PEA ~ I agree with RUTH -- this is a learning process for all of us; I just went by what my doctor told me to do and it worked out well for me. I am finding that each person is different and so is the advice given by different doctors & dieticians. We are waiting with baited breath to hear the results of today's consult ...
DH & I like moose, but that is hard to get unless someone gives it to us as a gift, but it is nice and lean; so, I pick out the leanest cuts of meat that I can find at the grocer. DH is a meat & potato man, but has adjusted very well to our new eating style, but he won't eat salads at all (will leave it on his plate, so I don't put it on anymore). Most of the time we eat our favorites that I have lowered the fat and sugar (I try to omit the sugar & most of the salt too).
Here's some of our favorites meals -- I pull out this list whenever I can't make up my mind what to have for dinner ...
1 -- roasted whole chicken with veggies, and/or small new potatoes or sweet potatoes; veggies like: carrots, onions, celery, parsnips, turnip, broccoli & cauliflower. Just put the veggies around the chicken.
2 -- lean steak & mushroom medley: sliced mushrooms & onions, sometime adding in some corn or broccoli. I may have corn and DH has a new potato. I make DH a hamburger steak, becuz he can't chew the regular steak. (We're trying to get him new bottom teeth; TMI).
3 -- lean center pork chops with brown rice mix & veggies: I use half brown rice & long-grain converted rice (supposed to be lower GI); and veggies of choice: broccoli, carrots, cauliflower OR asparagus OR green beans, etc.
4 -- creole patties: lean meatball patties (2 oz each) with canned tomatoes & onions (chopped); served with potatoes or rice (often with leftovers). I often serve this with green beans & coleslaw; a family favorite. To stretch, we used to put some kniblets corn in with the tomatoes too, optional.
5 -- wg spagetti with meatballs or lean meat sauce -- we just have 1 cup cooked pasta each. I put veggies like grated zucchini & carrots, plus onions, mushrooms, and sweet green peppers in my sauce too.
6 -- lean roast beef or pork with carrots, parsnips, turnips, onions & light gravy; and potatoes (just be sure to measure, or fill up on the meat & veggies). Leftovers are made into a cottage pie for another day.
7 -- roast turkey or chicken pieces (breasts) with roasted veggies; or HAM shoulder and veggies of choice.
8 -- homemade soups or stews with beef or chicken; serve with whole wheat buns, biscuits, or bread for the family.
9 -- hamburger on whole wheat bun and salad; I have been known to have a chicken burger when I can find my favorite ones. Homemade beef burgers made with lean meat have less calories.
10 -- Fish & Homefrie Potatoes with coleslaw and sliced tomatoes/cukes. On rarer occasions, we may have pizza on ww crust (when I make my own dough, I roll it thin); or on wg tortillas or pitas.
11 -- even rarer is Chinese Food with an emphasis on meat/veggie dishes and 1/3 to 1/2 cup rice; although I could forgo that.
12 -- Chicken & Ribs: a family favorite; changed the wings to drums or breasts and the ribs to country ribs (made from lean chops). Sometimes will have Back Ribs on occasion. Served with baked potato, coleslaw and green beans. I can skip the tator though.
13 -- Others: sometimes beans or chili; chicken dogs; or pasta casseroles. We have pasta once a week and I vary the type each week (sometimes with beef or chicken or tuna, or meatless). Cabbage rolls for me, but DH loves Shepherd's or Cottage Pie. Hamburgers Steak & Onions; Meatloaf; Liver & Onions; or Omelettes; 6" or homemade subs on whole wheat hot dog buns, etc. About once a week (usually Saturdays), we try to have something different just for fun ...
at the pants falling down "problem". 
