Where to start......

felicia8604

I just feel so overwhelmed. I have lost weight before and did really good with it. I think im over thinking it. I try to eat oatmeal or toast with peanut butter for breakfast.... But I need filling lunch ideas. And I really need to quit the soda... mountain dew is probably my worst enemy. I just need pointers and reassurance. Maybe some healthy snack ideas too

angmarie28

my favorite lunch is a grilled cheese sandwich with roasted garlic broccoli on the side. as far as the soda, I used mio that you squirt into water, that helped with the sweet tooth cravings, and limited myself to one can of diet soda a day

eldamiano

For snacks, there is nothing better than plain old fruit

Diary_Queen

I haven't had soda in over a week.... been relying on decade green tea w stevia & Real Lemon raspberry lemonade in a bottle of water

Kittyvicious1

Oatmeal is great but sometimes boring. I like to start with a hearty breakfast such as eggs, biscuit, sausage and gravy. This meal keeps me full along with water for a good few hours. Oatmeal is like a snack for me. Other snacks which are quick and easy is Greek yogurt and fruit mix in. As far as soda goes, I hate the bloating that comes with it, so I stay away from it. I rather drink water and be bloated. This way my metabolism continues to burn.

Well I hope this helps. Good luck.

bwogilvie

My go-to lunches are:

(1) Sandwiches with ham, beef, or turkey; a slice of cheese; mustard; and some veggies - greens, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, etc. The protein and fat give them staying power. Do them open-faced if you want fewer carbs from the bread.

(2) Hummus with veggies and pita. Carrots, celery, and sliced peppers all work well to hold the hummus, and they have few calories. The chickpeas add protein, and the tahini adds yummy, healthy fat.

(3) Tabouleh with vegetables and chickpeas. Similar to #2 in its macronutrients, especially if you're relatively generous with the vegetables and chickpeas.

(4) Salad with several kinds of beans, red onions, peppers, etc. in a light vinaigrette.

(5) Tuna fish sandwiches with chopped cashews. Go easy on the mayo - use a mixture of mayo and lemon juice to provide moisture. The cashews improve the staying power.

If you must have soda, get the diet kind. I have a diet Coke every now and then, and I keep diet tonic water and a few other sodas around.

For snacks, a small pack of nuts isn't bad, especially if you chew them slowly and have some water with them. You can buy pre-packaged almonds in 100-calorie servings. The cost by weight is high, but they are convenient.