I will be working again next week and was hoping if y’all can help me with ideas for lunch I was thinking and can’t take the usual I usto so what are y’all eating for lunch any ideas would help me so much.

Can’t go wrong with soup or chili.

Last week I buzzed up protein shake with e tea protein powder added and put it in a travel mug to keep it nice and cold [emoji16]

You had surgery in November? So you should be on mainly regular food by now. Leftovers from dinner - protein and veg reheated. Hardboiled eggs, cheese, tuna salad, chicken sausage, some wings, broccoli chicken soup from home, chili, taco meat and refried beans, cottage cheese and half a tomato, etc.

I take my lunch to work every day. Today, I am having a Tuna Creations packet, two light mini babybel, and a couple of mandarins. I take leftovers from dinner quite a bit, but I also like to make salads with taco meat, chicken, or turkey. P3's are a little pricey, but they are easy to grab and take for lunch, too.

My go-to lunch lately has been one Joseph's Reduced Carb Flax & Oatbran Whole Wheat pita (60 calories, 6 grams protein) with a tiny bit of mayo, mustard, 1 oz of deli turkey or ham, a half slice of provolone, and half a gala apple. It's about 200 calories, 15 grams of protein, takes me 30 minutes to eat, and is super filling.

I also like doing chicken sausage and leftover veggies for lunches & dinners. I got completely sick of soup pre & post-op, so I never eat that any more, but I still love turkey chili (there's a great Instant Pot recipe on TheKitchn.com - I double the ground turkey to make it higher in protein and more hearty).

https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-instant-pot-turkey-chili-250983

Egg salad, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese with almonds, few blueberries thrown in. Chicken salad made with greek yogurt or mayo, homemade cheese/parm crisps if you need a crunchy snack. Homemade chili, so many meats/veggie combinations, stir frys. Hummus with cheese crsps. Black bean and feta salad with celery, red pepper and balsamic vinegrette dressing. Nuts, especially almonds (for snacking).

Don't know what your work hours are like, or what your eating schedule is like. I have been on about 6 very small meals a day since the beginning. It has worked really well for me. If you are on that type of eating schedule as well, then plan on taking plenty of appropriate small meals with you. You certainly don't want to be stuck at work without enough good food to get you through the day... it will help you stay on plan.

Edited February 27, 20188 yr by mylighthouse
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Tuna and salmon in a pouch is really good.

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19 minutes ago, mylighthouse said:

Egg salad, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese with almonds, few blueberries thrown in. chicken salad made with greek yogurt or mayo, homemade cheese/parm crisps if you need a crunchy snack. Homemade chili, so many meats/veggie combinations, stir frys. Hummus with cheese crsps. Black bean and feta salad with celery, red pepper and balsamic vinegrette dressing. Nuts, especially almonds (for snacking).

Don't know what your work hours are like, or what your eating schedule is like. I have been on about 6 very small meals a day since the beginning. It has worked really well for me. If you are on that type of eating schedule as well, then plan on taking plenty of appropriate small meals with you. You certainly don't want to be stuck at work without enough good food to get you through the day... it will help you stay on plan.

Super helpful suggestions, @mylighthouse! (Also, well done on 152 pounds lost - YOW!)

@kaydothank you

My other favorite work lunch is a mediterranean plate: a little tabbouleh, tzatziki, cucumber, a couple of small turkey meatballs, and a Joseph's small pita. Mmmmmm.

On 2/27/2018 at 2:15 PM, mylighthouse said:

Egg salad, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese with almonds, few blueberries thrown in. chicken salad made with greek yogurt or mayo, homemade cheese/parm crisps if you need a crunchy snack. Homemade chili, so many meats/veggie combinations, stir frys. Hummus with cheese crsps. Black bean and feta salad with celery, red pepper and balsamic vinegrette dressing. Nuts, especially almonds (for snacking).

Don't know what your work hours are like, or what your eating schedule is like. I have been on about 6 very small meals a day since the beginning. It has worked really well for me. If you are on that type of eating schedule as well, then plan on taking plenty of appropriate small meals with you. You certainly don't want to be stuck at work without enough good food to get you through the day... it will help you stay on plan.

Yesss, love this! ^^^ Here's my typical menu at work:

Morning commute - this guy: https://www.amazon.com/Protein2o-Low-Calorie-Protein-Infused-16-9-Ounce/dp/B01GQ5HBGI/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1521227525&sr=8-3&keywords=protein%2Bwater&th=1
(Tastes a little like feet, but once you get used to it - it's not horrible.)

Breakfast - 0%, 100 Calorie Greek yogurt cup

Mid-morning snack - hard boiled egg or this guy: https://www.amazon.com/Oh-Yeah-Birthday-Cake-12/dp/B0171F2HL6/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1521228100&sr=1-3&keywords=one%2Bbar%2Bbirthday%2Bcake&th=1

*Lunch - 1/4 c. cottage cheese and tuna pouch. The herb & garlic and ranch flavors are delish!
(I know it sounds gross together, but this is kinda like a mock-tuna salad and you don't miss the mayo. Add grapes, apples or green onion if you wanna get fancy.)

Afternoon snack - hard boiled egg, raw almonds or LF string cheese

*Dinner - protein slab (beef filet, fish fillet, chicken) and veggies if there's room

*Not sure what options you have at your local grocery store, but mine has pre-made, healthy meals that are actually TWO servings for my new tummy! I'll usually eat half of one of these babies for dinner and then bring the rest to work for lunch, or vice versa.

**Be careful with hummus - it's actually not a good source of protein...

***Most important - PLAN AHEAD!!! If you're unprepared, you'll grab the first thing you see; and at the office, that will RARELY be a protein-rich option. You got this!