Busy Moms

[mcuevas 25]

Ok ladies what do you grab when ur in a hurry in the morning or even for lunch when there was just no time to plan?

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

i make my lunches ahead of time (i have little containers with my protein/veggies) in the fridge measured out and am able to just grab in the morning to put into my lunch bag. (also have zip lock baggies of Snacks (high Protein and measured to 1 or 2 oz) and i always have hard boiled eggs on standby to cure munchies also. ...so its kinda quick to wake up and grab and go.....gosh i just re-read that and sound like leave it to beaver......yikes (welcome to my world)

[mcuevas 25]

Love it lol. What do ur Protein meals consist of usually?

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

i make chicken salad on sundays to have all week (tuna f my hub who loves that)....or lean beef (hamburger) for example today i had 3 oz of that..or chicken breast.....or 1 ff turkey hot dog..... (i like eating the same things as it makes me more in control). i also eat alot of Beans....pinto, green, butter etc.....and fruits...(apple slices, watermelon etc)

(but i only do what works for me. everyone is different)

[dee257 1,516]

Most morning heading out the door I grab a Protein bar....and they really make me feel full till lunch time....

if its later in the day I always keep a zip lock back with 7 triskit crackers and a wedge of baby bell swiss cheese in the fridge ready to grab....

[iammisslinda 10]

i eat a cheese stick and a nature valley potein granola bar for Breakfast. keeps me full for 4 or 5 hours

[MellioM 116]

I drink a Protein Shake in the morning and will have a Greek yogurt for snack if hungry before lunch. Lunch is usually a boca or morning star farms veggie product (burger/sausage/chickn) and usually some salsa or Tomato sauce with that. If I'm running out somewhere that I cant heat my lunch I take am Atkins bar that has high Protein and high Fiber.< /p>

[brlgirl 112]

I am not yet at that green zone...so I appreciated this topic. I am a teacher so eating whenever I'm hungry is nearly impossible...so I have to pack my lunch bag with a bunch of stuff-just in case. I also take protein--usually left over from the night before's dinner--a greek yogurt, a Jello pudding (to stop any of those sweet cravings), fruit, raw veggies (carrots are a favorite). I will also pack a breakfast item in case it's one of those days that I get hungry early.

Sometimes I eat everything I pack...and sometimes I bring most of it back home. I have found that I would rather pack more and bring it home then try to find something on the run. I am looking forward to the day when I am at that green zone and won't have to pack so much.

[mcuevas 25]

Loving these ideas....keep em coming. I don't think I in the green zone either so this is helping a lot. Posted this thread because kiddos and I were late the other day and in a rush to leave I left my lunch......ate half a sandwich from the deli with no.cheese or mayo.....think I did ok bug really missed having my veggies right there.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

i will say mini plastic containers and zip lock bags are a god send. i get my plastic containers from qvc (lock n locks) to use. i plan ahead on sundays for the week so its a go and grab deal....i love this thread also mcu....