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i want to change my eating habits

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Originally posted by: jndietz
well, i am 18 years old with a very high metabolic rate, i am 6 foot 4 inches and weigh about 160 pounds, which puts my BMI (body mass index) at 19.5. in the morning i eat cereal and drink a glass of juice, and at night i usually eat very well because my family makes a lot of good food (meat dishes, pastas, salads, fruits/veggies, etc.).

however when i eat lunch, i usually eat a hot pocket or a pizza (sodium filled crap), a bag of cookies, and a bottle of water. i want to change what i eat for lunch but i need some good suggestions besides hot pockets and pizza. im looking for something i wont get tired of real fast. also something that is very filling and pretty healthy. i have already decided to bring stuff like carrots and such instead of cookies. but as a "main dish", what should i bring? i might start eating subway sandwiches, but i would rather spare myself the 20 dollars a week and bring my own food. so far im thinking peanut butter and jelly and ham/cheese sandwiches. but at the moment thats all i can think of, any other suggestions?

cliffs:
1) im kinda skinny
2) i want to eat a better lunch
3) i have an idea of what to eat but need more suggestions.
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i thought you said you went to BK this morning.....
 
there is a juice bar here on the base but they are asking like 3.50 for a protien shake. and thats farking expensive!!!!!1
 
Something I never thought I'd eat that my girlfriend turned me onto, meatless burgers. We buy Boca All-American grill burgers and Morningstar spicy black bean patties and man that sh!t is good. I believe they're both vegan options also.
 
Originally posted by: SouthPaW1227
No it's not a poor idea. What's poor is the media hype you all believe that people MUST HAVE LUNCH or else they'll collapse.

If you eat a healthy breakfast (fruit, cereal, skim milk, 100% juice, etc.) you can EASILY last until you eat an early supper (another HEALTHY idea to eat not-so-close to bedtime).

It cuts out the urge to eat junk at noon, and it gives that supper less time to settle as fat once you go to sleep.

If anything, drink a big 'ole protein shake at lunch to fill that gap. Trust me, it's a killer for a week or two. After that your body adjusts just fine, and you'll forget all about it. It's definitely made me healthier by encouraging me to eat a healthy breakfast as well as an early supper.
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:roll:
It worked for you, therefore it must be good for everyone. Since you tried it, you are therefore the ultimate authority on whether or not it's good to skip lunch.
 
i could go for a salad right now... i had another damn hotpocket today and two bags of cookies and a little piece of salami and cheddar cheese. sodium city.
 
:roll:
It worked for you, therefore it must be good for everyone. Since you tried it, you are therefore the ultimate authority on whether or not it's good to skip lunch.
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What invisible text did you read claiming my idea was the end-all?

It's what worked for me, and I honestly think it COULD work for others. He wanted options/opinions. Of course NOTHING will work for everyone.
 
Originally posted by: jndietz
i could go for a salad right now... i had another damn hotpocket today and two bags of cookies and a little piece of salami and cheddar cheese. sodium city.
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In all seriousness, if you're hooked on Hot Pockets, get "Lean Pockets".

Like half the fat/calories & the Pepperoni ones are delicious, IMO.
 
Originally posted by: jndietz
i could go for a salad right now... i had another damn hotpocket today and two bags of cookies and a little piece of salami and cheddar cheese. sodium city.
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Try a bowl of fresh fruit sometime too. Chop it up at home and stick it in a sealable container and bring that with you. Just make sure your breakfast/dinner is something that offsets the effect too much fruit can have. 😉
 
Originally posted by: jndietz
Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Don't be a pussy. See my sig!!!
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unlike you, i actually want to have a body that looks remotely attractive and maybe even half way functioning.
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I'm just over 6 feet tall and weigh 207. I function quite well thank you.
 
Originally posted by: jndietz
Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Originally posted by: jndietz
Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Don't be a pussy. See my sig!!!
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unlike you, i actually want to have a body that looks remotely attractive and maybe even half way functioning.
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I'm just over 6 feet tall and weigh 207. I function quite well thank you.
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ns camper
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i dont know how many calories or sodium is in the lunch i got today. teh lunch buffet at godfather's pizza. it had salad so that covers everything right?
 
Originally posted by: jndietz
Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Originally posted by: jndietz
Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Don't be a pussy. See my sig!!!
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unlike you, i actually want to have a body that looks remotely attractive and maybe even half way functioning.
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I'm just over 6 feet tall and weigh 207. I function quite well thank you.
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ns camper
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What the hell does that mean?
 
Just make more for dinner ... and take leftovers. We're doing that now, for the last month or so, and I've lost 15 lbs alone just doing this without amping up the exercise (next step). I realize that the variety might not quite be there, but it is fast in the morning, usually tasty, and better for you (especially if your family cooks good meals).
 
i dont really need to lose any weight :roll: if i lose weight ill be even more unhealthy. i just need a better lunch. my heart is probably dying.
 
Originally posted by: jndietz
i dont really need to lose any weight :roll: if i lose weight ill be even more unhealthy. i just need a better lunch. my heart is probably dying.
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go ride a bike, it'll get your heart going. exercise is not just for losing weight
 
Originally posted by: jndietz
i dont really need to lose any weight :roll: if i lose weight ill be even more unhealthy. i just need a better lunch. my heart is probably dying.
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that just sounded really funny. :laugh:

seriously, are you sure you shouldn't change your POSTING habits first?? 😛 not being HYPOCRITICAL or anything... heheh
 
Originally posted by: scorpmatt
Originally posted by: jndietz
i dont really need to lose any weight :roll: if i lose weight ill be even more unhealthy. i just need a better lunch. my heart is probably dying.
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go ride a bike, it'll get your heart going. exercise is not just for losing weight
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i usually go out and skateboard for 15 minutes to an hour every other night (sometmies more) and believe me my heart is pumping hard core after that.
 
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