Name your favorite 200 calorie dinner- HELP!

chocolate_owl

Just gonna point out that when I eat a very light dinner like that and drink a couple of glasses of wine, my inhibitions go down and my noticing hunger goes up. Then all the things get eaten, and instead of being a little over my calorie goal, I'm way over.

That said, make sure you get a good chunk of protein, a small dose of fat, and as much volume of veggies as you can. That should help with satiety.

kiittenforever

Stir fry:
- Bean sprouts (this is the base instead of rice or noodles) and whatever veggies you like and a lean protein..
- Broccoli florets - Mushrooms- Snap peas- Red pepper- Garlic- Spring onions
- Chicken breast strips (or shrimp or tofu)
- Reduced sodium soy sauce and club house seasoning

Wraps:
WW Whole wheat tortilla wrap with refried beans and avocado (80 cal wrap, 90cal 125ml refried beans and some avocado) add salsa and cilantro

Or chicken breast strips on a wrap with romaine and caesar dressing.. can also make fajitas within 200 cal.

itsbasschick

1 oz avocado, 3 oz 0% fage greek yogurt, 5 grams parmesan cheese, 92 grams egg whites.

mix the avocado, half the greek yogurt and the parmesan together and mash till smooth. put the egg whites on a small paper plate and microwave for 142 seconds (well, that's how long it is in my microwave). spread the mixture across the egg circle, fold in half. eat the remaining greek yogurt, then eat the egg with the avocado mixture.

nixxthirteen

Oh also, today for lunch I mixed a third of a can of Kirkland chicken breast with 2 tbsp salsa, and put it on a whole wheat 120cal tortilla with spinach leaves and diced tomatoes.

That, with some steamed broccoli, would be quite filling for me.

debtay123

definitely a stirfry or steamed veggies and lean meat. tuna or boarshead turkey breast-excellent

a0akley

Thanks everyone! Now my problem is deciding which delicious idea to try

TeaBea

Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel wrote: »

A tin of tuna and some salad.

This^

Low fat protein & fiber. But you will be famished in the a.m.

Can you go for a brisk walk and earn another hundred or so? If not, just give yourself fewer calories tomorrow. Don't sweat a hundred or so extra calories.

jaga13

I don't know why people are so hung up on what dinner is supposed to be. There are no rules. If you want to eat 200 calories and save more calories for wine, go for it. Some days I eat a really big lunch and then eat a very tiny dinner. Other days I eat a larger breakfast. It varies.
The only issue I Might have, as someone else pointed out: if I'm not sufficiently satisfied with the small dinner, drinking wine will get me drunk fast and lower my inhibitions which could lead to drunk snacking later. But that's totally a personal issue.

kikuska13

There are packets of tomato/ chicken/ vegetarian soup you can buy which fills one tea cup and it kind of makes me full which is surprising because I need a lot of food to fill me up.
One packet is 99 calories and all you do is pour hot water into the cup. P.S- tomato soup is the best out of the 3

Citycat2015

Two egg omelette with mushroom, spinach, pico de gallo and feta.

JaiDessaT

Canned lentil stew (tons of fiber and protein) and about 130 calories and about 150g fresh strawberries. Yum!

TrickyDisco

Quarter tin of chopped tomatoes, dessert spoon of tomato puree, 25g red lentils, chopped celery stick, half a sliced carrot, 50g diced sweet potato, quarter tin of kidney beans, 25g sliced red pepper, sliced quarter of a parsnip, loads of black pepper, two chopped sun-dried tomatoes, about 400ml water, dried mixed herbs, teaspoon fennel or caraway seeds, teaspoon smoked paprika - simmer together for about 40 mins, add a teaspoon of cornflour/water to thicken towards the end of the 40 mins. Around 250 cals.

Seffell

I guess you can eat a 1.5kg lettuce. Or just have normal dinner for a couple more hundred calories today.

When I have only 200-300 left for dinner (if this ever happens) I just eat over. Can't sleep otherwise.

_lyndseybrooke_

My dinner tonight is actually 200 calories. My dinners are usually in the 400-600 range, but that's not how it worked out this week. I'm having an egg white omelet (200g egg whites + 1 oz spincah + seasoning) topped with a laughing cow cheese wedge and two slices of turkey bacon. This meal is so unlike me, but it gets the job done.

skinnymalinkyscot

Would be helpful to know the quantity of alcohol and calorie content pre logged. Even 1 large glass 250ml of wine packs a hefty punch of wasted calories , I say that not to be critical in anyway but because you could eat a normal dinner 400-600 and have a night out drinking sparkling water and maybe just one or two gin and tonics or 1 small glass of white wine made into a tall drink for example, as someone said earlier drink lowers inhibitions and too much could lead to the munchies later. Good luck and enjoy your evening out.

Lounmoun

Egg
Lentil soup
Half a bagel
Salad
Yogurt and fruit
Oatmeal
Cottage cheese
Cereal with milk

ziggy2006

Saute some onion and celery. Add a can of Progresso Light Clam Chowder. Eat the whole thing.

Of course, that only works if you like clam chowder.

jen_bush

Pea and mint soup! If prepared right, you can get a big big bowl for 210ish calories

MultipleHigh5s

4 oz chicken, 90g cooked kale, 90g cooked carrots

Barbs2222

Soup, 1/2 can of Amy's lentil vegetable is 160 cals and my husband likes to add in 2 big handfuls of spinach.

a0akley

Sooooooo at the risk of throwing in a whole new conversation topic, I got home to husband "surpising me" with delicious homemade chicken cordon bleu (my fave) with potatoes and salad. Oops. He wasnt supposed to be home till later, that was part of the whole plan. Oh well. I couldnt NOT eat it. I ate half of one chicken cord, most of the salad and a few bites of potato and I guess I will just hope for the best. Well-meaning family members can reek havok on your diet!
That being said, I just finished my last day at a very stressful job that I HATE (not to mention is sedentary at a desk) and so that is what the celebrating is for. Very sweet of him really. Tomorrow I am being taken out by coworkers and was trying to save up for that.
This is hard people! There is always some reason to start over tomorrow so to speak. Thanks for all the tips and for listening. Maybe I should just skip the scale for a week and enjoy this time of transition?! I think the new job will bring much joy (caring for pregnant ladies, my passion!) and maybe I will be less stressed and all of this will be easier.

TxTiffani

Chicken breast and steamed broccoli:) filling and low cal!

TxTiffani

2 pcs 45 cal toast with 1-2 eggs or egg whites with a little cheese....easily 250 cals or under

a0akley

mskessler89 wrote: »

Just gonna point out that when I eat a very light dinner like that and drink a couple of glasses of wine, my inhibitions go down and my noticing hunger goes up. Then all the things get eaten, and instead of being a little over my calorie goal, I'm way over.

That said, make sure you get a good chunk of protein, a small dose of fat, and as much volume of veggies as you can. That should help with satiety.

Hoping to avoid that, but yes, totally true!

a0akley

skinnymalinkyscot wrote: »

Would be helpful to know the quantity of alcohol and calorie content pre logged. Even 1 large glass 250ml of wine packs a hefty punch of wasted calories , I say that not to be critical in anyway but because you could eat a normal dinner 400-600 and have a night out drinking sparkling water and maybe just one or two gin and tonics or 1 small glass of white wine made into a tall drink for example, as someone said earlier drink lowers inhibitions and too much could lead to the munchies later. Good luck and enjoy your evening out.

I drink white wine with seltzer mixed in to make it last longer... And vodka seltzer/diet soda. Still adds up quickly though!

cesser1

Tabbouleh with Fennel and Pomegranate

Servings 12

calories per serving
109

11 Ingredients Edit Recipe

• 225 g, Bulgar Wheat (Uncooked)
• 300 gram, Fennel Fresh
• 30 g, Red - Fresh
• 2 Tbsp, Lemon
• 2 lemon yields, Lemon juice, raw
• 1 Tbsp, Olive Oil
• 1 med stalk (40g), Celery
• 8 spring onion, 1 Spring Onion
• 6 tbsp(s), Raw
• 6 tbsp, Peppermint, fresh
• 1 cup arils (seed/juice sacs), Pomegranates, raw

soak the bulgur in water for half an hour. Chop everything else up and then mix it all together. Give yourself a double portion of this, or add a lean bit of chicken, grilled.

A lot of veggie soups are also under 200.

Meganthedogmom

Boil the carrots and add brown sugar after draining.
Sauté the snap peas in Pam or another calorie-free spray. Add salt & pepper.

withoutasaddle

Green bean casserole, stir fry (no oils), any cooked veggies, vegetable broth with shiritake noodles, huge salads,

karmelpopcorn

I like green giant steamers with a side of chicken

Jelenajelenajelenajelena

I don't know why people are freaking out. If you cook at home, this could be a great size meal. Lots of veggies, salads, soups etc. I just looked back at some of my days to check and most of my lunches and dinners are 200-300. I eat a big breakfast and snack too.