Anonymous
Post 01/02/2023 19:38     Subject: Ten easy meals that are healthy - weight loss
Cut all the carbs, replace with veggies.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2023 19:34     Subject: Ten easy meals that are healthy - weight loss
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks all for the insights and suggestions. I think portions (especially when snacking) are definitely the culprit. The odd treat or alcoholic beverage probably adds up as well.

I will track what I eat and cut back in a few areas vs changing up my meals.



Let us know how it goes!
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2023 07:04     Subject: Ten easy meals that are healthy - weight loss
OP here. Thanks all for the insights and suggestions. I think portions (especially when snacking) are definitely the culprit. The odd treat or alcoholic beverage probably adds up as well.

I will track what I eat and cut back in a few areas vs changing up my meals.

Anonymous
Post 01/01/2023 23:29     Subject: Ten easy meals that are healthy - weight loss
Your food choices sound pretty healthy to me. I think it's going to be more about portion control than choosing different foods. Unfortunately, as we get older, metabolism slows down and we have to reduce our calorie intake accordingly. See if you can get away with smaller portions at each meal - try 3/4 of what you'd normally eat, drink an extra glass of water, wait 30-60 minutes and see if you are still hungry.

Exercise can help keep the metabolism up, but it won't do the whole job.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2023 23:23     Subject: Re:Ten easy meals that are healthy - weight loss
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:+1 to cutting out the snacks. Reduce your portions. Eat something with lean protein at lunch instead of a salad with heavy dressing. Up your exercise.


Can you give suggestions?

Chicken, quinoa, roasted veggies.
Salmon, brown rice, seaweed soy sauce.


Thanks
Is the packaged thinly sliced smoked salmon (ready to eat) okay?

I’m not sure, I guess! That’s more $. I cook up Trader Joe’s BBQ Salmon in air fryer. Have one for dinner, then package up 2 meals for lunch for the week.

Another lunch idea, Taco salad: ground Turkey, black beans, fresh bell pepper, salsa, maybe avocado if I have. You could add iceberg for crunch and filler. Can you tell, I’m really into bowls?

Agree with weighing and tracking everything in the beginning so that you know portion size. It’s so easy to go over. Unless you are adding lettuce, then go hog wild. Good luck!
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2023 22:28     Subject: Re:Ten easy meals that are healthy - weight loss
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:+1 to cutting out the snacks. Reduce your portions. Eat something with lean protein at lunch instead of a salad with heavy dressing. Up your exercise.


Can you give suggestions?

Chicken, quinoa, roasted veggies.
Salmon, brown rice, seaweed soy sauce.


Thanks
Is the packaged thinly sliced smoked salmon (ready to eat) okay?
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2023 22:17     Subject: Re:Ten easy meals that are healthy - weight loss
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:+1 to cutting out the snacks. Reduce your portions. Eat something with lean protein at lunch instead of a salad with heavy dressing. Up your exercise.


Can you give suggestions?

Chicken, quinoa, roasted veggies.
Salmon, brown rice, seaweed soy sauce.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2023 21:32     Subject: Re:Ten easy meals that are healthy - weight loss
Anonymous wrote:+1 to cutting out the snacks. Reduce your portions. Eat something with lean protein at lunch instead of a salad with heavy dressing. Up your exercise.


Can you give suggestions?
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2023 21:03     Subject: Re:Ten easy meals that are healthy - weight loss
Start tracking & weighing everything you eat. Ot will help you see what you can cut or modify. What gets measure can get changed.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2023 11:36     Subject: Ten easy meals that are healthy - weight loss
Anonymous wrote:Only snack on veggies.
Don’t ever eat muffins or nuts[b]. Those are not foods for overweight people. Just say no.
Cut out as much bread and pita as you can.
Make sure you’re getting an hour of strenuous exercise a day.





No nuts really?? I love cashews, pistachios.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2023 05:40     Subject: Re:Ten easy meals that are healthy - weight loss

You mentioned that you heat up samosas or a pizza for dinner. Where do you find the samosas??? I’ve been looking for heat-up samosas.

Thank you!!

Anonymous
Post 12/31/2022 23:08     Subject: Re:Ten easy meals that are healthy - weight loss
Anonymous wrote:Do WW, it will help you realize how much of what foods you can actually eat to keep in a calorie deficit and lose weight. While your current diet does sound healthy, you probably are eating too much of certain foods and aren’t in a calorie deficit. Lots of the healthy fats, while good for you, can add up quickly and prevent weight loss. Like you can’t have avocado, nuts, extra virgin olive oil, and cheese all in the same day. You have to be very careful with those things to keep yourself in a calorie deficit. Also with carbs like wraps, bread in sandwiches, pasta, etc. If you do it meal in the morning, have a lighter lunch and dinner. And be careful with sauces, dressings and dips.

It’s just easiest to do WW and start tracking.



100 percent agree with this.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2022 22:54     Subject: Re:Ten easy meals that are healthy - weight loss
+1 to cutting out the snacks. Reduce your portions. Eat something with lean protein at lunch instead of a salad with heavy dressing. Up your exercise.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2022 21:01     Subject: Re:Ten easy meals that are healthy - weight loss
Do WW, it will help you realize how much of what foods you can actually eat to keep in a calorie deficit and lose weight. While your current diet does sound healthy, you probably are eating too much of certain foods and aren’t in a calorie deficit. Lots of the healthy fats, while good for you, can add up quickly and prevent weight loss. Like you can’t have avocado, nuts, extra virgin olive oil, and cheese all in the same day. You have to be very careful with those things to keep yourself in a calorie deficit. Also with carbs like wraps, bread in sandwiches, pasta, etc. If you do it meal in the morning, have a lighter lunch and dinner. And be careful with sauces, dressings and dips.

It’s just easiest to do WW and start tracking.

Anonymous
Post 12/31/2022 19:15     Subject: Ten easy meals that are healthy - weight loss
Cut out the snacks. Your snacking is probably more habit than real hunger. You always have an afternoon snack, so you’ve trained your body AND mind to want something to eat at that time. Eat more at at your (healthy) lunch so that you don’t want anything until dinner. Or eat a little more at breakfast, and eat lunch later so there’s not as much time between lunch and dinner. Eat more slowly.

If you really need a snack because of hunger, eat 10-12 peanuts one at a time. Or a small piece of fruit or some raw veggies with a tablespoon of hummus.