Food Shopping Help!

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beansoverjava
beansoverjava Posts: 26 Member
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Grocery shopping must haves? What low calorie items are you sure to grab while your shopping and/or what can you suggest? Foods, Snacks, Meals, etc! I'm trying to prevent myself from eating the same "safe" foods on a daily basis and in turn prevent my body from a plateau! Help? :smile: Also suggestions for packing a lunch, I work in retail and I need quick lunches!

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  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
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    Greek yogurt, eggs, egg whites, lowfat cheese, berries, apples, whole wheat English muffins. I buy lean meats as well, and we love breakfast for dinner with center cut bacon or turkey sausage in an egg and cheese scramble.
  • moonsforeyes
    moonsforeyes Posts: 228
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    Low fat string cheese (protein loaded!)
    fruit! all kinds. bananas, grapes, berries, etc. whatever is on sale.
    almonds (100 calorie packs!)
    luna and clif nutrition bars
    vegetarian burgers and things like that (my favorite are morning star grillers. They are 130 calories, 6 grams of fat and pretty delicious)
    natural peanut butter
    chobani yogurts. all flavors.
    cereals
    fat free milk
  • eleauanae
    eleauanae Posts: 6
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    I reach for things like weight watchers jelly which I mix with 50g of lite cottage cheese - tastes like cheesecake, only about 80 cals for both. Frozen berries, protein bars, almonds. Ooh can’t walk past jarrah choc o lait - only 47 cals.
  • moonsforeyes
    moonsforeyes Posts: 228
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    I reach for things like weight watchers jelly which I mix with 50g of lite cottage cheese - tastes like cheesecake, only about 80 cals for both. Frozen berries, protein bars, almonds. Ooh can’t walk past jarrah choc o lait - only 47 cals.

    I never thought about mixing cottage cheese with jelly. Sounds heavenly. Thanks for posting!
  • MrsDrk
    MrsDrk Posts: 153 Member
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    Blueberries to freeze and add to water ( looks good and makes me drink the water!! )
    Lean chicken
    eggs
    zucchini
    yellow squash
    mushrooms
    coco flat crisp things
    almond milk
  • gonnamakeanewaccount
    gonnamakeanewaccount Posts: 642 Member
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    Here are some foods that I always have on-hand:
    Blackberries
    Greek yogurt
    Laughing Cow cheese
    Whole-grain bread
    Babybel cheese
    Melon
  • Rethesa
    Rethesa Posts: 19
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    I just finished composing tomorrow's grocery list! It includes:

    Snow peas
    Bell peppers
    Baby spinach
    English muffins
    Spaghetti squash
    Skinny cow products
    Black beans
    Asparagus
    Corn tortillas
    Bean sprouts
    Kale
    Plain Greek yogurt
    Edamame
    Tilapia
    Celery
    Broccoli
    Bananas
    Apples
    Pears
    Luna protein bars
    Berries
    Almonds and almond butter
    Eggs and egg whites

    We've been postponing our shopping excursion. Haha. Hopefully something gives you an idea or two!
  • beansoverjava
    beansoverjava Posts: 26 Member
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    You guys are awesome!! Thank you!!
  • lachesissss
    lachesissss Posts: 1,298 Member
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    Eggs
    Fage Greek Yogurt
    Luna Bars
    Life Choice Protein High Bars
    Silk Light Original Soy Milk
    Arnolds Sandwich Thins
    Pears
    Bananas
    Edamame
    Zucchini
    Eggplant
    Spinach
    Avocados
    Tomato
    Mushrooms
    Scallions
    Baby Carrots
    Swiss Cheese
    Ground Turkey
    Chicken Thighs
    Chicken Tenderloins
    Tuna
    Arnolds Sandwich Thins w/ Flax
    Oat Revolution Packets
    Brown Rice
    Black Beans
    Salsa
    Splenda
    Light Life Farmers Market Burgers
    Amy's Organic Meals
    Kashi Frozen Meals
    Almonds
    Pumpkin Seeds
    Pistachios
  • metzlerjn
    metzlerjn Posts: 57 Member
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    I normally buy:
    Broccoli
    Brown Rice
    Black Beans
    Romaine Lettuce
    Kale/Spinach (if it's on sale)
    Apples, Oranges, Bananas, Berries, Pears (whatever is on sale)
    Frozen berries (to blend with banana and water for my fruit serving, sometimes add spinach or kale to it)
    Whole Grain Pasta
    Olive Oil
    Frozen skinless chicken breast
    Whole Wheat Bread
    Tuna in water
    Green Peppers
    Carrots
    Cucumber
    Hummus (to dip my veggies)
    Non Fat Greek Yogurt to use as sour cream/mayo/yogurt for smoothies
    Turkey Burgers or ground turkey/ground chicken

    my list normally changes depending on what meal I plan to make for my dinners for the week like whole wheat spaghetti with turkey or turkey tacos, etc.
  • Imigen04
    Imigen04 Posts: 112 Member
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    Thank you for posting this I need to learn this also! Anyone have some recipes to share also? Oh and more protein ideas. I should also ask for ideas for Togo meals... I drive to school everyday an hour away

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