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What do you pack for lunch?

Heater020780Heater020780 member
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I hate sandwiches and I am sick of eatting leftovers....what do you normally bring to work for lunch?   I need something different!  
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  • felicia220felicia220 member
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    edited December 2011
    I love chicken pot pie, the swansons one. Do you have a microwave at work?  or how about pasta, its easy to make and you can heat it up there and it still taste good.  Also there are tons of cold pasta recipes out there.  Soup in hand is always nice too.  Okay now I'm hungry, thanks.....haha
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  • caketimecaketime
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    edited December 2011
    I used to do the following with or without pasta - tuna, kalamata olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers,hard boiled egg, and some dressing

    Other dishes - stuffed shells (I put chopped spinach in the stuffing and sauce), mac & cheese, soup
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  • Lola MinnieLola Minnie member
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    edited December 2011

    Often I bring a lean cusine or smart ones with a piece of fruit on the side.  It keeps me in check since I have all of the nutrition content in front of me.  Sometimes I'll make my own sandwiches or PB&J.

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  • Heater020780Heater020780 member
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    edited December 2011
    we do have a microwave and I am over soup, mac&cheese and tv dinners.....the pasta salads sound great.   I may try that kick for awhile. 
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  • felicia220felicia220 member
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    edited December 2011
    Be careful with the lean cuisine and smart ones, they have a lot of sodium in them.  
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  • Lola MinnieLola Minnie member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_pack-lunch?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:90Discussion:6d4f9ca2-87ed-4ba1-8556-c41eb5ab7228Post:c980781d-2e48-4e2e-855d-fcffaeb4afec">Re: What do you pack for lunch?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Be careful with the lean cuisine and smart ones, they have a lot of sodium in them.  
    Posted by felicia220[/QUOTE]

    My friend warns me about that too but I eat that stuff almost everyday for lunch because it is cheap and I can count my ww points easily that way. I'm still losing weight so I don't see a problem yet!

    oh and OP, what about bocca burgers or something like that? that can also be thrown in the microwave and you bring your own bread or bun
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  • akmackayakmackay
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    edited December 2011
    Salad, leftovers, cereal, smart ones. Nothing exciting which is why I end up going out and getting lunch instead of eating what I bring half the time haha
    *~allie~*

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  • mbcdefgmbcdefg member
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    edited December 2011

    We have a toaster oven, so sometimes I make a plain cheese sandwich at home and then I turn it into grilled cheese here at work.

    I'm really bad at remembering to bring a lunch. I usually end up going out ... spending more time and money, ugh. But sometimes I just *need* to get out of the office!

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  • akmackayakmackay
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_pack-lunch?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:90Discussion:6d4f9ca2-87ed-4ba1-8556-c41eb5ab7228Post:21b08223-6e7c-4102-b7cf-e487c81b3849">Re: What do you pack for lunch?</a>:
    [QUOTE]I usually end up going out ... spending more time and money, ugh. But sometimes I just *need* to get out of the office!
    Posted by mbcdefg[/QUOTE]

    This
    *~allie~*

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  • rlb81rlb81
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    edited December 2011
    I usually try to bring lunch if I can, because I'd like to avoid spending $10+ on lunch here. Wednesday's are awesome because we have a noon conference and lunch is always free (usually sandwiches or pizza).

    I typically bring sandwiches, leftovers etc. Can't think of anything exciting :(
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  • KvarroneKvarrone
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_pack-lunch?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:6d4f9ca2-87ed-4ba1-8556-c41eb5ab7228Post:65aeb342-cade-4ddd-9d21-89d1c3d1f7a3">Re: What do you pack for lunch?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: What do you pack for lunch? : My friend warns me about that too but I eat that stuff almost everyday for lunch because it is cheap and I can count my ww points easily that way. I'm still losing weight so I don't see a problem yet!
    Posted by Lola Minnie[/QUOTE]

    Love LC's! I really like the flatbreads and the pot sticker is probably my favorite!
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  • caketimecaketime
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    edited December 2011
    Oh yes pot stickers from costco, how could I forget that!  Those are always yummy and filling.  Also, hummus with veggies and crackers as a snack.
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  • Just JenJust Jen
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    edited December 2011
    I'm a lazy luncher.

    I usually bring in a bag of salad and a can of chick peas or black beans. Eat all the salad and half of the beans, with some spray dressing.

    I'll also microwave a sweet potatoe and melt some low-fat cheese on top.

    And soup. LOTS of soup.


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  • DandT1206DandT1206 member
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    edited December 2011

    i bought the steamer bags of edamame from costco.  I'll toss them with a little bit of olive oil, salt, and red pepper flakes.

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  • Lola MinnieLola Minnie member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_pack-lunch?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:90Discussion:6d4f9ca2-87ed-4ba1-8556-c41eb5ab7228Post:5d395f24-fb84-4a91-af8e-e65fe999d694">Re: What do you pack for lunch?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: What do you pack for lunch? : Love LC's! I really like the flatbreads and the pot sticker is probably my favorite!
    Posted by Kvarrone[/QUOTE]

    I have so many favorites haha. I like their butternut squash raviolis, spinach and mushroom pizza, santa fe rice and beans, and an enchillada one.

    I found this website last week which will help me when I'm in the supermarket and a brand is on sale.  It saves me $ for lunch, I used to spend $10+ each day in the financial district.

    <a href="http://heateatreview.com/">http://heateatreview.com/</a>
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  • kle0113kle0113 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_pack-lunch?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:90Discussion:6d4f9ca2-87ed-4ba1-8556-c41eb5ab7228Post:29f575cf-260a-40e8-964e-5345c5562f8d">Re: What do you pack for lunch?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Salad, leftovers, cereal, smart ones. Nothing exciting!
    Posted by akmackay[/QUOTE]

    I also will bring bread and make a PB&J here at my desk.  I cannot eat cold cuts right now so it stinks big time.  I love a turkey sandwich and a fruit for lunch. 
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  • AnnPH424AnnPH424
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    edited December 2011
    I've been on a wrap kick for the past couple of weeks. Usually tomato, avocado and lowfat cheese or turkey and lowfat cheese. On friday I put used tomato and low fat mozz, put it in the micro for 30 seconds and it was a pizza wrap. That was really good! I usually stock up on LCs too if I can't find anything else. PB and crackers is another stand by, and soup. 
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  • gibribuzgibribuz member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm trying to watch what I eat so lately I have been taking yogurt and fruit... when I remember I bring a Kashi bar.
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  • DMLJDMLJ member
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    edited December 2011

    When I run out of options I bring 2 packets of oatmeal and eat that.  I also someitmes bring crackers, cheese, and cold cuts and make an adult lunchables :)
    I love a bag of ceasar salad too!

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