somedude81 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 What are some good options? I don't like to spend a lot of time cooking and the quick and easy stuff I do cook, is high in fat, and carbs. Not good when I want to get rid of my gut. I'm doing searches for low carb meals and I keep finding all these elaborate looking dishes. That's not going to work for me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ThaWholigan Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Get used to cooking for a while man. No cutting corners Only thing I would say is cook in bulk - like cook a lot on one day and reheat for the rest of the week. Oatmeal is good for breakfast. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
CarrieT Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Oatmeal isn't really low-carb... Scrambled eggs with spinach for breakfast is a better option. Big salads with protein (Niçoise, Cobb, chicken Caesar - hold the croutons...) For dinners, it is easy to cool fish in a toaster oven and pan-sauté vegetables on the side. I've lost tons of weight eating no-carb diets for years. And then gain the weight back when I re-introduce bread. :-( 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 The easiest is really a salad with chicken or turkey breast, as long as you're careful with what dressing you use. But if you're like me and can't stand salads... I often make a stew or soup with meat, carrots, turnips, and other veggies, and eat that with steamed rice. IMO rice gets an undeservedly bad rap - it's one of the lowest calorie carbs along with boiled potatoes, lower than pasta and less than half that of bread. You have to let it simmer but it takes minimal time and effort to prepare, though you do need a slow cooker and a rice cooker. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Z Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Oatmeal is good for breakfast. That isn't low carb. I eat tons of raw vegetables and lots of roasted chicken, roast beef, and tuna [in limited quantities because of the mercury]. Adding a protein drink to your routine is key. In fact I think this was the most important addition to my diet. Omelets loaded with any of spinach, kale, broccoli, bell peppers, onions, etc, are good. Sea food of any kind is acceptable. Big fat juicy steaks are a must! I also eat a lot of protein bars and nuts for snacking. I like V8 and drink tons of the low-sodium version. I lost 60 pounds with guacamole bacon burgers as a staple - just get a lettuce wrap instead of a bun. Low carb diets are tough. We have been supersaturated with high-carb diets. It's not good for you but Splenda [sucralose] is pretty decent as an artificial sweetener. If you get desperate for sweets, Dryers makes a pretty decent low-fat, low-sugar ice cream that is sweetened with Splenda. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Glinda.Good Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Just eat a lot of raw vegetables and get some boneless chicken breasts and pieces of fish from the store; you can cook those in a non stick pan in a few minutes and you don't need to "know how" to cook. There are some frozen microwaveable options too, like the South Beach Diet has some, if you want to go that route. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Author somedude81 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Cool, I haven't thought of chicken salads. Unfortunately fish isn't my thing. My mom actually bought me a NutriBullet a while ago. I think it's time I started to use it. It sounds like a way to get me to start eating vegetables. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Imported Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) I grill chicken/beef and then stew it till it is very tender and then shred it. Usually in hot sauce+water. I make enough to last one to two weeks and store the meat in my fridge. I get small corn tortillas, add a little cheese, some chopped up green onion and as much of the meat(reheated) as I can. Squeeze some lime over it and enjoy. Its kinda like these Debbi Does Dinner... Healthy & Low Calorie: Shredded Korean Beef Tacos Pretty much small carnitas type taco. I just use one small tortilla per taco and pack it with as much beef or chicken as I can. Once the beef/chicken is stewed, it takes less than ten minutes to make and can be as in-depth with more veggies added in or just keep it simple and easy with very few ingredients other than beef and tortilla Edited July 13, 2014 by Imported 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ThaWholigan Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Yeah, scratch what I said about Oatmeal, it actually isn't low carb - I just checked . My mistake! Link to post Share on other sites
Author somedude81 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Sounds like I'm going to have to learn how to make a stew. Should I buy a crockpot, slow cooker thing? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
ThaWholigan Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Sounds like I'm going to have to learn how to make a stew. Should I buy a crockpot, slow cooker thing? Yep, that will be useful. Also, if you want to cook vegetables but aren't mad about the taste, herbs and spices are your friend. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Sounds like I'm going to have to learn how to make a stew. Should I buy a crockpot, slow cooker thing? My vote is yes. Mine has paid for itself many times over - and it wasn't even expensive, was like $25. You just chop up stuff and chuck it in with some bony meats in the morning (or last night ) and leave it to simmer for several hours. Voila, stew. No messy frying or sauteing or anything of the sort. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Z Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Yeah, scratch what I said about Oatmeal, it actually isn't low carb - I just checked . My mistake! I wish it was low carb. Oatmeal is one of the few things I really miss... that and hash browns. Link to post Share on other sites
ThaWholigan Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I wish it was low carb. Oatmeal is one of the few things I really miss... that and hash browns. I'm not on a low carb diet, so oatmeal is firmly within limits. I do eat lots of vegetables though having grown up as a vegetarian. I've been pescetarian since school though, so fish and veg make up most of my diet. Always had a hard time cutting out bread though . 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author somedude81 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 My vote is yes. Mine has paid for itself many times over - and it wasn't even expensive, was like $25. You just chop up stuff and chuck it in with some bony meats in the morning (or last night ) and leave it to simmer for several hours. Voila, stew. No messy frying or sauteing or anything of the sort. Oh, cool. I thought they were way more expensive. I can pick one up today. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sweetjasmine Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 The easiest is really a salad with chicken or turkey breast, as long as you're careful with what dressing you use. But if you're like me and can't stand salads... I often make a stew or soup with meat, carrots, turnips, and other veggies, and eat that with steamed rice. IMO rice gets an undeservedly bad rap - it's one of the lowest calorie carbs along with boiled potatoes, lower than pasta and less than half that of bread. You have to let it simmer but it takes minimal time and effort to prepare, though you do need a slow cooker and a rice cooker. You can also use a microwave in place of a rice cooker. I do it all the time. You just put in twice as much water as rice, cook it for 5 minutes, stir, and put it back in for another couple of minutes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FitChick Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Because it's been so hot, I've been making more smoothies. Blueberries have been on sale, too, and they are a superfood. I freeze them then add a handful to my almond milk, half avocado, two whole Medjool dates (pitted) small handful of cilantro, scoop of vanilla Designer Whey. Better than any milkshake. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
pureinheart Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Oatmeal isn't really low-carb... Scrambled eggs with spinach for breakfast is a better option. Big salads with protein (Niçoise, Cobb, chicken Caesar - hold the croutons...) For dinners, it is easy to cool fish in a toaster oven and pan-sauté vegetables on the side. I've lost tons of weight eating no-carb diets for years. And then gain the weight back when I re-introduce bread. :-( You had me prior to the fish:( I've never been able to handle fish unfortunately. Wow, no carbs? I'd starve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Z Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I've lost tons of weight eating no-carb diets for years. And then gain the weight back when I re-introduce bread. :-( Bread and all flour products, and potatoes, are the first things to go. Potatoes are great if you have a famine, otherwise toss 'em. And bread is just total crap anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Z Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Natural peanut butter is good. I like to take Splenda and mix it with a high-quality baker's cocoa [Ghirardelli] and make my own chocolate syrup. A little water helps it to dissolve better than milk. Pour that over the top of the peanut butter, add a sugar-free jam for topping, and milk. It is sort of like a sugar-free chocolate sundae. You can also make a pretty decent sugar-free root-beer float with sf root beer and some low-sugar Dryers ice cream. I hadn't had a root beer float for almost twenty years! THAT was a real treat. Also, some sf jams are pretty decent sources of soluble fiber. Some have as much as 2 grams of soluble fiber in one serving. Edited July 13, 2014 by Robert Z Link to post Share on other sites
veggirl Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Man I could never go low carb. I admire those who do. Gimme all the bread!! anyway yes get a slow cooker. I used it today for my bf. dumped in pork roast and covered w BBQ sauce. Pulled pork. It'll be lunch all week for him. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
clia Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Don't overcomplicate it. Get some chicken breasts. Season with some salt and pepper or whatever spices suit your fancy. Throw them in a pan with some olive oil. Cook for 20 minutes or so. If you have a grill, grill them. You can also do this with steaks. Are you avoiding carbs in veggies also? If not, roast your veggies. You can do any -- tomatoes, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, etc. Preheat oven to 400. Toss the veggies lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put on a pan and bake. Asparagus takes 10 minutes; broccoli and tomatoes about 20; brussel sprouts about 40. You can Google cooking times. Really easy and delicious. You can also saute veggies in a pan on the stove -- try peppers, onions, etc. Throw them in a pan with a bit of olive oil and cook until tender. Link to post Share on other sites
Anela Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Cool, I haven't thought of chicken salads. Unfortunately fish isn't my thing. My mom actually bought me a NutriBullet a while ago. I think it's time I started to use it. It sounds like a way to get me to start eating vegetables. You have to be careful not to overload a Nutribullet. Mine broke in April, and gave me trouble last year, but it can be good. Try something like 1 cup lettuce, 1 cup spinach, one chopped apple or pear, and a banana, a little bit of lemon, and then add a bit of water. that's a basic green smoothie, but you're supposed to have more greens in there. Sounds like I'm going to have to learn how to make a stew. Should I buy a crockpot, slow cooker thing? I was just going to suggest that. I have read something about not ditching all carbs, but being careful about those that you choose to eat. I think that squash is okay, and you can make soup out of it. You'll find a good one at coffeeinthewoodshed.com. The title of the post was something like, "I'd like to sip my cider..." and you can google for more. If it isn't okay, then the people here can tell you. Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 You can also use a microwave in place of a rice cooker. I do it all the time. You just put in twice as much water as rice, cook it for 5 minutes, stir, and put it back in for another couple of minutes. Cool, I had no idea. I don't think I've ever lived in a place without a rice cooker, actually... :laugh: Link to post Share on other sites
Eternal Sunshine Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I just grill steak or chicken breast and some brown rice after work + few veggies with tons of chilli. I usually make a huge soup pot on Sunday, my mum's recipe with vegies, kransky's sausage and lentils (and chilli). 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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