Need ideas: No prep healthy lunches - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

ReadytoRun · 07-07-2009, 10:35 AM

I could really use some ideas and I'm hoping you CCs can help me! I took a job out-of-state for four weeks and I'm living in a hotel room for the duration of my job. I don't have any space to cook, or any equipment like a hot plate for that matter, but I do have a microwave and a mini-fridge.

I need some ideas for somewhat healthy (I know the sodium content may get me) lunch ideas that I don't have to prepare before work. So far I've been doing the Kraft Mac & Cheese cups, 80-calorie tuna cups, cans of Progresso Light (sheesh those are heavy!), string cheese, mini V8 cans and I am clear out of ideas.

Is there anything (other than sandwhiches b/c I am sandwiched-out) you guys recommend??

THANKS!

melwolfe · 07-07-2009, 10:43 AM

The sodium is up but I like the lean cuisine and weight watcher frozen meals.

I also like Del Monte Healthy Selection meals (not frozen). You can always do salads with the oscar meyer ready made chicken for some protein content, etc.

These are things I do for lunches/dinners when I can't be home or just don't have time to do something more.

melwolfe · 07-07-2009, 10:43 AM

The sodium is up but I like the lean cuisine and weight watcher frozen meals.

I also like Del Monte Healthy Selection meals (not frozen). You can always do salads with the oscar meyer ready made chicken for some protein content, etc.

These are things I do for lunches/dinners when I can't be home or just don't have time to do something more.

SLyman86 · 07-07-2009, 10:54 AM

I would run the market and grab 3 bags of different types of salad. then grab a marinaide, not a salad dresseing. FAR less calories, and they taste great, I love Kens and Lipton. Or maybe oatmeal.

Steph

bargoo · 07-07-2009, 10:57 AM

Non fat yogurt, sugar free jello, sugar free pudding, Wasa Crackers.,Low fat cheese. Fresh fruit.

beerab · 07-07-2009, 11:11 AM

I buy those packaged lettuce bags and use half a day. Take the toppings seperately and put it all together at work, toss it all in a large tupperware, shake it up and boom ready salad

You can combine the progresso soups with the string cheese and microwave it yummmmm!

I also take fruit- oranges, apples, pears, etc. Fruit is a great filler.

I also take lean cuisines now and then- not like I used to- but still now and then.

Thighs Be Gone · 07-07-2009, 11:13 AM

You can do veggies and egg whites in the microwave.

If doing frozen meals, I would look for Amy's brand or Kashi.

goodday · 07-07-2009, 11:34 AM

I always eat fage 0% greek yogurt and grapes, delicious, extremely filling (obscene amount of protein), and absolutely zero prep required

jelder227 · 07-07-2009, 11:41 AM

String cheese with triscuits and fruit (I like Triscuits for the fiber and crunch - esp the flavored ones)

Today I've got a spinach salad, with chicken to warm up over it. I use the spray salad dressings to keep from having to measure. Oh, and an apple.

Also wraps with tuna or canned meats in low fat tortillas with veggies.

Onederchic · 07-07-2009, 12:11 PM

Yogurt + fruit
Progresso Light soups
Multigrain crackers + low fat cheese
Low fat cottage cheese + fruit
Precut veggies
fruit salad

sassypants01 · 07-07-2009, 01:29 PM

How about a roteserrie Chicken from Kroger, some simply steam Veggies from the frozen dept and some Uncle Ben's Mirco Brown rice? Yum!

Onederchic · 07-07-2009, 01:41 PM

I miss Kroger. There's not one here at all

LandonsBaby · 07-07-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thighs Be Gone

If doing frozen meals, I would look for Amy's brand or Kashi.

I would agree with Amy's brand. Even those are questionable but much better than Lean Cuisine.

L R K · 07-07-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sassypants01

How about a roteserrie Chicken from Kroger, some simply steam Veggies from the frozen dept and some Uncle Ben's Mirco Brown rice? Yum!

This is a great idea! Might even try it myself one day - quick, tasty and healthy

ReadytoRun · 07-07-2009, 03:39 PM

Ohhh I love the idea of melting some LF cheese into my Progresso Light soup and the rotisserie chicken is a great idea, too! And buying bags of salad and leaving them at work is a wonderful b/c it means I can go straight from Safeway to work and place it in the refrigerator there. I love not having to shlep anything. Now if only I could find some Greek yogurt (this 4-week assignment has me somewhere pretty remote)...

Thanks again for all of the ideas!
R2R