What food helps you stay on track?

BeverlyMarsh1986

Either something you eat (almost) every day or something you turn to when you can't be bothered to make another salad or grill another piece of chicken? Any kind of food that helps you stay within the limits of your diet?
For me (and my husband) it's Dr. Praeger's veggie burgers, especially the Supergreens one. I can just throw them in the oven and 12 minutes later they are done. We eat them with a whole grain bun, but one burger per half of the bun (like an open sandwich) with a bit of hummus and a salad or some grilled veggies. It's our dinner 2-3 days a week, especially when I don't feel like cooking.

Queenmunchy

I make a lot of low cal meals and freeze them in portions, plus sauces, meatballs, burgers, etc and just pull out what I want. It's much easier for me to have an arsenal of meals that I can choose from and have ready in 5 mins.

fr33sia12

I actually love salads and have one every day for lunch, that keeps me on track as I look forward to them.
I also make my own Nakd bars so if I have a sweet craving they're always in the fridge for me.

BeverlyMarsh1986

fr33sia12 wrote: »

I actually love salads and have one every day for lunch, that keeps me on track as I look forward to them.

I don't mind salads, but sometimes I don't want to make them. I used to have a lot of feta in mine, but after logging it once I have now switched to other things, like corn or small pieces of apple to make it more interesting.
We have ice pops for sweet cravings... Sad, but true.

abitofbliss

I love making a meaty red sauce and pouring it over sauted veges. It's my spaghetti . I have a black bean, chick pea, red onion, cilatro and shredded taco chicken mix that I absolutely love! I don't do it often anymore but I loved making "grilled cheese" with cheese and a tortilla.. Literally takes like 3 mins. I bake turkey pepperoni to make chips and sprinkle them with cheese. I buy cooked shrimp with the tail on and saute them (that's what I'm having tonight). I'll brown lean beef with some seasonings and mix it together with the broccoli in cheese sauce steamer bags (taste like hamburger helper). Taco salad is really easy and filling.

Ok, I'm getting hungry now hahaa

boolz

My spaghetti "sauce": it's really thick with lots of meat and lots of veggies: spinach, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes. I make a huge patch and freeze it, and pull it out whenever I feel like a meal that is easy and filling. I'll eat it as is, or with an ounce of spaghetti or with cottage cheese mixed in. It's a perfect comfort food that gets me past boredom with meat+veggie meals.

TavistockToad

High protein breakfast... either protein enriched cereal or fat free Greek yoghurt with granola.

snowflake930

Sautéed chicken with a lot of veggies served in a flatbread wrap. I season it different ways.
I could eat it every day.

Need2Exerc1se

Fiber Gourmet brand pasta has been a big help. I love pasta, so finding one that is 1/2 the calories of regular but still tastes good was huge for me.

Linzjohnston

Natures Path Peanut Butter Granola.....its my healthy yet indulgent breakfast

KareninLux

Eggs.

karinrhodes

2 Boiled eggs for breakfast...boil a few at a time so they ready in the morning

Gonnabeatyall

Breakfast: Lots of watermelon, or 1/2 avocado on toast, or plain greek yogurt with some fruit/granola. I tend to stay on track when staying under 300 kcal for breakfast.

Lunch I stay under 500 calories by having small portions packed at home.

Snack of Air popped popcorn or raw veggies before dinner.

When I'm under 1000 calories and it's dinnertime, I'm usually on track for the day. Dessert and/or Beer usually push me over, but my goal is pretty aggressive for my size.

Cheers!

pizzawanter

Batch cook minestrone - it's flavoursome and full of veg but less than 100 cals per bowl. So simple and cheap to make, and freezes really well too.

I always have some salmon fillets and turkey breast steaks in the freezer. Add some seasoning, wrap in foil and throw in the oven for 20 mins. I usually just inhale the salmon straight from the foil, the turkey I'll have with some salad or sometimes just a spoonful of mayonnaise.

kommodevaran

I rarely eat salad and never grill chicken... For me, getting off track would mean I stopped eating... I eat what I like and like what I eat, and variety is important to me, so I just say "all of them". I'm a lazy cook and most of my meals are fast and/or easy. I eat a lot of fruit and raw vegetables, milk and crispbread, porridges and smoothies, greek yogurt, nuts and nut butters, cheese, meat and fish, grains and starchy vegetables, soups and casseroles.

MaryLuvsTheLamb

BeverlyMarsh1986 wrote: »

Either something you eat (almost) every day or something you turn to when you can't be bothered to make another salad or grill another piece of chicken? Any kind of food that helps you stay within the limits of your diet?
For me (and my husband) it's Dr. Praeger's veggie burgers, especially the Supergreens one. I can just throw them in the oven and 12 minutes later they are done. We eat them with a whole grain bun, but one burger per half of the bun (like an open sandwich) with a bit of hummus and a salad or some grilled veggies. It's our dinner 2-3 days a week, especially when I don't feel like cooking.

For me it's lots of protein, such as low fat cottage cheese, boiled eggs, or protein shakes. Protein is great for boosting your metabolism.

BeverlyMarsh1986

yerwan82 wrote: »

Batch cook minestrone - it's flavoursome and full of veg but less than 100 cals per bowl. So simple and cheap to make, and freezes really well too.

I always have some salmon fillets and turkey breast steaks in the freezer. Add some seasoning, wrap in foil and throw in the oven for 20 mins. I usually just inhale the salmon straight from the foil, the turkey I'll have with some salad or sometimes just a spoonful of mayonnaise.

Never made minestrone, but that sounds good! Will give it a shot! I love soups. And yes, we make baked fish, too. That's another good one!

TavistockToad

maryhoule47 wrote: »

BeverlyMarsh1986 wrote: »

Either something you eat (almost) every day or something you turn to when you can't be bothered to make another salad or grill another piece of chicken? Any kind of food that helps you stay within the limits of your diet?
For me (and my husband) it's Dr. Praeger's veggie burgers, especially the Supergreens one. I can just throw them in the oven and 12 minutes later they are done. We eat them with a whole grain bun, but one burger per half of the bun (like an open sandwich) with a bit of hummus and a salad or some grilled veggies. It's our dinner 2-3 days a week, especially when I don't feel like cooking.

For me it's lots of protein, such as low fat cottage cheese, boiled eggs, or protein shakes. Protein is great for boosting your metabolism.

In what way does protein boost your metabolism?

hypodonthaveme

I don't know about foods, but the crock pot comes in mighty handy. Throw some ingredients in it in the morning. By supper time it's ready. One crock pot and 2 plates or bowls , some silverware and dishes are done. It's fabulous.

cecsav1

Tuna and eggs. Not at the same time. Lol

laur357

Black coffee, unsweetened iced tea, and eggs. Eggs are cheap, always in my fridge, have a long shelf life, and I love them so many different ways.

Gallowmere1984

Eggs, cheese, and oily fish.

Caitlinbc

Nuts, cottage cheese, hummus, sliced cucumbers and bell peppers, baby carrots low fat cheese, Greek yogurt, frozen fruit bars, frozen Greek yogurt bars, peanut butter, ground turkey, beef jerky, eggs, avocados and fruit.

BABetter1

Avocado, diced up, with juice of a lemon or lime and generous amount of salt and pepper. This little quick meal for breakfast or lunch sometimes has kept me from eating junk that would have totally derailed my macros and maybe would have triggered a binge. I try to keep some limes and avocados around for those unexpected, change of plans we're all having hot dogs/pizza/whatever kind of days.

RainaProske

Well, this sort of qualifies, I guess. When I am at the end of my calorie allowance, and I feel very hungry, I turn to microwaved or air-popped popcorn. I like it, it's crunchy, in the microwave I cook it until it tastes a little bit smoky, and it fills me up.

RandiNoelle

2 eggs in the morning (along with toast, oatmeal/cream of wheat and soymilk) for breakfast and a packet of tuna/salmon with cottage cheese for lunch.

kommodevaran

cecsav1 wrote: »

Tuna and eggs. Not at the same time. Lol

Y u no like salade niçoise?

Gallowmere1984

kommodevaran wrote: »

cecsav1 wrote: »

Tuna and eggs. Not at the same time. Lol

Y u no like salade niçoise?

I had no idea what this was. I looked it up, and sans the tomatoes, it sounds fantastic.

JenHuedy

I like to have a big container of veggies prepped and portioned out in baggies ready to grab and go. Celery, sugar snap peas, baby carrots, cucumbers, grape tomatoes... whatever looks good/is on sale. If it's right in front I'm more likely to grab some for a snack and it makes packing lunches a breeze. (And I can hide the cookie dough behind it. The kids haven't found it yet!)

xvolution

I just eat what I enjoy, though practice good portion control and substitute ingredients for healthy variations [like extra lean beef for hamburgers, light soy sauce for chinese dishes, etc]. It's easier to stick to a diet when you enjoy the food.

LokiGrrl

I make vinaigrettes with extra virgin olive oil, and add nuts and flaxseed to them for a fat/protein boost and some pureed veggies for flavor. I'm still perfecting the consistency, but great for dipping raw veggies and surprisingly can go on a lot of savory foods. Also I love vinegar and that helps. Also: GREEN OLIVES. Nom nom nom nom.