https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:00:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-ideas-for-work-lunches#post-2704920 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:13:30 +0000 smocks 2704920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite work lunch while pregnant (besides eating out) was open faced avocado toast, with cheese. I would take 2 pieces of toast, 2 slices of cheese, and cut up an avocado and put the slices on top of the cheese. Little fresh ground salt &amp; pepper that I kept in my desk on top, and viola. Easy, nourishing/filling, delicious. Usually with a piece of fruit on the side. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-ideas-for-work-lunches#post-2704868 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 09:04:24 +0000 looch 2704868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How are you feeling about baked potatoes and rice? Eggs? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-ideas-for-work-lunches#post-2704850 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 08:33:58 +0000 atoz 2704850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A cup of jo is doing a series about this on her blog, cupofjo.com. I was just reading the comments this morning for inspiration. :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-ideas-for-work-lunches#post-2704754 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:40:24 +0000 Anagram 2704754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: Both pregnancies, I had a major aversion to red sauces, so maybe try a jarred alfredo sauce on penne or something super plain like that to start. You could also make a cheese/chicken quesadilla at home...that only takes about 3 minutes. Just put some butter in a pan, put in 1 tortilla, sprinkle on shredded cheese and a little chicken, then fold tortilla on itself and grill each side till slightly brown. That's really plain.</p> <p>I was so nauseous both pregnancies, I felt like I could only eat bland white foods. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-ideas-for-work-lunches#post-2704751 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:37:55 +0000 Smurfette 2704751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Costco sells these burrito bowls that aren't bad that I took while pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-ideas-for-work-lunches#post-2704750 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:37:02 +0000 avivoca 2704750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I liked these:<br /> - BLTA Sandwich<br /> - Hummus, feta, bell peppers wrap<br /> - Greek yogurt, granola, and fruit </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-ideas-for-work-lunches#post-2704749 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:34:11 +0000 MrsTal 2704749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My top lunches while pregnant were: soup with a side of fruit, gold fish crackers and crunchy veggies with dip, Amy's frozen burritos or meals, peanut butter or almond butter sandwiches, microwaveable steamer bags of rice with some chicken or roast beef, also hit up Kroger a lot for canned chili with Fritos but I blame cravings for that :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-ideas-for-work-lunches#post-2704745 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:26:08 +0000 jhd 2704745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ate a lot of mini bagels with cream cheese, veggies and hummus, triscuits and cream cheese, and citrus fruits. I could prep at the start of the week and leave things in the fridge at work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-ideas-for-work-lunches#post-2704742 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:19:31 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2704742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love cold rotisserie chicken and would probably make a big batch of pasta salad and eat the same one for a week. Then the next week choose a different salad dressing and veggie ingredients. To add some variety to your lunch bring a different fruit or cookie everyday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-ideas-for-work-lunches#post-2704738 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:12:00 +0000 skipra 2704738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Couscous, falafel and hummus. Trader Joe's has frozen falafel.<br /> Caesar salad or Greek salad (can add chicken)<br /> Veggie sandwiches</p> <p>I think those were the 3 lunches I ate during pregnancy. Congrats! So happy for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-ideas-for-work-lunches#post-2704737 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:08:47 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2704737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make some chicken on the weekend and then make a wrap at work most days. I usually bring vegetables to go with it but I have gestational diabetes so I'm trying to fill up on mostly healthy stuff. One week I made a large portion of chili on the weekend and got a couple of lunches from it too. I really need to eat enough or I'll be distracted at work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-ideas-for-work-lunches#post-2704731 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 20:55:39 +0000 Mae 2704731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am really struggling with what to take to work for lunch now that I'm pregnant. I find that lunch is when I feel the best/want/need to eat the most food, and if I eat a legit meal I feel better the rest of the day. When I eat a smaller/snacky meal I tend to be starving all afternoon/evening and end up feeling more crappy. </p> <p>The issue is that I'm really struggling with packing substantial meals for work. I'm currently having aversions to vegetables and lean-cuisine type food. My doc is big on the no-lunchmeat thing, so I've been following that. I don't cook much at night (or ever) so I don't ever have leftovers. Also with the not cooking-- not super interested in doing a ton of cooking for work because I"m super tired. </p> <p>Sigh. </p> <p>Mostly the days we order in at work I end up feeling pretty good. The days I pack (which usually ends up being like, cheese and crackers or something) I feel crappy the rest of the day. But ordering in so much is expensive. </p> <p>So far my only thoughts for next week's planning are to maybe get a roaster chicken I can carve up and take a few days and heat in the microwave, or maybe make a batch of pasta to take. </p> <p>Any other ideas? Carb + meat + easy + microwavable is key here... </p>