Question:
What do you pack for lunch?

I am looking for ideas for packing my lunch and snacks for work. I am on "regular foods" and am bored with chicken! Can anyone share what they take to work for snacks (small meals) and lunch? Thanks in advance!    — PJ M. (posted on May 11, 2003)

May 10, 2003
When I was working I would bring a yogurt some fruit either milk or diet Mt Dew to drink.I never really have much of an appetite.It must be nice to eat chicken I am 10 months out and I still cannot eat it the same with hamburger.
   — Norman F.

May 10, 2003
I TAKE THE BREAKSTONES LOWFAT COTTAGE CHEESE SINGLE PACKS,YOUGURT, TUNASALAD, SEAFOOD SALAD, VEGGIE BURGERS, GORDONS GRILLED FISH FILLETS, STRING CHEESE, SOUP, TORTILLAS W/BEANS AND CHEESE,COOKED VEGGIES,LOWFAT OR VEGGIE HOTDOGS,EGGSALAD, HARD BOILED EGGS, AND YES SOMETIMES CHICKEN OR CHICKEN SALAD . I WORK IN A HOSPITAL AND SOMETIMES AM TOO BUSY FOR A REAL LUNCH BREAK SO I ALWAYS HAVE PROTEIN BARS IN MY LOCKER. IN FACT I CARRY ONE WITH ME AT ALL TIMES IN CASE I'M ON THE RUN AND HAVE NO TIME TO STOP AND EAT A "REAL MEAL" BEST OF LUCK!!!!!OPENRNY 12/5/2002 -108 LBS (-130 TOTAL)
   — annette G.

May 10, 2003
I always have a quart or two of Crystal Lite (Peach Tea is my favorite, sometimes lemonade), I keep bottled water with me, then, I always pack a can of tuna, some low-fat string cheese, packets of cream of wheat, Dannon Light & Fit Creamy yoghurt, Campbell's "soup at hand" blended tomato or vegetable medley, some cottage cheese, packets of Splenda, packets of Folger's decaf coffee, high-protein bars like Carb Solutions (these have been life savers when I don't find time to eat a high-protein meal..they have 24-25g of protein & very low in carbs). Now, I don't keep EVERYTHING on me. I have a fridge at work, and just bring in replacements as needed. Those all seem to work well when I'm hungry and don't want to make a "wrong choice" by ordering fast food. That doesn't mean I won't order out. I will often have a Wendy's salad (I may eat half for lunch and the other half later in the day...I just make sure I eat the chicken pieces & almonds first, and if there's room, I'll eat some greens), sometimes a small chili. I've heard turkey/beef jerky is tasty too. There are so many great lunch-packing choices. It just depends on your personal tastes. Eat well!
   — Amy A.

May 11, 2003
egg salad today. PB saltines yesterday. Protein bar and applesauce (granny smith...mmmm) day before. Sometimes four or five shrimp...special treat. Lots and lots of homemade soup and chili. Basically anything!!
   — msmaryk

May 11, 2003
I usually pack a small container with 1/4 cup of grapenuts and i add a Lite 'n Fit Yogurt (yum!) , some cut up strawberries, a small salad made with spring greens, cut up roasted chicken breast, a few dried cranberries and some feta cheese crumbles and a raspberry viniagrette dressing. I also add a small container of cottage cheese for my afternoon snack. I keep a protein bar in my desk for tose just in case situations. Sometimes I take some thin sliced swiss cheese and turkey rolled up instead of a salad.
   — koogy

May 11, 2003
I always take crystal light, iced tea or a diet pop to drink. I take a protien bar and then whatever food I have left over from the night before or whatever I decide to make. Tunafish, string cheese, yogurt,salads(regular or pasta), PB and crackers, fruit and normal leftover dinners....the list goes on and on :o)Good luck!
   — Sandy M.

May 11, 2003
Lately I've been big on club sandwiches. I use 1 slice of bread, turkey, cheese and slice of bacon along with a tiny dab of low-fat mayo. It's a pretty lean sandwich (minus the bacon- but 1 slice really isn't bad) and pretty quick to make. Also, I recently discovered that Tyson makes already cooked chicken pieces- single serving. They come in small packages and you can buy leg, breast, wing, etc. They're a little pricey- but one breast can give me two servings and is honestly the best chicken I've eaten! I love it.
   — Lezlie Y.

May 11, 2003
i pack for the week!! funny thing i find this question just after i packed my bag for tomorrow morning. it is part of my sunday routine!! our office has a frig and mirco so it makes life easy!! i take several yogurts, saltine crackers, tuna, and soup. from day to day i bring in fresh fruit and sometimes leftovers...i find it works well. planning is so important!! i wish i could tolerate chicken but it just doesn't sit well. good luck to you! nan surg. 12.18.02 391/319 and still dropping!!
   — nan K.

May 11, 2003
i pack for the week!! funny thing i find this question just after i packed my bag for tomorrow morning. it is part of my sunday routine!! our office has a frig and mirco so it makes life easy!! i take several yogurts, saltine crackers, tuna, and soup. from day to day i bring in fresh fruit and sometimes leftovers...i find it works well. planning is so important!! i wish i could tolerate chicken but it just doesn't sit well. good luck to you! nan surg. 12.18.02 391/319 and still dropping!!
   — nan K.

May 11, 2003
I usually take the 3 oz packages of tuna. It tastes great plain or with crackers, or even mixed with a green salad. One package has 23 g of protein so in my mind that is a good amount. I usually always have a bottle of propel as well.
   — CrystalRock

May 12, 2003
Wow, you all have such great ideas. I guess the "key" is plan ahead. That's where I have a problem. I don't plan ahead and then I end up grabbing something that's a no-no. I'm glad this question was asked. I'm not the original poster, but thanks for the great answers anyway.
   — Peggy D.

May 12, 2003
I take several things in my lunch pack.... I buy individual 1 oz packs of beef jerky from Costco and throw one in and I also found some granola bars with only 4 grams of sugar at costco.I add a yogurt always Light n Lively fit and what ever is left ov er from dinner the night before. Of course there is water i keep a case in my trunk at all times, then I just have to grab one as i go into work, I also found lipton tea sweeten with splenda and i take 20 oz bottle of that and SF Koolaid 20 oz so I have variety, I seemed to get bored the most with my drinking, so I have to improvise so i will meet the 64 oz requirement. ANd I always thros in a baggie of nuts (Walnuts/Pecans)whatever I have on hand. I haven't been able to tolerate PB since surgery or I would get those PB cracker, and of course I have those3 oz tuna kits on hand at all times. That's all I can think of right now, but if you think about it, there's a lot to choose from.....Cinde Shaw
   — Cinde S.

May 12, 2003
Hi. You might want to check out the Slimfast.com website. In their meal plans, they give lots of great, healthy and easy lunch and snack ideas. Hope this helps.
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 12, 2003
Lunch or snacks: tuna w/gourmet mayo and tomatos; mozarrella cheese balls and tomatos; turkey pepperoni (nuke it for 45 seconds for crunchiness!), with a handful of goldfish crackers; protein cookie with low-fat yogurt; soups; chili with cheese & green beans; fruit; turkey jerky; tofu cheese.
   — Suzy C.

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