Samples of lunches taken to work
Could someone provide a sample menu of what you pack to take to work to eat during the day since so little can be eaten at a time? I had the RNY and will be going back to work in a couple of weeks and right now I can cook an egg or use the food processor at home when I decide to eat. Not sure how to plan for going back to work five days a week.
VSG on 09/08/12
I was having a hard time finding ones I liked also. I recently tried mixing in a spoon of sugar free jello pudding powder or a small amount of the sugar free coffee syrups like the ones the use at Starbucks or the Torani brand that is sold at Smart & Final here in Ca. It really helps the taste. Sometimes I also take coffee from the morning and keep it in the fridge to add instead of jus****er for more flavor. I think you just need to get creative...and try lots of different kinds of proteins.
My favorite drink so far is Click Mocha Espresso...it is good just with water and ice.
My favorite drink so far is Click Mocha Espresso...it is good just with water and ice.
I take a small can of tuna, some black olives with cucumber and mix it up. I love Unjury shakes with skim milk (I will sometimes add coffee for a mocha). Or a cup of homemade turkey chili. I also use cheese for a snack. Pack your lunch everyday! It is difficult to find good food in reasonable portions when you are starting out, at least I found it a challenge. I stay away from soup, doesn't hold me long enough and sometimes makes me feel ill.
Do you have access to a microwave @ work? I got one of those round microwave egg cookers. I use a little cooking spray, and it works great. Sometimes I take a slice of turkey, a slice of ham, and fat free cheese. Roll, slice and eat with a fork. I always have a protien shake handy, just in case. I have a 45 min commute every morning, so I have a protein drink for breakfast every morning. I also take sugar free jello, because it helps me with the fluid intake. I also have vegetable beef soup on a regular basis. Good Luck !