>I'm trying to turn over a new leaf with getting fit.
>
>One mantra I have heard repeated here a bunch is "bodies are
>built in the kitchen"
>
>So for the past two weeks I've started to transition over to
>eating a full on salad/vegan option for lunch.
>
>For the past 6 months my breakfast has mostly been nonfat
>vanilla yogurt with granola and berries (blue, rasp, and
>black)
>
>
>One thing that got me thinking about this was a note I read on
>reddit where a fat man lost a lot of weight after eating
>salads morning, noon and night.
>
>I would rather have a balanced take and I am thinking long
>term, this is more of a lifestyle change.
>
>That said, where to begin?


The man lost weight by being in a caloric deficit. If you are looking for balalnced meals that meet your needs fitness wise there are plenty of ways to skin this cat.

Intermittent fasting
Paleo
Keto
IIFYM

Research apply see what works for you. All of them will work if done consistently. Choose one you can stick with. I've IIFYM for a year now. I love it.