Packing snacks

[Cyber0066]

I have class from 8:30 - 5:30 and then I will proceed to workout. Since I won't be going home to make anything to eat before/after, what kind of snacks could I pack to eat?
I prefere real foods and not any protein shakes/bars etc.

Thanks

[Veritas]

Can they be kept cold?

[Snapper]

There is the good ol' reliable can of tuna. I also eat rice crackers made from brown rice, rice cakes made from brown rice (these really punish the taste buds, but you can dip them in a can of peanut butter and its not so bad). I also do beef jerky, nuts such as almonds or walnuts.

If you have a lunch box that can keep things cold, you might consider cooking some lean ground beef patties or chicken the night before. Also things like cottage cheese and yogurt.

[Cyber0066]

Thanks for the replies so far.

No, they can't be kept cold. Any other suggestions?

[Timber]

beef jerky, pepporoni sticks, dried fish

[turgon]

Originally posted by Cyber0066
Thanks for the replies so far.

No, they can't be kept cold. Any other suggestions?

Why not? An insulated lunch bag, and 2 ice packs, should keep anything fresh till the about the time you start to work out. And if you're eating the items before then, well, even better.

They do make large, deep ones, big enough for 3 or 4 sandwiches, even.

[XEastCoastHateX]

Originally posted by turgon
Why not? An insulated lunch bag, and 2 ice packs, should keep anything fresh till the about the time you start to work out. And if you're eating the items before then, well, even better.

They do make large, deep ones, big enough for 3 or 4 sandwiches, even.

Bump get a lunch cooler and some ice packs...make whatever you want to eat..bodybuilding food of course..When i was going to the gym right after work i used to go to the 7-11 and use there microwave lol ...

Id go with some tuna on wheat if all else fails...I dunno how long chicken can be keep out of the fridge after being cooked or id say some chicken sandwiches....