First things first- read the book. As much info is available online, there really is no comparison for the level of understanding you will gain from reading the book.
I'm sure others here will give you an earful about the crappy ingredients in those bars and frozen meals. They cause most folks to stall, overeat, have GI upset, are overpriced, etc..... Remember that the company exists to create profit, and keeping people addicted to sweet bars is one way to do that. Also, Dr Atkins died in the early 2000s. His wife wants nothing to do the corporation now, as it doesn't match her husband's vision.
Sooooooo, here are some ideas to help you!
1. If you dislike carb counting, some members just stick to the allowed food list which is a sticky at top of this page.
For example- yes you can eat meat, fish, eggs, up to 3oz cheese (to guesstimate an oz is size of pair of dice), 2-3 cups vegetables (see list for specifics), fats like oils and butter........
This might be easier for you.
2. Easy foods for a single person who doesn't like to cook:
Eggs- doesn't get easier or cheaper to scramble eggs, cheese, veggies.
In refrigerated section, they sell Precooked sausages, meatballs, etc.....just heat and eat. You could buy pre cut peppers to toss in with sausages. You can get low sugar tomato sauce for the meatballs.
Rotisserie chicken- or one of the smaller containers they sell- usually it's like 2 meals of turkey at my grocery store. While you heat meat, throw frozen bag veg in microwave. There are so many awesome new ones- I have even seen mashed cauli that tastes like mashed potatoes! Grab a variaty and experiment with different brands to find some favorites.
In freezer section, you can find premade burgers. While burger heats up, throw pre chopped lettuce in a bowl, throw in grape tomatoes (no chopping), and whatever burger toppings you like. Top with ranch for a burger salad. Alternatively, you can just wrap a burger in large lettuce leaves with toppings.
Perdue recipe forums on this site- there is even a special section for super easy meals. Don't worry it doesn't take much time to throw together something simple. There are plenty of short cuts these days!
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