Dieting for 1

Some of my basics are:

greek yogurt
fresh veggies
chicken breast
eggs

The key is to look for what is on sale that week. Good luck

I actually sit down each week and plan out everything that I'm going to eat, then make a list and only buy what's on my list. I live alone, too, and work all day, so I cook everything on the weekend and eat leftovers throughout the week. It works for me, and maybe it will work for you! And it saves money because you're not buying things that go to waste, and you're not ordering take out or buying lunch every day.

Same here. And I pretty much only shop in the produce, meat, dairy section of the supermarket. I have staples already in the pantry or freezer (brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat pasta, frozen vegetables, chicken breasts, etc). I buy the fruits / veggies that are on sale and look good, dairy that I need to stock up on each week, and any staples that I either ran out of or is on sale if it's something I use a lot (like chicken broth).

If you have an ALDI nearby, I shop there A LOT these days. I buy my 0% plain greek yogurt, my reduced fat cottage cheese, organic spring mix for my salads, etc. there. They also have a new line of organic / all natural products, but I haven't tried a lot of it yet. Then I come home from the store and cut up / wash my fruit and put it in containers, make 3 bowls of the lettuce mix (so I can throw in the rest of the salad ingredients later, portion out my cottage cheese and greek yogurt for a few days, hardboil eggs, etc. It makes packing my lunch for work very easy! And it also keeps me from throwing any food out these days. Bananas going brown? I half them and freeze them in a ziploc bag for my protein shakes. Raspberries on their last good day? Throw them in the cottage cheese for my afternoon snack, etc.

I've worked REALLY hard on not throwing away food - I used to throw out a ton! And it makes a huge difference in my food bill.

Some of my basics are:

greek yogurt
fresh veggies
chicken breast
eggs

The key is to look for what is on sale that week. Good luck

This is pretty much what my list looks like, along with some fruit and some quinoa. Since I live alone, I am careful not to buy too much or leave anything for too long to avoid anything spoiling. I will cook chicken breasts and cut them into cubes, weigh them, and freeze them in separate bags till I need them. I am not sure where you live but where I live, there are some ethnic markets close by that have great deals on produce.

I agree with all of this. I would like to add that fresh-frozen veg (just veg - no sauces or anything fancy) is a great alternative to fresh if you are afraid of spoilage. I love frozen broccoli and squash. I keep some in the freezer at all times for a convenient and low-cal side dish or snack.

Yup, totally agree with the posts above!
I plan my meals in 3-4 day spans (its less overwhelming than planning the whole week for me). I keep my freezer well stocked with frozen fruit, veggies, and fish. In the pantry I always have quinoa, beans, and tuna. I then pick up fresh produce, eggs, and dairy twice a week, since I live alone and don't want stuff to spoil. My diary is open, if you want to check it out!
Marissa

Edited to add: I watch the weekly flyers for sales on frozen veggies, and that's when I stock up!