Quick Healthy Meals

Do your food prep in big batches and set that aside. This way, when you're tempted by fast food, you've got healthy food on hand that's just as quick to prepare..

Kids. Spouses. Work. Working out. At times, it can feel impossible to cook the right healthy meals for your new eating habits. Then again, if you don't, you're all the more likely to grab a grease-laden fast-food meal or sugar-filled snack that will only send your system into havoc.

BLC members have been there...and each found a way around every kind of "can't-cook" dilemma. Listen and learn!

Problem: I have health issues and can't eat the food on my menu plan!Solution: "My husband and I stick to the plan. We do, however, switch the meals. When switching I look at the calorie intake for the meal, and then pick one that is lower if possible. I have a lot of food allergies so I really make a lot of switches within the meals also."

Problem: I have no time to cook!Solution: "One thing that has helped when making the meals I make a lot:. I then freeze the leftovers in servings of two. Then we can have them on a busy night."Another Solution: "I found that if I cook my rice and couscous ahead of time it makes it easier for me to stick with the menu when I'm short of time. I just nuke it."

Problem: My mornings are so rushed! I forget to bring food to work and eat junk at the cafeteria.Solution: "Try preparing your food for the following day the night before. It will only take a half hour and is well worth it."

Problem: I make up excuses that keep me from achieving my goals.Solution: "I think about food all the time, but I am determined to gain control of my eating habits and not let them control me. I want to feel good about myself and wear whatever I want without thinking, 'That would look great if I were thinner.'"