Opinions on Lean Cuisines?

I always loved them. When I used to get them and use them I would save money and lose weight. But then everyone talked me into stopping because they're overly processed.

I guess they might be ok in a pinch, but they don't have much nutrition in them and little food. I always try to make my own frozen meals. Just make extra of the good stuff and freeze it.

if you keep your calories in check you can eat anything you like within reason and still lose weight. That being said- my opinion on "lean cuisines" is that they taste bad and I wouldn't waste my calories on them. If you would like a microwave meal I suggest trying Amy's; they taste a 1,000x better.

Sometimes when I'm really tired after school I have what I call a "pupu" meal. I have larger portions of things I usually eat as appetizers or snacks because they're easy to grab such as grapes, cheese, pepperoni/salami, dark chocolate or ice-cream, maybe even potato chips (not all together obviously) and sometimes a larger glass of wine :bigsmile: and have that as "diner". It actually kind of feels like a treat. Just an idea.

I think those frozen meals taste awful. Make up some dinners and freeze them, have them already pre measured and weighed. So when you don't feel like cooking, they will be there ready for you. Also pasta and frozen veggies make fire a fast dinner without much prep time.

My personal favorite lean frozen meals are the Michelina Lean Gourmet ones. They're usually like a dollar apiece where I am, and they taste very good. When supplemented with another side, like bread, a meat, or a potato, for example, they're just like any other meal. Often, they don't even need a supplement.

I have the same type of lean cuisine every day for breakfast (chicken parmesan). Personally I really enjoy the taste of that one and it is easy to make in the morning since it will cook while I'm getting ready. Plus then I do not need to weigh out anything either, so it's also convenient for portion control.

That being said, it's probably better to make your own meals and freeze them (less sodium- although one frozen meal usually isn't too bad). I just don't want to spend my Sunday making up frozen meals for the rest of the week at this point, but hopefully one day in the future. I just try to avoid having more than one frozen meal per day.

I always have a couple of frozen dinners in the freezer. If I work late I can be way too tempted to stop at a drive thru and make bad choices rather than figure out what to make. I always stir fry some veggies while the dinner is in the microwave to mix in.

My unprofessional opinion is that they are fine as a fall back, but not good to rely on them. I know some women who eat them every day for lunch at work but don't really like them. That makes me sad

As a foodie, these kind of things are just vile to me...absolutely disgusting...barely qualifies as food IMHO. I used to eat these kind of things occasionally when I traveled more for business and was practically living in a hotel half of the year...brings back horrible memories...nasty ****.

I have a few lean cuisines and a few weight watchers ones that I like. I picked out the lower sodium ones and the better tasting ones and on work days i have one for lunch almost every day. I then also have some fruit or veggies with them and I am satisfied. I don't find them expensive as they are less than $2 a piece so not that bad. I personally have better things to do then to spend a weekend day making my own frozen meals lol. I have had a lot of success on my weight loss eating them. Its all about calories in and calories out so whatever floats your boat go for it! (not saying to eat one massive burger per day lol)

I used to eat them a lot, but then I got so sick of eating them, that I just quit. Now I am eating other foods and other telly meals because I broke down. I know they're not good for one because of how much sodium they have in them. I can eat a whole Totinos party pizza, and still be able to eat another. I usually microwave those(not great with an oven).

I know the FDA allows calorie counts to be off by 20percent on food lables. So..that's the biggest thing to keep in mind.

However.. haviing my lean cuisines and smart one meals safe me when I am in a time crunch. I think it is better than falling off the wagon and eating fast food ro something bad. I always pile frozen broccoli or spinach on top of mine. I have lost weight sticking to my caloires and using them.

I eat the weight watchers ones sometimes if I am cooking something for my husband and boys that I don't like or that is too high in calories for me. I always have some extra veg or salad with it to fill up my plate. They are handy to avoid cooking two dinners, or working out calories in a recipie if I am in a hurry.

If it fits your diet, fits your budget, and you don't find them gross I don't see what problem there could be.

They taste gross
Have too much sodium
Are not filling