What do you pack for work?
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step_a_holic
Cathlete
Hi Katia! I normally try to keep a few things in my desk at work that will stay fresh including cans of tuna fish, pre-bagged almonds (1/4 C per bag), all natural whole wheat bread and organic pb. Every day I bring some fruit from home. I have some Kashi cereal in the morning with blueberries and milk. Mid-morning I have a slice of bread with 1/2 T organic pb and some fruit (strawberries, usually). Early afternoon I'll have 1/2 a can of tuna on toast and before I leave for the day I'll eat an apple and one serving of almonds. As soon as I get home I start dinner. Having four small meals throughout the day has really helped me from binging when I walk throught the door at night.
Hope this helps!
Melissa
Hope this helps!
Melissa
buffettgirl
Cathlete
I pack breakfast (fruit, cereal and soy milk) because I can't face food until I've been awake a couple hours. Lunch is usually a turkey sandwich, carrot sticks and fruit. I've having luck with overcoming the as-soon-as-I-get-home eating binge by having half a banana with some PB just before I leave work. I work out as soon as I get home, then start dinner, so the hardest time of day for me is when I'm cooking.
kathryn
Cathlete
I just started back to work on Monday, and I've been taking wraps.
I bought a pack of sprouted grain tortillas, and have been experimenting with various combos.
Monday:
Lunch: home-made hummus (quick to make with canned beans and a food processor), romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, sliced red pepper, sliced red onion, sprinkle of raw soaked and dehydrated sunflower seeds. (This was my first attempt at a wrap, and I overestimated what it could hold---and wanted more veggies than grain--so it was a bit bursting at the seams!). Along with a side of diced fresh tomato with a splash of first cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil and a touch of celtic sea salt.
Snack: one large organic braeburn apple
(I also have a stash of Vega bars and Larabars in the office when I feel the need for a bigger/different snack).
Tuesday:
wrap with home-made black bean/black soy bean spread, spinach and avocado (my wrap skills are improving! This time, it was a nice, snug wrap with no fall-out). Along with a side of baby carrots and baby tomatoes.
Snack: Braeburn apple.
Today: wrap with hummus (with added raw almond butter), cukes, red pepper, red onion, romaine lettuce. (Not seam-busting like day 1's attempt, but definitely as full as can be without bursting at the seams!).
Snack: you got it: Braeburn apple.
(I have more variety at breakfast and dinner, but want something really fast for lunch).
I bought a pack of sprouted grain tortillas, and have been experimenting with various combos.
Monday:
Lunch: home-made hummus (quick to make with canned beans and a food processor), romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, sliced red pepper, sliced red onion, sprinkle of raw soaked and dehydrated sunflower seeds. (This was my first attempt at a wrap, and I overestimated what it could hold---and wanted more veggies than grain--so it was a bit bursting at the seams!). Along with a side of diced fresh tomato with a splash of first cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil and a touch of celtic sea salt.
Snack: one large organic braeburn apple
(I also have a stash of Vega bars and Larabars in the office when I feel the need for a bigger/different snack).
Tuesday:
wrap with home-made black bean/black soy bean spread, spinach and avocado (my wrap skills are improving! This time, it was a nice, snug wrap with no fall-out). Along with a side of baby carrots and baby tomatoes.
Snack: Braeburn apple.
Today: wrap with hummus (with added raw almond butter), cukes, red pepper, red onion, romaine lettuce. (Not seam-busting like day 1's attempt, but definitely as full as can be without bursting at the seams!).
Snack: you got it: Braeburn apple.
(I have more variety at breakfast and dinner, but want something really fast for lunch).
DebbieH
Cathlete
I like wraps with fall-outs better then one's without! :7
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Katie,
Today I packed yogurt and a muffin for breakfast. I also had a fruit only smoothie earlier this morning.
Banana for AM snack.
Sandwich and carrots (instead of chips), and an applefor lunch.
FF popcorn for PM snack.
And I usually have a kashi granola bar or something for my "ride home". I also try to fill up on water.
I have found this is the perfect way to reduce that feeling when I get home. Plus it gives me the right amount of fuel for my workout since I workout at night. I then make and eat dinner.
Today I packed yogurt and a muffin for breakfast. I also had a fruit only smoothie earlier this morning.
Banana for AM snack.
Sandwich and carrots (instead of chips), and an applefor lunch.
FF popcorn for PM snack.
And I usually have a kashi granola bar or something for my "ride home". I also try to fill up on water.
I have found this is the perfect way to reduce that feeling when I get home. Plus it gives me the right amount of fuel for my workout since I workout at night. I then make and eat dinner.
allwildgirl
Cathlete
Well, I eat breakfast at home (cereal or oatmeal with fruit).
Today, I brought:
Snack - small apple and half a WW English muffin with PB
Lunch - homemade WW pasta salad with fresh basil, cauliflower, tomatoes, red peppers with a bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, a small plum and a lf yogurt
Snack - FF cottage cheese with peaches
That's what my day usually looks like. Sometimes I go to the salad bar and get a big salad, or bring one from home.
Today, I brought:
Snack - small apple and half a WW English muffin with PB
Lunch - homemade WW pasta salad with fresh basil, cauliflower, tomatoes, red peppers with a bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, a small plum and a lf yogurt
Snack - FF cottage cheese with peaches
That's what my day usually looks like. Sometimes I go to the salad bar and get a big salad, or bring one from home.
I bring 3 meals for each day but I keep it simple by having almost the same thing all week.
snack 1: Beans/veggie mixture (black beans,
cucumbers,tomatoes,mushrooms mixed with brown rice vinegar
and pepper
I make one large batch twice a week.
snack 2: small whole wheat roll with chicken or turkey and a little
cheese with a peach
snack 3: slice of turkey meatloaf (I make this on sunday and freeze
half...its from the original south beach book) with 1 cup
milk.
I also keep walnuts in the office and have a fe(3-4) if I'm still hungry.
snack 1: Beans/veggie mixture (black beans,
cucumbers,tomatoes,mushrooms mixed with brown rice vinegar
and pepper
I make one large batch twice a week.
snack 2: small whole wheat roll with chicken or turkey and a little
cheese with a peach
snack 3: slice of turkey meatloaf (I make this on sunday and freeze
half...its from the original south beach book) with 1 cup
milk.
I also keep walnuts in the office and have a fe(3-4) if I'm still hungry.
nancy324
Cathlete
It's very interesting to see what people eat for lunch. I always have a bowl of old-fashioned oatmeal at home in the morning, made with skim milk.
For lunch, I get a salad or a fat-free tuna wrap or soup. My desk drawer is full of Larabars and Lunabars for snacking. I used to eat one or two Larabars per day, but since my stomach got stretched on the cruise, I have been eating like 3 bars per day, in addition to lunch. It's gotta stop soon or good-bye waistline!
-Nancy
For lunch, I get a salad or a fat-free tuna wrap or soup. My desk drawer is full of Larabars and Lunabars for snacking. I used to eat one or two Larabars per day, but since my stomach got stretched on the cruise, I have been eating like 3 bars per day, in addition to lunch. It's gotta stop soon or good-bye waistline!
-Nancy
charlotteyochem
Cathlete
Breakfast is coffee first, then cereal with soy milk or oatmeal made with soy milk. Fruit if I'm not too full after cereal.
Lunch at work: small pop open can of pork and beans, small pop open can of salmon, yogurt or fruit if I remembered to bring them.
Get home: First eat dark chocolate, then workout, then drink wine and make dinner. That is pretty non-negotiable except that sometimes I have Cape Codders, a martini or a gin and tonic instead of wine.
Lunch at work: small pop open can of pork and beans, small pop open can of salmon, yogurt or fruit if I remembered to bring them.
Get home: First eat dark chocolate, then workout, then drink wine and make dinner. That is pretty non-negotiable except that sometimes I have Cape Codders, a martini or a gin and tonic instead of wine.
kathryn
Cathlete
>Kathryn, what are those sprouted grain tortillas?
Pretty much what the name suggests: soft tortilla/burrito shells made from sprouted grains and legumes (about 6? different kinds). They are "Food for Life" (or some brand to that effect). (they aren't really soft like the non-whole-grains ones, so I steam them a bit before rolling).
Pretty much what the name suggests: soft tortilla/burrito shells made from sprouted grains and legumes (about 6? different kinds). They are "Food for Life" (or some brand to that effect). (they aren't really soft like the non-whole-grains ones, so I steam them a bit before rolling).
LuckeeLaydee
Cathlete
OMG, Charlotte! I found someone a little worse than me and admits it!! I think I'm in love...Just kidding.
I work out all the time (my husband says) and I don't know if I will ever get "ripped". I eat very clean most of the time but Don't ask about my wine! I can give it up most of the week but at least let me have that glass while I cook on the weekend (meaning Friday dinner till Sunday dinner)! Oh and the one with dinner too
Now occasionally I give up my wine on the weekends, I replace it with 7 & 7!!
Oh well, life is short.
Now in keeping with the spirit of the original thread, I pack:
instant oatmeal
peanut butter
ezekiel bread
Apples
carrots
cottage cheese
EAS protien drinks, the lo carb version
The oatmeal is just for "emergencies" I usually eat at home. I bring leftovers (usually grilled chicken or fish) or sandwich or salad for lunch. The rest I have on hand for snacks during the week.
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Paula
I work out all the time (my husband says) and I don't know if I will ever get "ripped". I eat very clean most of the time but Don't ask about my wine! I can give it up most of the week but at least let me have that glass while I cook on the weekend (meaning Friday dinner till Sunday dinner)! Oh and the one with dinner too
Now occasionally I give up my wine on the weekends, I replace it with 7 & 7!!Oh well, life is short.
Now in keeping with the spirit of the original thread, I pack:
instant oatmeal
peanut butter
ezekiel bread
Apples
carrots
cottage cheese
EAS protien drinks, the lo carb version
The oatmeal is just for "emergencies" I usually eat at home. I bring leftovers (usually grilled chicken or fish) or sandwich or salad for lunch. The rest I have on hand for snacks during the week.
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Paula
acatalina
Cathlete
Would someone like to please come and pack me lunches.
Today i had a couple spoons of Peanut Butter, and a turk sand dry on wheat for breakfast.
Ypu are making me hungry....
Anne
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Today i had a couple spoons of Peanut Butter, and a turk sand dry on wheat for breakfast.
Ypu are making me hungry....
Anne
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