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I work full time and am having hard time with healthy lunch options. Either I have to plan a crockpot chicken meal at home ahead of time, or I end up going to chipotle (chicken salad bowl) or McDonalds (2 plain grilled snack wraps). Any ideas on healthy BariatricPal friendly options that I can either bring to work or stop to grab?

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Do you have Chick-fil-A? Their grilled nuggets don't look to bad



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Wendy's chili maybe?



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I have a hard time eating lunch meat, too slimy or something. Yes I do like Wendy's chili but don't like the Beans but wish I did since they are healthy. I wouldn't mind eating the same thing everyday for lunch, just need to find something healthy for everyday.

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I eat a P3 pack and a bag of fresh veggies (mini peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc) nearly every day at work. I also bring a container with 14 dry roasted almonds (100 calories).

I also like Lean Cuisine Sweet Sriracha Beef. It's less than 200 calories and 17 grams of Protein. There's another Lean Cuisine with similar numbers I don't like as well, a couple Healthy Choice steamers that are high protein, low carb, and Smart Ones eggs and sausage.

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I make my own black bean burgers and I'll have one of those no bun of course, with a cheese stick or veggies or small salad. There are lots of recipes online and fun to experiment w diff spices and vegetables. So easy to make and pop a batch in freezer to grill up whenever.



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The P3 packs that @Vinasu mentioned are life savers for me. I also bring apple slices, almonds, and sometimes Oikinos zero yogurt. I keep lunches cold so they are fast quick and easy.

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In a perfect world, we'd all eat home made, clean, fresh foods every day. But I have to leave for work at 5am. I get home to pick up my kids and start dinner. Then, we're out the door for Tae Kwon Do. We're home at 7:30 in time to do homework and practice piano, and I'm in bed at 9. P3 and frozen meals are what keep me from doing something stupid at lunch.

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I used the unflavored Isopure powder during the clear liquids stage, I put it in juice and chugged like a mad woman. Protein shakes weren't allowed in my clear liquids diet but afterwards when i was on full liquids i started on the Premier Protein. I still have one for Breakfast every day.

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