What is your current go-to meal that's quick, delicious, and helps you stay on track?

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  • nighthawk584
    nighthawk584 Posts: 2,023 Member
    almonds, apples, avocados ...in no particular order...also boiled eggs
  • wilson10102018
    wilson10102018 Posts: 1,306 Member
    Progresso low sodium chicken noodle soup. 2 servings 180 calories together, usually with a couple of ounces of rotisserie chicken meat (60 calories) added. 240 calories total.
  • debtay123
    debtay123 Posts: 1,327 Member
    I usually do the whole box of green garden frozen veggie steamers with protein of choice- maybe air fryed chicken breast or chicken sausage, ground meat etc- then spices and 1 small serving of fried onions on top for the crunch- most days less than 200 and somedays around 250 based on protein choice- quick easy yummy!!!

    Eat out- usually Wendy small chili- or bacon jr- half bun with extra vegetables-
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,944 Member
    Some chopped up leftover chicken, a chopped avocado, a jar of commercial salsa, some chopped coriander. World's easiest chicken salad.
  • vaman
    vaman Posts: 253 Member
    Hard boiled eggs......always keep some in the fridge, A couple with a little salt has stopped me from snacking on bad stuff many, many times.
  • lyssalosesit
    lyssalosesit Posts: 22 Member
    More snacky than meal, but

    Making my own cheese stick and prosciutto wraps, canned chicken w/ mayo/Dijon on Wheat Thins.
  • Luke_rabbit
    Luke_rabbit Posts: 1,031 Member
    For a quick breakfast or lunch, I eat an apple with nut or seed butter.

    One of my favorite quick dinners is "eggroll in a bowl". Saute a bag of coleslaw mix. Add a little soy sauce and sesame oil. Heat some breakfast sausages in the microwave (we use vegetarian), chop and mix in. You can also add some scrambled eggs that are broken into chunks for extra protein. We usually make the day after fish tacos with the almost full bag of leftover coleslaw mix.
  • skelterhelter
    skelterhelter Posts: 803 Member
    I've really been loving my eggs in the morning lately. I'll do them over easy with some green onions, salt, pepper, and just today I did sriracha. It was amazing with that! Pair it with two slices of turkey bacon and toast topped with hummus and cherry tomatoes. I can't wait to have it every morning with my coffee.
  • voncovenhoven
    voncovenhoven Posts: 25 Member
    My go to snack is nuts, salt and pepper pistachios are my current favorite, in shells. I count out 25 and the shells pace me. If I’m really hungry, tummy growling, I have 1 cup of 5% (whole milk) Fage yogurt with a teaspoon of organic low sugar blueberry jam. (5g carb). This yogurt is THICK, very filling
  • WSwalknLAC9000
    WSwalknLAC9000 Posts: 57 Member
    1/2 been & cheese burrito with green chili, from del taco...only $1.19 with taxes. Helped me drop over 40lbs.
  • tk2222
    tk2222 Posts: 199 Member
    Snow peas...I dunno how I never discovered these before. The grocery next to my place here has them really cheap. I just buy like a pound on my way home if I'm near end of my calories and snack on it all evening. Less than 200 cals usually, I love them and they're surprisingly good on the macro and nutrient front.
  • Ktmom19
    Ktmom19 Posts: 64 Member
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    The picture doesn't do these, but I made these egg bites and consistency is very similar to Starbucks. They have nonfat plain Greek yogurt and cottage cheese in them. I loaded them up with veggies (peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, spinach) and Turkey sausage.
  • Dnarules
    Dnarules Posts: 2,081 Member
    Ktmom19 wrote: »
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    The picture doesn't do these, but I made these egg bites and consistency is very similar to Starbucks. They have nonfat plain Greek yogurt and cottage cheese in them. I loaded them up with veggies (peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, spinach) and Turkey sausage.

    Do you mind sharing the recipe?
  • debtay123
    debtay123 Posts: 1,327 Member
    Please share the macros for the egg bits too- if you know them- thanks
  • Natalorian
    Natalorian Posts: 3 Member
    I recently made these tiny chicken patties with chicken mince, bread, onion, garlic and a bit of flour. They come in at around 50 calories per patty. I have one or two of those in a sandwich with two slices of whole wheat toast, onion, tomato, cilantro, sriracha, and as much cheese as I can fit into my calorie limit for the day. It's about 280 calories (not counting any cheese). It makes a great small meal. Depending on how hungry I am, I may add an egg as well.
  • TheNeverPlayedSymphonies
    TheNeverPlayedSymphonies Posts: 108 Member
    edited August 2019
    Tuna Salad
    Mix
    2 cans of tuna
    1 can of sardines
    1 avocado
    Chopped celery
    Chopped onions
    I Tbsp of Mayo
    2 Tbsp of Mustard
    Served over Fresh Spinach Leaves
    71 protein
    35 fat
    12 carbs
    650 cal
  • corinasue1143
    corinasue1143 Posts: 7,464 Member
  • noel2fit
    noel2fit Posts: 235 Member
    CROCK POT!!!

    Dump in crockpot, come home 8 hours later to hot dinner!

    Whole30 Chili- 1.5lbs ground beef, 1 large sweet potato, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 large chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, any random carrots or mushrooms I have lying around, 3tbsp chili powder, a pinch of salt, plenty ground pepper, a pinch of cumin, a pinch of oregano.

    Whole30 Chicken Curry- 3 chicken breasts chopped, 1 small butternut squash chopped, 1 can coconut milk, 1 large onion chopped, 1 large tomato chopped, 2 cloves garlic, any random peas, carrots, or mushrooms I have lying around, 3 tbsp curry powder, a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper.
  • itsme4444
    itsme4444 Posts: 21 Member
    Cauliflower rice fried with salsa verde
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,002 Member
    edited August 2019
    Overnight oats.

    1 cup oats.
    1/2 cup grape nut cereal.
    1 tbsp cinnamon.
    1 cup 2% milk.
    1 cup almond milk.
    1 cup blueberries.

    All ingredients (dry first) except blueberries go into a tupper. Shake it up and store in the fridge overnight, ready to eat the following morning...
  • ShellyMacchi
    ShellyMacchi Posts: 975 Member
    at home:

    quick and satisfying (for me) =

    2 eggs (whatever way I feel like at the time, poached, scrambled, fried) + 1 WHOLE (but cute, small) avocado, sliced, on top of eggs + 1/4 c. salsa. on top of that.

    If I am REALLY hungry (and craving carbs), I will add a 'slice' of pre-cooked polenta, warmed up in the pan while the eggs are cooking, and have that as a 'base' under the eggs

    Never fails me

    at a restaurant?

    Red Lobster Grilled shrimp tacos.. 420 cal and SO delicious

    Denny's slow-cooked pot roast - so good - (400 cal) + steamed broccoli (35 cal) + (if I am really hungry) red skinned mashed potatoes 120 cal = 555 cal total
  • apriltrainer
    apriltrainer Posts: 732 Member
    egg omelet with garlic and 2 tbls of tahini, spread with Cured pork fat. I always eat this kind of omelet or a variation of. Shredded rotisserie chicken with sugar free G Huges BBQ sauce . Takes less than a few min to prepare.
  • neugebauer52
    neugebauer52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    Home made creamy mushroom soup - it's winter here and it is freezing!
  • MamboRumba
    MamboRumba Posts: 423 Member
    Do you eat edamame in restaurants?

    You can eat home and it sells for like 2.50. Buy frozen organic edamame in the shell. You can steam in the bag using microwave.

    Eat!


  • The instant pot has been my best friend- put in frozen chicken breast (or any meat really) with 1 cup of water and spices and cook for 15 minutes. The chicken comes out super tender. I shred it or slice it and mix it with bbq sauce, salsa etc. Last night I mixed it with marinara sauce and sprinkled a little parm on top for a healthy version of chicken parm and served it with roast veggies. Tasted just as good as the breaded, deep fried version.
  • nighthawk584
    nighthawk584 Posts: 2,023 Member
    Black bean soup with chicken - low fat, low carb, high protein
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  • TeamNemesisSteve
    TeamNemesisSteve Posts: 134 Member
    Low carbohydrate burritos. I use a low carb tortilla that is also low calorie and low sodium. I’ll eat around 1-pound of super lean ground hamburger, turkey or chicken in them. Usually some shredded queso or mild cheddar cheese too. In the winter time I will add no-salt black beans, brown rice and a little hot sauce. I’m sure they weigh about 3-4 pounds when they are complete 😂🤣
  • amgreenwell
    amgreenwell Posts: 1,267 Member
    When I started this journey I had frozen salmon and edamame every single night for about a year. I loved it and it never got old with different seasonings. Now that I'm not losing as much I make lots of soups and those go a long way to keeping me satisfied without SO much calories.
  • 7elizamae
    7elizamae Posts: 758 Member
    Super fast and filling -- half an avocado on toast. Add sliced tomatoes and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Yummy and keeps me satisfied until lunch time.