Help me make a shopping list!

mamato3inca

I really need to get back on track. I need to stock my kitchen with low cal food, so I'm not tempted to go out or eat hubby's food.

What are your go to foods? What staples do you always keep on hand?

I'm trying to keep my breakfasts and lunches around 300 calories, so I have more wiggle room at dinner with the family.

I'd appreciate any suggestions!

RhondaRowsell

Lots of fruit and veggies.
eggs
yogurt

abigail1977

Egg whites, Greek yogurt, Tuna fish, Protein shakes (not bars, they're full of garbage), Ezekiel bread

Kris10can

http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20409813,00.html

I found this site earlier this week and it was very helpful to get started!!

AZKristi

For breakfast try an egg and a slice of whole wheat bread or an apple cut up with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.

For lunch try salads and lunch meat, leftovers from dinner (smaller portions). I also like lean cuisine frozen meals for lunch.

stefanieanne14

I love the Steamers veggies. I don't know if you work but they are great for quick lunches and generally below 250 calories for the whole bag. Assorted fruit oatmeal for breakfast.

bayertablets

I usually do some kind of lettuce wrap for lunch (at work) during the week... grilled chicken, cheese, & dressing wrapped in romaine or raw collard greens. That usually is about 350 cals for me (if I eat 3 or 4), but you could cut down on the cheese and dressing to lower the calories.

julie204

RICE CAKE WITH MARMITE . NARINS OATCAKES 99 CALS A BAG HOME MADE VEGATABLE SOUP APPLES BANANA GRAPES WITH A YOGHURT OVER IT PORRIDGE FILLS ME UP TILL LUNCH BROWN RICE WITH YOUR FAV VEGATABLES AND CHICKEN

joliejolie123456

I'd go for the filling stuff to stop you craving the bad stuff... for me my staples are:

bananas

Hummous (reduced fat if possible)

porridge (or 'oatmeal' if your from the US i believe )

wholemeal pitta breads

loads of salads and veggies

natural yoghurt

peanut butter (consume in modernation, my favourite thing is mixing a spoon into a bowl of banana porridge!)

fruit (tastes great mixed with natural yoghurt)

brown rice

chicken fillets

jacket potatos

baked beans (reduced salt if possible)

I find most of that stuff very filling and it's pretty healthy and low cal too.

Good luck!

mamato3inca

Thank you for all the great ideas!

ratellcm

I went grocery shopping yesterday, and here's what I bought...

Fruit and Veg:

spaghetti squash
acorn squash
celery
carrots
bag of frozen beans
bag of frozen stirfry veggies
zucchini

big bag of apples
bananas
grapes
I meant to get mandarin oranges but forgot.

Dairy:

plain greek yogurt
fat free cottage cheese
(I already have skim milk in the fridge)

Meat & Alternatives:

canned tuna
turkey bacon
peanut butter
(In the cupboard I have lentils, beans, chickpeas)
eggs

Grains:

kashi cereal
hot cereal (sunny boy)
whole wheat bread
stonewheat crackers
(I have whole grain pasta, brown rice and quinoa already in the pantry)

I also bought 72% cocoa dark chocolate, a six pack of those small Coke cans (in case I get more migraines), sweet and salty almond bars for when I'm in a hurry, and lime tortilla chips (that I am dividing up into half serving baggies for a treat or having friends over).