protein filling, and easy.
  • Mickie17
    Mickie17 Posts: 559 Member
    I have a hard time with lunch...I don't know why, I'm not usually very hungry, but try to eat a big one regardless, otherwise I binge eat later in the afternoon.....I had two hard boiled egg whites, 10 strawberries, and tuna, with a little fat free mayo wrapped in a lettuce leaf.....I guess i'm just looking for ideas.....oh and I can't believe I forgot the rice krispie square! :happy:

    Jillian Michael's has some great recipe in her latest book. You may want to check it out! She also says you need to eat every 4 hours, no matter whatm but you need to eat the type of food your body needs, based on your own metabolism.

    Go to target.com, and type in "Making the Cut"...it's a great program for people trying to take off the last 10-20 stubborn pounds. So far, I have really like the recipes...even if I slightly modify them. She also had a metabolism "test" in there. Enjoy, and let me know what you think if you get it. :smile:
    Would I find her book in the cookbook section? I do eat every 4-5 hours, I drink a ton of water, but for some reason, once I start the "little" snacking. it gets outta control, so I do better with a big breakfast, decent lunch, then two smaller meals in the evening......i'm gonna look for her book though...thanks!
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    Trader Joe's chicken salad on a Joseph's whole wheat and flax tortilla and Amy's low-sodium chunky tomato bisque.
  • artschoolgirl
    artschoolgirl Posts: 598 Member
    A huge spinach salad with strawberries & almond slivers topped with a light balsamic dressing. A vanilla yogurt with raw oatmeal & frozen blueberries...And maybe a banana :smile:
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    3 cups greens
    1/8 cup pecans
    1/4 cup beans
    1/8 cup dried cranberries
    2 oz smoked ham
    2 tbls low fat basalmic dressing


    and water
  • Leigh14
    Leigh14 Posts: 871 Member
    Cucumbers, onions and green peppers sauteed in some olive oil and water with chipotle seasoning, mixed with some chopped, grilled chicken. :love: :love: :love: Tastes like Wendy's chili, only better!!

    I also have a banana and a cup of pumpkin parfait (plain, non-fat yogurt mixed with pure pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice), but I'm really not that hungry, so I'm saving that for later. :drinker:
  • punka274
    punka274 Posts: 895
    Whole wheat pita pizza with mushrooms,bell pepper,red onions and some turkey pepperonie...YUM:love:
  • princessdrake
    princessdrake Posts: 54 Member
    A Flat Out Wrap with deli pepperoni and colby cheese and 100 cal pack of pretzels. THat's pretty much my lunch EVERY day LOL. Although Friday's I go "all out" and get Subway :happy:
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    I had a grilled cheese with REAL cheddar on whole wheat, a slice of honeydew melon and a strawberry yogurt. :flowerforyou:
  • angelajiniel
    angelajiniel Posts: 115
    Baked potato with about 3/4 cup of homemade chili on top (and a little light sour cream:) Very easy, very good, very filling. I make it with a lot of beans so I get a LOT of protein from it.
  • craigc155
    craigc155 Posts: 22
    1/2 cup quinoa - 1 cup steamed broccoli - 1 oz. reduced fat sharp cheddar topped with fresh salsa. Delish! I make a big batch of quinoa and broccoli on Sunday - and divvy it up in containers for lunches during the week. Grab and go!
  • joann
    joann Posts: 624 Member
    whole wheat roll, cajun turkey breast, lettuce and hot pickled hot peppers sandwich, a few raw baby carrots....:explode: :explode: alittle on the spicy side but omg ..I found these whole wheat rolls at food lion the are 120 calories but as long as I dont eat any other carbs today it will be fine.....
  • jojo52610
    jojo52610 Posts: 692 Member
    I was just eating mine thinking how yummy lunch is and n ot bad for 283 calories



    Rosemary Grilled London Broil, 4 oz 175
    Publix - Lettuce - Romaine, 1 cup 10
    Manzanilla Olives - Olives, 3 olives 15
    Wal-Mart Great Value - Medium Black Olives, 3 olives 15
    Wish-Bone - Light Balsamic & Basil Vinaigrette Dressing, 0.5 Tbsp 15
    Onions - Young green, tops only, 1 stalk 3
    Stella - Gorgonzola Cheese, 1/8 cup 50
  • fitchick99
    fitchick99 Posts: 267 Member
    I was just eating mine thinking how yummy lunch is and n ot bad for 283 calories



    Rosemary Grilled London Broil, 4 oz 175
    Publix - Lettuce - Romaine, 1 cup 10
    Manzanilla Olives - Olives, 3 olives 15
    Wal-Mart Great Value - Medium Black Olives, 3 olives 15
    Wish-Bone - Light Balsamic & Basil Vinaigrette Dressing, 0.5 Tbsp 15
    Onions - Young green, tops only, 1 stalk 3
    Stella - Gorgonzola Cheese, 1/8 cup 50

    I just realized, that my diet is as boring as all hell....everyone has all this yummy food, and I eat eggs and tuna...I'm gonna change that!!
  • iluvbread
    iluvbread Posts: 104
    2 cups lettuce with Wishbone FF raspberry dressing and a sprinkle of splenda,
    1.5 oz sloppy joe on 1 slice Martin whole wheat bread
    14 ff Pringles
    ff pudding
    50g strawberries
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    I had an unwich from Jimmy Johns today...................

    Low Carb Lettuce Wrap Club............

    I had the country club wrapped in lettuce

    Fresh sliced turkey breast, applewood smoked ham, provolone, and tons of lettuce, tomato, and mayo!
  • Mickie17
    Mickie17 Posts: 559 Member
    I was just eating mine thinking how yummy lunch is and n ot bad for 283 calories



    Rosemary Grilled London Broil, 4 oz 175
    Publix - Lettuce - Romaine, 1 cup 10
    Manzanilla Olives - Olives, 3 olives 15
    Wal-Mart Great Value - Medium Black Olives, 3 olives 15
    Wish-Bone - Light Balsamic & Basil Vinaigrette Dressing, 0.5 Tbsp 15
    Onions - Young green, tops only, 1 stalk 3
    Stella - Gorgonzola Cheese, 1/8 cup 50

    I just realized, that my diet is as boring as all hell....everyone has all this yummy food, and I eat eggs and tuna...I'm gonna change that!!

    Tuna and eggs are great!!! Why don't you try adding a little curry and finely chopped granny smith apple to it? Or sun-dried tomatoes? It add more satisfying texture, and is very flavorful!
  • Wolfena
    Wolfena Posts: 1,570 Member
    A "Healthy Choice" frozen meal of turkey medallions, mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables and also a cup of yoplait light thick 'n creamy orange yogurt.
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