Whats for lunch?

[Minu258]

Hello All!

So I started Atkins today...I am at work right now and will head down to the cafe in about 2 hrs for lunch...i am pretty hungry...any suggestions on what I can get to eat/drink?

Thanks!

[julirama723]

Grab a salad, cheese, bacon, eggs, NO croutons. Be careful of dressings, many contain added carbs.

You can also get grilled meats with steamed veggies.

I always bring my own lunch--it's quite frightening all of the junk that's hidden in "prepared" or restaurant food. I like to know exactly what I'm eating!

Whatever you eat, be sure to stay within your daily allowances for cheese, special category foods (like olives, sour cream avocado, etc.) and veggies.

[Debi2007]

Originally Posted by julirama723

I always bring my own lunch--it's quite frightening all of the junk that's hidden in "prepared" or restaurant food. I like to know exactly what I'm eating!

I have to "ditto" that. I am always amazed at the hidden sugars in foods that are prepared. I have to be able to see the labels of foods or I won't even eat them. I hope you find something delicious and healthy. Best wishes for Day 1.

[Minu258]

oh wow! great advice...from tomorrow I will pack my own lunch..today I guess I will have to be extra careful and only go to the salad bar which I have not visited in like...almost a year...hopefully i will get through...they say u feel the worst around 5pm so I will report back in the veening on how well i am holding up! thanx again!

[jrnyback2life]

There is also a What's for Lunch and a What's for dinner thread, which gives great ideas of what foods people eat for lunch that you could probably use in eating out also.