I feel dumb asking this, but...

...what do people eat for lunch when they don't like to cook at all? I have some really bad eating habits, and I have also gained weight from that and a medication I was on for awhile. I would like to be more healthy, because my physical state is contributing to these horrible moods I get in. I do like fruits and veggies, but I actually only eat them when they are in the prepared foods I have. Once in awhile I'll have a banana or some watermelon or a nectarine or two. I have looked up "one ingredient lunches" online, but it's never just one ingredient: the wisdom being that it's not a balanced meal. I really love PB&J, but I buy the frozen ones...does that count??? Again, I feel silly, but I could use some advice, for real.

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itsok · 31-35, F

I hate cooking. Today I had an apple and half an avocado for lunch. I made three breakfasts to get me through half the week on Monday, and so I just reheated one of those.
Lately for most of my meals I just cycle through the protein I like. Chicken, turkey, tofu, eggs, tuna, beans, and Greek yogurt.
Since I cook the chicken, turkey, and eggs, I’ll cook enough for like 5ish meals to be eaten over a few days. By the time I’m sick of it, I switch to a new one.
I see you like tomato and cucumber, I’d chop a bunch at one time, and then every day just get a portion out, and add a dressing and some protein. Throw in some grilled chicken, or a boiled egg, or even some canned beans.
Those microwave vegetable pouches (like sauced broccoli, cheesy cauliflower rice etc) are easy and even the sauced ones are low cal.
If it’s not enough I’ll add fruit in as a snack.