I have no clue what to eat :(

Well protein shakes are ok, no need to change that, but maybe brown rice? Tuna in water, Grilled chicken breasts, tilapia fillets???? you can have scrambled egg whites if you don't like them boiled.. unless you don't like eggs at all *_* ... .. I ussually add them to some lettuce and tomato.. low fat dressing maybe if you want? there's lot of good foods out there, just get out of your comfort zone and you'll find foods you actually enjoy

Chicken breast, fish, lean cuts of beef, Turkey breast...just about any lean meat. With options this wide, I don't understand the difficulty honestly. I don't even eat fruits or vegetables for the most part. That's what supplements are for. Plants are what food eats.

I wouldn't let other people tell you what to eat. In my mind the whole point of myfitnesspal isn't to stop you from cheating... People who wanted to cheat on their diets wouldn't report the cheating anyway... But for you to track what you eat over time so you can look back and decide what is working for you and what isn't.

If you use the notes fields to track how you feel, when you are feeling hungry or sated, tired or energetic, sick or fit, You can start to see if certain things don't balance out thoughout the day, week or month...

Beyond that, I would be skeptical of what anyone advises you to eat unless I can find an actual scientific study (not just a statistical analysis where their conclusion is "there is a link between...", with no thoughtful analysis as to what that link might be...

Be yourself and find out what works for you. A lot of processed food is crap, but not all of it is, and it sounds to me like you are making healthy choices. If you are happy with how you feel and the numbers you are getting, who gives a damn what anyone else thinks, it's your body and your life. That's what I think.

Morning star chipotle bean burgers from Costco are delicious, tacos with pinto beans..ground turkey..fat free sour cream and salsa are tasty and low calorie, meatloaf made with ground turkey..whole grain breadcrumbs..one egg..seasonings and a little ketchup or BBQ sauce, chicken breast in the crock pot with one or two large cans of enchilada sauce ( depending on how much chicken you use). Hope this helps, I have a hard time trying to think of new things too because I'm not into making things that take forever, just search the Internet for new recipes to try and be creative.

- Grilled meats in marinades + a cooked green veg. Look to different cuisines (Caribbean, Korean, Thai, Cajun, yum, blackened chicken) for inspiration. All of those taste amazing with eg green beans, broccoli, kale. I often throw just a bit of lemon juice on that but you could also put a wee pinch of butter. If my stomach's funny, I'll have a bit of rice with that.

- Bean and lentil dishes: salads, soups, stews. Easy lunch: refried beans + low fat cheese + tomatoes on a whole wheat pita. Sandwiches (no butter, easy on the mayo if I need it; whole grain mustard otherwise, usually. Or low-fat cream cheese.)

- An "easy meal" I like: 1 serving pasta (serving size as on box) + marinara or white/rose sauce made with oil & Greek yogurt (vs butter & cream), & some kind of green veg in it (broccoli, peas, even brussels sprouts) + a meat (sometimes a leftover; could be fish, mussels, ham, any meat). Most nutritional targets hit! If I have Parm or Romano it's just a sprinkle.

- Breakfast: I like boiled eggs, but also have em scrambled or fried in a bit* of veg oil. Plain, or with onion, bits of ham or prosciutto. On toast with smoked salmon or mackerel. Could also do peanut butter or avocado on toast. Oatmeal.

What about tofu or seitan?

What about tofu or seitan?

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Trust me I had a hard time when it came to eating when I first started. What you should do is educate yourself on what are processed foods so its easier for you to avoid them. The frozen meals that you get like lean cuisine are one of the most processed food so I would try not to eat those as much as possible. I was eating them too thinking that was going to help me loose weight but they werent very healthy and super processed. Try sticking to more basic things like chick eggs, fish, salads, and if you are going to do bread do only wheat, try quiona. It all gets easier as you go trust me! Just start off with little steps maybe taking one meal out a day that you try not to have processed food. Just keep going dont turn back now! Good Luck!

Ideally you should be eating something every 3-4 hours to keep your metabolism going constantly. Make sure you eat something in between breakfast, lunch and dinner such as a snack of fruits, nuts or low fat cheese. Eat fruits, vegetables, wholewheat/meal/grain/pulses, lean protein and healthy fats. Healthy fats are key to weight loss and fitness: soya, seeds, oily fish, avocados, flaxseeds, extra virgin olive oil etc. You need these in your body.

Example of a day’s food:
Breakfast needs to be wholegrain toast or oats, lean protein and fat like eggs or soya, piece of fruit, add some salad if you like.
Mid morning snack, have some fruit, seeds or low fat cheese or yoghurt (low in sugar and fat).
Lunch needs to wholegrain, lean protein, vegetables and healthy fats (like breakfast).
Mid afternoon snack same as the mid morning snack.
Dinner same as lunch.
Be sure to drink 2-3 litres of water and avoid fruit juices (especially ‘concentrate’ ones).
Alternatively you can have 5 small meals a day instead of the in-between snacks.