Tomato sandwiches (118 Calories)

m16shane
m16shane Posts: 393 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Tomato sandwiches are yummy! This has been my typical lunch for the last month (tomato season)

Nature's own 40 calorie bread (toasted)
Miracle Whip lite or kraft fat free mayo
1/2 tomato
black pepper


Calories118, Fat 2, Sodium 295, Fiber 7, Carbs 26

Just thought I would share! Do you have any healthy lunch choices?

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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    I think you forgot the bacon and lettuce
  • m16shane
    m16shane Posts: 393 Member
    I think you forgot the bacon and lettuce

    touche
  • AllisonB145
    AllisonB145 Posts: 94 Member
    Yum! sounds delicious I think I will have this for lunch tomorrow. Thanks for the post.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    kidding aside, i'd re-evaluate your protein intake.
  • bcw660816
    bcw660816 Posts: 326 Member
    I've just started eating tomato sandwiches ~ I add shredded lettuce and leave off the black pepper. Yummmm ... had two for dinner last night using Sara Lee 45 Calorie bread.
  • bwdcjk
    bwdcjk Posts: 96 Member
    I think you forgot the bacon and lettuce


    LOL too funny!

    I had to teach myself to like tomatoes over the years and now I mostly love them (not a huge cherry tomato fan). I remember my mom used to eat cottage cheese over a couple slices of tomato w/ salt & pepper and lately I have been craving that big time! Must pick up some tomatoes!
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    kidding aside, i'd re-evaluate your protein intake.

    AND calorie intake.

    seriously, the last few days (all I looked at) have been UNDER 1000 calories net.

    EAT! YOU ARE STARVING!!!!!
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    kidding aside, i'd re-evaluate your protein intake.

    This,

    and I would also re-evaluate the amount of calories you are getting. As a man you should not net under 1500 calories (1500 cals plus eat back 100% of the cals you burn. Some days you are well under 1000 net calories, this will lead to a loss of a large % of lean muscle, not just the fat you are looking at losing.
  • AnisaMG
    AnisaMG Posts: 154 Member

    Just thought I would share! Do you have any healthy lunch choices?

    I love tomato with LOTS of pepper! My favorite lunch (this week) is 1.5cups raw veggies, and homemade hummus as a dip.... mmm
  • dinosnopro
    dinosnopro Posts: 2,177 Member
    No protein, no care
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    The addition of roast beef, sub the miracle whip/mayo for some dijon mustard (Jack Daniels mustard is awesome), and some sharp smoked cheddar cheese and you have a top-o'-the-line nom on your hands.
  • slynn28
    slynn28 Posts: 93
    I'd add some protein to that sandwich!
  • KIMBAILEYWILLIAMSON
    KIMBAILEYWILLIAMSON Posts: 258 Member
    yummy, I just had one last weekend (tomato fresh out of garden) and it was delish!!!! Thanks for reminding me think I will have one tomorrow for lunch.
  • WestCoastPhoenix
    WestCoastPhoenix Posts: 802 Member
    kidding aside, i'd re-evaluate your protein intake.

    AND calorie intake.

    seriously, the last few days (all I looked at) have been UNDER 1000 calories net.

    EAT! YOU ARE STARVING!!!!!

    For real.
  • whiteheaddg
    whiteheaddg Posts: 325 Member
    I think you forgot the bacon and lettuce

    There will now be a BLT in my near future.
  • starracer23
    starracer23 Posts: 1,011 Member
    YUCK!!
    but I hate tomatoes...so yeah, you all enjoy that! :P
    and I agree....you need some sort of protein. Add some mozzarella and some fresh basil or something...
  • m16shane
    m16shane Posts: 393 Member
    kidding aside, i'd re-evaluate your protein intake.

    AND calorie intake.

    seriously, the last few days (all I looked at) have been UNDER 1000 calories net.

    EAT! YOU ARE STARVING!!!!!

    For real.

    Thanks for the suggestions. I actually do eat. I usually eat most of my calories to get close to my goal. I don't always track everything. After about 5-6 o'clock I usually don't come back on here to add anything extra. I just use this as a base for my day. Its been working. I've lost 103lbs since 2008 and I can promise you I'm starving myself.
  • shanolap
    shanolap Posts: 1,204 Member
    Tuna salad stuffed tomatoes are delish!
  • m16shane
    m16shane Posts: 393 Member
    kidding aside, i'd re-evaluate your protein intake.

    This,

    and I would also re-evaluate the amount of calories you are getting. As a man you should not net under 1500 calories (1500 cals plus eat back 100% of the cals you burn. Some days you are well under 1000 net calories, this will lead to a loss of a large % of lean muscle, not just the fat you are looking at losing.

    1410 is what MFP recommended for me to lose an average of 2lbs a week. Its worked. I've lost 56lbs since January. I don't pretend to know what's best but I just go with what they set up for me and usually eat 1/3 to 1/2 of my burnt calories back. I just don't always log everything to a T though.
  • nannabannana
    nannabannana Posts: 780
    A FAV OF MINE...just plain tomatoes and a tad of mayo now..
  • WestCoastPhoenix
    WestCoastPhoenix Posts: 802 Member
    kidding aside, i'd re-evaluate your protein intake.

    This,

    and I would also re-evaluate the amount of calories you are getting. As a man you should not net under 1500 calories (1500 cals plus eat back 100% of the cals you burn. Some days you are well under 1000 net calories, this will lead to a loss of a large % of lean muscle, not just the fat you are looking at losing.

    1410 is what MFP recommended for me to lose an average of 2lbs a week. Its worked. I've lost 56lbs since January. I don't pretend to know what's best but I just go with what they set up for me and usually eat 1/3 to 1/2 of my burnt calories back. I just don't always log everything to a T though.

    As you get closer to your goal you will probably want to take that down to 1lb/week...losing it too fast without much protein is a recipe for losing lean body mass...which does not look good if you get thin and have no muscles. Just some advice I think that would benefit you.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    kidding aside, i'd re-evaluate your protein intake.

    This,

    and I would also re-evaluate the amount of calories you are getting. As a man you should not net under 1500 calories (1500 cals plus eat back 100% of the cals you burn. Some days you are well under 1000 net calories, this will lead to a loss of a large % of lean muscle, not just the fat you are looking at losing.

    1410 is what MFP recommended for me to lose an average of 2lbs a week. Its worked. I've lost 56lbs since January. I don't pretend to know what's best but I just go with what they set up for me and usually eat 1/3 to 1/2 of my burnt calories back. I just don't always log everything to a T though.

    That was a good goal to start, but now with only 30lbs to go your goal should only be 1lb/week at most. The less you have to lose the smaller your deficit should be to preserve as much lean muscle as possible while losing.
  • sthrnchick
    sthrnchick Posts: 771
    I<3 tomato sandwiches....my favorite sandwich BY FAR!!!! Must have vine ripe summer tomatoes though!!!
  • reneelee
    reneelee Posts: 877 Member
    We call this an over the sink sandwich, but we dont toast the bread.
  • m16shane
    m16shane Posts: 393 Member
    kidding aside, i'd re-evaluate your protein intake.

    This,

    and I would also re-evaluate the amount of calories you are getting. As a man you should not net under 1500 calories (1500 cals plus eat back 100% of the cals you burn. Some days you are well under 1000 net calories, this will lead to a loss of a large % of lean muscle, not just the fat you are looking at losing.

    1410 is what MFP recommended for me to lose an average of 2lbs a week. Its worked. I've lost 56lbs since January. I don't pretend to know what's best but I just go with what they set up for me and usually eat 1/3 to 1/2 of my burnt calories back. I just don't always log everything to a T though.

    That was a good goal to start, but now with only 30lbs to go your goal should only be 1lb/week at most. The less you have to lose the smaller your deficit should be to preserve as much lean muscle as possible while losing.

    Actually I was thinking about when I should change that. Thanks for the advice guys
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
    ok, I get what you said about not logging anything after6PM or so, but even IF you are eating your whole calorie goal...it is a bit too low as a male. MFP doesn't differentiate between male and female when goal setting and the 1200 bare minimum that is applied is based on women. For men the ABSOLUTE lowest should be 1500.

    Consider changing your goal to 1 lb per week now that you are closer to goal.
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,659 Member
    I know my hubby loves me cuz he puts in a garden each year for me & weeds it & waters it ..... he's my hero :love:

    The tomatoes are early this year ....... the cherries hardly ever make it into the house, as I rinse them off & munch on them while they're still warm from the sun ....... the plums go into salads, or I'll make sauce ....... but the BIG ones are for tomato sandwiches ...... Arnold thins, thick slabs of tomatoes, s&p, and a little mayo (mmm, I really like a dab of wasabi mayo)

    OK, now I'm hungry .... and since we're both losing weight, it CAN'T be bad !)

    Thanks for sharing :drinker:
  • Restybaby2012
    Restybaby2012 Posts: 568 Member
    Gawd I LOVE tomato sandwiches. I pretty much live on tomatoes and all fresh vegies during the summer months.
  • Jauryn
    Jauryn Posts: 73 Member
    Pretty close to my own sandwiches, but I lose the mayo and just add some avocado slices; all on toast, VERY delicious (but I rarely ever use condiments so it's probably just me).
  • anuyorker
    anuyorker Posts: 96 Member
    Get some protein.
    Then we'll talk.

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