HELP... I need light dinner/recipe ideas. I don't want to f

Mdbondurant
Mdbondurant Posts: 104
edited September 29 in Introduce Yourself
I have recently started dieting. Today is actually Day 8 of a 120 day diet I am hoping to lose 30 lbs on. I have done welll so far, but I have never eaten right, don't know many low calorie/low fat recipes, and I need your help. Please post your ideas/recipes that it may help me ant others. :D

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  • rita27ny
    rita27ny Posts: 820 Member
    try salad or a grilled chicken wrap and stuff with veggies :)
  • Lstrhi
    Lstrhi Posts: 132
    here's a great site for recipe ideas:
    http://www.cookinglight.com/
  • HavenIryxia
    HavenIryxia Posts: 116 Member
    Go to allrecipes.com

    That site as all kinds of recipes and they have a healthy section for healthy choices as well. I hope this helps :D
  • cassiejoyy
    cassiejoyy Posts: 82
    You should try this website! http://www.skinnytaste.com/
    They have a bunch of great stuff. (:
  • sunshine__angel
    sunshine__angel Posts: 366 Member
    If you can tolerate soy products there are many low calorie choices. I lost most of my weight so far by eliminating starches for 30 days and cutting back drastically on my sugar content. If you choose low sodium foods you will also benefit. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water each day.

    I like to look at the recipes for diabetic people as they are generally healthier all around. Weight watchers frozen meals are also a healthier alternative.

    Here are some other recipe sites that have healthier choices:

    http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/healthy-recipes/low-calorie/main.aspx
    http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/browse-recipes.asp
  • iamMaLisa
    iamMaLisa Posts: 278 Member
    Ive been getting those Gortons frozen grilled fish fillets , they are actually quite good two comes in a package. i pop them in the oven and have a small salad while waiting then when its done i have a veggie or a 1/2 cup of 1 % cottage cheese
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    You should be able to use a lot of your favorite recipes, just be careful of portions and try some substitutions. For instance, if a recipe includes pasta or rice, reduce the amount of that ingredient and increase the amount of vegetables instead. You're still get a good sized serving but not as many calories and more fiber/nutrients. And check labels, some brands have less calories or fat than others for the same serving size - just be careful that there's not a ton more sugar or sodium as those micronutrients can add up to trouble as well.

    And don't discount fat altogether - some of them are actually good for you!
  • jesienia
    jesienia Posts: 294
    Portobello Mushroom Pizza is one of my favorites. It's 99 calories per serving. And I find it really filling!

    4 Portobello mushroom caps
    1 leek
    1 onion
    4 roma tomatoes
    4 cloves of garlic
    5 basil leaves
    1 lemon
    4 TBS parmesan cheese

    Preheat oven to 400 F.

    Heat 1-2 tsp. of oil in a large pan. Chop onion and saute until slightly brown. Add chopped leeks, onion, tomatoes, and garlic. Saute until soft. Add torn basil leaves and juice of lemon. Fill each mushroom cap and top with cheese. Bake for 12 mins.
  • KyleB65
    KyleB65 Posts: 1,196 Member
    Salad

    Just had one for lunch - Lettuce, celery, tomato, spinach, red onion, green pepper & cucumber with a little balsamic vinegar & olive oil.

    To make it a supper add a grilled or steamed chicken breast.

    For dessert a piece of fruit: Apple, banana, pear, etc.
  • Mdbondurant
    Mdbondurant Posts: 104
    You guys are GREAT... Please keep them coming. I can't wait to try the Portabell Mushroom Pizza. That just sounds great... The skinnytaste.com site is fantastic!! Can't wait to look at the other sites posted too. TY so much!!!
  • Mdbondurant
    Mdbondurant Posts: 104
    Ok gotta share with the world... The Spaghetti Squash Pest dish from the www.skinnytaste.com website is AMAZING!!! :D Thanks for the tip!
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    What i did when i first started was make my normal meals but measured portions, switched to whole wheat and cut out the butter. I bought a spray oil and a good non stick ceramic pan so i wont need a lot of oil. I also changed my portions sizes, I used to have 45% carbs, 45% protein, and %10 veg(if any) on my dinner plate. now i have lots of veggies, small amount of carbs, and a healthy serving of low fat meat (chicken breast or fish)
  • jagh09
    jagh09 Posts: 555 Member
    There are a ton of great blogs and websites out there!

    www.eatingwell.com
    www.kalynskitchen.com
    www.hungrygirl.com

    Surf the net for healthy cooking tips and you'll find loads of ideas!
  • MeganJo
    MeganJo Posts: 69
    www.liveleanmd.com
    http://400caloriesorless.com/
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/

    Also check out cookbooks by:
    Ellie Krieger
    Tosca Reno
    Flat Belly Diet
    Cooking Light


    Good luck!!
  • Turtlebee
    Turtlebee Posts: 2
    Cooking Light magazine has some amazing recipes. Be careful though, some of them have odd ingredients or pricey ingredients. However, they often take a favorite recipe, ie. lasagna, and make it more healthful.

    Food Network has a few chefs that promote healthy cooking and eating. Try their website.

    One last bit of advice is to buy fresh... not frozen or canned. Buy enough for one or two meals and make enough for left-overs.

    Good luck.
  • Qhoney24
    Qhoney24 Posts: 31
    Google it girl... But like the rest salads and just throw in the meat or none at all. Or bake some chicken or fish with some peppers and onions, try some curry powder, Sweet potato and some veggies. Or skinless bonelss chicken cut the inside at the top and stuff it with garlic, spinach peppers etc, roll it in egg whites and then wheat germ( sea salt and pepper to taste ) and throw that puppy in the oven, followed by a small salad.. Girl thats a meal right there :)
  • LtAngela
    LtAngela Posts: 35
    I have recently started dieting. Today is actually Day 8 of a 120 day diet I am hoping to lose 30 lbs on. I have done welll so far, but I have never eaten right, don't know many low calorie/low fat recipes, and I need your help. Please post your ideas/recipes that it may help me ant others. :D



    Here is RESULT!
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/288131-compare-my-photo-before-and-after
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