[philfromtexas]

I have a lot to lose (weight) and at the very beginning in my commitment to do so. What am I doing? First, I go with my son, daughter-in-law and grandson to a torture session 3 times a week. No not really a torture session-it is called 'bootcamp,' a training session with a professional very good trainer but WOW! is he brutal but afterwards I feel bushed but good, with a natural high that I got when I used to run 5-6 miles.

Now I need to determine what to eat. I have a Rx for Phentermine which I will fill in a couple of days. But I need an eating plan that is very simple and easy to put together. I am not a cook, don't have time to make food to eat. I love salads with some kind of protein such as grilled chicken, tuna, or salmon, turkey, etc. But I have little time preparing the salads and am not motivated to prepare them. I am a bit leary of buying the packaged lettuce or greens in the grocery store. Usually I buy the grilled chicken salad from Whataburger or from Wendy's which I know is not the best choice.

[pigpen065]

Hi, phil!! I understand what you mean about not knowing what to eat....I have never been a very good "Betty Crocker" myself, and am extremely picky to boot....the thing I do is count calories and try to make the best choices available.

I try to keep my caloric intake to 1200 to 1500 per day. Ideally, I like to spread this out in about 6 little meals/snacks a day, but that is not always realistic for me, so I try to keep things on hand like sugar free jello, or fruit already cut up and in the fridge that I can grab on the go. It is great that you like salads, regretfully I do not very well, so you are at a definate advantage there, and I would say that buying prepackaged is something of preference...whether they taste okay to you or not. I would say they would be great to have on hand for those times when you are in a rush or something to eat rather than grabbing something not so healthy. It might help if you keep a food journal for a few days...logging in everything you eat, and the approximate calories as best as you can judge if you don't have an accurate count. You might be surprised where some of your calories are coming from. And putting it all on paper makes us stay accountable for our choices.

Bootcamp sounds scary to me!! lol!! I am a little scared of the trainer on my Wii EA Active though and she is pretty mild! lol! I don't do well under pressure, but some people thrive under it....if it works for you, that is great!!

Good luck on this long journey...we are all in it together!! Glad to have you join us!

[nygrlathrt]

Hi,,,my daughter is not a 'cook" like her mom so i gave her a couple of sunday recipes for soups and stews and she has her meals for the week

chicken soup makes 4-6 servings just freeze the rest easy to make just put all ingred in a large pot simmer for 1 1/2 hrs.

beef soup, lentil soup, stew...all just use one pot meals

then there is always the crock pot throw in a pc of meat a cup of broth and frozen or fresh vegetables on low when you come home from work all done!

i love my crock pot i cook everything in it

If you want to loose fast stick to fruit, lean meat and veggies...water, no soda or carbinated drinks and NO desserts except yogurt or fruit i even freeze my fruit for a treat...

keep it simple and exercise

[susanpesek]

Hello and welcome! The consistency is much more important than the amount of torture~~ whatever you can tolerate every day. You may find it preferable to do 3-5 times a week, but daily habits are important. The days you don't go to torture, run in place for 1 minute, or some such. You will be amazed at the results.

Here is an idea that may help you as you plan:

3, 1/2 c. servings of different fat free dairy
3, 1/4 c servings different whole grains
6, 1/2 c. servings different vegetables, no butter, no sauces
3, 1/2 c servings different berries
2,1/4 c servings different meats, poultry, fish
2, 1/8 c servings different nuts.
DAILY DRINK 60-100 OUNCES WATER