What do you pack for breakfast & lunch?

bill4745, RN · Aug 1, 2010

PB & J is my standard. No refrig. needed, easy on the stomach.

zeegermans · Aug 1, 2010

Clif Bar, some almonds and a piece of fruit.

Lovelee82 · Aug 1, 2010

I have oatmeal in the morning lots of fiber and holds me for hours. They make high fiber oatmeal bars that I like better than the powerbars. Yogurt with fruit for snacks. Sandwich for lunch if I cant get away. Cheese sticks and almonds for quick snacks.

Columnist · Aug 1, 2010

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RescueNinja · Aug 1, 2010

Do you have access to a microwave? 9/10 times I'll bring last night's leftovers for lunch. Other times I bring a salad or sandwich with some cheese, yogurt, and/or veg & dip, etc.

I've never been a big breakfast eater so normally I'll just have a coffee or tea on my morning break if I get one, but I usually throw an emergency box of granola bars in my bag in case I get hungry or don't have time to pack a lunch.

mauxtav8r · Aug 1, 2010

ditto the 100 cal clif bars. I also pack an apple every day. The little ones that come in a bag are just the right size.

PostOpPrincess, BSN, RN · Aug 1, 2010

I would try to "sneak" a snack every two hours.

Grapes, raisins, yogurt, high-fiber oatmeal cookie, milk, banana, apple slices, chicken noodle soup, peanut butter crackers...

squirtle · Aug 1, 2010

I work 7a-7p- I usually eat a small amount of cereal (grape-nuts, or oatmeal) w/ fruit before work- I have to force myself because I hate eating when I first wake up. Then at about 10am I eat something like yogurt (greek yogurt has more protein) or a fiber one pop tart. Then I eat lunch at about 2ish, really whenever I can fit it in. I either bring left overs from the night before or a lean cuisine and grab a salad from the cafeteria to go along with it. Sometimes before the end of the shift if I get hungry I'll grab graham crackers or a I have string cheese, something small. I also "try" to drink water throughout my shift, but I find that it is sooo hard to do. I can't hold it in and end up having to use the bathroom 10 times for every one bottle of water.

shuubie · Aug 1, 2010

Thanks everyone! I'm going to try to switch things up a little... I'm starting to get bored of my yogurt, apple, & sandwiches. Sometimes I would bring my leftovers from dinner but ehhhh I don't like eating the same thing again the next day haha

BabyLady, BSN, RN · Aug 1, 2010

I live on Lean Cuisines...low-fat/taste great. I also load up on water as much as possible while at work.

I don't eat salads while working...not enough protein or calories to keep you going, unless you are going to put a TON of chicken or tuna on it.

Whole wheat crackers or bread is important...I put as much meat on my sandwiches as possible to keep from getting hungry later.

mustlovepoodles, RN · Aug 1, 2010

Hello Everyone!
So I've been working at a private ASC. It's very fast-paced. My hours are 6-2 daily. Lunch is 30 mins. Since it has been so busy lately, I've only had 15 mins to spend for lunch. I'm in my OR scrubs so if I had to walk out, I'd have to change out of my clothes. The question is... what do you busy ppl pack for breakfast & lunch?? Sometimes I eat a lil bit of my sandwich, yogurt...etc for breakfast and then finish the rest for lunch. But I want to eat healthier.
Any suggestions for quick recipes? :) I'm sick of sandwiches!

I take my lunch to work every day and I rarely make sandwiches. Sometimes it's wheat crackers & peanut butter. Or crab salad and saltines. Sometimes it's tuna, a boiled egg, and some grapes. I love Greek salad, so I make that at least once a week, often with leftover grilled chicken or pork chops. I frequently make apples and cheese my "dessert." The main thing is, get enough protein. It will keep you from being hungry. If I eat a high carb meal I'm looking for more food in an hour.