*To me* this menu doesn't sound all that easy. But of course we each have our own ideas of what constitutes easy.
*For me* this would not be easy
to stick with, and that would be my main objective. If we don't stick with it, of course it's not going to accomplish anything. I would be STARVING, probably a bit bored and unsatisfied. I need/require/like much more
volume. I do that with tons of veggies. I also really, really, REALLY need to enjoy the foods that I'm eating. As long as my on-plan food is satisfying and yummy, there is no need for me to venture off plan. I can easily pass up on the pasta, cake and pizza as long as I've got something else DELICIOUS (yet healthy) to eat. No deprivation whatsoever.
You speak of thinking less about food as being the easy part. Well something this spectacular IS going to take some thought, planning and preparation. But that's okay. It's worthy of it!
And once you get this down pat, once it becomes automated to you, the more intense thinking becomes less and less. But you've got to get to that point. The point where you've developed your plan. Where you've found/developed a healthy repertoire of meals to rely on. Where you've found great foods to enjoy. You're going to have to do a bit of experimenting and be somewhat creative. Think of it as an adventure!
Eventually, you will know what *does it for you*. What works and what doesn't.
I think it may behoove you to take the time now and do a little more intense meal planning. But you plan now, ahead of time and the work and the thought of it will have been pre-done. So when it comes time to eat you will know EXACTLY what you're eating. It DOES make it easier. Mapping out your food schedule in advance is essential for me to stay on plan. Much easier to stay on plan, when you've got one.
I'd love you to incorporate more veggies - think HUGE salads with protein for lunch - romaine hearts, baby spinach, red onions, grape tomatoes, cukes, peppers, hearts of palm, etc - with turkey breast or tuna. Or even supplemtent those Lean Cuisines with some salad or roasted veggies.
Don't forget soup. Thick, rich, hearty veggie soups of all kinds are GREAT. AS a portion of a meal or even as a snack. You can make a large pot and have it for days and days.
That breakfast - I'd add some cinnamon and berries to the oatmeal and an egg white omlette. The protein in the eggs will help stave off the affects of the carbs in the oatmeal. It will keep you full much longer.
Dinner? You can saute a TON of veggies and chicken in
1 tbsp of olive oil. You mentioned you like hot sauce - don't forget chilis. I make a GREAT vegetarian chili and a great chicken chili.
Snacks? You mentioned they're easy - but you DO need to know what they will be ahead of time. No fat yogurt, soup, veggie platter with salsa, popcorn, salads...
Spend some worthwhile time developing your food/plan, tweaking it as you go along. You'll be amazed how your food will evolve as you progress.