Wondering to anyone have any quick low cal, high protein meal suggestions. I currently eat a lot of lean cousins, steam bowls, smart ones....those are my main selections when I'm working(so that's M-F)

I looked up on Pinterest healthy appetizers... And and made a bunch of tbose and froze them...i cant eat more then a few bites at a time so reg size meals go to waste

...I currently eat a lot of lean cousins....

I am glad we aren't related.

(I know you meant "Lean Cuisines" -automatic spelling corrections can be funny)

Are you pre-op? Post op? How far out from surgery?

Wondering to anyone have any quick low cal, high Protein meal suggestions. I currently eat a lot of lean cousins, steam bowls, smart ones....those are my main selections when I'm working(so that's M-F)

It depends on your stage.

Pre-op, my NUT said Lean Cuisines, etc. we're fine but to add a bag of frozen vegetables (like broccoli) to make them healthier and more satisfying.

During my two-week pre-op diet which was high protein, no starches/carbs I ate a lot of turkey breast, tuna, cheese, etc.

Now that I am post-op a year and on full foods, I still eat a lot of turkey breast, tuna, cheese, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, black Beans, chicken, etc.

@@MzStockton Be careful of the sodium in those frozen meals.

@@4MRB4PHOTO lol[emoji23] your right these smart phones can have you saying all sorts of things. I normally proofread my posts but moving fast this morning.

@OutsideMatchlnside I'm post op the 25th will be 7mts[emoji4]

@@KristenLe good advice thanks[emoji4]

@ thanks I'll look into that

@@4MRB4PHOTO lol[emoji23] your right these smart phones can have you saying all sorts of things. I normally proofread my posts but moving fast this morning.

@OutsideMatchlnside I'm post op the 25th will be 7mts[emoji4]

@@KristenLe good advice thanks[emoji4]

@ thanks I'll look into that

I think your fat cousins should be fair game..... Just kidding!

Lol...

Those packaged foods may be convenient but they are not only sometimes high in sodium, but they have other additives like MSG (or equivalents) which are not too good for us.

Can you buy a bunch of stackable freezer storage containers and make your own high Protein, healthier higher protein versions using lean meats, chicken, fish, tofu, etc.? Make a few up at a time and after a few times you will begin to have a variety so you aren't eating the same lunch all the time. Also cook a little extra at supper and freeze the leftovers for lunch.

You will be eating healthier and your wallet will be getting a little fatter with the money you save (also your "Cousins" will be less stressed out around lunchtime ).

I second what @@4MRB4PHOTO said. I work 12 - 18 hour days so I completely understand not having time to make healthy meals which is why I prep everything on the weekend. I have every lunch, dinner, and snack made for the week so I never have to worry about it. Having everything made and ready also means I can't use the excuse of not having something on hand to eat crap lying around at work. Plus, because I made everything, I know exactly what's in it. I've developed a bit of a Tupperware collection!

Edited April 16, 201610 yr by Indieflickers

You could make lunch meat string cheese roll ups

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Beans and cheese, quiche, scrambled eggs or omelettes, seafood salad, crab cakes, cheese trays with hummus, shrimp, lunch meat roll ups, chicken salad, the list is endless!

I like cooking up a few packs of boneless pork chops or chicken tenderloins and freezing them individually wrapped to pull out for quick meals with a bag of frozen veggies.

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@@4MRB4PHOTO great idea I used to do this got lazy but I see I have to get back on top of things, thanks[emoji4]

@@Indieflickers I see you got it all together I'm going to purchase me some "MORE" containers this weekend since they continuously walks away....lol

@neemebithebybass not sure what that is

@@LipstickLady sounds good[emoji39]