ideas for a light lunch please

Do you like wraps? I often have a ham salad wrap which can be under 200 calories (if you use weight watchers wraps) and then there is enough calories left for a packet of snackajacks or similar!

Soup. Progresso makes light soups. You can have the whole can for around or under 200 calories. I usually have it with some toast, but since you don't do bread, maybe some fruit.

MorningStar Spicy Black Bean Burger w/ 2T Peach Salsa on an Arnold's Thin is around 245 calories I think. Add some fresh vegetables and you'd be at your 300ish limit/goal.

You could get pretty far with homemade vegetable beef soup, too.

Do you eat crackers? My favorite lunch makes me feel like I'm eating loads for very few calories is:

2 Jacob's choice grain crackers
1 babybel extra light (cut in half, longwise-1 slice per cracker)
1 low fat yogurt
1/2 cup fresh fruit (berries or pineapple are my fav)
favorite veggies and 2 Tablespoons hummus (I like carrots, broccoli, and zucchini/courgette)

Have you checked out the Hungry Girl cookbooks? I've gotten them recently and made a few things that were pretty good... Most of her recipes tend to be less than 300 cal and don't use bread. Also, I came across this really yummy marinated veggie salad recipe a few months ago. It's just whatever veggies you like (I used cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and green beans) steamed and then marinated overnight in fat free italian dressing. I don't know the exact calorie content but it's super low and really yummy.

Baked or grilled boneless skinless chicken breast lightly seasoned or any type of fish is high protein and very low calorie. I pair mine with fresh fruit and veggies.... you can eat a huge plate full for less than 300 calories. If you want a wrap, like the other poster said, I use corn tortillas for extra fiber and less calories. If you stay away from processed foods, you can easily eat a large meal with fresh ingredients.

Lettuce Wraps with a little sliced deli meat, tomatoes and a sprinkle of feta cheese and low fat salad italian dressing to keep it moist......or add whatever veggies you like......yum!

There is a really good south beach recipe for a vegetable fritata that is light and awesome. Scramble eggs, place in a hot cast iron pan with non-stick spray, on low, add your favorite veggies on top (frozen stir fry veggies (broccoli, cauliflower,etc) are good). Don't stir, but season with granulated garlic ad black pepper (for low sodium). Then when it's almost set, top with some shredded or parmesean cheese. Broil in oven until brown on top. Really good, very filling, low carb and low cal. Slice like a pizza. Calories per slice vary depending on how many eggs or cheese you use, but if it's just eggs and veggies, it's really low! Refridgerate and eat for meals or snacks. I like to eat a piece with salad.

Yogurt and apple.

Veggie pizza is pretty simple. You could use tortillas or some just add water pizza dough. Top it with pizza sauce and your favorite veggies.

I second the tuna recommendation. A tuna salad, some Ritz Toasted Chips, and a fruit salad is light. That should be easily under 300 calories if you skip the mayo in favor of Miracle Whip or something else.

You could try brown rice, fish, and veggies too. Cook the rice, saute some onions and scallions in cooking spray. Add the fish and steamed veggies for a light version of fried rice.

Hope that helped.