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Mrskelly1985
Mrskelly1985 Posts: 2
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Hello
I'm back on my fitness pal after a few months of I can't be bothered!
I've started again today and nearly had a heart attach when I saw how many calories were in my cheese and pickle sandwich!
I'm at home all day as I currently don't have a job. I really need lunch ideas that taste nice and are low in calories!
I don't always want to have sandwiches and salads, please help me with some yummy ideas!

Thank you
Hannah :)

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  • mei1005
    mei1005 Posts: 15 Member
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    Are you close to a Trader Joe's? They have a "Reduced Guilt" Pizza Primavera (frozen) that is awesome. They also have individual servings of mac & cheese that are low cal and made with whole wheat pasta. Both are a go-to for me in a pinch.

    Good luck!
  • RNMDFF
    RNMDFF Posts: 153 Member
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    I like burritos, beans lettuce, tomato, a little sour cream and salsa. and shredded cheese. serve with a salad. I do it so my calories are under 500 for lunch
  • sophieshaped
    sophieshaped Posts: 228 Member
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    Soup soup soup. Easy to make, quick, tasty, healthy, cheap, endless!
  • coolcatcan
    coolcatcan Posts: 133 Member
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    Here are some ideas...

    Egg white scramble sandwich on whole wheat bread or Ezekial 4:9 bread
    Broth based tomato soup
    Grilled chicken salad w/ feta cheese and balsamic vinegar/olive oil dressing
    Peanut butter w/ fresh slice strawberries or bananas on whole wheat

    These are just a few....
  • Srbrosseau
    Srbrosseau Posts: 58 Member
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    I go with:

    1/2 cup brown rice
    1 cup pinto beans
    smoked salt for flavor

    1 cup broccoli/alfalfa/clover sprouts
  • michaelaleighfle
    michaelaleighfle Posts: 49 Member
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    http://www.foodnetwork.com/hungry-girl/recipes/index.html

    a lot of her food is low in calories.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
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    I love Kashi GoLean cereal (not Crunch, but the one with the fiber twigs) for lunch. When I eat this I do not ever get that mid-afternoon slump and I don't need an afternoon snack. I eat 1 1/2 cups and 1% milk so it ends up a little less than 300 calories.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
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    Sautéed zucchini and squash with caramelized onions and jasmine rice. About 230 cals

    Carrots and hummus with bell peppers or other dippable veggies!!
  • Mrskelly1985
    Mrskelly1985 Posts: 2
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    Thanks for the ideas, I will look into them. I am Allergic to strawberries so won't try that one!
  • celticmuse
    celticmuse Posts: 492 Member
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    Soup and salads are my regulars. Another favorite lunch for me is Tuna and White Bean Salad:

    1 1/2 cups chopped peeled cucumber (1 medium)
    1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
    1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
    1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1 (15.5-ounce) can white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
    2 (6-ounce) cans chunk light tuna, drained
    1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained [I use roasted red peppers]

    Preparation:

    Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; toss well to coat.

    Allison Fishman, Cooking Light
    AUGUST 2003

    Amount per serving (1 1/2 cups)

    Calories: 278
    Calories from fat: 15%
    Fat: 4.7g
    Saturated fat: 0.8g
    Monounsaturated fat: 2.9g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8g
    Protein: 30.6g
    Carbohydrate: 28.2g
    Fiber: 6.2g
    Cholesterol: 26mg
    Iron: 5.4mg
    Sodium: 574mg
    Calcium: 114mg

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