Foods I have found that help me stay on track :)

heatherab78
heatherab78 Posts: 9
in Food and Nutrition
When I first started dieting and exercising, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to find enough healthy, low calorie foods that are delicious that I could keep eating. I was thinking of the dreaded carrot stick. Carrot sticks all day lol. But I have found these few products that keep me full and focused and on track.

-Crystal light drink packs in quart sizes. Because drinking calories is silly in my opinion.
-Tropicana Trop 50 orange juice. I love my OJ. Can't live without it. This is only 50 calories per 8 oz.
-Green Giant boxed, frozen vegetables. The ones you cook in the microwave. They're around 90-110 calories per serving with only 2 servings inside each box so i never feel bad if I eat too much.
-Strawberries, blueberries - I was so excited when my Walmart had 11 ox cartons of blueberries for $1.78.
-Melons! - full of sugar, I know. But so low in calories.
-Peaches, nectarines, etc...
-Chicken breast. So versatile! Just don't fry ;)
-Seafood - shrimp especially. I like Tilapia, tool.
-Low fat yogurt. Yoplait has a great variety
-Ground beef (believe it or not!) - I buy 90/10 or even 93/7 meat if I can find it. Sirloin is another great option.
-Kikkoman panko bread crumbs - for that crispy goodness without the frying.
-Real spices - especially ginger. I love grated, fresh ginger root.
-Avocados - a little bit higher in calories than other fruits (yes, it's a fruit!) but packed full of other fats and other good-for-you things.
-Corn. Corn corn corn. Just skip buttering it so much.
-Steak isn't that bad for you either. Skip the 16 ounce big boy. Stay with the 6.
-Frenches Mustard - has no calories in either the Spicy Brown or Regular. I coat chicken breasts in mustard then in bread crumbs then bake :)
-Silk Organic Low-Fat Vanilla- 70 calories per 8 oz...organic...non lactose. Perfection times 3!!

Feel free to comment adding more great diet friendly foods!!
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  • sueannerojas
    sueannerojas Posts: 68
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  • jolinemariem
    jolinemariem Posts: 462 Member
    wyler light packet half tea half lemonade....so good :)

    strawberries and bananas help get rid of my sugar craving for alot lower then the donuts and candy bars that constantly surround me
  • auzziecawth66
    auzziecawth66 Posts: 476 Member
    Hot sauce!!! Great if you like spicy, has no calories and adds lots of flavor
  • heatherab78
    heatherab78 Posts: 9
    I hate hot sauce unfortunately :( But isn't it just amazing that so many natural spices are calorie free or almost calorie free? :)
  • kristi5224
    kristi5224 Posts: 98 Member
    those are great.
    Yoplait lite- every day
    edemame beans
    quinoa
    grilled vegetables ( zuchini, sweet bell peppers, sugar snap peas, green beans asparagus, beets)
    cantalope
    berries fo any size and flavor.
    pasture raised eggs (poached, deviled, omlettes)
    Skinny cow Vanilla Ice cream sandwiches.
    chicken breasts.
    grilled fish
    corn on the cob
    fresh herbs...mint and basil are my favorites.
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
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  • XtyAnn17
    XtyAnn17 Posts: 632 Member
    People respond bump so they can check back at the post later, get over your attitude
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    skinnyby30 Posts: 14
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  • love22step
    love22step Posts: 1,103 Member
    Good choices! The only thing I question is the corn (high starch). I would add greens (collards, spinach, etc.) and broccoli (w/o cheese sauce) to my list. They add plenty of nutrition and very few calories. When I need something sweet, a graham cracker or a few animal crackers do the trick without adding excessive calories.
  • auzziecawth66
    auzziecawth66 Posts: 476 Member
    Yeah, I love cooking with natural spices instead of BBQ sauce etc since they are usually packed with sugar and calories that you don't even realize are there.

    Also Greek yogurt instead of sour cream with those dip packets, great for making dips for fresh veggies as a lower calorie/fat option.
  • mommamindi
    mommamindi Posts: 256 Member
    Taco cupcakes. I got the recipe from here...

    Also Sara Lee 45 calorie bread :)
  • crzyone
    crzyone Posts: 872 Member
    Frozen blueberries...eat right out of the back as a really sweet snack.

    Brown rice....filling and can be used in so many dishes or with so many things piled on top of it.

    Fat free yogurt....tasty and low cal. Make a fruit salad out of it by slicing up various fruits and mixing with it.

    Cottage cheese.....I eat it on top of salad. It replaced Ranch for me.
  • heatherab78
    heatherab78 Posts: 9
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    So if someone doesn't have anything to add, but would like to see what other people add they aren't welcome on the thread?

    Obviously they are welcome. I just don't want "BUMP" on my post hundreds of times like I've seen on other threads. Everyone is free to browse. But if you're not posting something related to my article, then don't post at all.
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    MissLynne10 Posts: 64 Member
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  • heatherab78
    heatherab78 Posts: 9
    Please, NOBODY RESPOND BUMP. It's totally pointless and is unrelated to what I'm saying. If you do not have anything to say about food, GO AWAY.
    what does the BUMP mean any way?? I have seen this and I am confused?

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  • yamira2282
    yamira2282 Posts: 3 Member
    I love jalapenos. But for those who dont like hot. Garlic and fresh orange or lemon makes great marinate to any meat and poultry.
  • Erindipitous
    Erindipitous Posts: 1,234 Member
    - Quest protein bars (I don't know what I'd do without them, actually)
    - Kashi Go Lean cereal
    - Greek yogurt with frozen berries
    - Hard boiled eggs dipped in hummus
  • sueannerojas
    sueannerojas Posts: 68
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    THIS!!!!!Im sorry i thought you were sharing to give people ideas WOW
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  • jenj1313
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    Um... do you know that people respond "bump" because they like your thread and want to be able to get back to it later??

    My go to foods:

    Frozen broccoli, green beans, asparagus, peas, corn, etc. Just plain. I take 2-3 cups for lunch every day. Fills me up for not a lot of calories and I get my fiber.

    Tuna in water. Protein in a can.

    Designer whey natural flavor protein powder - no artificial sweeteners and you can't really taste it.

    Edamame -- a bit higher in calories than the other veggies mentioned, but tons of protein.

    Minute (5 min that is) brown rice. I'm sure the regular stuff is a bit healthier, but this stuff is so much easier and more convenient for me.

    Progresso low-sodium soups. Added to the 2-3 cups of veggies for lunch = quick, yummy and filling.

    Ms. Dash + Cayenne + Black Pepper: to spice up the low-sodium soups and other items

    Ezeckiel (sp?) 4:9 Whole Grain Bread. Organic, low glycemic index, super filling.

    Natural peanut butter. Just crushed up peanuts. That's it. No HFCS, sugar, fillers.

    Polaner all fruit + fiber. Just fruit, no artificial sweeteners or other crap. Goes well with the bread and PB above.

    Frozen fish filets. Cook quickly, good protein source, low cal.
  • hasturm
    hasturm Posts: 10 Member
    Tilapia! Try it with low fat feta and lime, or garlic hoisin sauce.
  • KaidaKantri
    KaidaKantri Posts: 401
    I didn't find this out till later, but my Fiance uses only salt in corn. Surprisingly, it's really good. Never any butter is used.
  • MMarvelous
    MMarvelous Posts: 1,067 Member
    1. Drinking 16 oz water before I leave for work during the work week.
    2. Having 2 hard boiled eggs for breakfast.
    3. Keep Greek yogurt in my home and work refrigerator
    4. Always having fruit on hand.
    5. Making smoothies
    6. Tracking my water.
    7. Eating fish 2-3 times a week.
    8. Eating baked chicken 2-3 times a week.
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    coconut oil
    pecans
    josephs flax pitas
    kens honey mustard (high carb but i refuse to give it up)
    bacon
    steak
    breakfast sausage
    tomatoes
    crystal light
    sugar free popsicles
    country style pork ribs
  • hoppinfroggin22
    hoppinfroggin22 Posts: 165 Member
    Hey guess what BUMP! why because I would like to find this article later on duh! anyways thanks for the post!
  • jenorozco79
    jenorozco79 Posts: 16
    Agree with this! Makes everything taste great, and I never get tired of it.:smile:
  • mnowens
    mnowens Posts: 71
    -Egg whites
    -Blueberries and strawberries
    -Oatmeal
    -FlatOut flatbread
    -Laughing Cow light cheese
    -Avocado (I use it instead of mayonnaise on sandwiches and in egg salad, or instead of sour cream in anything Mexican flavored. Really anywhere I need that creamy texture)
    -Tilapia and shrimp

    And I know this isn't food, but I love my meat tenderizer. It makes boneless skinless chicken breast much less tough and dry tasting.

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