I’m currently a lump of chocolate and cheese, but once the new year hits, I’m determined to make 2026 the year I finally get back to a healthy weight (I’ve lost about 20 pounds, with about 80-100 to go). I’m pretty good about exercising regularly, but, as they say, abs are made in the kitchen. Those who have successfully lost weight, is there anything you particularly recommend for maintaining a calorie deficit to lose the weight, and then avoiding gaining it back later on?
I can’t really recommend anything specific to weight loss, but as someone who hates spending more than 30 minutes cooking (and then cleaning up), I would recommend dishes that can be prepared in a single pot, such as stews, soups, or similar. These dishes can also be stored well for several days.
This is also a good alternative to processed foods in terms of time.