Lunches

msdonnas

I am so sick of eating. I only get 30 minutes for lunch so I usually stuff my face, but I can't do that anymore, there just isn't enough room in there for a whole meal in 30 minutes. So I am trying to snack more and still get all of the nutrients I need each day. What are some foods you ladies like to snack on, that could replace my lunch if I eat them all day? I eat a lot of fruit and veggies now, I am more worried about protein and stuff. Hope everyone has a great Monday!

MandyPandyBear

Mixed nuts are a good source of protein and good for snacking.  

Leggadine08

I second the nut suggestion and would add that you could eat a string cheese or yougurt when you snack on your fruits and veggies.

MrsD1

Mixed nuts, raisins, yogurt and cheese are healthy snacks that have protein. I also eat Zone Perfect bars, which have about 14 grams of protein in them. They are great after a workout.

EJensify

A PB&J totally counts as a snack around here. Otherwise, steamed edamame, fruit and cottage cheese, and the staple...girl scout cookies.

elisbu

Today my protein is two hard boiled eggs, one string cheese, 24 almonds, a yougurt.
I will also have two apples, two pieces of whole wheat toast, and frozen butternut squash pasta.

I've also found my lunches are getting smaller, but my snacks are becoming more often!!

AmyO.

I also really like hummus.  I eat it with veggies or whole wheat crackers.  Or peanut butter with celery.  Yum!

cekelly11

String cheese, cottage cheese, trail mix w/nuts, yogurt, peanut butter sandwich.

MeredithElese

MrsD1:

I also eat Zone Perfect bars, which have about 14 grams of protein in them. 

 These, Target has a knock-off brand that is actually slightly better for you (fewer calories, less sodium, more vitamins) as well. They have been a life saver because I don't have to worry about putting something together or having it be balanced, I can just grab a bar.

kristennd

My afternoon snack at work is usually some reduced fat Triscuits and one of those Laughing Cow Babybel cheeses. The small round ones wrapped in wax, not the foil triangles. They're fine to just have at room temperature during the day.

mzsparklepdx

Other than fruit, I eat string cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese & fruit, crackers with peanut butter or hummus or nuts.  I am getting less and less interested in whole meals and more likely to just snack often.