I don't know what to eat anymore. Please Help!

Yep, keep it simple Pre-preparing stuff is a really great way to take the indecision out of things.

Taking 5 minutes on the weekend to sit down and think about what you need for during the week and then doing your shopping means the majority of your food is going to be on target and you've got flexibility around that.

Before bed I'll prep my breakfast - usually some steel cut oats covered in boiling water which I throw in the microwave for two minutes when I get up. You can put anything on them that you like, fruit, nuts, seeds, yoghurt etc. For breakfast try finding one thing that fits into your morning routine and that you enjoy and stick with it. Might be toast, might be fruit and a couple of eggs you boil the night before or whatever.

I take a packed lunch too. On the weekends I'll throw together a soup or when I make a healthy dinner I'll make enough to take the next day for lunch, then I'll chuck in some fruit/veges for snacks and off I go. It works for me because it means I've got a solid base of two meals and a couple of snacks if I get hungry and leaves me enough room to be flexible to play around with dinner

Wow - is it food decision fatigue? You can manage that with forward planning. pick 2 breakfasts (toast or oatmeal or fruit or coffee or all of them) 3-4 lunches/dinners. Make enough for 3 portions each time so you have dinner plus 2 packed lunches etc. This approach saves me buying over-priced sandwiches at varsity. I use the Yummly app to choose a week's worth of simple recipes and generate a shopping list, then buy it all at the weekend market and store because having everything I need makes the whole process less painful. It also means I make a whole bunch of eating decisions at once, instead of having to do it 3 times a day.

Check out websites like skinnytaste and foodgawker to get ideas.

coraleerinker13 wrote: »

I do just want to keep it simple. I try to look up recipies but they are always so crazy and like 20 different ingredients. I'm not a fan of fish. But love chicken and red meat. I'm not too terribly picky when it comes to food.

Be specific in your search. Something like "low calorie five ingredient meals" or "quick and easy low calorie lunches"

coraleerinker13 wrote: »

Hot case is like deli food. Like fried foods. It's not healthy at all! I just would like to be able to not have to have a recipe to make my lunch. I don't entirely eat what I should calorie wise most likely. I have just recently started to track.

I kinda know what you mean. Are there any healthy-ish options in there? Like lean meats that aren't fried/breaded or vegetables not in creamy sauces/butter? Load up on those babies if there are and then snack on fruit/veges

What to eat is really simple and it just takes a little planning.

What to eat
1) Lean Protean (Fish, Fowl, some cuts of pork, tofu, non-fat milk & cheese etc) - Make this the foundation of every meal.
2) Add non starchy carbs (veggies and greens).
3) Whole grains and a little fruit - but don;t go over board on these.

Plan ahead and think about what you are going to eat. I rarely go to bed without knowing what I'll eat the next day. Preprepare food as much as you can. Don't eat anything from the hot box!

Breakfast: greek yogurt, cheese stick, a handful of almonds, an apple (easy to take on the road)
If you have time to cook: eggs with cheese.

You don't have to be a gourmet cook to be able to make some simple things to help you meet your calorie goals. As far as what you should be eating, you can eat the same foods you normally would eat, in smaller portions, and still lose weight. Many people find that adding more nutrient dense foods help them with satiety but you can eat a "hot case" meal (sorry, not sure what that is exactly) and still lose weight.

Breakfast - yogurt, fruit, eggs, toast, cereal, oatmeal.
Lunch - There is nothing wrong with a deli - get a sandwich or wrap. Whole grain bread, meat, veggies, cheese or mayo if you like. Why no hummus in the wrap - you don't like it? Make your own to save money.
Dinner - there are lots of meal ideas in the recipes section of this website, or look at sites like Skinnytaste, or Pinterest.

Your diary is blank, you said you were just getting started, so why don't you tell us things you do like to eat and maybe people can give you more specific suggestions.

coraleerinker13 wrote: »

I appreciate all the info! Sorry I didn't have my diary filled out of food. I tend to stick more towards chicken and cheese. Im trying to be open with what I eat. Thanks again!

Did you start with the chicken and cheese to lose weight or is that what you always tend to eat? You can still eat the same things, just less. Weigh it on a food scale and create a deficit. That's a great way to start. Eventually you may find that less of the same won't keep you full long enough, and you can find other foods and focus more on your macros to help with satiety.

I am also a lazy cook. One favorite meal is steamed shrimp and vegetables over a bed of rice. Use boil-in-bag rice, because it's easy. Put a little water in the bottom of a saucepan and set it on the burner on high or medium high. Put a couple of dozen extra small peeled frozen shrimp in the bottom of a metal strainer. Put a half-cup each of diced onions and green peppers (I use the frozen PictSweet veggies) on top of that sprinkle with garlic powder, if desired. Steam strainer contents until the shrimp is hot and the veggies are cooked, maybe 10 minutes. It takes no time at all for preparation or clean up and it tastes good. It works with any kind of fish nuggets (might taste good with catfish) or maybe even chicken.

For breakfast, make toast, place sliced cheese (I use deli-sliced cheddar or goat cheese) on top of each slice. Fry an egg and place on top for an open-faced sandwich. Top with salsa if desired. Every so often I put a couple sausage links on top of the cheese or brown the goat cheese in the frying pan.

I love salads topped with chicken that I've nuked, as well as with cheese, bacon bits, a hard-boiled egg, and grape tomatoes. Hard-boiled eggs are super things to have around, too. Boil a half a dozen of them and they will keep for at least several days in the fridge. There are lots of lazy-cook-type things that you can do to make reasonably good food that you will enjoy.