Results 1 to 13 of 13

Thread: Healthy lunch ideas.

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Ontario/Canada
    Posts
    5,772

    Healthy lunch ideas.

    I need to stop eating fast food, I eat it usually every day.
    I'm very picky so I would like some ideas on easy healthy lunch meals.
    I like fruit and vegetables but they don't fill me up so I don't eat them very much.
    See ALL my pets here
    Dogs:Pixie.Shrek
    Cats:Milo.Duck.Hank.Molly.Zoe

    R.I.P:Thunder.Rockee

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    Tabbyville, PA
    Posts
    15,827
    I learned to pick the right fast food I've lost 20 pounds, most of it while eating fast food. I do a lot of chinese takeout (shrimp w/ snow peas is my personal favorite), a lot of McDonalds salads, and Subway wraps have become a staple. No chips, no fries. Wawa has a great selection of fruit cups and they also have some great sandwich choices. Its all about choosing the right things and saying "no" to the deep fried stuff. I've honestly lost all the weight from fast food. I think I'll write a book on the fast food diet Those frozen entrees from Lean Cuisine and such don't do a thing for me and I don't cook (as I've said many times over) I also pack a lot of fresh fruit to supplement the fast food as snacks and such during the day. I think I'm gonna turn into an orange or mini carrot soon.... but they're such yummy snacks during the day!

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Ontario/Canada
    Posts
    5,772
    Ya there are some good stuff at fast food places but I dont like it
    I wish I liked chilli cause it smells so good but eww it taste soo bad.
    I like swiss chalet and it's good for you but oh so expensive.
    They need to make cheap healthy fast food places, every place I see that has a nice looking sandwhich is expensive.
    I tried one from starbucks and it was $10 And I didn't even like it.
    See ALL my pets here
    Dogs:Pixie.Shrek
    Cats:Milo.Duck.Hank.Molly.Zoe

    R.I.P:Thunder.Rockee

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    FL
    Posts
    4,614
    Why don't you pack your lunch?

    I pack my lunch almost everyday.
    I may eat out once a week and splurge with a burger.

    I usually pack a sandwich, a fruit or nuts and a packet of raisins or a granola bar.

    Sometimes, I just cook a little extra dinner and take the leftovers with me the day after. It's so much cheaper than eating out and I know what's in the food!

    When I have no time to make a lunch in the morning I go to Publix or Winn Dixie and purchase a roll and a little less than 1/4 lb of ham or turkey. The huge sandwich comes out to less than 3 bucks most of the time!

  5. #5
    For lunch I like a salad of field greens, with a hard boiled egg or a little chicken and some cheese. I usually eat a banana too.
    - Kari
    skin kids- Nathan, Topher, & Lilla


  6. #6
    Join Date
    Nov 2000
    Location
    Never has the Last word.
    Posts
    14,277
    Quote Originally Posted by catnapper
    I learned to pick the right fast food I've lost 20 pounds, most of it while eating fast food. I do a lot of chinese takeout (shrimp w/ snow peas is my personal favorite), a lot of McDonalds salads, and Subway wraps have become a staple. No chips, no fries. Wawa has a great selection of fruit cups and they also have some great sandwich choices. Its all about choosing the right things and saying "no" to the deep fried stuff. I've honestly lost all the weight from fast food. I think I'll write a book on the fast food diet Those frozen entrees from Lean Cuisine and such don't do a thing for me and I don't cook (as I've said many times over) I also pack a lot of fresh fruit to supplement the fast food as snacks and such during the day. I think I'm gonna turn into an orange or mini carrot soon.... but they're such yummy snacks during the day!
    what the heck is
    WAWA????
    Keeganhttp://www.dogster.com/dogs/256612 9/28/2001 to June 9, 2012
    Kylie http://www.catster.com/cats/256617 (June 2000 to 5/19/2012)
    Kloe http://www.catster.com/cats/256619
    "we as American's have forgotten we can agree to disagree"
    Kylie the Queen, Keegan the Princess, entertained by Kloe the court Jester
    Godspeed Phred and Gini you will be missed more than you ever know..

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Ontario/Canada
    Posts
    5,772
    Quote Originally Posted by beeniesmom
    Why don't you pack your lunch?

    I pack my lunch almost everyday.
    I may eat out once a week and splurge with a burger.

    I usually pack a sandwich, a fruit or nuts and a packet of raisins or a granola bar.

    Sometimes, I just cook a little extra dinner and take the leftovers with me the day after. It's so much cheaper than eating out and I know what's in the food!

    When I have no time to make a lunch in the morning I go to Publix or Winn Dixie and purchase a roll and a little less than 1/4 lb of ham or turkey. The huge sandwich comes out to less than 3 bucks most of the time!
    lol I was at home today. I don't eat lunch at work anyways because I usually get done in time to have lunch at home.
    My problem is dinner time for fast food.
    My bf usually gets home around that time and so I go out then and need something to eat, its so much easier to just grab a burger or pizza and it taste soo good.
    See ALL my pets here
    Dogs:Pixie.Shrek
    Cats:Milo.Duck.Hank.Molly.Zoe

    R.I.P:Thunder.Rockee

  8. #8
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Location
    Ploss's Halfway House for Homeless Cats
    Posts
    18,311
    I love eating baby carrots dipped in ranch dressing. I also love yogurt. How about something like that???

    Rest In Peace Casey (Bubba Dude) Your paw print will remain on my heart forever. 12/02
    Mollie Rose, you were there for me through good times and in bad, from the beginning.Your passing will leave a hole in my heart.We will be together "One Fine Day". 1994-2009
    MooShoo,you left me too soon.I wasn't ready.Know that you were my soulmate and have left me broken hearted.I loved you like no other. 1999 - 2010See you again "ONE FINE DAY"
    Maya Linn, my heart is broken. The day your beautiful blue eyes went blind was the worst day of my life.I only wish I could've done something.I'll miss your "premium" purr and our little "conversations". 1997-2013 See you again "ONE FINE DAY"

    DO NOT BUY WHILE SHELTER ANIMALS DIE!!

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Ontario/Canada
    Posts
    5,772
    I like them but they aren't filling enough.
    See ALL my pets here
    Dogs:Pixie.Shrek
    Cats:Milo.Duck.Hank.Molly.Zoe

    R.I.P:Thunder.Rockee

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Location
    california
    Posts
    8,397
    I would think you would need some kind of protein to get that full feeling, I have bad eating habits so I am no help
    don't breed or buy while shelter dogs die....

    I have been frosted!

    Thanks Kfamr for the signature!


  11. #11
    Join Date
    Jan 2002
    Location
    Riding my bike somewhere...
    Posts
    26,408
    Some cold cut meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a nice loaf of bread should make a few easy meals that are healthier than fast food.

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    872
    How about a salad with grated cheese, pieces of chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, walnuts, onions etc. If you give it time to settle you'll notice just how filling it really is. You could replace the chicken with hard boiled egg for a quick change. You could have a fruit salad for dessert. Bring some dried apricots, dates, raisins on the side. Lots of variations from these and they are very filling.

  13. #13
    Just remember you don't need to feel full, you just need to feel not hungry.

    I often grab a handful of shelled walnuts for an afternoon snack, often that's enough. If it's not I grab a piece of fruit.

    Another lunch/dinner idea is a tuna fish (or canned salmon) sandwich. I prefer salmon with no mayonnaise on Arnolds 12 grain bread.

    Water will also help you feel more full. Drinking a 16 ounce bottle with your meal will fill you right up.
    - Kari
    skin kids- Nathan, Topher, & Lilla


Similar Threads

  1. Cats & Cottage Cheese??? Healthy treat ideas.?
    By greendoor678 in forum Cat General
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 08-30-2014, 06:43 PM
  2. Lunch Box......
    By Lillycat in forum Today's Dog
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 03-31-2007, 04:16 PM
  3. Please share your healthy snack ideas!
    By Pembroke_Corgi in forum General
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 10-12-2006, 10:29 AM
  4. Lunch Box
    By elizabethann in forum Dog General
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 09-08-2006, 12:57 PM
  5. What's for lunch?
    By luvofallhorses in forum General
    Replies: 36
    Last Post: 08-10-2005, 08:27 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Copyright © 2001-2013 Pet of the Day.com