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How to eat healthy when stuck in a b&b for the week?

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    How to eat healthy when stuck in a b&b for the week?

    Could do with some tips on trying to stay healthy when working away.....getting sick of microwavable meals and fast food.....

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    Originally posted by wantacontract View Post
    Could do with some tips on trying to stay healthy when working away.....getting sick of microwavable meals and fast food.....
    Jacket potato (microwaveable)
    Packet of salad leaves with smoked salmon bits
    Cous cous with some cooked chicken (you only need a kettle and some seasoning)
    Pre-made fruit salad?
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      #3
      Originally posted by wantacontract View Post
      Could do with some tips on trying to stay healthy when working away.....getting sick of microwavable meals and fast food.....
      Well its "easy" in principal... just don't eat tulip.......

      However.... Cooked Brekkie every day...Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
      Take Away every evening...... Mmmmmmmmmmmmm

      Sorry - not helping am I?
      I've been in a Hotel for most of the past few months............ my only saving grace is that the cooked breakfast is easily avoided (no real bacon or sausage).... but Restaurants every night is not "slimming"

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        #4
        I'd use the canteen at work and not eat dinner at night, you don't need it if your sitting at a desk all day.

        Find a nice swimming pool, not a public place, a spa of sorts and treat yourself for a mid-week night time diner afterwards.

        Did this for about 6-8 weeks once, slept like a log a night without eating crap too.
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          #5
          Originally posted by wantacontract View Post
          Could do with some tips on trying to stay healthy when working away.....getting sick of microwavable meals and fast food.....
          Chicken shish is good fast food.

          Contrary to popular belief the microwave can be the best way to cook some foods, Sainsburys do quite a good fresh ready meal range in a bowl shape that's both healthy and tasty.
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            #6
            Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post
            Chicken shish is good fast food.

            Contrary to popular belief the microwave can be the best way to cook some foods, Sainsburys do quite a good fresh ready meal range in a bowl shape that's both healthy and tasty.
            I've not used a microwave to heat food in years. First it was because I did not have room for one after I moved house now that I do I find I don't need one. Anyone else like this?
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              #7
              Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
              I've not used a microwave to heat food in years. First it was because I did not have room for one after I moved house now that I do I find I don't need one. Anyone else like this?
              I do my porridge in it.
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                #8
                Originally posted by zeitghost
                I use it for the liver & fava beans.

                Yum.
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by wantacontract View Post
                  Could do with some tips on trying to stay healthy when working away.....getting sick of microwavable meals and fast food.....
                  Find your nearest Pizza Hut and just go for the salad option. Do not put too much dressing on it either. A relatively cheap healthy option.
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
                    I've not used a microwave to heat food in years. First it was because I did not have room for one after I moved house now that I do I find I don't need one. Anyone else like this?
                    My last two spots had built in microwaves which were just the basic model, and I didn't have room for my fancy one with grill, so I sold it.

                    I've got used to doing without one as well, and it doesn't bother me.

                    Back to the OP's question. If works canteen, use that for lunch plus buy sandwiches / salad / fruit salad / yogurt for evening meal. Definitely skip the cooked breakfast.
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