Gongdeok diet meal shop: Greek yogurt and protein cookie, Why Starve

Where is Why Starve Diet Gongdeok Main Branch?

I picked up a work lunch box from Why Starve Diet Gongdeok Main Branch, in the basement of Lotte Castle President near Gongdeok Station. I've been trying to eat a little lighter these days, even if it's just one meal.

When I eat lunch properly at work — rice, side dishes, the whole thing — I end up feeling heavy and sluggish by the afternoon.

But eating salad every single day sounded like a fast track to being hungry again in an hour, and eating too little never lasts long for me either. So I went looking for something light enough to bring to work for lunch and ended up at Why Starve Diet Gongdeok Main Branch in Gongdeok.

What's in the Chicken Light Protein Box for a work lunch?

What I picked was the Chicken Light Protein Box. Why Starve doesn't just do salads — they sell protein boxes, poke bowls, salads, and more. The protein box in particular is great for anyone who wants solid protein but still wants to keep the meal light.

According to the store's own description, each protein box has 150g or more of meat, plus quality carbs and vegetables. So instead of just cutting portions down, I went with the idea of eating a proper lunch, just a lighter version of it.

I packed this to eat at my desk during lunch break, and I realized menus like this are great for busy days since there's no lunchbox prep needed. Starving yourself or slashing portions isn't sustainable — swapping in a better meal structure while still actually eating is way more realistic long term.

This time, I figured I'd start with just one lunch.

Why Starve's Greek yogurt as an after-school snack

I got two Greek yogurts from Why Starve. These weren't for my lunch — I picked them up as a homework-time snack for my kid at home.

Kids always get hungry mid-homework and reach for something to snack on. Rather than letting it always be chips or sweets, I thought having something like this on hand couldn't hurt.

So I'll keep these in the fridge and pull one out during homework time. And honestly, I'll probably eat one alongside sometimes too. 😊

Dark Chocolate Almond Protein Cookie: how does it taste?

Last thing I picked was the Why Starve Dark Chocolate Almond Protein Cookie. Honestly, I just saw it on the menu and got curious — it looked good.

Snacks are usually the first thing to go when people say they're dieting, but I'm the type who can't keep it up long if I deprive myself completely, so something like this caught my eye. I figured I'd have it in the morning with coffee on days I'm craving something sweet — a quick sugar fix. It'd also be handy to have one in my bag on days when breakfast is hard to fit in. And with dark chocolate plus almonds, I was curious how it'd taste.

Lunch and snacks sorted in one Gongdeok takeout run

Looking back at what I packed from Why Starve Gongdeok Main Branch, it's a pretty practical combo. The Chicken Light Protein Box for work lunch. Greek yogurt for homework snacks. The protein cookie for mornings when I want something sweet.

I didn't start out planning some big diet overhaul — just wanted to eat lighter at lunch. But once I'd picked out a few useful items, it felt a lot less stressful than expected.

What I liked about Why Starve is that 'diet menu' doesn't just mean small, bland portions — the protein boxes, salads, and poke bowls are things you'd actually want to eat day to day. It seems like a good fit not just for people who work out or manage strict diets, but also for someone like me just trying to eat a bit lighter at lunch these days. I went looking for somewhere in Gongdeok to grab a work lunch, and started with these picks for now.

Not trying to eat perfectly every single day, just changing one meal at a time. That's about all I'm trying to do these days. 😊