Diet Rut

JakinsandPeykins
JakinsandPeykins Posts: 40
edited November 11 in Food and Nutrition
What are your go-to meals that keep you under calorie goal and satisfied? I also snack during the day. I am a stay at home Mom with a toddler, but I am finding my calories adding up more quickly than I would like. I also need quick fixes, easy meal ideas because I don't have a lot of prep time!

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  • atjays
    atjays Posts: 797 Member
    I typically cook about twice a week. Meats and things keep fine in the fridge, have a lot of grab and go things like yogurt, fruit and protein shakes too
  • chelseaalicia
    chelseaalicia Posts: 164 Member
    I've been eating the same tasty breakfast for the last 2 weeks, every day. It has been keeping me full for 4+ hours...

    1/3c quick oats
    1.5 tbsp peanut butter
    (optional fruit of your choice)

    SO EASY! Add boiling water to the quick oats and stir (make sure there's still a teeny bit of hot water left in it). While the oats are still warm, add the 1.5tbsp of peanut butter and stir it around until it gets melty.

    The oats and peanut butter are only 240cals, add some fruit and you're around 300. My favourite :)
  • cheyniemama
    cheyniemama Posts: 63
    I am not much of a "cook" but I'm working on it. Here are my faves:

    "Light" canned soup (the whole can) and a piece of whole wheat toast, runs about 250 calories

    Whole wheat sandwich thin with a morningstar veggie burger on it...and I'll toss lettuce on there too (250+ calories)

    Prepackaged ""Jif To Go" cup with a 100 calorie pack of pretzels (350 calories)

    Prepackaged hummus cups with whole sweet baby bell peppers to dip in the hummus (under 250? I think)

    Stir fry veggies over rice or quinoa (onion, bell pepper and mushrooms), sliced almonds for protein if I have them

    Premade fish fillet (breaded) from Trader Joes, with a bag of frozen steamfresh veggies (under 400, usually)

    Bag of steamfresh veggies with a slive of cheese melted on top, and a piece of whole wheat toast

    I soak a bean lentil mix the night before, then throw it in the crockpot in the morning. Then I just add whatever veggies and other stuff I can when I have a few min. here and there. Done and delish by dinner!

    Lean Cuisine pizza

    Protein bar and an apple (under 300 calories)


    My Fast Food Fixes that keep me under:

    Hit up Subway and get my breakfast and lunch at the same time (or get a footlong and then have dinner done too!) - (less than 300 each meal)

    Starbucks tomato mozzarella panini 380 calories and tastes so "naughty"

    Two fresco tacos from Taco Bell (300 calories)

    Jamba Juice Fit n Fruitful 16 oz, and 1/2 a cheddar tomato twist (370 calories)
  • JakinsandPeykins
    JakinsandPeykins Posts: 40
    I always eat Oatmeal for breakfast :) Or grits. Do you think adding peanut butter will keep me full longer?
  • JakinsandPeykins
    JakinsandPeykins Posts: 40
    I am not much of a "cook" but I'm working on it. Here are my faves:

    "Light" canned soup (the whole can) and a piece of whole wheat toast, runs about 250 calories

    Whole wheat sandwich thin with a morningstar veggie burger on it...and I'll toss lettuce on there too (250+ calories)

    Prepackaged ""Jif To Go" cup with a 100 calorie pack of pretzels (350 calories)

    Prepackaged hummus cups with whole sweet baby bell peppers to dip in the hummus (under 250? I think)

    Stir fry veggies over rice or quinoa (onion, bell pepper and mushrooms), sliced almonds for protein if I have them

    Premade fish fillet (breaded) from Trader Joes, with a bag of frozen steamfresh veggies (under 400, usually)

    Bag of steamfresh veggies with a slive of cheese melted on top, and a piece of whole wheat toast

    I soak a bean lentil mix the night before, then throw it in the crockpot in the morning. Then I just add whatever veggies and other stuff I can when I have a few min. here and there. Done and delish by dinner!

    Lean Cuisine pizza

    Protein bar and an apple (under 300 calories)


    My Fast Food Fixes that keep me under:

    Hit up Subway and get my breakfast and lunch at the same time (or get a footlong and then have dinner done too!) - (less than 300 each meal)

    Starbucks tomato mozzarella panini 380 calories and tastes so "naughty"

    Two fresco tacos from Taco Bell (300 calories)

    Jamba Juice Fit n Fruitful 16 oz, and 1/2 a cheddar tomato twist (370 calories)
  • JakinsandPeykins
    JakinsandPeykins Posts: 40
    What protein shake do you recommend?
  • cheyniemama
    cheyniemama Posts: 63
    I would put chia seeds (flavorless) and chopped almonds in your oatmeal instead...yummy, will up your protein and fiber, and better for you than peanut butter.

    I don't do protein shakes, but I do the Special K protein meal bars sometimes (about 170 calories) but the caramel flavor is WAY too sweet. I don't do them often because of the fat and sugar content. Works in a hurry though, and they have a lot of soy protein which is the only complete plant protein.
  • cheyniemama
    cheyniemama Posts: 63
    Oh yeah, the chia seeds are awesome bc they have tons of vitamins, minerals, omegas, fiber, etc. in them, and they slow digestion of the stuff you eat them with so you feel full longer. I just started using them...they are pricey but you only use a little bit. Keep 'em in the fridge though!
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