What’s a healthy breakfast for a commuter?

[Anonymous]

Are you allergic to peanuts, or to all nuts?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the tips!

I should have mentioned I can’t eat peanut butter. Apparently PB is a common ingredient for many “easy,” “low-fat/high protein” recipes.

I’m sticking with my protein bar for the rest of the week and I’ll try something new this weekend.

I weighed myself this morning, and I’ve plateaued despite really watching my calories, etc. and exercising. I can’t cut intake any further. Sigh.

We use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter if allergies are a concern.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the tips!

I should have mentioned I can’t eat peanut butter. Apparently PB is a common ingredient for many “easy,” “low-fat/high protein” recipes.

I’m sticking with my protein bar for the rest of the week and I’ll try something new this weekend.

I weighed myself this morning, and I’ve plateaued despite really watching my calories, etc. and exercising. I can’t cut intake any further. Sigh.

One day is not a plateau! I packed plain greek yogurt and berries when I commuted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you allergic to peanuts, or to all nuts?

Just peanut butter. It’s a nearly instant migraine (with aura) trigger.

[Anonymous]

Can you make a smoothie? I do almond
Milk, protein powder, frozen banana and almond butter but you can really add anything. This usually holds me through lunch ;or often is lunch and then I have a light snack around 3).

[Anonymous]

I take oatmeal and fruit to work for breakfast.

[Anonymous]

What kind of protein bar are you having? If it’s a healthy one, maybe it’s not such a bad option for weekdays.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can you make a smoothie? I do almond
Milk, protein powder, frozen banana and almond butter but you can really add anything. This usually holds me through lunch ;or often is lunch and then I have a light snack around 3).

Did you lose weight with smoothies? What else were you eating throughout the day?

My weight has been creeping up over the last two years. I gained 20lbs.

While I’ve tried eating healthy to lose weight, I’ve been frustrated by feeling hungry and only losing a pound or two. The relatively quick progress of dropping 6lbs in just over a week has inspired me to stick with it. I’m committed to doing this throughout September to see if I continue to lose weight.

I’m going to focus on (lite) weight training and muscle/strength building starting this weekend. Sticking with walking this week. I basically went from very sedentary (office job) with 1k steps/day to 6-10k steps/day, and it’s helping. I’m going to build in a 30 min walk during my lunch hour (in addition to a morning and evening walk).

I basically eliminated added sugar…which was hard. But I must say I feel better.

I’m perimenopausal, and everything seems hard now ;0)

49
5’9”
Down to 170

My real goal is to drop a size and build muscle tone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What kind of protein bar are you having? If it’s a healthy one, maybe it’s not such a bad option for weekdays.

Clif Kid ZBar Chocolate Brownie.

It fills me up until lunchtime.

[Anonymous]

In a mason jar-

1/3cup oats
1 scoop protein powder (I use orgain chocolate)
A few chocolate chips
Flax or chia seeds
1/3 cup fairlife milk

Shake and store overnight. Eat in the morning. Lots of protein and very filling.

I am a teacher and I can eat this easily while prepping for my day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I gave up my morning drive-thru coffee and donut/muffin/egg sandwich/whatever and I’ve lost 6lbs in just a week or so. I switched to black coffee and a protein bar, but I’m sure the bar isn’t good for me long term.

Healthy lunches and dinners are easier than breakfast on the go. What can I quickly prepare in the morning or ahead of time that is healthy and filling?

With the time you save sitting in the drive thru, just sit down at home and eat something before you leave or wait and eat something at your desk.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What kind of protein bar are you having? If it’s a healthy one, maybe it’s not such a bad option for weekdays.

Clif Kid ZBar Chocolate Brownie.

It fills me up until lunchtime.

Its a cookie.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What kind of protein bar are you having? If it’s a healthy one, maybe it’s not such a bad option for weekdays.

Clif Kid ZBar Chocolate Brownie.

It fills me up until lunchtime.

Those have very little protein and calories. I like RX bars and go macro bars. They’re not as healthy as eating whole food but good if you’re in a rush.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What kind of protein bar are you having? If it’s a healthy one, maybe it’s not such a bad option for weekdays.

Clif Kid ZBar Chocolate Brownie.

It fills me up until lunchtime.

Those have very little protein and calories. I like RX bars and go macro bars. They’re not as healthy as eating whole food but good if you’re in a rush.

Right…but it seems to hold me until lunch and I’m losing weight.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What kind of protein bar are you having? If it’s a healthy one, maybe it’s not such a bad option for weekdays.

Clif Kid ZBar Chocolate Brownie.

It fills me up until lunchtime.

Its a cookie.

…and yet I quickly lost 6 pounds.

Can you see why I’m hesitant to switch gears?