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Quinoa bowl with veggies, pulled pork, and cheese.

We had a fall festival at work yesterday so while it's not very nutritious, I did do a great job with portions while enjoying the free food: pulled pork, mac and cheese, baked beans, mini cheddar muffin, half of a small serving of peach cobbler ice cream. I was also proud of myself for skipping the bun with the pulled pork…

I like to blend up some frozen bananas or other fruit and greek yogurt for an ice cream like option. You can eat it straight out of the blender or put back into the freezer to firm up for a more realistic texture. The greek yogurt, especially if you choose one with some fat, really gives an amazing creamy texture. To make…

I'm in the 1800 calorie range and while I'm still trying to figure it all out, I will definitely agree that making sure I get enough protein and fat and as much fiber as possible is a game changer for me. Definitely open up your food diary if you are comfortable doing so! It really helps to let people see what you are…

Yesterday I had a Chik fil a chargrilled chicken wrap and a bag of harvest cheddar sunchips. It was good though it didn't fill me up at all but I was at a lunch meeting and it was the best choice. There were plenty of people who brought their own lunch so I'll do that next time. Definitely missed the extra protein and fat…

I've been mixing my greek yogurt with a half scoop of chocolate protein and a tablespoon of chia seeds for 41 grams of protein. Not half bad and keeps me satisfied until lunch. Plus it's easy to eat at my desk if I wake up late and can't have it at home.

Threw the following in a pan to saute: pasta, chicken, broccoli, onion, spinach, mushrooms, peppers, marinara sauce. Topped with a sprinkle of parm.

I really appreciate everyone's suggestions. I had a quick bite to eat before I left work yesterday and that helped because I didn't walk in the door immediately ready to head to the fridge. I also had a few activities in mind (not involving sitting on the couch and watching tv) before I walked in the door which also…

The suggestions you gave for staying busy are good ones. I've gotten into a habit of planting myself in front of the TV even though I don't really like to watch too much of it and I really think that is making a big difference. I'm reading a good book right now too so I'm going to plan to read that while enjoying some…

Yes!!! I just started a new job and am now getting home about two hours before my boyfriend and this is exactly when the excessive eating occurs. I fully admit that I come home, get out of my work clothes, and plant myself on the couch even though that only keeps me bored and running back and forth to the kitchen. I'm not…

I definitely agree on the protein and I'm working on upping that. I also understand what you mean about it being fine if the snacks fit into my overall goals. Food is food. But the snacks are putting me way over what my goals are and are usually eaten when I'm not hungry or eaten even after I've satiated my hunger with…

Yesterday was a salad: mixed greens, mushrooms, dried cranberries, grilled chicken, hard boiled egg, bacon, and some ranch dressing. I was surprised at how full I felt even without any white carbs to bulk it up but the fat really tamped down my hunger.

I've been eating a yogurt chia pudding type thing this week. I cup greek yogurt, 1 T chia seeds, .5 scoop of chocolate or other flavor protein powder, and as little sweetener as I can get away with. It's good right away but the chia seeds do gel nicely when you let it sit overnight. I've been eating this as-is but in a…

Adding myself to this list! New friends welcome!

Not sure if there is a better thread for lunches but I didn't see one so I'm resurrecting! I had a nicoise salad-salmon, greens, green beans, hard boiled egg, white potato, and a green pesto dressing. I feel pretty full but for some reason I still want to snack! Sort of a slow day at work so I think it might be boredom.

Rotisserie chicken (Costco) leg and thigh, corn bread, salad of mixed greens with a smidge of mexican blend cheese and chipotle ranch dressing.