Going To The Grocery Store...

TNAJackson

I'm going to the grocery store tonight and I'm wondering, what do you get when you go shopping that helps you stay within your calories every day? What's a mandatory item(s) you buy when you go?

HMonsterX

Fun size Choccie bars! 80 cals a pop!

Sweeteners for my tea/coffee.

Acg67

Willpower, unfortunately i don't think you can pick that up at a grocery store

stefchica

whole wheat pastas, canned tomatoes, rotel, low fat cheeses, greek yogurt, lettuce, tomatoes, squash, green beans, jalapenos, potatoes, broccolli, cabbage, beets, corn, sun dried tomatos, i could go on, but i try to buy lots of veggies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nom nom nom

TNAJackson

Willpower, unfortunately i don't think you can pick that up at a grocery store

If only...

kendernau

Willpower, unfortunately i don't think you can pick that up at a grocery store

If only...

You can, but it's processed, lost half its strength, and the additives will add 5 pounds a week...you can't find it fresh.

SueInAz

I hit the produce aisle and pick up lots of fresh veggies for salads and cooking. I also buy frozen broccoli and stir fry veggies. Greek yogurt. String cheese. Eggs. 1% milk. Canned tuna. Chicken breasts. 90% lean hamburger. Carb balance tortillas.

NeuroticVirgo

Kelloggs Fiber bars
Corn Tortillas
Oatmeal
Lots of fruit ( any kind really, bananas, apples, grapes etc)

Those are the main things I like to have on hand all the time because I use them for so much, or I snack on them a lot.

violon

Kashi Go Lean Cereal
unsweetened almond milk
Chobani Greek yogurt
eggs
chicken breasts
apples
cottage cheese
cherry tomatoes

tbrewst

canadian bacon, low fat string cheese, progressive soups (low fat kind), yoplait smoothie mix,((frozen section), baby spanich, tomatoes, natural raw almonds, fresh express strawberry fields salad mix, whole grain wheat bread, reduced fat peanut butter, jello sugar free (60) pudding cups.......

Ali_TSO

low sodium lunch meat, fat free cheese sticks or string cheese, pita chips, hummus, grapes, pears, almonds, dry cereal, light apple juice, lettuce and spinach

ltlemermaid

I always stock up on fresh fruit and veggies (sometimes get frozen) and chobani yogurts

natural peanut butter

carrie_eggo

Kashi Go Lean Cereal
unsweetened almond milk
Chobani Greek yogurt
eggs
chicken breasts
apples
cottage cheese
cherry tomatoes

^This

dargytaylor

I have my meal plans all planned out and try to stick to my list. I do have a teenager at home, so I buy him some 'frozen' stuff so he can have an after school snack, or his dinner since he works before I get home.

Purpleflipflops

Yoplait Light and Apples Great for when you need something sweet!

bcattoes

Brown rice, dried beans, fresh vegetables (carrots, onions, mushrooms, kale, collard greens, brussel sprouts are those in my 'most used' list), wine, soy milk, fish (whatever is reasonably priced this week), Kashi TLC bars, Seapoint Farms dry roasted edamame, almonds and peanut butter. And EVOO, if I'm running low but I buy by the gallon.

amybrauch

Unsweetened almond milk
bread
eggs
apples
grapes
Fiber One Yogurt
turkey
light mayo
baked chips
steaks
boneless pork chops
chicken breasts
asparagus
baking potatoes
lettuce

KimmieBrie

Greek fat free yogurt
Granola
Cereal
String cheese
Hummus
Crackers
Salsa
Fresh fruit and veggies (I get a little box of clementines...love those and I am a zucchini nut)
Fresh fish (salmon usually low mercury) and meats
Frozen veggies
Eggs
Skim milk
Pistachios
Cream of mushroom/chicken soups...great for quick recipes

DeBlue

Acorn Squash - love to serve it scooped out and mashed with a bit of spagetti sauce and some parmasan cheese
Carotts, cauliflower, chick peas - roast with garlic pepper, a dash of olive oil, and chipolte
Apples - peel, slice, add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, sweetener, toss and cook in microwave for guilt-free apple pie
Grapefruit - squeeze and mix with water to sip unsweetened mixture to hydrate and control cravings

I do not buy bread, crackers, chips, ice cream, cookies...... because willpower is something I'd rather not test today. And no matter how much I exercise, when I eat these things I am totally unable to budge that scale.

KC4800

Honey Nut Cheerios, Plain Quaker Oatmeal, Chobani greek yogurt, eggs, Krema Natural Peanut Butter, chicken breast, fresh or frozen veggies, microwave baked potatoes (no more than 2 a week), Pace Hot Picante, fruit. Hummus. Garlic. Jasmine Rice. Coffee. Radishes. Fresh Spinach. Feta cheese for salad. Balsamic Vinagrette dressing. Tomatoes, cukes, if good. Dove dark chocolate.

MrsSmith2010

fat free cheese, egg beaters, fat free ranch, baked potatoes, individual rice cups, and single serve nutella for my sweet tooth!

dakitten2

high grain/fiber cereal
lots of fresh fruits & veggies
granola bars
yogurt
Also, I keep my freezer stocked with healthy frozen foods, such as Healthy Choice, Smart Ones, Lean Cuisine, Biggest Loser meals and Marie Callander's (under 500 calorie selections).