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Lunches. All or nothing

10 replies

LittleMG · 09/11/2023 13:58

I’ve just realised that after having my little boy 18 months ago I am really overweight and unhealthy. I actually feel embarrassed when I stand and talk to schools mums at pick up (just an example) I feel just awful
about myself so I suppose I need to
do something, although motivation is low.
Anyway, I struggle mostly with healthy lunches. I either don’t bother with lunch or stuff myself on carbs. I think I have binge eating tendencies too. Starving all day then stuffing in the evening. What is a good lunch option that doesn’t take long and I can make easily or take with me if i
going out? I’m a vegetarian too. I feel so deflated and I really don’t know
how I’m going to do this. I feel like I can’t be bothered but also I think about it all the time! Thanks for reading x

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Mumaway · 09/11/2023 14:07

I put a heaped spoon of white miso paste in my travel mug, then add the hot water at work at lunchtime. Enough salty kick to stave off the hunger. 2stone down and this is the only real change I have made

DottyMacaroon · 09/11/2023 14:09

Leftovers! Always my fave.

or pasta with loads of cucumber, pepper, onion, peas, sweet corn, cheese and black pepper

jacket potato with whatever topping you like and a big salad

rosettesforjill · 09/11/2023 14:22

I like wraps - houmous or cream cheese are good if you're veggie. Buy or make some roasted vegetables at the start of the week and add those in with some salad. Good to eat one handed if dealing with a baby and very portable 😊

whosaidtha · 09/11/2023 15:01

Leftovers are good. I also make a big soup on a Sunday and portion up 4 portions to last the week.
I also like thin bagels with blt but I'm sure a veggie alternative could be just as slimming.

waistchallenge · 09/11/2023 19:47

I've always been vegetarian too and unfortunately learned too late about the importance of protein. Make sure you have a decent amount of protein to make sure you feel full. Low carb has also been great for me but that's more individual.

Here's some ideas:

Individual mature cheddar portions, oatcakes and e.g. celery sticks, carrot sticks etc. Maybe a few loose tomatoes too if they're to hand? Or a handful of almonds.

A couple of cold boiled eggs (not egg sandwich, just the eggs). Plus a portion of salad leaves in a lunchbox.

Tub of full fat cottage cheese just eaten out of the tub so no prep required, plus a few pieces of fruit e.g. bananas, apples etc.

I'm not a massive Quorn fan but it can be a convenient veggie protein. So those Quorn roast pieces that come ready made, tossed in with salad leaves, tomato, cucumber and a dressing. Be liberal with the Quorn so you feel full rather than feeling full from bread, so a large portion.

A portion of frittata (Spanish omelette) served cool. Morrison's do a nice one on their deli counter if you don't have time to cook. Plus some veggie batons (pepper/carrot etc.)

I'd always have nuts and seeds with any of these lunch options, e.g. pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, pistachios. Lidl sell some of the best nuts IMO. You can portion them out into a snack box to stop over eating them because they are very moreish.

Basically veggie proteins and low carbs!

waistchallenge · 09/11/2023 20:09

@whosaidtha seared halloumi slices on spinach leaves (either fresh or wilted), plus a yoghurt/garlic/mint dressing (yoghurt/crushed garlic/pinch of salt/dried or fresh mint) on a sesame bagel is delicious, I might try it with tomato now you've mentioned BLT.

melmos · 09/11/2023 20:19

Hear me out - cheese sandwich! Buy pre slices cheese (really nice selection in supermarkets now to mix it up) to make it easier and you can do marmite, pickle, salad (just be careful with tomatoes no touching the bread directly so between cheese and lettuce , grate cheese and carrot mix with mayo (full fat you don't need much). Buy some nice seeded and /or wholemeal bread. Pack an apple and satsuma, bottle of water and a thermos of tea. If you are really going for it you could even toast it!

You can get a nice healthy filling lunch thats less than five minutes to make and honestly won't be that many calories if you don't go nuts on the cheese and mayo

LittleMG · 09/11/2023 21:42

Thanks so very much for these ideas xx

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crostini · 09/11/2023 21:50

Cottage cheese just straight out of the tub! Always gives me energy
And maybe some walnuts and a couple of satsumas. Spoon of honey. And a lemon and ginger tea. You need to give your body good stuff and not under eat. Looking after yourself and investing in health is what will make you lose weight.... I know that's cliche, but it is actually true

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