What should I eat?

malloryfiskratti1990
malloryfiskratti1990 Posts: 6
in Food and Nutrition
So, I have been a part of this community before now when I had had my first child (he is now 22 months, my how the time flies)... I weighed 220 lbs after having him and I had lost ~40 lbs (184lbs was my lowest). This community really does help! So I am seeking the help again, now that I have had my second child and am back at 230 lbs.
Please help motivate me and help me stay on track... I just can't seem to do it lately.

On that note,
I am starting my diet tomorrow (I have been telling myself this for a while now), and will be going grocery shopping...
Anyone want to help my build a shopping list? :D

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  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Is there anything you don't like, or can't eat?

    Fresh fruit and veg - whatever's in season and whatever your favourites are. Berries have lower sugar and darker colour fruits have extra benefits. Onions, spinach, leeks, courgettes.

    Dairy - milk of your choice, eggs, cottage cheese, natural Greek yoghurt

    Meat and fish - lean cuts, chicken breast, white fish, tinned tuna

    Canned goods - tomatoes, beans, fish
  • malloryfiskratti1990
    malloryfiskratti1990 Posts: 6
    Is there anything you don't like, or can't eat?

    Fresh fruit and veg - whatever's in season and whatever your favourites are. Berries have lower sugar and darker colour fruits have extra benefits. Onions, spinach, leeks, courgettes.

    Dairy - milk of your choice, eggs, cottage cheese, natural Greek yoghurt

    Meat and fish - lean cuts, chicken breast, white fish, tinned tuna

    Canned goods - tomatoes, beans, fish

    I am not too picky when it comes to eating, and I don't have any allergies to food or any health problems that would prohibit me from eating certain foods.
    I have recently started actually enjoying my fruits/veggies. I like broccolli, zuchinni, squash, and cauliflower (I do not know what courgettes are). I usually buy my veggies frozen (I know it is not as good as fresh) because they last longer... bananas, blueberries, grapes, and oranges. I know that fruit should be in moderation, but I really enjoy dessert after dinner and think that if I eat fruit instead it would be a whole lot better than the usual whole box of cookies I normally eat (I know, that's terrible).
    I don't really like milk except for with cereal (are there any cereals that are healthy enough to really help in weight loss? I usually just eat multi-grain cheerios... but I used to try the Special K cereals.)... and I am not a fan of both cottage cheese and greek yogurt (but I do like low fat yoplait).
    I will pick up some boneless/skinless chicken (yum) and some fish (is shrimp good for dieting?)


    Thanks for the ideas! :D
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Courgettes (UK) = zucchini (US)

    Frozen veg are fine, go for them as natural as possible, no added salt or flavourings.

    Shrimp is great!

    You'll be pushed to find a cereal that's healthy. Better breakfasts are eggs, oatmeal, yoghurt, or even a good quality toast with peanut or other nut butter. Watch the "low fat" yoghurts - they often have a lot of added sugar to make up for the loss of taste. Have you tried plain yoghurt with your own fresh fruits chopped into it? Sliced banana, with a little drizzle of honey on top - mmmmmm

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