what r some foods on ur grocery list?

I am curious about this also . Cindy

artichokes are always on my list I could eat them every single day!

Look over my diary for ideas. I've been doing this for awhile now. I'm on maintenance so the calorie level is much higher than when I was in serious weightloss mode but the foods are mostly the same. I aim for clean and balanced. High fiber and highish protein. I sometimes have a treat at the end of the day if my calories are low.

Salad mix, that's what I normally take to work. Boneless, skinless chicken breast to add to my salads. Oatmeal to eat for my breakfast. Yea, I am pretty boring I eat the same most of the time. I buy soy chocolate protein for my protein shakes after my workouts. Then before I go to work I normally eat a different meal each day of the week. I know. I am boring. Maybe I will check on here later to see what others post. I write everything down when I eat it then if I feel like it I count my calories on here.

Right now I am obsessed with Ants On A Log - celery with reduced fat peanut butter and raisins. I usually snack on that, a snack cup of dole peaches in light syrup, and a handful of Pepperidge Farm Whole Wheat Goldfish Cheddar Crackers. I also LOVE the combo of cheese and grapes! Natural colby is the best with red grapes. I guess these really aren't lunch ideas but snack ideas

Low Sodium 1% M.F Cottage Cheese,
Pineapple
Navel Oranges
Bananas
Celery
Cucumber
Green Peppers
Baby Spinach
Raisins
Lean Ground Chicken,
Lean Ground Beef
Lean Ground Turkey
12 Grain bread 'Country Harvest' or Whole Wheat Bread
Low Sodium Tuna
Greek Yogurt
Oatmeal
Rice Crackers
Eggs

I'm rather borin' and simple - but it works for me

Just read this:
Try switching up some of those Fun to read!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1271520/Surprise-superfoods-Forget-blueberries-Dieticians-say-popcorn-pork-scratchings-bursting-nutrients--GOOD-you.html

Use a blender and put all of your favorite fruits in it to make a smoothies. They have slim fast in vanilla moca flavor. You can have some carotts & celery w/ light ranch dressing which will fill u up or just make a turkey and cheese w/ light mayo. Goodluck to you!

plum tomatoes
garlic
parsley
white beans
olive oil
feta cheese or parmesan (a touch)

cut tomatoes in half, scoop out insides. roast them at 350 until a little shriveled. in food processor blend cannelloni beans, olive oil, garlic and parsley. fill tomato, top with a tiny bit of parm or feta and pop back in oven to warm.

oat bran
raw walnuts
berries
almond milk

(this is breakfast)

parsnips
sweet potato
carrot
celery
tomato
shallots

toss in a little olive oil.

chop and roast in oven at 350. when serving, top with nonfat plain greek yogurt (mixed with fresh lemon juice and scallions). it's an oh-so-good veggie dish!

my staples are:
raw almonds or walnuts
quinoa
brown rice pasta (only once or twice at week)
red and orange bell peppers (great, sweet snack)
spinach
almond or organic nonfat milk
berries
tuna
fresh salsa

hope some of that helps!

I eat potato salad for lunch a good bit. 1 potato, 1 egg, 1 tb dill relish, 1 tb fat free mayo, salt and pepper to taste.

I've been having tuna salad lettuce wraps at work. The foil family pack of tuna, some light Miracle Whip, and dill pickle relish. I keep a container of that, plus a head of iceberg lettuce in the fridge at work. This lasts me three days of lunches, with 3 wraps each day. VERY low calorie, and I supplement that with a small snack mid-morning AND mid-afternoon.

Cold lunch ideas? Instead of a wrap maybe one of the sandwich thins (100 cal) or some of the sugar free whole grain bread (100 cal per 2 slices), could use one of the bagel thins or pita pocket too. Fillings I use... white tuna with a little mayo and spicy mustard, chicken breast, turkey, roast beef, roast pork, PB & J, toss on some lettuce or thin sliced cucs, radish, peppers, cheese, tomato, even some shreaded carrots. I usually have a bunch of raw vegies at lunch, carrots, celery, little tomatos, cucumber, broccoli, cauliflower...what ever you like. Some days I do a fruit... apple, pear, berries, banana, orange, what ever I find fresh at the store. Salads with diced chicken, cheese, shrimp, turkey, taco seasoned meat, boiled eggs, cottage cheese all give you a bit of protein with your meal. I have made pasta salads with feta cheese, olives, diced peppers, turkey salami, etc. with a light italian dressing. Some days I just dip chicken breast chunks in BBQ or a light dressing.

I always have some sort of home cooked meat and boiled eggs in the fridge for sandwiches and salads. My crisper is always full of fresh vegies and salad greens. Usually have 2 kinds of fruit and some sort of berries. Always have 4-5 different kinds of bread products in the fridge (my guy is a sandwich lover). Yogurt, cottage cheese, and low fat cheese slices keep the dairy in my foods.

Just ideas. Good Luck!