LEIN CUISINE'S

kmichelle1821

i have been dieting and exercising for almost a month now. i cut out soda completley and only drink water. i eat a lein cuisine everyday for lunch. is this bad? i have not lost any weight sense the beggining of last week

AllTehBeers

Unless you owe someone money, it's not bad.

In the beginning, doing what you can to find a better routine can be good. I started out buy just ordering regular hamburgers at mcdonalds instead of big macs.

After a while I wanted to eat more food so I started cooking a lot and eating at home so I could stuff my face with huge plates of foods. Finding what will truly work for you for a long period of time is more important then if a frozen lunch is "good or bad."

YAYJules

Unless you owe someone money, it's not bad.

In the beginning, doing what you can to find a better routine can be good. I started out buy just ordering regular hamburgers at mcdonalds instead of big macs.

After a while I wanted to eat more food so I started cooking a lot and eating at home so I could stuff my face with huge plates of foods. Finding what will truly work for you for a long period of time is more important then if a frozen lunch is "good or bad."

Hahahahahahahaaaa!!!

pastryari

When I first started, I ate lean cuisines. It's certainty not bad but I'm relieved that I know that I don't need to eat those anymore to lose weight. Those things are NOT filling! :laugh: What I mean is, you can eat them if you want. That's fine. But honestly preparing your own meals is so much better. It's not hard.


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YAYJules

i have been dieting and exercising for almost a month now. i cut out soda completley and only drink water. i eat a lein cuisine everyday for lunch. is this bad? i have not lost any weight sense the beggining of last week

Be careful of the sodium, it tends to be high in those prepackaged meals. you may be retaining some water.

julesxo

It's not "bad" but they have a lot of sodium in them plus they aren't very filling, at least not to me.

spamantha57

^ Echoing the sodium comment.

The 1st time I gained weight in 2006 I started eating Lean Cuisines. Those & Slim Fast Shakes .Then I started learning about food & nutrition & stopped consuming both, and then I finally started losing weight.

asizesix

I'm not totally against "diet" foods like lean cuisine... but you should be careful about what you put in your body. most of those foods have plenty of sodium and sugar...and other mystery ingredients i cant pronounce.

I find its always better to buy or make yourself a wrap or sandwich that has all the ingredients right there for you to see - bread, veggies, meat, cheese, mayo,mustard...etc. They may even turn out to be the same amount of calories as a lean cuisine meal and it will be more filling and satisfying.

stephdeeable

If you want a microwavable dinner, I find the Smart Ones much tastier than Lean Cuisines.

tekwriter

i take them to lunch 2 to 3 days a week sometimes because of the ease. I also supplement them with vegetables or a salad. They work for me at work because I eat a late breakfast so I end up like mini meals all day at work. Stay away from the Spa cuisine Rosemary chicken. It really sucks.

_granola

Having them won't really affect your weight loss, but you may find you will feel more full eating other meals you've made yourself, with more fat, protein, and fiber. Learning to cook your own balanced meals and understanding reasonable portion sizes is helpful later on when you have reached your weight loss goal.

leradoms

I like them to take to work for lunch when I am in a rush, but I usually include a salad with it for fibre and water, and a snack for the afternoon.

Shaydayglam

I have eaten 1 lean cusine a day at lunch because i don't want to order out like my co workers and lost so far 25lbs do what works for You

taso42

Are these like the cheap Chinese-made imitation Lean Cuisines that you can find on ebay?

MireyGal76

i have been dieting and exercising for almost a month now. i cut out soda completley and only drink water. i eat a lein cuisine everyday for lunch. is this bad? i have not lost any weight sense the beggining of last week

I eat a frozen dinner every day for lunch. Lean Cuisine, Smart Ones, Weight Watchers...

oh and Sushi.

Shaydayglam

I have eaten 1 lean cusine a day at lunch because i don't want to order out like my co workers and lost so far 25lbs do what works for You

Crankstr

no

1ConcreteGirl

Are these like the cheap Chinese-made imitation Lean Cuisines that you can find on ebay?

Yes, but they are only called this if eaten in a bank.

jennmariepantoja

I eat them sometimes but I am sure they would get old/boring if you eat them everyday.
When my family has pizza, I will have one of the pizza ones instead.
Or if they have spaghetti, I will have a spaghetti one.

AllTehBeers

Are these like the cheap Chinese-made imitation Lean Cuisines that you can find on ebay?

Yes, but they are only called this if eaten in a bank.

Bug207

If eating Lean Cuisines for lunch every day works for you, then go for it! Just make sure to really read your labels... even though it says it's "lean" it may not necessarily be the healthiest or best option for you. As far as not losing any weight since the beginning of the week, as long as you continue to exercise and keep your calories in check, don't fret! Losing weight takes time and patience.

bethfartman

I don't eat them for lunch, they're more calories than I want to eat during that time, but when I'm busy and get home late from school or work I do eat them for dinner. To make them more filling I pour them over a bunch of some sort of low cal veggie (basically any veggie w/out butter or 'sauce.') I normally saute up some cabbage or shredded carrots, roast brocolli, cauliflower, or brussel sprouts.

Geeky_Girl

Lean Cuisines are fine for getting into the hang of it, and long term if you want. But I second everyone else about the sodium and how the frozen meals aren't very filling.

Rhonnie

I started that way (lets be honest, still am doing it that way) because I just know every day what my calorie intake is going to be for at least one meal, which gives me some wiggle room while I work out what calories are in my snacks and dinner. Obviously we all would love to work towards a better diet that doesn't involve processed foods, but baby steps will get us there!

lieselLalor

When I first started keeping track of my calories I ate a smart ones 5 days out of the week but I knew that I didn't want to rely on prepackaged meals or processed foods to stay within my calories so I slowly started making my own food. It was a great way to jumpstart my weightloss and get used to eating fewer calories. So I say go for it but don't count on it long term.

pumpkinspice84

I think they are fine to have. They are high in sodium though. I ususally keep one or two in the freezer for when I am in a rush or feeling lazy. I feel pretty filled when I eat them. I rather save leftovers though.

JenSD6

I think they're okay to have around in a pinch, but I wouldn't recommend a regular diet of frozen dinners such as Lean Cuisine. I find they aren't filling in the least, have a whole bunch of sugar and sodium that I don't want, and they can be pricey for what you're getting. You can make a much more satisfying and healthy alternative that's quick and less costly in the long run.

But, if it works for you, then absolutely keep going with it.

kmichelle1821

When I first started, I ate lean cuisines. It's certainty not bad but I'm relieved that I know that I don't need to eat those anymore to lose weight. Those things are NOT filling! :laugh: What I mean is, you can eat them if you want. That's fine. But honestly preparing your own meals is so much better. It's not hard.


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kmichelle1821

Thank u everyone for your thoughts on this! It's nice to hear others opinions when I'm not exactly sure what I'm doing lol

kmichelle1821

I have eaten 1 lean cusine a day at lunch because i don't want to order out like my co workers and lost so far 25lbs do what works for You

That's great! That's exactly my thing everyone in the office eats out every day n always offers it to me and I've found if I keep leen cuisines in the freezer I won't be tempted!

shovav91

There is technically nothing wrong with it if you are satisfied, but you could absolutely find healthier and more satisfying options