For anyone who knows me personally, it is no secret that I have a very difficult time when it comes to making decisions. This being said, the idea of trying decide what to eat and what will keep me full until my next meal can give me unnecessary stress. A while back I heard a tip from Doctor Oz that suggested eating the same thing for breakfast and lunch everyday. His belief is that minimized food choices promote weight loss. Well, I personally am not trying to lose ANY weight, but I took his tip and adjusted it to meet my lifestyle needs. Having a consistent go to lunch eliminates unnecessary stress from my life AND it prevents me from just mindlessly stuffing my face while I think about what I want to eat.
I'm here to help YOU simplify your lunch, so when you're packing it for work, school, or even at home, you have a healthy and satisfying choice that will help power you through your day!
Remember that everyone's dietary needs/restrictions are different, so this is just a loose guideline to follow. Eat what works best for you, and get creative with it!
Pick your protein base! Protein is what helps keep you feel full and satisfied longer! This is what you will keep consistent through out all your lunches.
-98% fat free, low sodium chicken breast cold cut is my go to, it's quick and easy and involves NO cooking on my part, cooking for dinner is enough work for me!
- lean meats : grilled chicken, salmon, ground turkey etc. if you have the time to cook and prepare
- for my vegetarians/vegans: tofu or beans!
- eggs: fried, hard boiled, scrambled!
Get crafty with whatever ingredients you have on hand to "spice up" your protein base
- Make a sandwich or a wrap - switch up the toppings you use daily to make it different!
- Make a breadless sandwich - alternate with different breadless options !
- Make a salad
- Toss together your protein with some fresh veggies
- Eat your protein by itself
- Add spices/dressing of your choice, a different one for each day of the week
Make it colorful The more color, the better! Vary up your lunch by opting for different fruits and veggies through out the week. Mushroom Monday, Tomato Tuesday, Watermelon Wednesday, you get the picture. Even alternating between two types, for me that is usually an apple or an orange during the week helps keep things different!
Starch vs. No starch Everyone's bodies are different, in order to stay full and satisfied some people need a starch while others don't. Sometimes I need to have a starch with my lunch, other times I don't. Depends on my activity level for the day, when I plan on working out, etc. Whatever the case, keep the same premise for your protein base and pick a starch base, remember, the less thinking the better! If you like quinoa or brown rice, make a big batch of it on Sundays and then use it through out the week for your lunch. If you're making a sandwich or wrap, use that as your starch, just select a healthy option (which means no white!) Sweet potato is also another starch, but I prefer to save those for bad boys my dinner!
I'm here to help YOU simplify your lunch, so when you're packing it for work, school, or even at home, you have a healthy and satisfying choice that will help power you through your day!
Remember that everyone's dietary needs/restrictions are different, so this is just a loose guideline to follow. Eat what works best for you, and get creative with it!
Pick your protein base! Protein is what helps keep you feel full and satisfied longer! This is what you will keep consistent through out all your lunches.
-98% fat free, low sodium chicken breast cold cut is my go to, it's quick and easy and involves NO cooking on my part, cooking for dinner is enough work for me!
- lean meats : grilled chicken, salmon, ground turkey etc. if you have the time to cook and prepare
- for my vegetarians/vegans: tofu or beans!
- eggs: fried, hard boiled, scrambled!
Get crafty with whatever ingredients you have on hand to "spice up" your protein base
- Make a sandwich or a wrap - switch up the toppings you use daily to make it different!
- Make a breadless sandwich - alternate with different breadless options !
- Make a salad
- Toss together your protein with some fresh veggies
- Eat your protein by itself
- Add spices/dressing of your choice, a different one for each day of the week
Make it colorful The more color, the better! Vary up your lunch by opting for different fruits and veggies through out the week. Mushroom Monday, Tomato Tuesday, Watermelon Wednesday, you get the picture. Even alternating between two types, for me that is usually an apple or an orange during the week helps keep things different!
Starch vs. No starch Everyone's bodies are different, in order to stay full and satisfied some people need a starch while others don't. Sometimes I need to have a starch with my lunch, other times I don't. Depends on my activity level for the day, when I plan on working out, etc. Whatever the case, keep the same premise for your protein base and pick a starch base, remember, the less thinking the better! If you like quinoa or brown rice, make a big batch of it on Sundays and then use it through out the week for your lunch. If you're making a sandwich or wrap, use that as your starch, just select a healthy option (which means no white!) Sweet potato is also another starch, but I prefer to save those for bad boys my dinner!
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See! Eating the same type of thing for lunch every day doesn't have to be boring! Pick a protein base that works for you and get creative in the kitchen with ingredients you have on hand :]
Stay happy, healthy AND stress free <3
Stay happy, healthy AND stress free <3
