I work full time and am having hard time with healthy lunch options. Either I have to plan a crockpot chicken meal at home ahead of time, or I end up going to chipotle (chicken salad bowl) or McDonalds (2 plain grilled snack wraps). Any ideas on healthy BariatricPal friendly options that I can either bring to work or stop to grab?

Do you have Chick-fil-A? Their grilled nuggets don't look to bad

Wendy's chili maybe?

Sand meat w cheese wrapped up, I bring 2 to work with a yougurt, some almonds or fruit to snack on

I have a hard time eating lunch meat, too slimy or something. Yes I do like Wendy's chili but don't like the beans but wish I did since they are healthy. I wouldn't mind eating the same thing everyday for lunch, just need to find something healthy for everyday.

I eat a P3 pack and a bag of fresh veggies (mini peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc) nearly every day at work. I also bring a container with 14 dry roasted almonds (100 calories).

I also like Lean Cuisine Sweet Sriracha Beef. It's less than 200 calories and 17 grams of protein. There's another Lean Cuisine with similar numbers I don't like as well, a couple Healthy Choice steamers that are high protein, low carb, and Smart Ones eggs and sausage.

I make my own black bean burgers and I'll have one of those no bun of course, with a cheese stick or veggies or small salad. There are lots of recipes online and fun to experiment w diff spices and vegetables. So easy to make and pop a batch in freezer to grill up whenever.

The P3 packs that @Vinasu mentioned are life savers for me. I also bring apple slices, almonds, and sometimes Oikinos zero yogurt. I keep lunches cold so they are fast quick and easy.

In a perfect world, we'd all eat home made, clean, fresh foods every day. But I have to leave for work at 5am. I get home to pick up my kids and start dinner. Then, we're out the door for Tae Kwon Do. We're home at 7:30 in time to do homework and practice piano, and I'm in bed at 9. P3 and frozen meals are what keep me from doing something stupid at lunch.

What is P3?

@Vironica these are the P3 Snacks

http://www.proteinproteinprotein.com/?gclid=CPn1vZiyp9ICFYo2gQodmSQPpg&gclsrc=aw.ds

Thanks, Do you have a great tasting protein drink to have in the clear liquids stage? I'm getting all my ducks in a row. Tomorrow I will get surgery date!

Trimino protein water is really good, also premier protein shakes are very good and high protein

I love Premier protien drinks, didn't know if it was ok to have on the clear liquid stage.

I used the unflavored Isopure powder during the clear liquids stage, I put it in juice and chugged like a mad woman. Protein shakes weren't allowed in my clear liquids diet but afterwards when i was on full liquids i started on the Premier Protein. I still have one for Breakfast every day.

The P3 are great except the lunchmeat part which is 1/3 of the snack. Also I am worst cook eve so sadly cooking lunch won't work for Me. I will have to try those lean cuisines and maybe get less picky.