Eating well on the go

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3/5/13 8:36 P

Wow you are prepared! I grab a banana or a nutigrain bar. I need to prepare more often. Thanks for suggestions.

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3/5/13 7:30 P

I make sure I have a snack with me so I won't be tempted to stop for fast food, That holds me until I can get home and cook for myself.

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3/4/13 1:21 P

I unfortunately live out of my car. I eat a lot of apples, carrots, celery and bananas. I also make 1 tbsp. peanut butter sandwiches (no jam) on whole wheat or rye and whole wheat. I take a 20 ounce container of premade iced tea with me into school or work and have another one out in the car when the first one is empty. In case I am starving later, there are always a few F-factor bars (which being high fiber, I won't overeat in case of embarrassing side effects!) and Kashi cereal mixed with peanuts like a lower calorie trail mix in the car. If I have to stay overnight, I use grocery stores rather than restaurants because then I know what I am getting if I make something up myself.

I don't take anything that needs dishes or utensils because then I'd just have to deal with cleanup. I do save my apple cores for my chickens, though, if I'll be back within 24 hours. I just put them in my sandwich baggie. I'm a good chicken mama! :)

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3/4/13 9:03 A

Low fat string cheese wrapped in one slice of deli turkey or ham, apples, EAS protein drink and 100 cal. pack almonds, pretzels.

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3/3/13 7:25 P

i agree! any time we're going to have to eat out (a rarity for us), i make sure i decide what i'm going to eat before if at all possible. that way i'm not as tempted to just say "jus this once i can treat myself"

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3/3/13 1:02 P

Right on! I do the pre-planning for restaurants sometimes. It really helps. I need to get in the habit of doing it more often.

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3/2/13 2:58 P

South Beach snack bars (6 grams protein and 6 gm fiber, 100 calories and tastes GOOD),
sunsweet ones- prunes packaged individually, high in fiber and sweet.

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3/2/13 11:43 A

Well, today, I'm going to lunch with my SparkTeam here in Indiana. We're going to Red Lobster. So, I went to the website last night to pre-plan my meal for today. Now, I have my plan and my meal tracked on SparkPeople.

Sometimes, you have to plan things out. One of my favorite quotes holds true in my life: Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail!

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3/2/13 12:25 A

I find it helpful to leave sunflower seeds or pistachios in my car at all times.
Nuts still in the shell are best, they prevent over eating. My other favorite on the go snacks are bananas and clementines. I also like to throw some popcorn kernels in a brown lunch bag if I know there will be a microwave and always bring a water bottle.

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3/1/13 6:08 P

I take 100 calorie pack almonds and a low fat cheese stick with me to have after the gym. That and my bottle of water keeps me going while I'm running errands until I can get home and have lunch. This helps me from having mall food while I'm out.

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2/28/13 10:32 P

I have recently discovered these lunchables Jr. packs with mini Ritz, cheese and protein like turkey or ham. They are only about 150 calories and the protein in them really helps me to get moving, with just enough carbs to keep my blood sugar from tanking. I usually try to eat one of these with some small fruit instead of eating at a restaurant when I can.

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2/27/13 7:46 A

WALDEN FARMS products. If you haven't tried them.....DO!!!
I carry my salad dressing w/me when I go out & order a nice salad
minus bacon (ha ha not really) bits.

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2/26/13 10:29 P

Thank you! A very good idea.

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2/25/13 6:51 P

RHUYCKE241 -- is there a health food store near you? Most of them have ready-to-eat food options that are tons, tons healthier than you can find pretty much anywhere else, and you can probably ask for calorie information if you need that. Generally all the ingredients are listed, so if there's anything in particular that sets you off, you could avoid it.

This is where/how we generally eat when we're randomly out around meal time and too hungry to go home first.

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2/25/13 6:22 P

Read a lot of the suggestions, and I love them. The bananas (which my whole family love already), and granola bars (though I haven't found one I like), and apples (which again my whole family loves already) are amazing ideas. Myself especially and my family are tempted by all the fast food drive-thrus there are and I am most definitely going to try these ideas. Thank you to all who posted what they use.

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2/25/13 10:28 A

Keeping it simple works for me. I have a food grouping already made up in my food selection of a salad with a protein (hard boiled egg, chicken, tuna or salmon). I have walnuts and a light dressing. It helps me to have a similar lunch everyday. I am trying to be responsible to record my food and I think it helps to have the food grouping already made up to go to quickly and record.

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2/24/13 12:39 P

Okay i work everyday and most days lunch is bought for us and what do you suggest that i get because there is many different places to go and also so i don't get tired of eating the same old thing? i want the food to be healthy because i have diverticulitis and need to stay away from alot of different things not to mention i need to lose about 50 lbs!

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2/24/13 10:24 A

I pack Cheerios and walnuts in my purse as healthy snack options.

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2/22/13 12:39 P

DH LOVES JUNK FOOD AND LIKES TO STOP ON OUR WAY TO THE STORE. I HAVE FINALLY GOTTEN HIM TO STOP AT SUBWAY INSTEAD OF A HAMBURGER AND FRIES JOINT. WORKS FOR ME!

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2/22/13 11:22 A

You just can't go wrong with lightly spread PB&J on whole wheat, barring any allergies, of course. It is cheap, filling and nutritious but should not be consumed every day or in addition to much of anything, as the calories per tablespoon are somewhat high. And it doesn't even need refrigeration. Go with the natural-type blends to save on sugar also.

-Frank

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2/22/13 10:36 A

I pack my own snacks. Health whole wheet cereals, granola bars, carrots, tomatos, etc.

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2/22/13 10:15 A

I like 100 calorie almond packs and string cheese. I saw on pinterest where some put the celery in the jar with half peanut butter too.

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2/22/13 9:07 A

Pack sandwich whole wheat, bread (35 cal ea); pepper jack cheese (1 oz) (80 cal); sliced turkey breast (90 cal), packaged add at lunch time; 1 cup spinach and Romaine(7 cal); 1 T Miracle Whip -light (13-31 cal); microwave 1 apple, (65 cal), cubed, sprinkled with cinnamon (6 cal) and raisins (5 oz- 42 cal) cook for 4 minutes, cool -375 calories

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2/22/13 8:14 A

always carry water!!! keep 100 cal pk of Nabisco Cookies in my purse for Emergencies:)

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2/21/13 4:01 P

Mini KIND bar :)

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2/21/13 9:35 A

I used to travel every week for business and often stayed at Hampton Inns. Almost everything there except for milk and bananas are processed. Bring your own oatmeal, add milk and a banana, and you're set. The only fast food restaurant I go to is Subway. Good luck!

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2/21/13 9:13 A

I pack 2 to 3 fruits and veggies to count towards my five a day!!

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2/21/13 2:21 A

Read some of your suggestions. Thanks, will use today on my trip :)

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2/20/13 11:08 P

I usually pack my lunch with a sandwich with mustard...diet soda...water bottle...pack crackers...baby carrots...travel peanut butter....lunchable...maybe a bite size chocolate...eventually u wont eat it all...most days will have something left

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2/20/13 3:55 P

Hard boiled egg, string cheese, pre-portioned crackers, 2 T of hummus, a few baby carrots, water and one fruit and WATER WATER WATER!

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2/20/13 3:31 P

Packing fresh fruit and veggies is easy, in an insulated bag. And water also. Tuna sandwiches , turkey wraps, sushi, are all better choices than pulling into a drive thru. Keep in mind even what they call "healthy " at fast food places are "Not" so healthy.

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2/19/13 2:44 P

Oh, and don't forget a bottle of water!

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2/19/13 2:44 P

I always travel with tons of snacks - cut up veggies, luna bars, turkey jerky, mini rice cakes, trail mix, whole fruit, cheese sticks. That way I always have something to match my mood.

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2/18/13 10:01 P

Carrots, Subway, Lara bars, Kind bars, apples, banana's...

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2/18/13 10:37 A

I use carrots, peanut butter or cream cheese on celery sticks, hard-boiled eggs, cashews, string cheese, yogurt, and homemade granola bars.

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2/18/13 9:23 A

Bagged Cut up veggies placed in my cupholder prevents unneccesay drive thru stops

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2/17/13 11:24 A

I take fruit and nuts. If it is longer, Then a healthy sandwich without the bread.

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2/17/13 5:34 A

An apple - cut up for ease, low fat string cheese, whole grain crackers - like triscuits.

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2/16/13 1:33 A

at the begining of the week i do all (or most) of my meal prep, part of it includes snacks. i add 1/4 cup or raw almonds and a 1/4 cup pistachios to a little baggie to bring around with me wherever i go! i even keep some in the cars i use the most :)

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2/16/13 12:50 A

i only take water. my errands do not take that long.

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2/15/13 3:19 P

I have a variety of containers to bring along water. This has been a very key part of busy Saturdays. Pecans, almonds, cashews in small containers. Also dried carnberries mixed with dried edamame, peanut butter sandwhich, Cracker Creations by Lance, Clif bars, jerky, Emerald Brekfast On-the-Go packs (mixtures of nuts and other stuff).

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2/15/13 12:16 P

Even just for a day of errands, I keep protein bars (Clif is great), snack baggies of almonds, cut up fruit, juice paks (pure fruit veg ones) in my purse or car. In the winter is especially great because a pre-bottled protein shake, or even cheese, sandwiches, stay cold enough in the car!

Even if you can't get to a "healthy" fast food place, take some time to peruse the online menus/nutrition guides of where may be available like McDs. Knowledge is power!

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2/14/13 1:52 P

protein shake,cheese sticks, almonds

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2/14/13 12:42 P

fruit, nut butter, hard boiled eggs, corn tortillas and canned fish.

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2/14/13 9:13 A

pack a variety of fresh veges and fruit. I could live on that.

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2/14/13 6:48 A

Definitely have to prepare when I am on the go or end up...well y'all know the "end up..." deal.

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2/14/13 12:36 A

I eat on the go nearly every day. I often toss a Dannon Light and Fit Greek Yogurt in my bag for the protein, or beef jerky. One of those and a couple of pieces of fruit and I'm good for several hours. Another thing I go for is the Louis Kemp crab delights. You can even buy it in a container with three individual servings.

If you're staying at a hotel that has a complimentary breakfast, there is usually fresh fruit out. I usually grab a piece for later.

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2/13/13 4:56 P

Always have healthy snacks in your bag - fruit such as tangerine or banana, or snack bar's or snack-a-jacks. Prepare meals from home that can be eaten hot or cold. Preparation is the key.

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2/13/13 9:56 A

i always struggle with temptation when we're out and about, especially with hungry munchkins who are equally tempted by all the treats out there! so i make sure i never leave the house without healthy snacks for all of us packed - usually granola bars, homemade lara bars, berries, yogurt drinks and dried fruits

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2/12/13 7:07 P

The way I stay healthy on the go is always making extra servings when I cook. That way I always have something to take with me to work or wherever I'm going!

If you're not sure what to cook, I've got some awesome healthy recipes on my blog that are also delicious! Everyone loves them, including my picky boyfriend!

mysantamonicalife.wordpress.com

Hope you like my blog =]

Thanks!

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2/12/13 7:00 P

always have an orange or seaweed lavers for my salt craving.

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2/12/13 5:25 P

People have figured out the nutritional part, but that depends totally on how much peanut butter you use, whether or not it is all peanut, etc., and whatever else you add or how large you make them. So I have no numbers for you. I need to go whip up another batch pretty soon because I am all out!

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2/12/13 4:45 P

Sounds great! Do you know the nutritional breakdown on these sweet-potato patties?

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2/12/13 11:32 A

I have finally started making the ultimate great snack food, after reading about it several times in another health-related newsletter. Sweet potato patties. They are so yummy and portable and great cold. I would say I am addicted to them right now. Very easy.

Take equal amounts of cooked mashed sweet potato and rolled oats. Add a dollup of olive oil and peanut butter to taste. Add whatever you fancy for flavor. Cinnamon, ginger or other spices. Coconut, chopped nuts, fruit, sunflower seeds. Mix it all up and either make patties to bake on a cookie sheet, or make it stickier, pack into a pan and bake like brownies at 350.

When I know I will be out and about and wanting to eat, I will take a couple of those along with a few pieces of fruit and bottle of water. Keeps me from going nuts at the grocery store or stopping in at fast food places. I can make it home without caving in to temptations.

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2/12/13 10:50 A

All those suggestions are mine too! You gotta "pack it yourself" to keep it healthy...drive-thrus just aren't healthy, no matter how much lettuce they throw in! :)

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2/12/13 8:27 A

i take 2 cereal bars, an apple and a bottle of water when i know i'll be out during a meal time.

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2/12/13 6:42 A

Great ideas! I am a yogurt and fruit person. I made some gingerbread muffins and take one with me along with a pre packaged tuna. When I get home I drink a green smoothie or have a large salad.

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2/11/13 4:33 P

For me, eating well on the go involves prep ahead of time - most recently, whole grain scones for breakfasts (made 12 in a batch, so that'll keep me going for a couple weeks) and mini turkey sausage pizzas for lunches and dinners.

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2/11/13 3:40 P

These are some great ideas. I work approximately 4.5 hours from where I live so I do a lot of traveling back and forth (NOT every day). But I do have a problem with those hours in the car drving from my work to my home, which is usually runs over the dinner hour. The trip back down to work is usually over the lunch hour. Planning ahead and having these snacks on hand is going to be a boon to my 'Get Healthy' campaign!!

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2/11/13 2:59 P

I was a hockey mom forever, so I totally get where any anxiety would come from. here is what I did: breakfast at the hotel, I would grab yogurt and some extra fruit. Instead of lingering I'd go get the equipment ready, pack the car,etc. Lunch if we were on our own, I would bring isagenix. What I liked about isagenix is that it is a great protein shake that you can mix with water. If we were with the team, I would do a salad (I'd order in whole sentences: light on the cheese, dressing on the side).
For dinner I would do something grilled and substitute french fries with steamed veggies. I am not a big drinker anyways, so I would have a diet coke and go to the room and hang out with my son before bed.

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2/11/13 12:43 P

So glad to hear that it went well!

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2/11/13 11:57 A

Snack little and often - I'm a teacher and my lunch box has so much food but it's all healthy and good for me.
Today:
Carrot sticks
A cheese, ham and pickle sandwich on brown bread
One hot cross bun
One orange
20 blackberries
Water
A packet of baked vegetable crisps
A small packet of chocolate
An apple

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2/11/13 10:52 A

Wow! So many great ideas on here. Thank you so much everyone. Just to follow up, I wanted to report that not only did I manage to keep on track, this is the first weekend away that I haven't gained after. Stepped on the scale and I was right where I was on Thursday and that is indeed an accomplishment for me.

Thanks to you guys, here's what kept me going:
hotel continental breakfast included, plain oatmeal and milk (brought my chia and all bran buds to add to it), eggs and black green tea

Took lots of snacks to the rinks with me such as laughing cow cheese, oranges, almonds, protein shake, hard boiled eggs and bought only water or tea at the canteens.

In the hotel we had our own meals. I took some ww pitas, pre-cooked chicken breasts, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, fruit and when the family ordered pizza, it came with a bunch of salads with dressing on the side and I just jacked all the veggies for my pita wraps.

I only realize that my freggie count was lacking, but I was never hungry and didn't need to give in to unhealthy fast food options. Yay me and yay you guys for all the suggestions.

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2/10/13 7:59 P

Prep,prep, prep! Plan all of your snacks, Always carry snacks with you and you won't be tempted to stop somewhere on the way! I throw tangerines, granola bars, etc in my purse and never worry.

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2/10/13 3:07 P

Pre-bagged servings of baked chips or crackers, nuts, fruit, veggies, cheese. Good for you for thinking ahead and planning!

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2/9/13 7:17 P

raw carrots
Nabisco chocolate or golden oat belVita Breakfast Biscuits (4 to a pouch)
bottled water

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2/9/13 12:06 A

dried fruit
water bottle

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2/9/13 12:02 A

I love reading these boards and getting ideas! For me personally, I always have water with fresh lemon with me or green tea to spark some energy while stabilizing my metabolism and not always resorting to a coffee for on the go drinks. For snacks some of my faves are Vega Bars, super filling, taste great and filled with tons of good stuff like chia seeds etc. (Can get at any health food store), apples with almond butter when you have a sweet tooth, string cheese, cottage cheese (even just a 1/2 cup keels me over until next meal!), nonfat greek yogurt with berries, raw veggies and hummus, or some thinly sliced turkey breast drizzled with balsamic. i'm a constant snacker/ 6 small meals kinda chick and these options work for me:) Hope all of this helped!

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2/8/13 12:15 P

All great ideas; I love SparkPeople! Some of my favs:
Grape tomatoes, jarred olives, sliced deli meat (Trader Joe's - no nitrites/nitrates) - protein, good fat, & a live food
Pre-cooked Sweet potatoes in their skins - really good carb. Just wash, poke holes, leave wet, rub with some extra virgin olive oil (optional - keeps skin REALY soft, but not necessary), microwave till done (don't overcook); let cool. Gets even sweeter when cooled, in my opinion.

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2/7/13 1:07 P

Great ideas. We do a lot of road trips and packing munchies is always a must. Along with coolers full of water that is close at hand.

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2/7/13 11:12 A

Love reading all the great ideas posted. I'm a big fruit fan -- apples, bananas, oranges -- prepackaged and ready to carry. Nonfat yogurt. Instant oatmeal.

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2/7/13 11:04 A

I would try to head to a grocery store as soon as you arrive at your destination; that way you can pick up a few things and not have to worry as much about the transport.

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2/7/13 10:47 A

I usually have a baggie of bell pepper strips but if you don't like raw veggies string cheese is always a good choice. Or some of the Special K chips.

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2/6/13 11:39 P

I like Vita tops for something a little sweet
mini pretzels in a snack baggie for the salty
tangerines are always nice on the go
A protein shake is my go to breakfast in the car on the weekends

I have even run into a grocery and purchased like one banana to eat in the car....

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2/6/13 5:44 P

Apples and peanut butter.

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2/6/13 2:54 P

If I don't have anything in the house that is ready to go and I am on the run, I go to Subway for a sub off the fresh fit menu. This way I avoid the fast foods and still eat healthy. If you can't get away to get something, you could always make lettuce wraps or just take some turkey breast, or cottage cheese cups, yogurt cups, etc.

Edited by: STARTINGOVER24 at: 2/6/2013 (14:56)

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2/6/13 1:57 P

hard boiled eggs! Keep them in the shell and they are fine at room temperature for a couple of days. instant portable protein. I like to keep mini salt portions/packets from restaurants etc in my purse for eating with my hard boiled eggs. And for veggie protein I really like to roast a batch of spicy chickpeas, very easy and cheap to make, and makes a great snack that also keeps at room temp.

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2/6/13 12:50 P

String cheese

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2/6/13 12:33 P

Beef jerky is my #1 on the go snack for protein. Low in calorie but filling.

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2/6/13 12:16 P

bagels. super-durable, don't get squished or go stale, very filling. i too go on "tournament weekends" and this is a staple that i put in the hotel room mini fridge. bagels, cream cheese or peanut butter, and apples. (half bagel, 1/2 tbsp pb, and a layer of thinly sliced apples makes a very good easy breakfast or snack). you could also pack a couple of those mini cans of pre-mixed tuna.

instant oatmeal. packs easily in your purse, and any place you can get hot water (or have access to a microwave), you can just make this up in a mug (or styrofoam coffee cup, if you are stuck at the arena).

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2/6/13 11:55 A

I'm heading out for a sports tournament weekend at the rinks and hotel with my family this weekend and want to maintain all the progress that I've been making lately, but struggle a bit with packing nutritious, travel-friendly meals and snacks, particularly protein. I'm trying to limit my wheat intake and am not all that crazy about raw veggies. Any ideas for things that I can prepare and pack ahead of time to have one hand when I'm stuck at the rink and can't get to a Subway or other healthy option?

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