To ask if those of us who enjoy a sandwich for lunch are a dying breed

[JaneBerlin]

Lunchtime in the office, I'm the only one tucking into a sandwich. Everyone else seems to be jabbing away with their fork at something in a Tupperware container.

Are we butty lovers a rarity now?

I think for me it's just a preference. I'm vegetarian so I eat a lot of carbs and I feel one cooked meal is enough. I prefer a very minimal lunch.

I think that was probably more to do with the eating disorder and resetting hunger signals, if I'm honest.

It's not necessary to eat three meals a day. Many people do but its not necessary and fasting for longer has benefits but it isn't advised for people with a history of eating disorders.

I don’t know why you’re calling eating normally with cutlery (or at least a fork) “jabbing away” - or repeating this rather irritating phrase for something so normal in your update?

I didn't know an innocent word like "jabbing" would cause offence! It describes the repeated attempts to spear different contents of the Tupperwear container - they rarely seems to get enough on the first or second attempt. And as pp said - the chasing around of the salad.

Meanwhile I sit there daintily nibbling away at my sandwich which is always cut into triangles. And I rarely eat the crusts.

Nowt wrong with jabbing - we only get 15 mins for lunch so we need to tuck in!

It's more jabbing than how you'd normally use a fork though, as you are trying to get something from a container rather than from a plate.

You're showing off now!

Exactly!

Not all loaves are equal. I think it's simplistic to reject all bread as they contain predominantly carbs. I get seeded wholemeal bread and the protein content is excellent, plus it has fibre, etc. I often toast a slice or two and eat with chicken, etc. for lunch. I rarely make sandwiches.

This is me. I stand a chance of having some weight control if we don't have bread in the house.

I just freeze the whole loaf and take out what I need per slice. If I make a sandwich for work, I just use the bread frozen then wrap in a sheet of kitchen roll and put in a Tupperware box. Stays really fresh.

Most of us are now more aware of sugar spikes, what causes these, and how they affect our health. Sandwiches really isn't a good lunch option, and it will usually only lead to you being hungry and picking in the pm. People tend to look for more protein based lunches now

I still love a sandwich. Not a shop bought one though. Prefer to make it myself, on good quality bread. When I’m dieting (which, currently let’s just say I definitely am NOT) I never eat them, but I do love them.

I’m mostly disorganised plus have a teenage son who eats anything not locked away, especially if it’s a Tupperware of leftovers. I tend to only have around 10 minutes to eat so I grab anything that is edible to stuff in my work bag. Pitta bread and hummus, banana/pear, cereal bar, bread to toast. My Friday lunch crumpets were mouldy, which I discovered as I was about to out them in the toaster. I had to make do with an emergency cuppa soup, bruised banana and a square of dark chocolate donate by a colleague! Most of my colleagues have a re-heated hot meal or salad

I have a sandwich most days for lunch. Quick and easy and no thought needed.

I often take a sandwich for work

salad doesn’t fill me up enough and I will snack more in the afternoon

I rarely eat bread these days and it’s helped me to lose weight. I have, on the other hand, been eating protein bagels for brekky, lunch and tea.

Today I wanted bread and bought a seeded baton. I had half for lunch with tuna and half for tea with chicken. Lovely!

I love squished down sandwiches and a packet of crisps still, sometimes I even put crisps in my sandwich

Are bagels not bread? They sound good though

Yes,essentially they are but they're boiled briefly then baked which does something to the gluten in the flour and makes them chewy.

Not me. Still love a sarnie, especially with a few crisps in.

I usually make tuna mayo & cucumber sandwiches for lunch on work days but I use wholemeal thins rather than bread- not as heavy but very tasty. Probably too many UPFs but I'm lucky if I get to eat undisturbed so it has to be something quick. Had an M&S supergreen salad the other day as a treat which was lovely & I wasn't hungry until dinner.
Also sometimes have jam or lemon cheese in thins but DH says that's just 'cos I'm from Yorkshire!

I love bread and love sandwiches even more. Unfortunately since turning 50, my type 2 diabetes doesn't share that love, and I've had to cut out all processed/starchy carbs. So I'm a fork jabber, usually into a protein/salad/veg combo. My current fave is making a feta and red onion tortilla, with a green salad and homemade coleslaw.

I have a sandwich pretty much every day for lunch. I make them the night before and often eat them out and about with my toddler in a park. I wouldn't want the hassle of bringing back tupperware and a fork, I just wrap them in a sandwich bag and bin it. Generally I have chicken salad or any other meat with salad. I like Pret and M&S sandwiches but they're an occasional treat, we'll get them a few times a year at the station when going on a day trip or to take on a flight.

I have a one slice of bread sandwich, either avocado or cheese & carrot.
I also have wanky homemade cheese and kale muffins.

I take sandwiches to work. If I eat hot food at lunchtime it makes me feel really sleepy. I obviously associate hot food with the end of the day/bedtime (DH and I often end up eating after 9pm and I'm in bed not long after!)