Comments on: Packing Lunch For Work Just Got Easier

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 23 May 2010 03:25:29 +0000

The lunch issue! Working as a middle school administrator I do not have the option to leave work for lunch. So I two choices, eat in the cafeteria NOT!! Or bring a lunch, keep stuff in the fridge!
I keep a bag of frozen berries in the freezer, a container of protien powder and a hand mixer, milk if free! I do a shake for a mid morning snack nearly everyday. And its great when I get stuck and have to stay late.
Every Sunday nite I make a stir fry with lots of veggies, tofu and chicken or shrimp. I make an entire wok full. On monday morning I take two containers, one for mon. and tues!
I’m not a big sandwhich person. I take a turkey burger, chicken breast, or burrito fixings on a regulare basis. I fill a container with salad stuff twice per week. Not much leafy stuff, but carrots, cabbages, broccoli, cucumbers etc. salad dressing keep at work.
For emergencies I always keep a couple “healthier” frozen meals. I also keep oranges and apples in fridge at work

By: Patti

Patti — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:03:25 +0000

I try to pack lunch the night before. I’ll group everything in a little corner of the fridge – meal, snack, dressing, sauce, etc. It makes it easier to put everything in my lunch bag in the morning since I don’t have to look for everything, it’s all right there. When I make food, I usually make 2-3 servings so I have something I can take to work the next day and maybe have for dinner again. I keep jars of peanut butter and strawberry preserves at work and bring the bread from home on days I don’t have leftovers. I also keep cans of soup in my drawer as another back-up plan. I like the frozen soup suggestion and I pack my soggy ingredients separately. Good to know I’m not the only one! My favorite leftovers are pasta and Greek salads.
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By: Money Reasons

Money Reasons — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 06:35:58 +0000

I’ve had soggy sandwiches before! I’ll have to try your trick for some of my sandwiches!

I was packng for a while, but then fell off the bandwagon and started going fast food. It’s good to read so many others are still hanging in there. It’s given me motivation to do so too.

By: YYC

YYC — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:57:44 +0000

I do manage to pack my lunch for work 95% of the time, but I’m still really lazy about it. Cup-of-noodles, granola bar and an apple. I want to get out of the cup-of-noodles rut, but usually can’t find the time or energy to actually make proper lunches.

Leftovers are great. I always make too much when I make spaghetti or stir-fry, and the leftovers usually make their way into my lunches.

I’ve never been a huge sandwich person, and can’t ~stand~ soggy pre-packed sandwiches. Even as a kid, I couldn’t stomach them. I remember puking after trying to force down a pbj in second grade. I do like sandwiches with leftover roast beef, chicken, etc., though. I do like you do and bring the ingredients and assemble at work.

By: MyFinancialObjectives

MyFinancialObjectives — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:38:28 +0000

Thanks! I just didn’t feel like actually going upstairs, or going online to find out….:/
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By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:17:48 +0000

It’s Triscuits. I used to work for Nabisco.

By: MyFinancialObjectives

MyFinancialObjectives — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:13:37 +0000

Oh its good… its reallllyyy good, and it really is healthy too! I like to bring some triskets(sp?) and a yogurt too, gotta stay balanced!
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By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:07:27 +0000

Mmmm….that salad sounds delicious! I might have to start doing that….

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:05:11 +0000

Well, thanks for stopping by! The peer pressure is a big thing. I have a co-worker at the office that has been with the IRS for over 20 years and he loves going out to eat. He’s also my assigned mentor and it’s tough to say no to him.

By: MyFinancialObjectives

MyFinancialObjectives — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:11 +0000

I recently started packing my lunch as well! Such a good feeling to save so much money is it not!? I usually pack my sandwich already made, I usually find it not too soggy. I however eat a salad quite often for lunch. In this case I mix the veggies and chicken in the night before, and just add the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper right before I eat it. Delicious and Nutritious!:)
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