Good Lunch on the go?

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colby2152

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I start up my 5th cycle this Monday, and I need a better solution to lunch when I am at work. We hardly take an actual lunch break, so I pack something that is quick to eat like a sandwich and some granola bars. However, they won't be satisfying my overwhelming protein requirements come next week.

Any ideas for a better lunch?

Thanks
 
Colby,
I have found that sub sandwiches are the easiest to work with (they are portable). Get it on whole wheat bread (carbs), lettuce & tom (veggies). Mayo and/or cheese would be your choice. You can get them or make them with any kind of meat (protein) you like so you can have variety. During the bulking period, I got two of the 1' ft longs each day & ate 1/2 of one each few hours to keep a constant flow of nutrients. But to keep it from being boring, I always got 2 kinds so I could mix it up a bit. You may not need to be "eating the house" to start with, but come the late 10's and 5's you will.

I like to eat a lot, but in smaller portions though out the day so I never really feel totally stuffed. I also have good breakfast to start the day & also made protein shakes as needed. Worked for me anyway
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Both are good calls...

so instead of a regular sandwich, do a sub with some turkey on it

and take a protein shake with me

that would be at least 70g!
 
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(colby2152 @ May 26 2006,20:38)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Both are good calls...

so instead of a regular sandwich, do a sub with some turkey on it

and take a protein shake with me

that would be at least 70g!</div>
Yes, both are good together, especially when you get to the heavy weights. As far as the sub, mix it up, do tuna fish, chicken, maybe a club. I was getting sick of eating so much during the 5's &amp; post 5's, until I started with the subs, the variety made it tolerable. (also, I hate to prepare food).
As far as the shakes, I had one in the AM at wake up, one before &amp; after training, then at bedtime. I guess the saying,
&quot;if you want to be big, you gotta eat big&quot; must have some basis in fact.
 
6 inch subway sub with roasted chicken breast and american cheese.

Get it with double the meet and toasted....damn good meal and lots of protein.
 
do you have access to a fridge?
how about a microwave?

if your in any type office setting with these appliances you can just bring some leftovers on occasion. at certain times of the yr im more officebound than usual so i cook up a big batch of lean grd. turkey add some mixed vegis., flavored rice and a little tomato soup mixed in (so its not to dry). usually make enough for 4-5 meals and bring some yogurt, fruit etc. as well. good amount of pro, good carb and fiber.
i dont know how pressed for time you are but i can usually scarf it down real quick (once heated) if i have too. one warning though.......it gets old after a while. i feel after a few servings it falls into the eat for function catagory not the eat for taste.

once i get back in the field it gets real tough so i can sympathize. thats when i usually resort back to the sandwiches.
 
No fridge or microwave... I am moving furniture for the summer. I bought a bunch of deli meat a few days like turkey and ham which seem to be the best.
 
tuna can be good now and again. youll need a cooler to keep it cool and i always had to mix a lot of onions or some relish and mustard in to cut the heavy fishy taste. tons of pro and carbs (bread) but i only did a day or 2 a week so i didnt get sick of them.

eat a lot moving furniture is real work.
 
<div></div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">eat a lot moving furniture is real work.</div>

I am cutting throughout the summer, so in all reality I can eat 700-1000 calories less than if I was on a bulk which helps out. On average, I work 3x/week. I am going to start with the cooler tomorrow and do tuna or lunchmeat with a protein shake.

Thanks
 
if you are looking for easy to make, try...

-refried beans, canned chicken, and salsa all mixed together in a container. you can easily heat in a microwave. (lots of fiber, carbs, and protein)
 
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