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AmberElizabeth

AmberElizabeth

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Are these actually a good lunch option for someone who needs something speedy for lunch? The nutritional facts seem pretty good. I just need something I can take to work with me, that I can heat and eat. I typically don't have the time to make a lunch, and I'm getting bored with the things I've been having. I figure this way I'll have something different each day.
 
Ideally home made is always best but if it's the best you can do then dont sweat it... still better the take out... but if you dont have time in the morning and are tired of the same old same old try searching for new recipes and ideas. another idea is to spend a few hours on the weekend and premake and freeze all your lunches for the week, same thing and no extra preservatives... or try just making them the night before.
 
I'll be honest- they taste like crap and aren't THAT good for you (trust me, I lived off them for a month, bad idea).

I make whole wheat cheese and onion sandwiches, BLT's, all the good stuff. I wouldn't sweat it too much, watch the calorie content, and don't deprive yourself.
 
I've been having them for lunch at work the past 2 or 3 weeks... The nutri. facts aren't horrible. Low fat, 260-350 calories... You're right about the taste, they aren't the best but at least I get something different everyday.

My problem is I can never remember to fix a lunch the night before... Most of the time I'll be laying in bed about to go to sleep and all I can think is CRAP! I didn't make a lunch.

I suck at life sometimes lol
 
nutrition facts are more than just fat and calories...

Look at sodium content
look at protein

Look at the ingredients list and see how many of those ingredients you can actually pronounce and know what they are...
 
Chicken, rice, broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers... Some other things.

I'll just eat lettuce an cucumbers with pepper everyday for lunch. At least I know what's in those.
 
I LOVE the butternut squash ravioli one! Mmmmm.... :drool5:

Otherwise I'm not a big fan. They're convenient, yes, but nutritionally kinda a nightmare. Like maleficent mentioned, there's a whole lotta stuff in those meals that isn't actually food. When you're trying to lose weight, you want to get as much nutritional value as possible per calorie consumed. Frozen meals are okay in a fix, but shouldn't be the staple of the diet. Kashi has some decent frozen meals on the market and they seem to be a bit better, nutritionally; your local health food store (assuming there is one) should have some great frozen meals. Always always check the labels and read the ingredients list. The ingredients list should be relatively short and mostly consist of recognizable food products.

Might I make a suggestion?

If your workplace allows it, keep some snacks around. Mixed nuts, whole grain crackers, etc. Lowfat cheese sticks are good, too. Make sure you stock up on fruits & good snack veggies at home. If you don't have time to make a lunch, grab a piece of fruit & some veg. Homemade hummus is awesome with veggies and it's so easy (garbanzo beans/chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini if you have it, a tiny bit of olive oil whirred in the food processor et voila!). Between that and the snacks already on hand, you might even be able to make it through the day without eating an actual lunch meal.

Good luck!
 
I ate the healthy choice meals for a month and didnt lose anything. Since I kicked it up a notche in the gym and switched to soups for lunch I have lost alot more. 100-200 calorie type soups. I love the Select Harvest soups.
 
I stocked up on the Progresso Light and Select Harvest soups when I went grocery shopping. Some of them look pretty good.
 
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