Of all the frozen low cal/diet foods on the market like Lean Cuisine etc, which ones are fairly palatable and which ones would you avoid at all costs? I’m not familiar with any of them but would like to lose a few pounds... (15 replies, last updated by Mandymac September 12, 2007)

Hello dudes, Right now im on a nutrisionist diet (2500 calories a day), which makes me eat 6 times a day, i feel full, but not happy. full because i eat plenty and many times, but its not what i was used to, 3 big carb meals... (26 replies, last updated by KevinB March 5, 2008)

It has come to my attention I need (and have needed) to go on a diet. So I was wondering what other Chowhounds do. Do you adapt recipes you already have to meet the criteria of whatever diet plan you are on or do you adapt their... (18 replies, last updated by Emme September 24, 2005)

frozen dinners off and on for your evening meal. They’re very low calories, very small portion sizes, and they can help kind of kick-start you into learning what portion sizes are appropriate. Exercise – find something... (56 replies, last updated by Divamac March 24, 2007)

The Subway diet is based on only eating a 6 inch sub chosen from the 7 or so “6 grams of fat or less” list, one each for lunch and dinner. He also supposedly walked from his house to the Subway for each meal. That... (34 replies, last updated by Chowpatty April 10, 2007)

In these hot, humid days I yearn for the slurpees from 7-11 stores in LA that cooled me off half the year. Remember 1-2 diet flavors, like Diet Coke, Diet Lemonade, or Diet Cherry. Mmmmm, and 0 calories. Anything similar around... (5 replies, last updated by Lizzie T July 18, 2005)

I’m in search of your favorite diet recipes in ANY category. I’ve gotta lose some weight and still want to eat well, as well as eat delicious food. Please help me lose 10 lbs that I have mysteriously gained over the... (16 replies, last updated by Lisa Lisa March 22, 2005)

no complex carbs after noon for now so all my dinners will have to be complex carb free (as much as possible anyway). tia! (17 replies, last updated by macca March 9, 2006)

I worked in hospital/rehab, where soft & puree diets were a mainstay. First rule is : almost ANYTHING can be blended. Use a good blender or food processor to get the texture he needs. Use stock or water to thin, potato flakes to... (53 replies, last updated by mochi mochi September 28, 2009)

President’s Choice makes tasty frozen dinners. I have fond memories of the Nasi Goreng from my pre-veg days. I actually really like the deep-dish Lean Cuisine pizzas – more than some of the non-diet frozen pizzas out... (70 replies, last updated by Uncle Ira January 13, 2008)

I have a dilema...its our anniversary and my wife has been dieting for the last 3 year, actually it is no longer a diet its a change of life style-eating healthy and exercising (she really looks great by the way). She stopped... (3 replies, last updated by tokyomonamour July 30, 2008)

Looking for some really great lunch and dinner places in Montreal...one problem, husband does not eat butter, cream or cheese. We are staying Mon-Fri. in Old Montreal but can get anywhere. Thanks. (1 reply, last updated by PZ July 24, 2005)

I have been placed on this more or less traditional bodybuilder’s diet (the Cartman sucking down Weight Cain 4000 to become “beefcake”! is not really the goal!) Lunch and dinner are basically: 1. lean protein... (6 replies, last updated by Diana June 25, 2008)

OK maybe totally opposite of what a chowhound stands for, but are there any frozen (aka TV) dinners that you actually like and would buy on a regular basis? Point being I’m a busy guy and when I come home I just wanna throw... (16 replies, last updated by Jeff April 20, 2004)

and dried cranberries. It is enough to provide good fat, energy and get you through to dinner. Second, do NOT drink Diet Coke when you are trying to stave off hunger, and try to avoid it altogether. It is has sodium and chemicals... (115 replies, last updated by burlgurl December 8, 2007)