Need more ideas

I used English muffins for lots of things.....they are about 100 calories and I make all kinds of breakfast and lunch sandwiches with them.

I buy bags of frozen chicken breasts (about $10 or less for a bag) and make 3 or 4 breasts at a time and then use them over the next few days in sandwhiches, salads, and wraps or just eat the chicken.

Talapia is really cheap.

My snacks/ lunches include

Strawberries
Peanut Butter
Apples
Greek Yogurt
Almonds
Lunar & Clif Bars
Tuna
Black Beans
100 Calorie Corn Tortillas
Tilapia
Chicken
Mozzerella Cheese Sticks


For work, I spend about $20 on all my lunches and snacks for the week. I also buy those Smart Ones Weight Watchers frozen lunches. They're quick, easy and low in calorie... And they're pretty tastey. I know they're not the best because of the high sodium levels, but I'm on a budget!

You need to try to find foods that all of you can eat because cooking 2 seperate meals will get old and you are more likely to give up also you are more likely to sneak bites, licks and tastes of their food ...that being said here is a great recipe I did the other night

boil some noodles I used penne. saute yellow bell pepper and snow peas in a little bit of olive oil add already cooked chicken strips cook on med until cooked through add seasoning salt , pepper , crushed red pepper flakes and a jar of red pepper alfredo sauce ( it was only 60 cals a serving) eat through and then drain and add the pasta. mix through and serve . for about 1 1/2 cups it comes out to about 350 cals

this recipe is so easy and you can switch up the veggies and use mushrooms and zucchini instead or spinach and instead of the red pepper flakes you could add garlic or whatever you like ...it is YUM

also frittatas and egg scrambles are delicious to make and low cal so are taco salads, tacos, taco or just about any homemade soup look on some peoples diaries that have lost alot of weight to get ideas

trader joes has apple cinnamon sticks 38 for 140 cals
mini rice cakes
popcorn
apples and peanut butter

I find it so odd that Americans seem a lot more familiar with 'English muffins' than the English are! I've never seen them here!!

I think english muffins are crumpets...does that make sense? Because I'm not positive.

Starkist tuna pouches
Fat free chocolate pudding (since chocolate is my addiction)
Pretzels
Water
Oatmeal (weight control) fills you up but is only about 130 cal per pack
apples and peanut butter
salads

There are double fiber wheat muffins. Lower sodium.

I'll share some of my staples. I realize that not everyone will agree with them for various reasons, but it's what works for me!

- Egg substitute - for breakfast sandwiches, scrambled eggs, and the occasional French toast;
- La Tortilla Factory low carb/high fiber tortillas (I'm not a low carb dieter, but the calorie stats on these babies is amazing) - for burritos, wraps, and enchiladas;
- Broccoli slaw - when it's steamed it makes a great pasta substitute in spaghetti
- Low calorie bread (45-50 cal/slice) paired with deli cut turkey breast, fat free cheese slices, or grilled zucchini, onions, and bell pepper for a variety of sandwichs;
- Laughing Cow light Swiss cheese wedges and baby carrots - a great snack. BTW, the cheeses are way cheaper if you buy them in bulk at Costco (like $8.50 for four at Costco vs. $4.79 for one at the grocery store);
- Apples;
- Ball Park All White Meat Smoked Turkey Hot Dogs - they don't really taste like a traditional hot dog, but more like a mild smoked turkey sausage. I use them in salads;
- Foil pack dinners - a variety of veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, crookneck or butternut squash) wrapped in foil with seasonings and chicken breasts;
- Cod, tilapia, and mahi mahi - the mildest flavored fish (IMO) and about the only kind I like;
- Small frozen bananas - a yummy snack;
- Brummel & Brown yogurt blend margarine - it tastes great and has very reasonable stats;
- Fiber One cereal - with yogurt and fruit it's a great snack or breakfast;
- Air popped popcorn (google the brown-bag microwave method if you don't already know about it)

Good luck! Feel free to add me or PM me if you want more ideas.

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