Of course it's best to try to cook your own food (since you can control what goes in it), but there are so many great convenience foods out there now. I try to do the "semi-homemade" route and make my own food but with some help from the grocery store. The biggest tip is just to read those labels. I put some of my recipes below that are pretty straight-forward to make and YUMMY. If you ever need any recipes or cooking tips at all, message me! I heart cooking.
My fav easy go-to ideas:
Pasta
1 box whole wheat pasta
1 jar store-bought sauce (check out the all-natural tomato sauces in the store, and when I feel like some alfredo, I get Ragu's light alfredo)
Frozen veggies of any kind (pick your favs)
Cook the pasta according to the directions. Meanwhile, put the sauce in a pan on the stovetop, add in the veggies straight from the freezer, put the lid on and heat on medium until warmed through. This makes lots of servings - so you can portion them out and freeze them until you're ready - or just don't make the whole box of pasta at once. Be warned though, pasta sauce only lasts in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days (if that). Freezing portions is the best route. Eat with a yummy salad (dressing on the side).
Black Bean Burger
1 Whole wheat bun (check the label and stay away from any that say "enriched" flour)
Morningstar frozen black bean patties (these are DELICIOUS, packed with fiber, protein, and veggies, and low in calories...try them out!)
Toppings (tomato, lettuce, onion, pickles, etc.)
Cook the patty according to the box (stovetop is best). Eat with some steamed veggies, baked potato chips, etc.
Stirfry
1 package frozen stirfry veggies
skinless chicken breast (or leave out completely like I do)
1 serving of jarred sauce (check labels for the least amount of sodium and lowest calories)
There are stirfry directions on the vegetable bag. Eat with some brown rice (I like those quick rice bags that you just throw into water...easy cheesy).
Mini pizzas
100 calorie whole wheat sandwich thins
Jarred pizza sauce
Your choice of toppings (try 2% mozz cheese, tomatoes, peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc.)
Preheat the oven to 425. Put your sandwich thins on a baking sheet and spray them with cooking spray. Put in the oven for 5 minutes (just to start crisping them up). After 5 minutes, take them out and put on your sauce and toppings (obviously, watching your calories with the toppings). Put back in the oven for about 10-15 mins, depending on how crispy you want them. Just check them a lot the first time you cook them to make sure they don't burn in your oven. Eat with a big ol' salad.
Tacos
1 or 2 yellow corn taco shells
Toppings (mine are vegetarian so I use lettuce, tomato, avocado, black olives, and salsa)
Cook the shells according to the box. 2 shells have less than 200 calories if I remember correctly...or somewhere around there. And they take care of my taco bell cravings! Top with the healthiest toppings you can...skip the sour cream and cheese. If you'd like to add meat, try shredded chicken breast cooked with a packet of taco seasoning. Eat with a serving of canned fat free refried beans mixed with some salsa for some more healthy protein.
Grilled Sandwich and Soup
2 slices whole wheat bread
Tiny amount of light butter (check the labels)
1 slice reduced fat cheese (I love Sargento colby jack)
Sliced turkey (for added protein if you eat meat)
Any other sandwich toppings you like (I like adding tomato to mine...plus a little mustard and light miracle whip. Get creative to change things up. Sky's the limit)
1 serving of low-fat, low-calorie canned soup (check your labels...watch for sodium)
Make your sandwich. Spread a little butter on each side (as little as you can manage), and grill in a pan over medium to medium-high heat (about a 6 if your knobs have numbers). Eat with your yummy soup that you microwaved.
Food Help
Is it possible to lose weight and not cook? Does anyone have any (very)easy and healthy recipes that helped them jump start their culinary adventure? 
