Believe it or not Almonds are also a great protein and a great snack. So whether you just munch on them or you throw sliced almonds into a salad for texture, they will help.
I am very bad about this, but try to stretch your muscles before exercising you will have less strain and pain. If you didn’t you might want to ice your knees, calf and thigh muscles a bit. They might be a bit sore tomorrow.
Try parking your car at least a block or two away from your job so you get a bit of a walk to and from work. Use the stairs instead of the elevator. Every little bit helps. If you sit most of the day do some muscle tightening exercises at your desk.
Humus in moderation is great as well because it is protein (chick peas) carrots dipped in humus is a very good snack. So if you get a bag of baby carrots (no prep) and a small individual Humus pack that will be great for mid-day or mid-afternoon. Don’t forget that many fruits have too high a sugar content such as apples, oranges and grapes.