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[kingzqueen]

Hi All,
I am new to the forum - started the Cohens program in October 2008- initially did really well and lots 6 kgs in my first month on the program, was extremely motivated and then i slipped off the wagon and have been struggling to get back to it 100%.
I spoke with my consultant last week - i have decided to really try hard, so here we go.....

i am fine with the vitamins and brekkie and drinking the water,
usually start with yoghurt and fruit from allowance,
and dinner is meat and veg from allowance,
but my main struggle seems to be what to have for lunch? am really sick of tuna and have not yet found something that is as easy to prepare for lunch such as tuna and salad (from allowance), does anyone have any suggestions what the find easy to prepare for lunches?

i have a really active social life but have made a committment that i shall forgo this and stick to the program 100% as i am desperate for it to work, and if i have to go out with take my food with me!! (this is going to work this time)

If anyone has any ideas for the lunch ? would be greatly apprecited, i look forward to being part of the forum.

Many Thanks and Take care

[louise41]

Hi Kingzqueen
welcome and good on your for not giving up but getting back up on the horse.
Have you considered cold chicken and salad for lunch, and of course sometimes you can have cheese and salad. I am assuming you are packing a lunch for work of course if you are home there is more flexibity. I love grilled fish and sometimes buy a piece for lunch.

good luck

[almost 30!]

Hey Knigzqueen

Congrats on giving it another go!
I think with this program, preparation is the key!
Im lucky in that I have time (and if not I make the time) to prepare/cook both lunch and dinner and take them with me when I go to work.
I dont see how this program could work without really good preparation!
I know theyre are alot of recipe threads that freeze really well and would just require you to heat them up/or eat cold eg chicken nuggets.
Im so boring and am just satisfied with tofu,lettuce and balsamic vinegar for lunch.. but you just haveto find something that works for you..
Its a small sacrifice having a small choice of foods, knowing that big weight loss is the reward!
Try to get creative, a weekly planner, or weekend cook up may be in order!
Whatever you decide I hope youre able to keep on track

[maria1969yellow]

hiya, I agree preparation is the key. Even if I think I will be back in time I will take my next meal with me in case!!!

I have just finished preparing this morning this weeks meals that I can freeze (I do go how I feel also and dont make it a haveto have these meals but they are there.)

Today for lunch I have prepared a chilli meat burger (all wrapped individually and cooked in the george foreman.) than just added my allowance of asparagus and mushrooms and I will heat it up for a minute in the microwave at work and presto lunch. I always save some crispbreads and fruit in case also...

I have found I have my favourite recipes and then try once a week to be a little creative to keep me satisfied with taste buds...

For e.g meat hamburger in between flat mushrooms with lettuce and mayo for a burger for a treat... or my favourite mango and yogurt frozen that I can eat for meal 3 and take my time enjoying it...

Good luck Im sure you will work it out... I think the key is to embrace everything you are doing and enjoy it and see what you can apply for the rest of our lives... bonus is we will loose it but also maintain..

I would still be sociable and enjoy the discipline and be proud you are doing somthing about it..Good friends will support you all the way through...

Have a great week.

Maria

[LoneStar]

Hi fellow newbie,
I felt in the first week that this would be one of the major struggles I would have too. Last night I made some mini casseroles - made foil pouches with the allowance of meat and veges, little bit of seasoning and some water and baked them. They're now in the freezer and will be my lunch for the next few days. Sorting out lunches was my biggest issue and now that particular hurdle is gone I feel much more confident in dealing with the rest of the week.
My admiration for returning. Good luck

[kingzqueen]

Thank you all for your replies, the advice has really helped.

i am definately going to use the suggestions and will have a go at making meals in advance and freezing them as i think that will work for me.

i am second day back on track and so far soo good.

Thanks again- i can do this.

[SoonToBe30]

I have another tactic that i use for lunches.. but it might not suit those who prefer more variety. I just make sure my eating plan has the same lunch as the night before's dinner.. so then I just cook it at the same time. So I guess its like having last nights leftovers.