Need some help with on the go meal ideas! Things that can be made ahead of time, etc!

Thanks!

Edited January 4, 201412 yr by annabellexo

I have a little cooler bag I bought at Academy...it has a styrofoam liner and canvas like on the outside...anyway it's lightweight and easy to carry.. If I know I can't stop and eat or will be somewhere where I can't get Wendy's chili or Chic Filet chicken tortilla Soup..(these are my fast food choices), I pack a few Protein bars (Quest), hard boiled egg, some tuna in the pouch, sometimes I pack yogurt (greek) a few veggies, carrotts, celery etc. or some wheat thins and cheese wedges.. in a real pinch pack a Protein shake.. muscle milk is good, GNC has Lean shakes that are good too.....I hope I helped you.

i always have a Protein bar with me and a Protein Drink. but if i had to be eating lunch away from the house i would have hard boiled egg salad ready. a big bowl of salad to put in a smaller container. cottage cheese on the salad. i make my own vingarette, to control the olive oil in it. i don't have trouble with bread. i use sara lee 45 cal bread. 2 slices for a sandwich. cup of soup. cup of chili,

I seldom use on the go foods, but when I know I can't stop to eat, I carry a smoothie that I have made to sip on. The other people have given you good choices, tho'. I, also, like to have apple slices and Peanut Butter dip. Karen..aka.kll724

Your idea to cook ahead should help your pocketbook as well as your waistline. Do you like chili? You can cook then eat for days. The basic concept can be turned into so many different kinds. Turkey and black bean chili, White Chili with chicken and white Beans, etc. Same with stew -- hearty vegetables and some kind of Protein. Get a few small thermos containers so you can carry food with you, something yummy and nourishing.

If you're out and about there is so much that can be purchased at a grocery store these days. Soups, salad bar has eggs and tuna, a Greek yogurt, etc. Maybe you want to keep a few Protein Bars in your glove compartment or book bag. Good luck with everything -- you are doing so well!

Thank you all so much! My schedule has normally allowed time to go home and make a meal, and the few times it did not I had Protein bars, but I didn't want to be using those for meals all the time.