Dieting -- Food

cherrykerry24
cherrykerry24 Posts: 11
in Health and Weight Loss
This is the first time I have ever dieted. When making dinner what proteins are best and what carbs are bad? I know this is something simple. But i need something cut and dry that kind of gives me things to make! I have no idea what to make for dinner tonight!

thanks!

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  • now_or_never12
    now_or_never12 Posts: 849 Member
    Make whatever you want as long as it fits into your calories!

    Unless you have an intolerance there is no need to only eat certain foods or leave out certain foods.
  • tigerlily8045
    tigerlily8045 Posts: 402 Member
    Its not a matter of good vs Bad. Is it just you for dinner? Eat some scrambled eggs and a piece of whole grain toast! Baked chicken breast and a sweet potato or reg potato and brocolli or other green veggie. There are lots of things to eat. Just make sure that it fits in your calories for the day. I sometimes try out a couple of things in the food diary to see what fits before I decide.
  • cherrykerry24
    cherrykerry24 Posts: 11
    I'd like to eat foods that are healthy and will give me the protein and nutrients i need
  • cherrykerry24
    cherrykerry24 Posts: 11
    It's me and my fiance.
  • ladyraven68
    ladyraven68 Posts: 2,003 Member
    This is the first time I have ever dieted. When making dinner what proteins are best and what carbs are bad? I know this is something simple. But i need something cut and dry that kind of gives me things to make! I have no idea what to make for dinner tonight!

    thanks!

    Protein - meat, fish, greek yogurt, cottage cheese
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    lean meats chicken, turkey, fish
    fresh veggies and salads
    ^^^these are all healthy choices but remember this is a lifestyle change not a diet. as long as you're not intolerant or have allergies to certain foods...yummy things like pasta, rice and breads can be added in moderation. educate yourself as to what a proper portion size is and make sure whatever foods you choose fit into your calorie goal. stay away from deep fried foods slathered in butter.

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