What meals do you pack for work

[adni1910]

We spend 8 hours a day at work. Some even more.

So what do you guys put in the lunch box. Is bread a complete no-no?

Protein shake is at the top of my list. What else is recommended or not recommended. I'm on a calorie deficit to get rid of belly and chest fat.

Breakfast is normally oats. Coffee afterwards. Some mornings only coffee. I take a multivitamin in the morning as well.

I eat every 2 & a half hours.

[BRIAN10197]

If I dont have access to a fridge.

50 calorie carb counter tortias
Low sodium sandwich meat
Low cal mayo / mustard
Rice cakes / whey / protein bar

Fridge access
1. Meat/Beans and rice veggies /Steak sauce / Whey
2. If in a rush a Microwavable fit meal and some rice cakes and whey.
3. Low calorie burritos
4. Protein cheesecakes from Proteinchef on YouTube as a snack.

[GrouchyUSMC]

I typically grill some meat on my countertop grill, throw in half a bag of steamed vegetables (usually California medley), and then throw a bit of carbs in there (either a serving of rice or a small red/sweet potato - I usually heat up the latter in the microwave beforehand). Throw some hot sauce on it and it's good to go. Sometimes I'll have a skyr or piece of fruit with it.

[waknickm]

I do IF, so I don't eat until after work.

[STRYDG]

I try to sleep in as long as possible so breakfast is a shake while driving to work (milk, oats, banana, peanut butter, whey)

Morning tea example is: Mandarin, carrot, mixed nuts, cheese & crackers

Lunch is most time left overs. Just me and my misses so at dinner we make enough for 4 and both take lunch. Usual meat rice/;potato, vege etc. Balanced meal

Usually skip afternoon tea as it feels too soon after lunch so do that once I get home

[BillPhoto]

I make extra at dinner the night before and take the left overs

[blue9steel]

Hard boiled eggs for breakfast

Greek yogurt with fruit for lunch

[startingat56]

one cup of oatmeal with water, one banana, one protein shake, fish oil, and animal pak for breakfast

one grilled chicken breast, diced, in a tortilla with onions and lettuce, and a protein shake for lunch

been this way for years ...... every single day ..... over and over .... again and again

[Natty1980]

Brown rice, roasted chicken or turkey, raw vegetables and protein powder.
No microwave oven in the office so I eat everything cold while I watch Doug Demuro videos on YT

[dazlittle]

what ever I cook on a Sunday night.

[OldFartTom]

If you have a fridge at work, take some skimmed (1%) milk

[ajdahlheimer]

Same lunch everyday crew here.

Meal-prepped container of diced grilled chicken and whole grain rice
Greek Yogurt
String Cheese
Nuts (either peanuts or cashews)

[Plateauplower]

I cook protein in bulk weekly. Summertime grilled, chkn, pork, beef. Steam a 3lbs of brahcollie at a time during the week (eat about 10oz/day. Fresh Romain, cheese, oils, nuts etc and I'm all set. Make my meals as I eat them from pre-cooked stuff, and track my macros on my phone.

[smokinal]

[Arsh8118]

stuff I eat on my breaks.
Rice cakes, dry fruits, whey protein, string cheese, apple, banana, Gatorade protein bars, yogurt. all of these on different days.
for lunch
chicken with broccoli, egg omelette with greens, pasta, chicken and rice, rice and beans, or indian home cooked food which is just like tortillas with vegetables.

[Johnez]

Big Salad.

Leaves. (Spinach, arrugula, beet greens, or kale, etc)
Cubed beets
Green olives
Crumbled cheese (cotija or feta)
Walnuts
Chives

And the topper-2 cans kippered herring. Sometimes replaced by 4-6 oz shredded chicken or ground beef.

My lady wonders how I don't get bored. Can eat this for weeks.

[jademonkey]

Lately I've been shopping on break at Target for lunch snacking. I take leftovers when available. Snacks include:
Mixed raw nuts
Hard cheese, salami, crackers
Plain greek yogurt, mixed with fresh smashed berries
Eggs, cheese sticks, turkey slices, beef jerky, olives.
Kale salad that I mix with chopped eggs, cheese, and mushrooms
Microvawable rice that I mix with stir fry sauce, tomato bisque, curry powder and canned salmon
The pizza place next door.

[adni1910]

I do IF, so I don't eat until after work.

IF? What does that mean?

[adni1910]

Thanx again for the responses.

[ajdahlheimer]

IF? What does that mean?

Intermittent Fasting. Consume all your calories during one eating window, usually ~8 hours long.

[ljusticel]

½-full gallon of 2% milk and a big sandwich with a ton of meat and cheese.

[MrCarrot]

Cold chicken or fish on flat bread with a salad.

Baked potato and cottage cheese (if I have access to a microwave)

[Cleveland33]

half a rotisserie chicken, rice, and steamed veggies

[adni1910]

Intermittent Fasting. Consume all your calories during one eating window, usually ~8 hours long.

Thanx

[sy2502]

I make extra at dinner the night before and take the left overs

^^ This ^^ It's the easiest thing to do, and it sure tastes better than something put together at the last moment. Besides some dishes taste even better the day after.