Packing My Cooler!

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Phit-n-Phat — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:53:15 GMT

Sometimes I think my blog is turning into a motivational/food blog. But hey, what holds most of us back

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Michelle — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:49:45 GMT

These ideas are going to make my first full week a success. I can't wait to "prep" on Sunday.

Thanks for all the ideas, ladies!

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tmar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:42:36 GMT

I have always packed a cooler for my lunch. What has helped me are the suggestions on how to do all the little prep things that take up so much time. Prepping things on Sunday, measuring out portions beforehand, and cooking extra the night before, have been lifesavers. Thanks for helping me understand and accept that protein bars and shakes are not only okay but essential.

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admin — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:33:46 GMT

I'm lucky my schedule allows me to cook through the week. I buy a big package of chicken breasts, grill all of them, then chop, weigh and portion them out into ziplocs (which I try to re-use as much as possible). I also boil a dozen eggs for the week, and put two of those with a piece of fruit in the cooler for Meal 2. I find that using leftovers also works: I make huge portions of protein, then weigh and portion the leftovers for me. (side note: this has also helped my husband eat leftovers faster — he knows he’ll miss out if he doesn’t!). For meal 4 (post-workout), I portion out nuts and dates/prunes. Everything’s in my cooler when I leave for work. Although I need to get better about packing it at night; my brain works better then. :)

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Corinne — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:15:00 GMT

Not at all! Just make sure that any squares are pink or black...true PNP colors!

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phitme — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:41:39 GMT

You have me carrying a cooler each and every day. I find it so much easier to stay out of the junk when I have all my good for me stuff right at hand here in my office.

As a side note for anyone who may need an insulated pack. I ordered one from Lean Cuisine. $9.95, which includes shipping, CUTE, holds lots and benefits the Susan G Komen *** Cancer Foundation. I just got mine a couple weeks ago and I am loving it! Check them out here... www.leancuisine.com/.../Index.aspx.

Corinne, I hope you don't mind me posting the link.

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veperez — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:39:47 GMT

Great tips Corinne! I love the one about keeping some emergency stuff in the truck at all times... I have never thought of that. Off to buy a square basket!!! :-)

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admin — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:18:26 GMT

Yay for cooler bags!

I just printed this post. Very useful. Thanks for the tips!

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admin — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:52:42 GMT

Great ideas! I'm going to try to do ALL my food prep on Sundays to avoid my night time munching issues. Then I can get in and out of the kitchen faster during the week nights! Thanks for sharing : )

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