NEW TO MFP: Seeking ideas for foods

HockeyFan1987
HockeyFan1987 Posts: 59
in Health and Weight Loss
Hello all,

I am seeking ideas for foods that will allow me to increase metabolism while losing weight at the same time and meal ideas to help keep me motivated by seeing the weight loss increasing. Any/all ideas are welcome so feel free to comment or send me a message and even add me as friends.

Thank you in advance!
Adam
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  • zeebruhgirl
    zeebruhgirl Posts: 493 Member
    One meal I love is spaghetti squash!
    I bake the squash, scoop out the yummies and make my own sauce out of diced tomatoes, onion and basil. I sometimes add sausage to add some protein! It's low in calories and bloody delicious.
  • HockeyFan1987
    HockeyFan1987 Posts: 59
    One meal I love is spaghetti squash!
    I bake the squash, scoop out the yummies and make my own sauce out of diced tomatoes, onion and basil. I sometimes add sausage to add some protein! It's low in calories and bloody delicious.

    Jess, between you and one of the other people that have added me so far, you're both givin me some pretty good ideas :) keep 'em comin :P
  • vanillarama
    vanillarama Posts: 101 Member
    I like to fill up on salads that go heavy on raw veggies of every color and dark greens, along with a good lean source of protein, and a simple olive oil/balsamic vinegar dressing.

    As protein, I use:

    Skinless chicken
    Salmon
    Sardines (drained)
    Cod
    Baked Tofu
    Mackerel

    Just make sure you're eating enough to keep your metabolism going, especially if you're exercising hard!
  • pinkscarlett01
    pinkscarlett01 Posts: 5
    tilapia with veggies baked in foil

    sides: simple salad and some quinoa :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
  • zeebruhgirl
    zeebruhgirl Posts: 493 Member
    I do an amazing enchilada stew too. Just chicken, diced tomatoes, onion and spices in a crock pot for 6 hours, take it out, top with half (or a full) avocado for some tasty healthy fats, and a side of steamed zucchini and yellow squash with a little salsa.
  • HockeyFan1987
    HockeyFan1987 Posts: 59
    Thanks all so far for your ideas, I am taking notes and will be taking all this down when I get home tomorrow and get internet at my apartment in order to print it all out :)
  • zeebruhgirl
    zeebruhgirl Posts: 493 Member
    If you decide to do Paleo (or not lol) there are a lot of amazing websites. You could even alter them a bit to make them non Paleo.

    PaleOMG is great!
  • simonlcube
    simonlcube Posts: 73 Member
    Shirataki noodles. A packet is filling, bulks up a meal, and has 0 calories. Brilliant.
  • Pedal_Pusher
    Pedal_Pusher Posts: 1,166 Member
    Keep on keepin' on..............
  • tweetybaby69
    tweetybaby69 Posts: 258 Member
    skinnytaste.com great recipes, will give you all the macros and taste good. So far I have made the chicken ropa vieja and the chicken enchiladas. Very good.
  • HockeyFan1987
    HockeyFan1987 Posts: 59
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  • Hickyvikki69
    Hickyvikki69 Posts: 371 Member
    try allrecipes.com you an advanced your search to low carb low fat low sodium and much more and they give you great ideas...where i get my ideas from
  • MMarvelous
    MMarvelous Posts: 1,067 Member
    try allrecipes.com you an advanced your search to low carb low fat low sodium and much more and they give you great ideas...where i get my ideas from

    I did NOT know this. Thanks for the info!

    Plenty of fruits and veggies. I do a stir fry but I use frozen veggies b/c I am single plus I travel frequently so my produce spoils. I will get shrimp, frozen or previously frozen and use them in a stir fry. I tried quiona recently and LOVED IT! There are several recipes for it. Greek yogurt w/ some 365 fruit spread is my go to "sweet" treat. BAKED SWEET POTATOES are my fav but I grew up eating them. Also try SMOOTHIES w/ fruit and spinach, kale or broccoli in it. It will look funny but you usually can't taste them greens in the smoothie. You can also add protein powder to it if you are lifting heavy weights. Also another popular meal is steel cut oats. I add honey for a bit of sweetness.
  • laurie571
    laurie571 Posts: 152 Member
    skinnytaste.com great recipes, will give you all the macros and taste good. So far I have made the chicken ropa vieja and the chicken enchiladas. Very good.
    skinnytaste rocks. i have also made their zucchini lasagna
  • TheRealJigsaw
    TheRealJigsaw Posts: 295 Member


    Skinless chicken
    Salmon
    Sardines (drained)
    Cod
    Baked Tofu
    Mackerel
  • amberelizabethsanford
    amberelizabethsanford Posts: 10
    bump
  • phynyxfyre
    phynyxfyre Posts: 145 Member
    If you are doing spaghetti, they have a whole wheat and a vegetable version of the pasta. If you get a chunky sauce, then you can pretty much cook any squash, carrot, or potato into it. My problem is trying to eat small meals throughout the day so your metabolism continues to work instead of jumpstarting here and there. Also, if you have a glass of milk or piece of cheese before bed, those contain casein protein which releases more slowly so your body has the correct building blocks over night when your body is repairing itself. Just some things I came across that kicked me off a recent plateau.
  • kelly3779
    kelly3779 Posts: 33 Member
    I have one that I use for breakfast when I really want something awesome.

    Bagel thin (1/2)
    fat free cream cheese
    red onion
    smoked salmon
    avacado (1/4 -1/2)
    salt and pepper to taste

    SOOOO Yummy!!! Its realy filling, the salmon is a great source of protein and the cream cheese and avacado (good fat) make you feel like youre getting away with something. LOL
  • Toshiana123
    Toshiana123 Posts: 72
    Turkey Joes - Crockpot
    Ingredients:
    • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
    • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 4 oz. tomato sauce
    • 2 pounds ground turkey breast
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
    • 1/2 cup chili sauce
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 1/4 cup cold water
    Directions:
    • In a skillet, heat oil in pan. Add ground turkey breast and onion; cooking until turkey is no longer pink.
    • In Crockpot, add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, ground pepper, chili sauce, and cold water.
    • Stir in drained turkey mixture.
    • Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours.
    • Serve on whole grain bread or bun if have for lunch. No bread or carbs at dinner time so serve over lettuce

    Buffalo Wing Turkey Burgers
    Ingredients:
    • 1 pound ground turkey breast
    • 1/2 cup shredded zucchini
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • pinch of salt
    • pinch of ground pepper
    • 1 red bell pepper, diced
    • 1 sweet onion, diced
    • 1/4 cup red hot wing sauce
    Directions:
    • Mix ground turkey breast, zucchini, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt and ground pepper.
    • Put some olive oil in a frying pan and get the pan warm. Make 4 thin burgers and add to the pan. Toss in red peppers and onions. Add wing sauce and cook; flipping patties when browned.
    • Serve over lettuce leafs.
  • ScottFree_66
    ScottFree_66 Posts: 200
    http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal
    Cold Oatmeal:


    1/2 cup - old fashioned rolled oats (not instant, quick, or steel-cut)
    1/2 cup - Greek yogurt (I use vanilla for added flavor)
    1 cup - water (original recipe had milk, but that adds calories)
    1 tbsp - chia seeds (or flax seeds)
    1 tspn - cinnamon

    fill small mason jar with ingrediants and top off with blueberries (or whatever fruit you like), screw on the lid and store overnight.
    I make 3 or 4 days worth at a time.
  • TheRealMrsMetro
    TheRealMrsMetro Posts: 25 Member
    I love Emilybites.com! I made a bubble-up enchilada casserole that my husband LOVES! Laaloosh is also wonderful. Do not make the crockpot chicken cacciatore. YUCK! The crockpot beef stew was good. I just cooked 2 pounds of lean stew meat (in order to have lots of leftovers), 1 regular can of 98% fat free cream of mushroom soup, 1 pkg Lipton Onion Soup mix, lots of sliced mushrooms (any kind will do), 1 14-oz. can of beef broth or 1 can of diet 7up, black pepper and garlic to taste and left it on low while I was at work. Serve it with brown rice or egg noodles and a green salad. Voila! Dinner is served.
  • HockeyFan1987
    HockeyFan1987 Posts: 59
    Thank you all! :) feel free to add me too :)
  • valeriejean1407
    valeriejean1407 Posts: 35
    sparkrecipes.com also has great healthy recipes... also an app for iphone and smart phones :) my favorite is the honey garlic pork chops with almond green beans. yumm :)
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    My favourite meal is

    5 minute rice (about 3/4 cup uncooked)
    Frozen oriental vegetable mix
    Shrimp

    Stir fry about 1.5 cups of the Frozen oriental vegetable mix, add Shrimp (from a shrimp ring for example).
    Cook your rice.

    Top rice with veg/shrimp stir fry - add soy sauce. Enjoy!

    Low calorie, filling and its like chinese food :D
  • zoeluiisa
    zoeluiisa Posts: 392
    Shirataki noodles. A packet is filling, bulks up a meal, and has 0 calories. Brilliant.

    0 calories? How is that possible? What is this miracle food?
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    No food increases your metabolism but lean meats like steak have great thermodynamic effects. Lean meats > carb based meals.

    Paleo salmon.

    Mix in bowl
    2 tbsp of lime juice
    2 tbsp of cilantro
    1/4 cup of red onion
    1/2 a nectarine or peach (cut in slices)

    Place peaches on salmon, coat with cilinatro mix. Cook for 15 minutes at 425 °
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Try experiencing meals from different cultures... a great (free) website would be www.recipesource.com - pick a country, any country, you will find it!

    Lots of great ideas there..
  • TroJon
    TroJon Posts: 15 Member
    ^Testosterone
    ^Lean muscle tissue
    \/ Fat
    ^Tone

    ...

    Broccoli
    Asparagus
    Celery
  • sandlerlover
    sandlerlover Posts: 96 Member
    bump
  • HockeyFan1987
    HockeyFan1987 Posts: 59
    No food increases your metabolism but lean meats like steak have great thermodynamic effects. Lean meats > carb based meals.

    Paleo salmon.

    Mix in bowl
    2 tbsp of lime juice
    2 tbsp of cilantro
    1/4 cup of red onion
    1/2 a nectarine or peach (cut in slices)

    Place peaches on salmon, coat with cilinatro mix. Cook for 15 minutes at 425 °

    Actually: No food lowers your metabolism because if you don't eat you're starving yourself forcing your body to go into starvation mode, that doesn't increase your metabolism at all

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