Diet help!

inabasket

Every healthy dieting plan out there contains chicken in at least 2 of the daily meals....problem is I don't like chicken at all so I'm a bit lost as to what I can do about it...I do like pork/beef will that do as well?

jaga13

I definitely don't eat chicken twice a day. Rarely even once. Then again, I've never followed a diet with specific meal plans. Yes, substitute with protein that you will like and fits into your caloric budget.

SianOdell

yep as long as u r under your calories u will lose weight. I eat grilled steak and salad. Tonight is piri piri pork and salad. I add low fat houmous and coleslaw and my fav bean salad http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/06/southwestern-black-bean-salad.html. I cut carbs just because I am too greedy with them! skinnytaste has lots of great recipes. Good luck and enjoy!

wkwebby

You can totally substitute with pork and beef. Just watch the calories. It will be a lot less beef than lean pork and lean chicken in one serving size. So serving sizes vary dramatically and you may not feel full on beef.

Teenie0916

sometimes i use eggs as a substitute depending on the recipe

Need2Exerc1se

Beef and pork are fine if that's what you like. Turkey might be closer in volume per calorie, if you like turkey. Other common protein sources are fish/seafood, canned tuna or eggs.

TheLegendaryBrandonHarris

As you learn more about food, you'll be able to more easily customize your meal plans.

inabasket

Thank you all trying to get this diet thing sorted out so I'm eating healthier

jgnatca

Here's the nutrition content on 140g of chicken breast, roasted, no skin - 231 calories, 43 g of protein, 45 calories from fat (nutritiondata).

And a pork chop, boneless, broiled, 134g - 190 calories, 33 g of protein, 59 calories from fat.
(nutritiondata)

Taking care trimming the fat, you can enjoy the freedom of any meat you enjoy.

svirds

For protein - any lean meat - boneless, skinless chicken or very lean beef is good. I don't eat a lot of pork, so can't speak to that. Fish and eggs are good. Quinoa is a good protein. I also eat a lot of lentils and black beans.

whmscll

inabasket wrote: »

Thank you all trying to get this diet thing sorted out so I'm eating healthier

You can eat any protein for weight loss...but as for "eating healthier," keep in mind that most experts advise eating red meat (which includes all pork and beef) only once or twice a week. This is because of red meat's high saturated fat content, which in the long run can cause health issues, especially for your heart. So do try experimenting with fish, eggs, turkey and other sources of protein as well as beef and pork.

RodaRose

Just look for low calorie cuts of meat -- sirloin, low fat ground/minced beef, . . .

Ready2Rock206

Eat foods you do like. Eat at a deficit. That's the best diet plan out there.

inabasket

Thank you all not liking Chicken is a major ball ache I wish I liked it! I've only ever really tried cod that I've liked as far as fish go....do many other fish taste like that?

SherryTeach

I am a big fan of pork tenderloin. And there is no waste at all.