Supermarket challenge
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Hi everyone I dont normally venture in to this side of the forum but a new job has had me thinking.
I travel alot as part of a new job I have and have a £25 a day food allowance, now eating out of hotels has seen me put on a few lbs, i know there are healthy options but the nicer stuff is always too tempting.
What I propose is, if you had £25 a day and full run of the supermarket what would you be eating, this is generally an evening meal and the only 'cooking' equipment you have is a hotel kettle.
The idea is to be healthy and nice.
Over to you lot.
I travel alot as part of a new job I have and have a £25 a day food allowance, now eating out of hotels has seen me put on a few lbs, i know there are healthy options but the nicer stuff is always too tempting.
What I propose is, if you had £25 a day and full run of the supermarket what would you be eating, this is generally an evening meal and the only 'cooking' equipment you have is a hotel kettle.
The idea is to be healthy and nice.
Over to you lot.
One of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Betterware-Pasta-Express-C...
you could poke the spaghetti through tinned hotdog sausages
you could poke the spaghetti through tinned hotdog sausages
I lived in a hotel for 9 months for work and ended up going to the supermarket, I certainly didn't spend £25 a day, Id eat all sorts fruit, salads not being able to cook does bring some challenges, id also go to different restaurants (or take-aways) and make up the difference myself.
Odie said:
I lived in a hotel for 9 months for work and ended up going to the supermarket, I certainly didn't spend £25 a day, Id eat all sorts fruit, salads not being able to cook does bring some challenges, id also go to different restaurants (or take-aways) and make up the difference myself.
Its not that £25 isnt enough, its more than enough. Just looking for something different thats all.So what kind of salads did you make?
Just buy a different bag of salad everyday. Make some couscous (couple of tablespoons in a bowl of hot water for 5 minutes). Add some seasoning. That's my lunch everyday. I add roast chicken (with the skin OH NO I WILL BE FAT!!!1).
I would argue with you that eating healthy food can still make you fat but my NYR is to avoid those arguments.
I would argue with you that eating healthy food can still make you fat but my NYR is to avoid those arguments.
lepetitoeuf said:
some dips?
Healthy, I like it. But. One pot of this: http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id... is just 200g and you could eat all of it. It's really nice. One pot contains 700 kcals. You could easily devour two pots plus all the vegetables. Bringing your lunch to a heady 1500 kcals which is a big ass lunch for bulking! One portion is 50g (177 kcals) - about 2 tablespoons which isn't much when you're dipping.Hoofy said:
Just buy a different bag of salad everyday. Make some couscous (couple of tablespoons in a bowl of hot water for 5 minutes). Add some seasoning. That's my lunch everyday. I add roast chicken (with the skin OH NO I WILL BE FAT!!!1).
I would argue with you that eating healthy food can still make you fat but my NYR is to avoid those arguments.
Couscous and salad for lunch every day?I would argue with you that eating healthy food can still make you fat but my NYR is to avoid those arguments.
I'd rather starve.
Mr Gearchange said:
Eat in the hotel restuarant then use the gym?
Sorry - I appreciate that's not very helpful, but asking for interesting and healthy recipies that you can cook using the kettle in a hotel room is going to be incredibly limited.
That's what I do. When on an allowance it's tempting to treat yourself so work ogg 500 calories before hand that way you don't put on the lbs. Hot food with just a kettle if going to me pretty limited and not that healthy.Sorry - I appreciate that's not very helpful, but asking for interesting and healthy recipies that you can cook using the kettle in a hotel room is going to be incredibly limited.
Electric hob for £13 might open up some more options?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Andrew-James-Electric-Sing...
(Not that specific one, just an example)
Obviously you'd need a pan and spoon, and you'd need to wash them up. But if you wanted to, it would be do-able.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Andrew-James-Electric-Sing...
(Not that specific one, just an example)
Obviously you'd need a pan and spoon, and you'd need to wash them up. But if you wanted to, it would be do-able.
Do any of the hotels have fridges in the rooms? If they do, your options are broadened a whole lot.
If you spend a lot of time on the road, maybe consider a 12v powered fridge for the car.
If either of these are an option, I'd spend the money on getting lots of fresh food to make at home. Prepping meals all at once one evening at home and putting them in food containers to haul around on your travels may be a good alternative.
Breakfast - Sounds a cliche, but it really is the most important meal of the day. Something high in all the essentials - Fats (Natural), Fibre, Protein and so on. Smoothies & Parfaits are good for this and can be prepped 3/4 days in advance if kept chilled.
I usually do one or the other using natural yoghurt (for parfaits) or almond milk (for smoothies), banana, peanut butter, oats and frozen blueberries.
Lunch is usually manageable out on the road as it's a good time to have some carbs to keep you going for the rest of the day. Again, plenty of options if you want to make something at home such as sandwiches and salads.
Dinner is probably the meal where people pile on the unnecessary lbs. Pick something high protein and relatively low in carbs which over time will help if you want to keep a watch on your weight. Again, cooked chicken, fish and vegetables can stay in the fridge for 3/4 days once prepped.
If cooking at home and eating out of a tupperware tub isn't your thing.....don't bother reading the above! Again sounds a cliche, but a well balanced diet will help you lose some lbs. Lot's of water, less sugar and smaller portions are a good starting point.
If you spend a lot of time on the road, maybe consider a 12v powered fridge for the car.
If either of these are an option, I'd spend the money on getting lots of fresh food to make at home. Prepping meals all at once one evening at home and putting them in food containers to haul around on your travels may be a good alternative.
Breakfast - Sounds a cliche, but it really is the most important meal of the day. Something high in all the essentials - Fats (Natural), Fibre, Protein and so on. Smoothies & Parfaits are good for this and can be prepped 3/4 days in advance if kept chilled.
I usually do one or the other using natural yoghurt (for parfaits) or almond milk (for smoothies), banana, peanut butter, oats and frozen blueberries.
Lunch is usually manageable out on the road as it's a good time to have some carbs to keep you going for the rest of the day. Again, plenty of options if you want to make something at home such as sandwiches and salads.
Dinner is probably the meal where people pile on the unnecessary lbs. Pick something high protein and relatively low in carbs which over time will help if you want to keep a watch on your weight. Again, cooked chicken, fish and vegetables can stay in the fridge for 3/4 days once prepped.
If cooking at home and eating out of a tupperware tub isn't your thing.....don't bother reading the above! Again sounds a cliche, but a well balanced diet will help you lose some lbs. Lot's of water, less sugar and smaller portions are a good starting point.
Edited by Sag1 on Friday 3rd January 16:08
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