Non Cook Wanting Better Health

[Sewdallas]

I'm just getting started and am excited about getting healthier and thinner. I think my biggest challenge will be preparing my own meals because I have been a non-cook for many years and depended on packaged food and fast food. I believe the results will be worth it and am looking forward to hearing from everyone.

[Nancy LC]

Absolutely! If you can, start watching the "Good Eats" videos. They're a fun and entertaining way to learn to cook.

Here's a fan page that can get you started: http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/GEFP/index.htm

There are some great low carb cookbooks and certainly tons of excellent recipes in this forum.

[ImOnMyWay]

While you're learning to cook, here are a few ideas:

Available at grocery stores:

Pre-cooked Rotisserie chickens
Pre-cut Raw veggie platters
Salad bars
Bagged, pre-washed lettuce mixes
Cold cuts
Cheese
Sardines
Frozen or refrigerated pre-cooked meats
Pre-cooked bacon
Frozen veggies

Easy to make at home:
Canned tuna with mayonnaise
Canned chicken with mayonnaise
Hard boiled eggs with butter or mayo

HTH
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[Elizellen]

Welcome to the board, "Soon to be cook with better health" :wave:

It sounds as if you have a great Atkins Attitude and will soon be at home with this way of eating!! :thup:

[Sewdallas]

Thank you all for your help. Your suggestions will help me to stay on track.