Lunch
I'm sorry I haven't blogged in awhile. Truth is I got a new job and it's made me a busy working girl. It's funny because when life gets hectic, eating becomes a second priority... and I'd personally like to thank Kneaders for feeding me for the past month or so.
But I'm excited that the sun is coming out and it's lighter longer... for some reason it makes me want to eat right and be healthy. So time to repent, bid Kneaders a fond adieu, and start taking time to cook fresh and in correct portions.
Until I have some fresh new ideas, I thought I'd share how I've been handling lunch. I usually have a "working lunch"... which is a PC term for not really getting a lunch. So I decided that I needed to have "grab-and-go" items ready in the morning, and sitting on my desk to eat as soon as my stomach starts making a fuss. That said... the following are items that I've had on my grab and go list:
But I'm excited that the sun is coming out and it's lighter longer... for some reason it makes me want to eat right and be healthy. So time to repent, bid Kneaders a fond adieu, and start taking time to cook fresh and in correct portions.
Until I have some fresh new ideas, I thought I'd share how I've been handling lunch. I usually have a "working lunch"... which is a PC term for not really getting a lunch. So I decided that I needed to have "grab-and-go" items ready in the morning, and sitting on my desk to eat as soon as my stomach starts making a fuss. That said... the following are items that I've had on my grab and go list:
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- 100 calorie packs- In the cracker isle, you'll see pretzels, cheez-its, etc all in 100 calorie packs. These are great grab-and-go items.
- Yoplait Light Yogurt (120 calories)- This gets tricky because most people think it needs to be refridgerated but if it sits on your desk right after you pull it out of the fridge it can stay cool just long enough to make it to lunch.
- Gogurt (70 calories)- The cool thing here is if you freeze them and have them dethaw on your desk, it stays cool most of the day... and it's kind of like having a dessert.
- Orange (70-90 calories)- Outside of the hand washing after peeling, this is a good healthy treat.
- Apples (70-90 calories)- Another healthy option.
- Grapes (70 calories)- a snack sized ziplock baggie full is just right.
- Smoothie Drink (about 300 calories)- While this is more calories, it fills you up and helps you last longer. I usually get "Naked" brand, but there are others to choose from. Also, I just saw that the Naked drinks come in smaller sizes for less calories- score!
- Nutri-Grain Bars (140 calories)- These are healthy and already in packaged containers.
- PowerBars (240 calories)- This makes me feel like I'm training for a race or something and helps me remember to work out when the work day is done. :)
Okay, so this is just the tip of the iceberg. The point here is taking time on the weekend after you purchase the items to put it in the ziploc baggies and get the food all prepared so that all you have to do is grab it on your way out the door. I've listed a few of my favorites, but really it's about what will not spoil, what packages nicely, and what is healthy.
I usually grab about four items and eat them throughout the day. I'd love to hear your ideas as well. I'm sure there are several of you single working guys and girls that have some of their favorites... I'd love to hear them. :)
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