I don't have time to cook

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VykkDraygoVPR wrote: »

There are some tasty frozen meal options. As well as just frozen cooked meat that you just need to reheat. Just get some hot sauce, and the precooked meats actually taste pretty good.

If you have a blender, I find fruit smoothies to be a very filling and healthy breakfast choice. Especially since you can have it on the go.

I bought frozen beans and meat. and lots and lots of fruits!

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soulofgrace wrote: »

Buy a bag of frozen veggies you like and a bag of frozen grilled meat. Grab some powdered spices a few at a time each week like: salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic, onion, ginger. Keep the frozen meat and veg in a large Tupperware in your fridge. Plan to eat it ALL over the course of the week in different variations. It won't keep much longer. For a meal, put a serving in a covered bowl and microwave for 2 minutes on high. One day spice it Mexican for tacos. One day spice it Italian and add some pasta sauce from a jar. One day spice it Asian with the garlic and ginger. Scramble an egg and add it to the meat and veg for a quick breakfast. You will have to stir that every 30 secs or so until its done to your liking. Experiment! Good luck with your studies and all!

Thank you so much! This is great advice, so many different tastes with some main healthy dishes. I will be doing this.

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Kimegatron wrote: »

I've never been in a dorm, but I thought that they had a kitchen for all dorm students to use? No?

They do, but it is dirty most of the time and there are only few toast makers, few microwaves and few electric stoves. I always avoided using there because first: hygiene second: I had to carry all my stuff few blocks away to the kitchen.

But now I changed my mind with the advices here and I'll be using there!

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shadowfax_c11 wrote: »

Since you are paying for it I would take advantage of the food served by the school cafeteria. They can't cook absolutely everything in oil so just eat less of the stuff that is and more of the veggies. It is going to be a lot healthier than what you are trying to do now.

I think my way is a bit healthier because I use olive oil and I buy most of my stuff organic. School uses cheap ingredients which aren't that healthy (of course this is my opinion)

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ohmyllama wrote: »

There are many great ideas on this board. I just want to suggest the three things I use: crockpot, blender, and grill. I've only lived on campus and not in a dorm, so I have no idea what your situation is like. No idea. I just can't imagine they would deny you using a crockpot anywhere on campus?

I have some very long days and refuse to spend much time cooking. Crockpot can cook all day and have a meal ready in the evening. Just takes me 5-10 minutes in the morning. Love it.

Also love my blender. It's not the huge kind of blender, but a tiny blender which will blend one glass at a time. Lots of options with that.

Or... a little george foreman grill? It works well for pretty much any meat. Cooks fast. Small and easy to store.

We are not allowed to have our own cooking materials. We get a warning if we do.

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fishshark wrote: »

are you restricted from having a hot plate/crock pot/cookers?

Yes, not even a toaster.

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ladipoet wrote: »

nuts, seeds, cheese sticks, sliced salami or pepperoni (your choice) if you have access to a mini-fridge to store it in, jerky, baked cheese, etc.

Yes, I already eat these Thanks a lot.

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rabbitjb wrote: »

WingardiumLeviosa91 wrote: »

I live in a dormitory and go to class during the day, so I buy all my food ready. I am worried if that's too bad. However I eat healthy stuff, sandwiches, tomatoes, fruits, canned tuna few times a day, ham, bread... Can you suggest me healthy and nutritive snacks for my weight loss? Thanks.

I work full-time, have two children, hobbies and a full social life and I seem to manage it so maybe, it's not about time .. maybe, just maybe, you need to re-prioritise because to be honest you have the most time when you're young and unencumbered by family and work not the least - so get the attitude right now and you're on a win

Do you have a fridge or freezer? if so batch cook when you have a spare hour. If not that is more challenging.

Spend an hour checking nutritional guidelines in the shops of pre-packed foods - some are really good and will work with your macros - there's these BOL veg pots that are delicious over salad leaves (you'd need a microwave) - can recommend the thai coconut curry and the lentil sambar

Hummous
Crudites
Cheese
Yogurts

it's all about weighing and measuring so in the right portion size any food can help

Thanks I will be cooking from now on. If nothing, I will eat the vegetables raw