LEIN CUISINE'S

kmichelle1821
kmichelle1821 Posts: 44
in Food and Nutrition
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
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  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    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
    YAYJules Posts: 282 Member
    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
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    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.


    Your diary isn't open, so it's hard to provide any help to you.
  • YAYJules
    YAYJules Posts: 282 Member
    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
    julesxo Posts: 422 Member
    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
    spamantha57 Posts: 674 Member
    ^ 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
    asizesix Posts: 131 Member
    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
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    If you want a microwavable dinner, I find the Smart Ones much tastier than Lean Cuisines.
  • tekwriter
    tekwriter Posts: 923 Member
    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
    _granola Posts: 326
    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
    leradoms Posts: 22 Member
    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
    Shaydayglam Posts: 45 Member
    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
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Are these like the cheap Chinese-made imitation Lean Cuisines that you can find on ebay?
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    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
    Shaydayglam Posts: 45 Member
    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
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    no
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    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
    jennmariepantoja Posts: 145 Member
    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
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    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.

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  • Bug207
    Bug207 Posts: 58 Member
    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
    bethfartman Posts: 363 Member
    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
    Geeky_Girl Posts: 239 Member
    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
    Rhonnie Posts: 506 Member
    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
    lieselLalor Posts: 169 Member
    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
    pumpkinspice84 Posts: 160 Member
    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
    JenSD6 Posts: 454 Member
    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
    kmichelle1821 Posts: 44
    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.


    Your diary isn't open, so it's hard to provide any help to you.


    I will try to make it visible so u can see it(:
  • kmichelle1821
    kmichelle1821 Posts: 44
    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
    kmichelle1821 Posts: 44
    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
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    There is technically nothing wrong with it if you are satisfied, but you could absolutely find healthier and more satisfying options :)

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