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Lean Cuisine (?) diet

gonnab — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 16:38:44 GMT

Earlier this year, there was a diet going around based on frozen dinners that I think was put out by Lean Cuisine. It didn't really catch on and disappeared very quickly. It was a free PDF file and, although it wasn't very healthy, since these frozen dinners are loaded with sodium, I had occasionally used a couple of the suggestions. I think it mimicked NutriSystem since you added fresh items to the frozen dinner to expand it to a complete meal. Anyone know what I'm talking about and know where I can access it? I already checked the Lean Cuisine website - nothing there.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 16:43:02 GMT

If you feel you must diet you can easily invent your own. Info is now on the package. Diets are just silly.

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HonnyBrown — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 16:44:49 GMT

That didn't answer her question.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 16:54:10 GMT

What do you think Nutri System is?

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lovesallanimals — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 17:02:04 GMT

After the holidays (I always put on some weight during this time), I go back to my healthy eating but to get the extra pounds off quickly I eat my fruit, high fiber, etc. no sugar at all, and then for dinner I eat a Lean Cuisine dinner (I always check the sodium to get the ones with the lowest amount) and I eat this mixed into a lot of steamed vegetables and it is really filling plus I am eating lots of vegies which I love. I cook my regular healthy dinners for my DH but I avoid them for a while because they are so good and I tend to eat more than I should. This way, the LC is controlled (they are small so you really need to eat vegetables plus it is healthy). Hope this helps. In the evening I have my apple and I am all set.

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nomless — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 17:11:19 GMT

You might be thinking of I Love this Diet. I'm on my tablet and can't insert a link, sorry. See if this is what you're looking for: http://ilovethisdiet.com. On this site, you can download a doc with suggestions about ingredients to add to change up the boxed meal.

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Lynnj — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 18:37:06 GMT

Not sure I've seen what your asking for, but just wanted to say that I've used LC to help lose weight. For me, I need portion control, and this helps for dinner with a big salad. I make this the biggest meal of the day, and try to eat earlier between 3-4 as a late lunch/early dinner concept. The rest of the day is filled with a lot of water. Of course whatever you use, LC, another brand, or homemade, it's all about a balance with portion control, plenty of water, and exercise. I guess if I were consistent with that balance, then I wouldn't go up and down with my weight?

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GCR18 — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:31:13 GMT

I know what you're talking about, but don't know what it was called. I don't think it was named after lean cuisine though because you could use any of the low calorie brands.

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nomless — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:37:31 GMT

The site ILoveThisDiet.com that I citer above makes use of several brands of low cal brands. Check it out....I do believe it's what you're looking for.

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sidsmom — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:55:20 GMT

This is probably what you're talking about....just Goggled Lean Cuisine pdf. You mentioned about the high sodium, but of course the additives in pre-packaged food are high, as well. All that aside, I applaud you for tackling this in the middle of holiday season...what a JumpStart for the new year! If eating this way springboards you to healthier eating & eating more fresh vegetables, than go for it.

Lean Cuisine 1500 calorie plan

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NoelSeven — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 21:00:41 GMT

Usually the frozen dinners are high in sodium and not meant for daily use.

If anyone is interested, I follow a few healthy food bloggers that create wonderful recipes for a weight loss plan. They also list Weight Watcher points for all recipes.

If anyone is interested, I can provide additional information.

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vickie25 — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 21:02:49 GMT

Here is a link to sign up for the Lean Cuisine Diet. I tried to register for it to see if there is a charge, but it's not letting me put in a zipcode to get to the next screen. So am not sure if it is free. https://www.leancuisine.ca/en/my-lean-cuisine/create-a-meal-plan/

Without sigining up, you can look at a sample of their 4 plans based on number of calories:

1200, 1500, 1800 or 2000 plans

This will help you decide, if it's not free, if this is a plan that might work for you.

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Thrive — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 21:10:24 GMT

Thank you! I am also dieting over the holidays.

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Alsace Gal — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 21:14:45 GMT

The problem with purchasing diet foods, at some point you will need to go back to real food.

Ya know what? You won't know how, what to eat.

Everyone who uses diet food and prepared meals falls for the hype. Ever gone to a grocery store and notice who is buying the LC and the rest? Same people who drink diet sodas, diet cookies, etc. And they're still 50 pounds and more overweight. One never learns to eat healthy and have self control, with N.S. and LC and the rest.

The owners of LC and NS and the rest are all thin and healthy, because they're counting the money the earned from people who have no self control. Repeat customers.

Portion control? There are measuring cups, spoons and scales, they're available here on the Q.

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Alsee — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 23:27:34 GMT

Lean Cuisine food is usually high in cabs and sodium. You'd do much better eating ""real"" food

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Thrive — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 23:41:08 GMT

Point well taken!

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Eliana — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 23:53:52 GMT

https://www.leancuisine.ca/files/en/sample%20meal%20plans/1500_Calorie.pdf

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gonnab — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 00:16:30 GMT

that's what it was -""I love this diet""! Thanks. Just to be clear - I do not follow this diet but there were a few recipes that I did occasionally use and I couldn't find them. They're good when you need a quick meal. Thanks also for the lean cuisine meal plan. Always looking for suggestions but again this would not be a healthy diet for me to follow long-term.

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wagirl — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 18:14:03 GMT

On 12/20/2014 NoelSeven said:
Usually the frozen dinners are high in sodium and not meant for daily use.

If anyone is interested, I follow a few healthy food bloggers that create wonderful recipes for a weight loss plan. They also list Weight Watcher points for all recipes.

If anyone is interested, I can provide additional information.

I'd like some info!

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wagirl — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 18:17:48 GMT

My problem with these diet, portion controlled, frozen things is what has been stated above---way too much sodium and preservatives and fat. Even tho it says low fat, if the fat calories is 50% of the total amount of calories, that isn't good either. I eat like a king in the morning, a prince in the afternoon and a pauper at night. By dinner time, I'm usually still full from breakfast and lunch. Works for me.