Inexpensive Food for Weightloss

wilson10102018

Popcorn is the bomb. Forget about sodium. The Guidelines are BS.

jamie_rael

Lounmoun wrote: »

If you are not losing the thing to do first is be more accurate with your logging. Log everything including drinks. Check that the entries you use are correct. Use a food scale.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1
If you are confident about your logging accuracy, then look at adjusting your calorie intake or exercise.
Make sure you are getting enough protein, fats, fiber. If you are very low fat or low carb you might increase those and see if it helps you feel less hungry.

Meal planning is a good idea if you have a tight budget.
Low budget friendly foods where I live are things like oatmeal, tuna, whole chicken or chicken thighs, dry beans, lentils, rice, pasta, bread, peanut butter, eggs, potatoes, carrots, apples, ground turkey, cabbage, onions, canned beans, canned vegetables and fruits, frozen vegetables, powdered milk.
Buy generic store brands to save money.

Snacks- eggs, popcorn, pretzels, yogurt, carrots, celery, apples, peanut butter, refried beans, tortillas, homemade hummus, salsa, cottage cheese, canned tuna, oatmeal

You could drink unsweetened teas or broth for a low calorie warm drink.

If you want hot food you can make that fit your calorie goal. You don't have to eat raw cold vegetables. Pizza and soup have nutrients so are not unhealthy. If you have a very low budget and want to eat healthier regular alcohol is probably something to limit or eliminate vs. avoiding normal foods that might help you feel more full.

Low budget menu planning and recipes:
http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/40dollarmenu.htm
http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/70dollarmenu.htm
http://www.budgetbytes.com
http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/03/35-meatless-meals.html
http://www.meatlessmonday.com/favorite-recipes/
http://www.lentils.org/recipes-cooking/recipes/

Some MFP threads you may find useful:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10518784/healthy-food-choice-on-a-budget/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10500423/costing-a-lot-more-money-to-eat-healthier/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10490067/most-healthy-food-options-are-very-expensive-and-im-on-a-very-poor-budget-what-to-do/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10614805/need-quick-cheap-nutritious-food#latest
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10666103/only-have-150-a-month-for-food-help/p2
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10020804/looking-for-vegetarian-recipes#latest
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10563959/volume-eaters-thread/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods/p1


I find food ideas on Pinterest a lot. Some other good sources of recipes:
http://www.skinnytaste.com
http://www.allrecipes.com
http://www.kalynskitchen.com/

Thank you all! Especially this commenter for being so thorough lol

AnnPT77

jamie_rael wrote: »

kopeterson00 wrote: »

What is reverse dieting?

Same, girl. I would love to know what reverse dieting is! I'll look it up.

And I'm sorry for not clarifying; my issue with soup is that it's so high in sodium.

Everyone makes good points! I guess I was mostly looking for low-calorie food that helps you feel fuller longer.

Also; I don't like beans but I try to eat them just because I know they're good for you and aid in digestion.

Any higher fiber snack tips?

Unless you have a relevant health condition, sodium affects only water weight. It comes, it goes, it's no big deal - part of how a healthy body functions. And there are low sodium soups, especially if you make your own.

Higher fiber snacks: Veggies, fruits, oatmeal (watch the added sugar and keep it reasonable), some whole grain crackers.

Note: Fiber makes some people feel full. For others, fat, protein, complex carbs (baked potatoes, oatmeal, etc.) do the job. Experiment to see what works for you.

lorrpb

Choose soups with a broth rather than a cream base to save tons of calories. Hot veggies. Oatmeal or other hot cereal (cream of wheat, Wheatena). Hot tea. Popcorn without tons of butter and salt, try other seasonings, even chili powder if you like spicy. Lentils, beans.

jamie_rael

AnnPT77 wrote: »

jamie_rael wrote: »

kopeterson00 wrote: »

What is reverse dieting?

Same, girl. I would love to know what reverse dieting is! I'll look it up.

And I'm sorry for not clarifying; my issue with soup is that it's so high in sodium.

Everyone makes good points! I guess I was mostly looking for low-calorie food that helps you feel fuller longer.

Also; I don't like beans but I try to eat them just because I know they're good for you and aid in digestion.

Any higher fiber snack tips?

Unless you have a relevant health condition, sodium affects only water weight. It comes, it goes, it's no big deal - part of how a healthy body functions. And there are low sodium soups, especially if you make your own.

Higher fiber snacks: Veggies, fruits, oatmeal (watch the added sugar and keep it reasonable), some whole grain crackers.

Note: Fiber makes some people feel full. For others, fat, protein, complex carbs (baked potatoes, oatmeal, etc.) do the job. Experiment to see what works for you.

Thank you for the information.

funjen1972

My most affordable, convenient lower calorie foods are:

Oatmeal - buy the big tub and flavor it yourself (sweet or savory)
Tuna
Canned broth-based soups
Pickles
Any clearance or sale fresh fruit or vegetables
A giant bag of potatoes or instant mashed
Jarred pasta sauce
Frozen or canned veggies
Eggs
Chicken sausages
Beans or lentils

In general, buy larger quantities and divide into individual portions.