What is YOUR "go-to meal"?

MrsMKB
MrsMKB Posts: 64 Member
edited November 10 in Food and Nutrition
Hey ladies and gents! Tomorrow is my one-week-aversary and I am PUMPED! ... I asked a question to those on my friends list and had a lot of fun reading everyone's ideas, so I thought I'd repost here to get even more input :)
Also, while I've got your attention- if you are an active MFP user, please feel free to add me for mutual support and encouragement!

QUESTION:
What is your "go-to meal"? What is that one meal that keeps you on track because it hits all your cravings and is perfectly healthy/promotes your weight loss goals? ... Mine is my homemade tuna salad, with a variety of gluten-free crackers and cucumbers on the side, or my homemade turkey "taco" salad!

Extra points for protein junkies like me ;)
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  • CariJean64
    CariJean64 Posts: 297 Member
    For lunch, I chop broccoli and cauliflower and use it as my "base" for salads instead of lettuce. Then I add a protein: hard-boiled egg, some chicken or turkey, some cheese, or some nuts.

    For supper, a favorite is chicken and broccoli. If I'm low on fiber, I'll have peas instead of broccoli. But having chicken and a veggie is definitely my "go-to" for supper.
  • Soggynode
    Soggynode Posts: 1,179 Member
    Turkey, dried cranberry and feta cheese wrap with a pile of chopped veggies. It's my go-to lunch. I even put a picture of it on my profile page in case I forget what a really tasty lunch looks like and start thinking a trip to McDonald's is a good idea.
  • poohpoohpeapod
    poohpoohpeapod Posts: 776 Member
    sockeye salmon ( the real deal not farm raised) with my honey dijon glaze, roasted broccoli, roasted baby carrots (real baby carrots with the green tops on, roasted as well( taste like cnady when roasted) I could eat it every night. I also love my shake in the am with wild blueberries!
  • AngelZealot
    AngelZealot Posts: 49 Member
    I love my protein too! The perfect breakfast for me is one egg, 2 egg whites, some mozzarella cheese and spinach over a whole wheat waffle!! Delicious!
  • GrooveAndImprove
    GrooveAndImprove Posts: 19 Member
    Maybe not a meal, but I still absolutely love it (and crave it!):
    Hummus and carrots.
  • ErinK09
    ErinK09 Posts: 687 Member
    Sounds good! I like salads with lots of veggies and protein. But I'd rather eat peanut butter sandwiches every day. :#
  • MrsMKB
    MrsMKB Posts: 64 Member
    soggynode wrote: »
    Turkey, dried cranberry and feta cheese wrap with a pile of chopped veggies. It's my go-to lunch. I even put a picture of it on my profile page in case I forget what a really tasty lunch looks like and start thinking a trip to McDonald's is a good idea.
    Ohhhhh boyyy!!! So far this is my favourite sounds so good and includes so many of my favourites! I am definitely trying this out TOMORROW!! Thanks!!!
  • pimpin_po
    pimpin_po Posts: 120 Member
    I whole wheat quesadilla, with low fat mozzarella cheese, turkey breast, and loads of jalapeños. Salsa picante sauce if I'm feeling extra spicy. With Special K chips because I adore chips.
  • UnicornAmanda
    UnicornAmanda Posts: 294 Member
    I love tuna!!<3 my go to meal for awhile was tacos... They don't take long to make... Meat for protein, add the veggies to the top, but i got sooo sick of them! I need a new go to meal lol.
  • luvbwfc
    luvbwfc Posts: 107 Member
    Steak fried up with a chopped onion and bell pepper, maybe an egg also!
  • Steff46
    Steff46 Posts: 516 Member
    I love to cook up a sirloin tip roast (with balsamic vinegarette) in my crock pot and shred it. I then use it for wraps, tacos,or salads.....or just plain eat it out of a bowl........yum!
  • Nataliegetfit
    Nataliegetfit Posts: 395 Member
    I love beef fajitas with lots of onions, peppers, and mushrooms. tiny bit of cheese and lite sour cream.
  • Mycophilia
    Mycophilia Posts: 1,225 Member
    Ground beef in a tortilla wrap. I eat it every day lol.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    soggynode wrote: »
    Turkey, dried cranberry and feta cheese wrap with a pile of chopped veggies. It's my go-to lunch. I even put a picture of it on my profile page in case I forget what a really tasty lunch looks like and start thinking a trip to McDonald's is a good idea.
    oh my. That sounds good.

  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,207 Member
    Lately it's been a toasted and buttered fried egg sandwich or peanut butter. I go through phases like this. Making a fried egg sammy right now.
  • trackercasey76
    trackercasey76 Posts: 781 Member
    Cabbage soup with Smoked turkey sausage in it, so good!
  • martyqueen52
    martyqueen52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    8 oz. slow cooked chicken breast in BBQ sauce, 1 box of steamers veggie baby blend, and two light and fit yogurt cups. Almost a DAILY lunch staple.... love it.
  • AngryViking1970
    AngryViking1970 Posts: 2,847 Member
    A Morningstar Farms spicy black bean burger topped with shredded sharp cheddar and an over easy egg. Salsa on the side. I love me a runny egg yolk.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    A wrap made with a low carb tortilla typically, with some deli meat and cheese (sometimes an egg) and a box of frozen Green Giant veggies on the side. That's probably my lunch actually.
  • amw1919
    amw1919 Posts: 74 Member
    Homemade turkey burgers, salsa chicken, or skinny chicken parmesan!
  • MrsMKB
    MrsMKB Posts: 64 Member
    amw1919 wrote: »
    Homemade turkey burgers, salsa chicken, or skinny chicken parmesan!
    Yummmm!!! I forgot about DELISH turkey burgers! But this canadian girl will probably wait til spring for more of those, 'cause I love em on the bbq and am not bbqing in the snow! Lol
  • Monnietron
    Monnietron Posts: 96 Member
    ashNoak wrote: »
    Hey ladies and gents! Tomorrow is my one-week-aversary and I am PUMPED! ... I asked a question to those on my friends list and had a lot of fun reading everyone's ideas, so I thought I'd repost here to get even more input :)
    Also, while I've got your attention- if you are an active MFP user, please feel free to add me for mutual support and encouragement!

    QUESTION:
    What is your "go-to meal"? What is that one meal that keeps you on track because it hits all your cravings and is perfectly healthy/promotes your weight loss goals? ... Mine is my homemade tuna salad, with a variety of gluten-free crackers and cucumbers on the side, or my homemade turkey "taco" salad!

    Extra points for protein junkies like me ;)

    mmm love homemade turkey taco salad I do that too!! Peirogis with asparagus is mine hahah!
  • lpendleton58
    lpendleton58 Posts: 285 Member
    There is my garbage bowl I have twice a day; boneless-skinless chicken breast, brown rice, spinach/kale mixed, eggs/egg whites/sweet potato mixture. Add a piece of fruit on the side and it helps me stay on track of my calories, fats, carbs, and protein
  • MarziPanda95
    MarziPanda95 Posts: 1,326 Member
    Scrambled eggs. Quick, easy, plenty of protein!
  • harryalmighty
    harryalmighty Posts: 10 Member
    bbq chicken pizza

    spaghetti carbonara

    5 egg wet scrambled eggs on chive bagels

    steak and fries


    my macros are set at 380carb 75fat 190protein
  • Honojane
    Honojane Posts: 2 Member
    For breakfast, oatmeal with peanut butter and toasted almonds.
    For lunch, tabouleh with no added oil.
    For dinner, something low cal from the crock pot so I don't have to obsess about food all day and can get on with my life.
  • pinkslipblues
    pinkslipblues Posts: 19 Member
    For breakfast: English Muffin with an egg white and half of a cheese slice - about 155 calories, 13 grams protein, tastes good and is filling!
  • rides4sanity
    rides4sanity Posts: 1,269 Member
    edited January 2015
    I by pre-cut "Stir Fry" veggies in the produce section: Broccoli, Carrots & Snow Peas and large frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined). Stir fry it with a little EVOO and cajun seasoning... Low cal (~350), low carb, high protein and FAST! Heat skillet add 1 T EVOO and veggies cook ~ 8 Minutes. Add 10- 12 large shrimp and Cajun seasoning, toss with veggies for a minute or 2. Put a lid on and steam 2 more minutes. Done and delicious!

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  • Lib_B
    Lib_B Posts: 446 Member
    Buffalo chicken stuffed peppers - red peppers sliced in half, blanched. Saute mushrooms and onions until soft. Set aside. Saute chicken strips. Put mushrooms and onions in with chicken. Add Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce. Spoon into pepper halves, add a little sprinkle of mozz, toss under broiler until cheese is brown and bubbly. Low carb, high protein. Way delish.

    Also, fish 'tacos'. Tilapia that has been cooked and flaked with a squeeze of lemon. And guac sauce - plain greek yogurt, avocado, lime juice, cayenne, salt and pepper in the blender (add water to thin if needed). Blend until smooth. Pour into bowl and mix in chopped cilantro and tomatoes. Roll tilapia topped with sauce in romaine leaves.
  • ruqayyahsmum
    ruqayyahsmum Posts: 1,513 Member
    beef chilli
    i make a massive pot of it and freeze the extra portions
    i have it in a bowl with some cheese sprinkled on the top
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