You can always bring fruit, nuts, raw veggies to work. There is plenty of wonderful food that is out there for you to eat.

Have you ever tried other cultural foods?
I heard that the mediteranian diet is quite healthy. I myself really enjoy Japanese foods, and I am learning new recipes to help break the monotony of salad.
I also really enjoy Greek food. And I have learned that a Greek salad is a fantastic alternative to the same ol'salad.
Other ways I change my salads, is I put different greens into it. I like spinach, and different cabbages, and sprouts and oh, whatever I seem to want to throw in. Then I smother it with Lemon Juice and some olive oil (extra virgin, of course) add some feta, avacado, Kalamata olives, and mmmmmmmm...its delicious!
Try some japanese soups...add wasabi for some flare. I just love wasabi!
I learned to make Gyoza. (Japanese stuffed noodle) And I altered the recipe a bit and I put in fresh spinach, cabbage, ground turkey or tofu, fresh garlic, ginger,shredded carrots, water chestnuts, minced bamboo, green onion and a dab of sesame oil. These are really really delicious and the noodle can be stuffed with most anything to your taste. Its fried in a dab of peanut oil, on one side for a couple minutes, then add water and steam it for another couple minutes and its done. There is a dipping sauce that I make to go with it!
I like trying different types of rices, I am suprised how many are so delicious all on their own.
Well, I dont know if this gives you some ideas, but I do encourage you to try and step out of the all american diet. There really are some fantastic foods out there, just waiting for you to discover them!
Have you ever been to an asian market?
And the internet is full of really helpful websites for us beginners that are just learning these new menus.
Good Luck!

One thing that I thought you might find useful. I just recently started drinking Yerba Mate. Its a tea. And it is an excellent replacement for coffee! But besides its benefits of giving you a wonderful, clearheaded type of awareness/awakening, It also curbs an appetite. I have found it a wonderful additioin to my mornings and I havent went back to coffee yet. There is no caffiene in it, and its health benefits are impressive!
It is not nearly the expense coffee is. You should be able to find it at a health food store or market. If not hereis some info on it.
http://www.noborders.net/mate/
http://www.bluemoonbotanicals.com/page35.html


While searching for some ideas I found this:
http://pub121.ezboard.com/fdottisweightlosszoneworkingmothers
http://www.mochasofa.com/food/program/howto/02august26a.asp

And this:

Mexican Rollups
6 12-inch whole wheat tortillas
6 large romaine lettuce leaves
1 1/4 pound sliced cooked roast beef
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup diced red and yellow peppers
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp cumin
For each roll up, tear off about a 15-inch piece of either waxed paper or aluminum foil. Place the tortilla flat on the paper or foil. Place a romaine lettuce leaf on top of the tortilla. Add 3 ounces of beef on top of the lettuce for each tortilla. Divide the remaining ingredients over each tortilla. Begin rolling the paper or foil over the tortilla to encase the filling. Roll until the sandwich is completely rolled up. Fold the excess paper or foil over the top and bottom of the roll up. To eat, peel back the paper or foil.



Tropical Chicken Salad

6 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped mango
1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts
2 cups diced pineapple
1 cup mandarin oranges, packed in their own juice and drained
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 Tbsp low-fat sour cream
1 tsp coconut extract
Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Place over greens or stuff into whole wheat pita bread.