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Also, don't worry so much about what /fit/ thinks is tasty. Some of these people find plain tuna three times a day to be tasty.
I'm more of a /ck/ type, not really a hardcore exerciser, but I care a lot about calorie control. Making things taste good is almost entirely about the proper seasonings and marinades. What I would do is explore your local grocery store and looking for any sauces or condiments that are low in calories or have no calories, then start experimenting with them in the kitchen by making them into glazes and marinades.
Really, most meat is lean, so it's not hard to find a low calories base for your meals. Just avoid the stuff like ground chuck and most pork cuts (lean ham is ok, but most pork is very fattening). For beef, focus on sirloin tri-tip and other lean steak cuts. Chicken and seafood are just naturally good for you, but most seafood has a lot of cholesterol, especially shell fish. Salmon and tuna steaks should become a staple, since it's very hearty and good for you and can be made into some gourmet quality dishes just by simply grilling them properly.
If you can get used to fat free dressings and mayo, you'll also have an easy time. You could make a turkey burger with a low calorie bun and fat free mayo and ketchup and it would remind you a lot of a real burger without the guilt. Or try Boca products.
And pseudo-stir frys are a good meal that you could make in bulk. I use tofu shirataki noodles in mine. Just half-cook some meat and vegetables, throw them in a skillet coated with no calorie spray with noodles or rice and cook on high heat. Put in some low sodium soy sauce toward the end and turn the heat down to low to let it absorb.
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