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For at least the first few days to a week, it seemed like most of the foods I was eating/logging were “red”, too. I knew my diet wasn’t great, but it was still eye opening. I didn’t want to overwhelm myself by trying to completely overhaul my diet all at once, so I paced myself and started by changing what I have for breakfast each day. It used to just be cereals like Rice Krispies or Special K with milk (but I think both of those cereals are either “yellow” or even “red”), or some instant oatmeal with brown sugar (also a “red” food, I believe). And I always had a small glass of OJ for breakfast, which I now rarely ever do, anymore. Just water and then a coffee after school drop off
So I found a few relatively easy/quick breakfast recipes I liked in the Noom database - Mixed Berry Muesli (minus the cantaloupe as I don’t have time to hollow out a cantaloupe in the morning!), the Banana-Apple and Nut Oatmeal, and the Egg-Cheddar-Chutney Muffin Sandwich. I generally save these ones for weekends, and most weekdays I try to just have oatmeal with cinnamon and some mixed berries.
For lunch I’ve made a few of the soups and particularly like the Carrot Ginger one.
For dinner I just eat whatever we’re having as a family, but try to limit how many carbs/starches I’m having, substituting more veggies or small side salads when/where possible. There are a few recipes for side salads in the Noom recipe database, also.
Hope at least some of this was helpful, but feel free to ask any additional questions!

@Chuckles: This!

I honestly hardly pay attention to the colors anymore. I think it's great at the beginning to get an idea but it really is about getting the "biggest bang" for your caloric buck.

@Chuckles: @MLE81: Awesome points! And I have been doing the Greek yogurt ranch for years and it’s awesome.

I’m 3-months in and will echo what a lot of people have said so far about color designation. Here are a few of my fave snacks with yellow or green foods:

Nonfat Greek yogurt with fruit and cinnamon (all green)
Van’s power grain waffle with low fat cream cheese (both yellow)
Toasted Stonefire ancient grain mini naan with low sugar marinara and low fat cheese (teeny pizza with all yellows and greens) - I often pair this with a salad for lunch but it’s a good TV snack at night too
Bagel thins and low fat cheese cheese (both yellow)
Laughing cow light cheese wedges are yellow, I pair these with sliced apple, a toasted bagel thin, or veggies to dip
Sliced turkey lunch meat with apples or light cheese

I do try to meet my red goal every day (and often am over) because I know there are healthy options within that group and I want to make sure I feel satisfied and not restricted.

Thank you! I just started this week, yes my diet is garbage and the red has been off the charts. Very timely post and tips!