what to eat for lunch now i didn't bring anything from home ?

[melissamstanford42]

posting ideas. i know its only 11am. for the last few days i've been eating ready meals. i'm not keen on sandwiches. i'm thinking fruit. i don't want chocolate. mmm fruit and biscuits, tomorrow tortilla chips and dip. better eat something rather than nothing.

[IndigoBlue61]

Veggie sticks and dip are good, celery, carrot, cucumber with hummus or guacamole. Frittatta or crustless quiche is also good. Have a look in recipes in the Topics section healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[melissamstanford42 Restart August 2023 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

yeah i ended on wholemeal biscuits

[melissamstanford42 Restart August 2023 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

also it takes planning if i get disorganised i end up going without. its my weird thought systems, how i think and rationalise

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to melissamstanford42]

That is lesson no.1 in weight loss, planning your food 😊. Hope you’re not too hungry today, do you have your evening meal planned? Cheese or nuts are a good snack choice if you’re really hungry

[melissamstanford42 Restart August 2023 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

yes i love nuts but not cheese. last night it was studel and ice cream. i ran out of money to manage, plus i've committed myself to no sugar between 12pm and 6pm.

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to melissamstanford42]

Planning is really helpful, you can manage your calories as well as the £££ 😊

[Craftyperson]

Moral to that tale is plan and take something from home and will be cheaper for you in long run as I see further in your on a budget. And rather than sandwiches try an egg salad or fruit

[melissamstanford42 Restart August 2023 in reply to Craftyperson]

yes today i bought in lunch that i cooked last night. rice, potatoes and noodles. it was alright but i have the dentist in a bit.

[Craftyperson in reply to melissamstanford42]

i replied to this earlier but not here!!!!! glad you managed to take lunch in hope you enjoyed it and dentist went well

[melissamstanford42 Restart August 2023 in reply to Craftyperson]

well apart from today because i forgot my lunch in the freezer, i'm cooking an evening meal and halving it for lunch and i find that system easy to do. the dentist was a worry because i forgot my toothbrush. oral health is very important for work, and interacting with people. it can be uncomfortable! had biscuits again, don't feel too bad but got coffee breath.

[melissamstanford42 Restart August 2023 in reply to melissamstanford42]

don't seem to lose any weight though, hoping when the weather gets better i can walk my dogs for half an hour a day. my target is another 3 stone.

[Craftyperson in reply to melissamstanford42]

Yes it is better to take it with you lol and yes nothing worse than bad breath especially if close up to someone, funnily enough I used to have a dentist with BAD breath even through mask