Lunch ideas

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Before I present my question I just wanted to do a small intro...not

much time for long stories right now! =)

My name is . I live in the state of Georgia and am a SAHM of 3

children, DS5, DD3 and DS2months. I have been overweight to varying

degrees all my life, and am finally at a point that I am ready for

things to change FOR GOOD. My highest ever non-pregnant weight was

256lbs, but I am currently 245.5lbs. I just started using WW and am

excited about it!! I used a 5-Day Jump Start program before

beginning WW, and lost 5.5lbs...which was a real boost for me going

into this.

NOW...here's my question, or rather request. I would like to know

wht some of everyone's favortite SIMPLE LUNCH ideas are that are

around 4-6 points. I am very open to, and excited about trying new

things, I have no food allergies or restrictions...but NO cottage

chhese!! I just tried it last week to see if I could grow to like

it...but it literally made me gag! LOL So we shall steer clear of

that! hehe I appreciate this very much!!

[Guest guest]

How about a low-fat wheat tortilla (at 80 cals and high fiber, they are less

than 1 point!), fat free cream cheese (around a Tbsp), lunch meat that adds

up to 3 points ( I like turkey and ham, 98% fat free), sliced dill pickles,

and whatever free vegi's you like, some potassium salt and pepper. Roll it

up for a very filling wrap. You could mix some herbs in the cream cheese if

you like that. I count that as 4 points. Then I add 1 oz of pretzels for 2

more points if I'm not in the mood for a salad with fat free dressing. In

that case I add a fruit, like an apple or 2 small/medium plums.

Teres

Lunch ideas

Before I present my question I just wanted to do a small intro...not

much time for long stories right now! =)

My name is . I live in the state of Georgia and am a SAHM of 3

children, DS5, DD3 and DS2months. I have been overweight to varying

degrees all my life, and am finally at a point that I am ready for

things to change FOR GOOD. My highest ever non-pregnant weight was

256lbs, but I am currently 245.5lbs. I just started using WW and am

excited about it!! I used a 5-Day Jump Start program before

beginning WW, and lost 5.5lbs...which was a real boost for me going

into this.

NOW...here's my question, or rather request. I would like to know

wht some of everyone's favortite SIMPLE LUNCH ideas are that are

around 4-6 points. I am very open to, and excited about trying new

things, I have no food allergies or restrictions...but NO cottage

chhese!! I just tried it last week to see if I could grow to like

it...but it literally made me gag! LOL So we shall steer clear of

that! hehe I appreciate this very much!!

[Guest guest]

Ok I have a few good Lunch recipes from a WW cookbook that I have, I

want to post them in the files section but don't know how so if

someone could take them from this post and do that for me or tell me

how that would be great.

Ok here are a few great low point lunch recipes.

Potato-Broccoli Soup

3 cups cubed peeled potato (about 1 pound)

1 cup frozen chopped broccoli (thawed)

1/2 cup chopped carrot

1/2 cup water

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 can no-salt aded chicken broth

1 1/2 cups 1% milk

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

6 ounces Velveeta lite, cubed

1. Combine first 6 ingredients into a large pot. Bring to a boil;

cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.

2. Combine milk and flour, stirring until smooth. Add milk mixture

and cheese to vegetable mixture in the pot. Cook over medium heat,

stirring constantly, until cheese melts and soup thickens.

3. Serve immediately, or cool; divide servings into individual

airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in

microwave.

Yield: 7 (1 cup) servings

Points per serving: 3

Wagon Wheel Beef Soup

3 cups wagon wheel pasta (or any other small pasta)

cooking spray

3/4 pound ground round

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 26oz. jar of spaghetti sauce

1 can red kidney beans, undrained

2 cans reduced sodium beef broth

1. Cook pasta according to package, omitting fat and salt

2. Heat a large pot coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.

Add beef and onion; cook until beef is browned, stirring to crumble.

Drain well, and return to pot. Add cooked pasta and remaining

ingredients. Cook over medium-high heat until heated through.

3. Serve immediately, or cool; divide servings into individual

airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze up to

1 month. Reheat in microwave.

Yield: 8 (1 1/2 cup) servings

Points per serving: 3

Smoked Sausage Soup

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 (14oz) package low-fat smoked sausage, sliced

1 1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup finely chopped celery

1/2 cup finely chopped carrot

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 (32oz) carton low-sodium chicken broth

1 (14.5oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 (7oz.) bag fresh baby spinach

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and

next 4 ingredients; saute 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

2. Add chicken broth and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover,

reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is done. Remove

from heat and stir in spinach.

3. Serve immediately, or cool; divide servings into individual

airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze up to

1 month. Reheat in microwave.

Yield: 8 (1 cup) servings

Points per serving: 2

Chicken Salad

1 3/4 cup chopped cooked chicken breast

1/3 cup diced celery

1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

1/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 cup diced apple

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Cover and chill for

up to 2 days.

Yield: 4 (1/2 cup) servings

Points per serving: 3

Serve on reduced calorie bread or spread on crackers; don't forget

to add those extra points.

Turkey Muffuletta Pitas

3 ounces thinly sliced smoked turkey, cut into strips

2 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese, cut into strips

1 1/2 cups finely chopped red bell pepper

1/3 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons fat-free italian dressing

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

3 small garlic cloves, minced

1 cup shredded lettuce

2 6-inch pitas cut in half

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl; toss well. Cover

and chill at least 1 hour.

2. Spoon lettuce evenly into pita halves. Spoon turkey mixture

evenly on top of lettuce.

Yield: 4 (1/2 pita) servings

Points per serving: 4

Chicken Caesar Salad

1/2 (6oz) package refrigerated grilled-flavored chicken breast strips

2 cups torn romaine lettuce

1/4 cup sliced peeled cucumber

1/4 cup fat-free Caesar-flavored croutons

2 tablespoons low-fat creamy Caesar dressing

1 small plum tomato, quartered

1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

1. Combine cicken strips, lettuce, and cucumber in a bowl; toss

gently. Add croutons and dressing; toss well. Top with tomato

wedges, and sprinkle with cheese.

Yield: 1 serving

Points: 5

I hope this helps you out .