Re: Meal ideas for singles

[Guest guest]

I like some of the 's Chunky Soups. Some are only 4 points for the

whole can, some are 5, and some are stay away!

Meal ideas for singles

I'm looking for any suggestions for meals for one. My big dangerzone

is fast food. I have a tendancy to hit the drive through because

after a long day of work, it seems so much easier than going home and

cooking just for me.

I'm not big on leftovers, so making lots of food and freezing or

refrigerating doesn't work for me. I am much more likely to be

tempted to eat larger portions if there is more there.

Any help would be appreciated. There's only so many ways to throw a

chicken breast on the Foreman and Lean Cuisine and Smart Ones

get old.

Thanks

[Guest guest]

Progresso also makes a low-fat variety of soups that are usually 4-5 points

for the whole, BIG can.

Also, Easy Mac is 5.5 points per pouch; fill up by adding free veggies and a

big salad. Also, the variety is HUGE of Smart Ones and Lean Cuisines and

Healthy Choice meals. Again, fill up by adding low-point items, including

" garlic toast " made on a Wonder Light bun with Butter Pam and some

garlic-bread sprinkle.

Otherwise, if you don't like cooking ahead and eating yummy frozen foods, I

don't know what to suggest!

Bette in CA

[Guest guest]

Something I do is put a whole chicken in the crock pot with lots of

seasoning and cook it all day. I then take the meat off the bone and

put in a storage container. I'll use the chicken for meals for the

whole week. First night just chicken and frozen veggies. Next night

chicken burritos. Next night chicken salad. Next night chicken and

rice. You get the picture. Its inexpensive and takes very little

preparation. You can also do this with a beef or pork roast.

Hope this helps,

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> I'm looking for any suggestions for meals for one. My big dangerzone

> is fast food. I have a tendancy to hit the drive through because

> after a long day of work, it seems so much easier than going home and

> cooking just for me.

>

> I'm not big on leftovers, so making lots of food and freezing or

> refrigerating doesn't work for me. I am much more likely to be

> tempted to eat larger portions if there is more there.

>

> Any help would be appreciated. There's only so many ways to throw a

> chicken breast on the Foreman and Lean Cuisine and Smart Ones

> get old.

>

> Thanks

>

>

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>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

There are a lot of single serving frozen foods out there, and more and

more other things are coming in single serving sizes. For example, I

saw 4% lean ground beef at Trader Joe's in patties. YOu could freeze

each one individually and have a pre-measured serving of hamburger

that you could stir fry, put on a whole grain bun, or eat with a salad

and some salsa.

The thing is, this requires a lifestyle change and that is probably

going to mean cooking your own meals so you know what goes into them.

It is also probably going to mean limiting fast food. There are more

and more choices that are low in fat and calories, but they are going

to get old fast.

You've been given some good ideas. Now you have to find a way to fit

it into your lifestyle, maybe make some modifications of your

lifestyle so you're doing more cooking, and you're going to have to

practice your own self control. That's just all part of the game!

On Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:17:53 -0400,

wrote:

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> Something I do is put a whole chicken in the crock pot with lots of

> seasoning and cook it all day. I then take the meat off the bone and

> put in a storage container. I'll use the chicken for meals for the

> whole week. First night just chicken and frozen veggies. Next night

> chicken burritos. Next night chicken salad. Next night chicken and

> rice. You get the picture. Its inexpensive and takes very little

> preparation. You can also do this with a beef or pork roast.

> Hope this helps,

>

>

>

>

> >

> > I'm looking for any suggestions for meals for one. My big dangerzone

> > is fast food. I have a tendancy to hit the drive through because

> > after a long day of work, it seems so much easier than going home and

> > cooking just for me.

> >

> > I'm not big on leftovers, so making lots of food and freezing or

> > refrigerating doesn't work for me. I am much more likely to be

> > tempted to eat larger portions if there is more there.

> >

> > Any help would be appreciated. There's only so many ways to throw a

> > chicken breast on the Foreman and Lean Cuisine and Smart Ones

> > get old.

> >

> > Thanks

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Amy, since my kids are mostly grown, I find I have to make meals for just

myself also. I like to take some hints from Applebee's WW menu. They have

a grilled chicken with vegi's that's real good, and pretty easy to make at

home. You could grill your chicken breast then grill up some vegi's and

squash (I buy the large package of Normandy style frozen vegi's from

Costco). Spice it up with some Mrs. Dash and pepper, and a whole wheat

tortilla on the side. That's 7 points at Applebee's. And a pretty good

meal. You could be imaginative and come up with some others as well. I

also make a homemade version of Chili's fajita salad:

grilled chicken brushed with enchilada sauce

LOTS of greens (crunchy lettuce type)

tablespoon of corn

1/2 cup black beans (YUMMY)

Salsa

ff grated cheese

ff sour cream

and if I have points leftover, low fat tortilla chips

You mix the greens with the beans and corn (and tortilla chips if you have

planned for them), put the chicken on top, put a little more enchilada sauce

(in lines, so it looks pretty) across the top, top it off with a little

Salsa and some fat free sour cream. If you have room for fat free cheddar

cheese, then go for it. It's really quite tasty.

Other options include Stagg chili (the fat free one I think is terrific,

comes in cardboard boxes from Wal-Mart).

And I use the Progresso 98% fat free soups. They make a nice hearty meal at

night with a slice of my home made 7 grain bread.

So, I hope this helps.

Meal ideas for singles

I'm looking for any suggestions for meals for one. My big dangerzone

is fast food. I have a tendancy to hit the drive through because

after a long day of work, it seems so much easier than going home and

cooking just for me.

I'm not big on leftovers, so making lots of food and freezing or

refrigerating doesn't work for me. I am much more likely to be

tempted to eat larger portions if there is more there.

Any help would be appreciated. There's only so many ways to throw a

chicken breast on the Foreman and Lean Cuisine and Smart Ones

get old.

Thanks