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My lunch bag is a sad place right now

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I drive into the office twice a week (3 days a week at home). I bring in my own lunch and Snacks because it's too expensive to eat out. I used to pack my lunch bag with little goodies for the day. Not a lot, mind you. Just some tasty treats.

I am jonesing HARD for a piece of dark chocolate right now. You want to know what was packed in my lunch box for today? A Greek yogurt (had it this morning; few bites and full), my 1.5 oz of "chicken casserole" (diced chicken, pinch of steamed spinach, pinch of cheese, and some salsa), and some chicken broth for just in case I want something warm to drink.

My lunch bag is no longer fun. sigh. I will get through this today but I really want chocolate!

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Tell me about it...LOL i have a greek yogurt, Apple sauce no sugar, 4 ounces mash a small scoop of low fat cheese...and generous amount of pro-shakes...quite sad but this to shall pass..

Tell me about it...LOL i have a greek yogurt, Apple sauce no sugar, 4 ounces mash a small scoop of low fat cheese...and generous amount of pro-shakes...quite sad but this to shall pass..

During my failed attempt @ the Paleo diet this with a litte smidge of Peanut Butter was to die for, one square should do the trick very rich but oh so yummy! Lindts 85% dark chocolate 2 for 5 bucks @ CVS if you have one near you.

I have ZERO control when it comes to chocolate so even a little in my house will mean the whole bag gone in 10 min. I did however, just find a tea selection of chocolate teas, go to the website for The Republic of Tea and try the banana chocolate and the coconut cocoa one as well. And they are low caffeine and I also have the cinnamon vanilla flavor too, caffeine free and they seem to satisfy my sweet tooth but no sugar. I add 1 packet of stevia in the raw and viola a nice warm feeling. Oh, they have a chocolate sampler box too! Yummy non cheat treats!

For lunch at work I have an Atkins frozen meal. I only get the ones with over 20 grams of protein, they are low carb, high protein and they have a nice selection. They are approx $4 per meal but it cheaper than when I used to buy lunch. I keep them in my office freezer and just pop one in the micro and viola, Swedish meatballs, turkey with string beans, meat loaf with veggies, crust less chicken pot pie, chicken and broccoli alfredo . I have been doing amazingly well with this method and my dr and nut stated that I don't need to track calories just protein 60 to 100 grams per day and carbs, under 35 until I reach goal weight. So far so good :)

Torani has a sugar free chocolate syrup (and other flavors) that can be added to any beverage (and I use in cooking) so that can help with cravings at a lower calorie and budget cost! ;)

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