So fellow commuters; what do you do eat for lunch?
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Fueling is not some "fixation", it's a necessity for people who are very active physically. Why should I starve myself ??...My daily routine can be very intense...I need a minimum of 2500-3500 calories per day or else I would look and perform like a starved POW...A person who bikes to work, works at a physically demanding job and then does fitness/strength workouts has different needs then somebody who has a sedentary job and sits at a desk all day.
Also, remember that the thread is about what one eats for lunch. In my case, I am most physically active during the day and I just don't tolerate well the feeling of food in my gut when I am physically active (and yes this is probably psychological as well). Just because I have a couple of pieces of fruit for lunch doesn't mean that I starve myself. I usually pig out at dinner, after which I can relax.
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90% of the time I pack a deli sandwich, with yogurt, a few different fruit offerings, maybe some carrot sticks and some other type of carb. I would eat out more but I also don't want to spend the money.I do treat myself once a week.
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90% of the time I pack a deli sandwich, with yogurt, a few different fruit offerings, maybe some carrot sticks and some other type of carb. I would eat out more but I also don't want to spend the money.I do treat myself once a week.
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I pack 'leftovers' in tupperware, generally. Not so much leftovers as deliberately cooking enough to freeze for the future. I live alone; not too hard.
Past that, there's a mexican food truck at work, a grocery store and walmart across the street, along with a plethora of fast food around my workplace. I just eat whatever.
I somewhat agree and disagree. I think most people worry too much-since virtually all of us(even here on the forum, who ride probably 10x a week)have a few lbs we could lose. A bit of a calorie deficit for a few days is not fatal!
But I do feel like the quality of my rides is noticeably different when I'm sloppy about eating-both in quantity(too much or too little) and quality.
Past that, there's a mexican food truck at work, a grocery store and walmart across the street, along with a plethora of fast food around my workplace. I just eat whatever.
Everybody is different, I reckon. I ride 12-20 miles round trip depending on what route I take. My route is basically is dependent on weather and how much time I have. I ride at a 13 mph average pace in an urban setting on a 40-45 lb bike (loaded weight). I weigh about 160 (same as I did 40 years ago).
On the few days that I eat a bigger lunch, my trips home are measurably slower and less comfortable. Personally, I think the fixation on fueling and hydrating is more psychological than physical.
Good luck.
On the few days that I eat a bigger lunch, my trips home are measurably slower and less comfortable. Personally, I think the fixation on fueling and hydrating is more psychological than physical.
Good luck.
But I do feel like the quality of my rides is noticeably different when I'm sloppy about eating-both in quantity(too much or too little) and quality.
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baby spinach with poppy seed salad dressing and a glass of mango juice
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snack: usually a banana and coconut flavored yogurt
lunch: almost always dinner leftovers from the night before or a sandwich
Expanding to the subject of diet I tend to follow this rule: Eat Breakfast Like a King, Lunch Like a Prince, and Dinner Like a Pauper
I wake up hungry and my appetite tapers as the day goes on so it suits me well.
lunch: almost always dinner leftovers from the night before or a sandwich
Expanding to the subject of diet I tend to follow this rule: Eat Breakfast Like a King, Lunch Like a Prince, and Dinner Like a Pauper
I wake up hungry and my appetite tapers as the day goes on so it suits me well.
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Since I generally only can commute by bike 2 days a week, I'm happy to have "less-than-stellar" lunches on those days. I generally keep large containers of both trail mix, and plain peanuts in my office. On bike days, I often will simply try to eat a lot of both during the day, and I'm not hungry. Or I go next door to taco bell.
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A few months ago I changed my lunch habits. I go to Subway or Jimmy Johns once a week or so. Subway & Jimmy Johns are about 1 mi from work and I walk. I take an hour lunch. Every couple of weeks there is a good Mexican restaurant that has takeout near work. Or I make a sandwich, tuna usually, or have cottage cheese and some fresh veggies.
Before that I used to eat out every day. Decided to try to make my meals a little healthier, and cheaper.
Before that I used to eat out every day. Decided to try to make my meals a little healthier, and cheaper.
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My company gives me a car to use throughout my day. I negotiated that in my contract on the basis that I needed to bike commute.
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On days I ride, morning snack is usually a banana to go with my coffee. Lunch (regardless of whether I ride or drive) is usually a sandwich (tuna salad, grilled turkey, deli meat, PB&J are the usual suspects) - pickled hot peppers and sweet pickles as a condiment, a couple of apples (usually a Granny Smith and a Fuji), one navel or three Mandarins oranges, and a hard-boiled egg. I usually haul the fruit and eggs (along with clothes for the week) on Mondays when I drive (due to after-work commitments); that way I can just bring the sandwich in a sturdy plastic container without fear of it getting squished.
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Grazing through the cafeteria at work, usually. Occasionally I'll get "out" with a coworker for lunch, but the caf' is surprisingly good. It only takes a little work to avoid the deep fried dishes and sweet (but delicious) desserts.
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i eat whatever they serve at work. there are days i forget to go get it though. then it's cheeseplates, chocolates or cookies, whatever is lying around the office.
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My co-workers think I'm boring and/or anti-social since I don't go out for lunch, but my standard fare is now a NutriBlast, usually kale blended with various fruits, nuts, and seeds. I'll also bring a Greek yogurt, granola, string cheese, additional fruit, and carrots. I also typically drink a gallon of water before I'm done with work. This can make my commute home a challenge, with a full bladder.
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When I "bag" lunch (infrequent) I have greek yogurt and nuts. When I have a quick lunch out of the office, probably my favorites is a plaintain sandwich with Sriracha at the local vegetarian constabulary, and a local draught beer. Recently Maine Brewing and Pretty Things have been on tap, which makes me a happy camper.
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