5'2 currently at 229 post pregnancy weight goal:160-170

Meal planning is very important when working towards loosing weight. A sight I have found that has some plans already is: http://www.momswhothink.com/easy-recipes/easy-dinner-recipes.html. I'ts helped me a lot for planning at least the dinner meal. A few other important things I have learned on hear is when to eat and how much. It's different for every person. Some people do well with eating 6 small meals a day. Others 3 main meals with snacks in between and after the last meal. Also portion size. As for cooking vegetables I like most of mine raw. Steaming is a good way to cook them. I put about a 1/4 c. water in the bottom of a pot/pan with 1/4 t. salt and that helps add a little flavor. Potatoes I'll boil or bake. A great site also for nutrition is: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. So there are a few ideas. I hope this helps. Great job on all the weight you have lost already! There is a lot of great information on this site and a lot of helpful supportive people I wish you all the best!