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AmyW - 26 Mar 2006 18:07 GMT
I would love any input on brown bagging it.I'm in a car all day, so I
don't have access to a microwave.

I have been averaging eating in a restaurant for lunch at least 3
times a week.  I KNOW there are hidden calories that keeps packing the
weight on.
Donna - 26 Mar 2006 19:11 GMT
> I would love any input on brown bagging it.I'm in a car all day, so I
> don't have access to a microwave.
>
> I have been averaging eating in a restaurant for lunch at least 3
> times a week.  I KNOW there are hidden calories that keeps packing the
> weight on.

First - make it an insulated brown bag so you can keep things cool or warm.
I know this sounds silly, but you *can* warm a sandwich (not cook it!) on
your dash with the defroster on. Yogurt, fruits, veggies, wraps, 100-
calorie servings of this and that (prepackaged or packaged by you), tomato
juice, etc. etc. etc.

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rmr - 26 Mar 2006 22:04 GMT
>> I would love any input on brown bagging it.I'm in a car all day, so I
>> don't have access to a microwave.
>First - make it an insulated brown bag so you can keep things cool or warm.

Yikes - rather you than me. Sounds like a recipe for all sorts of
bacterial problems.

A piping hot flask of soup might be a solution, but I don't think I'd
like to eat cheese sandwages that have been cooling down slowly for 5
hours.

Ray
ahmward - 26 Mar 2006 23:29 GMT
>>> I would love any input on brown bagging it.I'm in a car all day, so
>>> I
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>
> Ray

I'd like to say salmonella is over rated but I know food poisoning is
very serious.  I've had my lunch in the car all day as have my kids,
especially when they are driving back to school after a trip home.
Insulated bags are wonderful for keeping things cool.  Cheese like
laughing cow can go a long time without being refrigerated since it is
processed  A few wedges with Wasa or Rye Krisp and some apple or oranges
pieces can taste absolutely delicious.
AmyW - 27 Mar 2006 00:35 GMT
>A few wedges with Wasa or Rye Krisp and some apple or oranges
>pieces can taste absolutely delicious.

That sounds wonderful!
ahmward - 27 Mar 2006 02:26 GMT
>>A few wedges with Wasa or Rye Krisp and some apple or oranges
>>pieces can taste absolutely delicious.
>
> That sounds wonderful!

I love the garlic herb light Laughing Cow cheese and the seasoned Rye
Krisp.  I used to eat a lot of Wasa but IMO Rye Krisp and Melba Rounds
are tastier.

Audrey
ahmward - 26 Mar 2006 19:47 GMT
>I would love any input on brown bagging it.I'm in a car all day, so I
> don't have access to a microwave.
>
> I have been averaging eating in a restaurant for lunch at least 3
> times a week.  I KNOW there are hidden calories that keeps packing the
> weight on.

I make a three point sandwich, two slices of bread that are 1 pt and two
ounces of protein varying turkey, chicken, ham.  I use spinach leaves on
the sandwich and a very low cal spread such as mustard, a bit of hummus
or a Greek dip.  Take a sugar free jello or a fat free sugar free
pudding, fresh fruit, veggies such as carrots or celery, a 2 point bag
of cookies or chips or a 2 point bar.  I think those insulated square
lunch bags are marvelous because you can pack a lot of stuff in them.
The important thing is to have variety so you are not bored.  You can
also do great lettuce wraps or wraps in a high fiber low pt. tortilla.
Freeze grapes or cherries and let them defrost a bit during the day.
They will be cold and yummy.  Frozen berries or cherries work well too.

Audrey
Dian - 26 Mar 2006 22:22 GMT
I am trying to think of a suggestion for you... I know I would drink
water... and maybe order a salad with the dressing on the side so I
could dip my fork in it before stabbing the salad. If they had a grilled
chicken on the menu I would order it without the bun and maybe some
honey mustard on the side.
The brown bag idea.... I would try one of those cooler bags so I could
take some typically cool food. like maybe chicken salad mixed with my
ingredients like lite mayo and maybe honey mustard (i love that stuff)
veggies in it like celery and maybe then lettuce and tomato slice and
one a 7 grain bread... or without bread is good. I would definately take
lots of water bottles or at least know where to go to find some... I
drink water all day long. Pieces of fruit is also good to take. Anyway
good luck finding what works for you and let us know what you come up
with maybe we will need a suggestion  for a lunch too!
Stormmee - 27 Mar 2006 22:48 GMT
fresh vegetables already cut to eat, popcorn pre popped, lots of water,
apples, seedless grapes, boiled eggs, peeled already if you need to keep
driving, FF baloney if you do flex.  good luck, Lee
> I would love any input on brown bagging it.I'm in a car all day, so I
> don't have access to a microwave.
>
> I have been averaging eating in a restaurant for lunch at least 3
> times a week.  I KNOW there are hidden calories that keeps packing the
> weight on.
Willow Herself - 28 Mar 2006 15:43 GMT
I have tons of cooler bags.. all shapes and sizes. I also have a bunch f
those ice brick that you put in to keep things cool.

I will usually grill chicken or pork ahead, cool it off in the fridge and
then put it over a green salad with cut up colored veggies (peppers,
tomatoes, cucumber, ect) and if I have any I'll put in some pre-soaked
Bulgur.

I also have a thermos for soup, haven't used it in a while but that was
working too.. on cold days a warm soup or stew is wonderfull!

It's filling, it's yummy and with a few fruits, that's more than enough to
keep me until dinner!

Don't forget to carry water along !
Will~

>I would love any input on brown bagging it.I'm in a car all day, so I
> don't have access to a microwave.
>
> I have been averaging eating in a restaurant for lunch at least 3
> times a week.  I KNOW there are hidden calories that keeps packing the
> weight on.
nkd_one@yahoo.com - 29 Mar 2006 17:07 GMT
get a small hard case cooler and pack it with ice...anything you can
eat cold works and if you need something in a resturant eat only half
and drink only water to avoid the hidden calories

> I would love any input on brown bagging it.I'm in a car all day, so I
> don't have access to a microwave.
>
> I have been averaging eating in a restaurant for lunch at least 3
> times a week.  I KNOW there are hidden calories that keeps packing the
> weight on.
 
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