Grocery list HELP

kristinhull1
kristinhull1 Posts: 294 Member
edited November 20 in Health and Weight Loss
I start my diet in 2 more days. Heres my grocery list. Anybody have any ideas as to what else I should add.

Slimfast
Canned Chicken
Wheat Bread
Eggs
Bacon
Soups
Dole Fruit cups
Protein Bars
Water
Water Enhancers
Salads
Wish-Bone Salad Spritzer in Italian Vinaigrette
Whole wheat wraps
Turkey
Brown Rice
Weight watchers meal
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  • Angierae75
    Angierae75 Posts: 417 Member
    Whatever you like to eat. I have never been able to stick to a diet of "diet food". I eat the same things I've always eaten, just in smaller portions and with a heavier lean on the healthy stuff and less of the unhealthy stuff.

  • Hoppymom
    Hoppymom Posts: 1,158 Member
    quinoa, kale salad, watermelon, strawberries, carrots. Fresh, clean foods. What is in season and fresh locally?
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    kristinhull1 wrote: »
    I start my diet in 2 more days. Heres my grocery list. Anybody have any ideas as to what else I should add.

    Slimfast waste of money
    Canned Chicken i don't know what canned chicken is (is it like canned tuna?) but making your own shredded chicken is as easy as adding chicken breast to a crockpot with two cups of low sodium broth and some spices.
    Wheat Bread
    Eggs
    Bacon
    Soups canned soups are super high in sodium. try making your own.
    Dole Fruit cups lots of sugar from syrup
    Protein Bars lots of sugars and sodium
    Water
    Water Enhancers meh
    Salads
    Wish-Bone Salad Spritzer in Italian Vinaigrette
    Whole wheat wraps
    Turkey
    Brown Rice
    Weight watchers mealsodium
  • peleroja
    peleroja Posts: 3,979 Member
    Angierae75 wrote: »
    Whatever you like to eat. I have never been able to stick to a diet of "diet food". I eat the same things I've always eaten, just in smaller portions and with a heavier lean on the healthy stuff and less of the unhealthy stuff.

    This. Honestly, I don't regularly buy many of the things on your list. Whether I'm dieting or in maintenance, I eat whatever I like that will keep me from feeling too hungry and give me the macro and micro nutrients my body needs, as long as it's under my calorie goal. Eat what you like but weigh it (ALL solid food) and measure it (ALL liquids including cooking oil, coffee cream, and condiments), log it accurately, and the weight will come off.
  • tonyrocks922
    tonyrocks922 Posts: 172 Member
    Why are you starting in 2 days? Eating less doesn't require any advance preparation.
  • sbogstad
    sbogstad Posts: 19 Member
    tonyrocks922 wrote: »
    Why are you starting in 2 days? Eating less doesn't require any advance preparation.
    I was thinking the same. Why start in 2 days? Start tracking now.
  • strong_curves
    strong_curves Posts: 2,229 Member
    kristinhull1 wrote: »
    I start my diet in 2 more days. Heres my grocery list. Anybody have any ideas as to what else I should add.

    Slimfast
    Canned Chicken
    Wheat Bread
    Eggs
    Bacon
    Soups
    Dole Fruit cups
    Protein Bars
    Water
    Water Enhancers
    Salads
    Wish-Bone Salad Spritzer in Italian Vinaigrette
    Whole wheat wraps
    Turkey
    Brown Rice
    Weight watchers meal

    I'd cut the slimfast (cuz you won't get slim fast with it!), canned chicken, water enhancers, weight watchers meals, protein bars, brown rice (cuz I hate brown rice) & the dole fruit cups. I'd add some fresh veggies, fruits & chicken.

    That said, you don't need any special food to lose weight, all you need to do is eat less than you burn.

  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    Ice cream.

    Every grocery list should include ice cream
  • beemerphile1
    beemerphile1 Posts: 1,710 Member
    Cancel the Slimfast and fruit bowls. Buy real fruit and lots of veggies in the produce section. You really can eat anything you want, just eat less.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    edited June 2015
    These:
    Slimfast waste of money
    Canned Chicken i don't know what canned chicken is (is it like canned tuna?) but making your own shredded chicken is as easy as adding chicken breast to a crockpot with two cups of low sodium broth and some spices.
    Wheat Bread
    Eggs
    Bacon
    Soups canned soups are super high in sodium. try making your own.
    Dole Fruit cups lots of sugar from syrup
    Protein Bars lots of sugars and sodium
    Water
    Water Enhancers meh
    Salads
    Wish-Bone Salad Spritzer in Italian Vinaigrette
    Whole wheat wraps
    Turkey
    Brown Rice
    Weight watchers mealsodium

    Fruits and vegetables
    in season and fresh locally
  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
    Capt_Apollo wrote: »
    kristinhull1 wrote: »
    I start my diet in 2 more days. Heres my grocery list. Anybody have any ideas as to what else I should add.

    Slimfast waste of money
    Canned Chicken i don't know what canned chicken is (is it like canned tuna?) but making your own shredded chicken is as easy as adding chicken breast to a crockpot with two cups of low sodium broth and some spices.
    Wheat Bread
    Eggs
    Bacon
    Soups canned soups are super high in sodium. try making your own.
    Dole Fruit cups lots of sugar from syrup
    Protein Bars lots of sugars and sodium
    Water
    Water Enhancers meh
    Salads
    Wish-Bone Salad Spritzer in Italian Vinaigrette
    Whole wheat wraps
    Turkey
    Brown Rice
    Weight watchers mealsodium

    ^^^^^^ everything she said. "Diet food" is not always the best. Go for the healthiest, most nutritious option. I do think protein bars are a good option though - wouldn't cross them off the list. Add in some fresh or frozen veggies and fruits as well.
  • hlnebel
    hlnebel Posts: 71 Member
    Ditch the Slim Fast and fruit cups. Add more fresh fruits and veggies.
  • fr33z3n
    fr33z3n Posts: 17 Member
    Capt_Apollo wrote: »
    kristinhull1 wrote: »
    I start my diet in 2 more days. Heres my grocery list. Anybody have any ideas as to what else I should add.

    Slimfast waste of money
    Canned Chicken i don't know what canned chicken is (is it like canned tuna?) but making your own shredded chicken is as easy as adding chicken breast to a crockpot with two cups of low sodium broth and some spices.
    Wheat Bread
    Eggs
    Bacon
    Soups canned soups are super high in sodium. try making your own.
    Dole Fruit cups lots of sugar from syrup
    Protein Bars lots of sugars and sodium
    Water
    Water Enhancers meh
    Salads
    Wish-Bone Salad Spritzer in Italian Vinaigrette
    Whole wheat wraps
    Turkey
    Brown Rice
    Weight watchers mealsodium

    Nailed it ! I would add blueberries, Watermelon, Tuna, Strawberry Sorbet or Sorbet in general.
  • shesbringingsexyback
    shesbringingsexyback Posts: 11 Member
    ceoverturf wrote: »
    Ice cream.

    Every grocery list should include ice cream

    LMAO
  • shesbringingsexyback
    shesbringingsexyback Posts: 11 Member
    Slimfast is the devil
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    These:
    Slimfast waste of money
    Canned Chicken i don't know what canned chicken is (is it like canned tuna?) but making your own shredded chicken is as easy as adding chicken breast to a crockpot with two cups of low sodium broth and some spices.
    Wheat Bread
    Eggs
    Bacon
    Soups canned soups are super high in sodium. try making your own.
    Dole Fruit cups lots of sugar from syrup
    Protein Bars lots of sugars and sodium
    Water
    Water Enhancers meh
    Salads
    Wish-Bone Salad Spritzer in Italian Vinaigrette
    Whole wheat wraps
    Turkey
    Brown Rice
    Weight watchers mealsodium

    Fruits and vegetables
    in season and fresh locally

    yes, didn't even think to add things like fruits and vegetables to the list.


    OP, go and get some bananas and apples, and some oranges and pears. they tend to last for a few days, and they're all pretty much snack sized with tons of nutrients, and pretty easy to grab on the go when you are hungry.

    buy some leafy greens too. doesn't just have to be a salad for lunch or dinner. you can stick some spinach in a sandwich, or sautee it and have it on a baked potato.


    check out budgetbytes.com for recipe ideas that are very very healthy!
  • Emily3907
    Emily3907 Posts: 1,461 Member
    Your list makes me sad. :'( I don't see a lot of flavor or variety. The biggest thing I have learned in this journey is that you have to like what you are eating in order to sustain and learn. Buy what you like to eat, weigh it, log it and enjoy your meals. Don't be lead to believe you have to eat certain foods or boring foods in order to lose. Then have fun with it. Experiment with new foods, flavors or cooking methods. Changing the way you eat does not have to equal boring food or gimmicky weight loss products. Eat real food that makes you feel satisfied.

    In regard to your list, what about fresh fruits and vegetables instead of the Dole cups? Instead of canned chicken, grill out or roast some chicken breasts with a yummy seasoning and dice them up. Go online and find a good soup recipe. Make a big pot and freeze leftovers for another time. Try making your own salad dressing. Find a new recipe and make that in place of the WW meal. Freeze leftovers. A lot of these things don't take much time and then you can control what goes in and tailor to your tastes.
  • janiceclark08
    janiceclark08 Posts: 1,341 Member
    edited June 2015
    Pork tenderloin is very good grilled to 145 degrees, or baked, and is low in calories, 160 calories for 4 oz. I also like baked potatoes with spray on 0 calorie butter spray, plus some lean beef steak is low in calories, with salad or vegetables. You can eat real meals just not large portions. What do you like normally for meals? If its not what you like to eat, you wont stick to it for the long haul.
  • Emily3907
    Emily3907 Posts: 1,461 Member
    edited June 2015
    Capt_Apollo wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    check out budgetbytes.com for recipe ideas that are very very healthy!


    Just checked out this website, Thank you! Awesome ideas and I love that they break down the price per serving!
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    Slimfast gross
    Canned Chicken     wth? gross
    Wheat Bread
    Eggs
    Bacon
    Soups
    Dole Fruit cups sugar and more sugar
    Protein Bars eat meat, beans, legumes, peanut butter
    Water
    Water Enhancers or use fresh fruit to flavor water
    Salads
    Wish-Bone Salad Spritzer in Italian Vinaigrette
    Whole wheat wraps
    Turkey
    Brown Rice
    Weight watchers meal gross and waste of money

    buy real food. eat less. move more.
  • funjen1972
    funjen1972 Posts: 949 Member
    I would add lots of fresh veggies to eat raw or cooked (spinach, kale, beets, cauliflower, green beans, corn, carrots, etc...). Add hummus and some sort of high fiber bread or wrap. And avacado...must have avacado! Also, flavorings like buffalo sauce, chipotle sauce, lemon juice, garlic...anything to add variety to that dreadful canned chicken lol
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    and theres just not a lot of variety there. I couldnt eat like that. but to each their own.
  • pdank311
    pdank311 Posts: 137 Member
    edited June 2015
    Salt
    Pepper
    Garlic
    Garlic Powder
    Paprika (Smoked / Hot / Regular)
    Cajun Seasoning
    Lemon
    Cumin
    Olive Oil
    Red Wine / Apple Cider / Balsamic Vinegar
    Almonds
    Avocado
    Red / Yellow Peppers
    Zucchini
    Carrots
    Peanut butter
    Tomato
    Lettuce
    White / Sweet Potato
    Butter
    Sour Cream

    *** Edit.

    Don't think I don't see that Woodley jersey in the back ground. Approved

  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Meat
    veggie
    seasoning
    snacks

    that's what my shopping cart looks like.

    so
    Chicken
    Steamables
    (seasoning's I have)
    yogurt and carrorts for snacks
    eggs- hard boiled for snack- scrambled for dinner.

    that's pretty much the extent of my shopping lists.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    edited June 2015
    Angierae75 wrote: »
    Whatever you like to eat. I have never been able to stick to a diet of "diet food". I eat the same things I've always eaten, just in smaller portions and with a heavier lean on the healthy stuff and less of the unhealthy stuff.

    This.

    What I tend to have around the house at all times:

    olive oil and coconut oil
    various kinds of vinegars

    steel cut oats (just 'cause I like it the best)
    protein powder (I use it on occasion)

    dried whole wheat pasta
    lentils
    black beans or some other kind of beans
    quinoa or rice or some other kind of grain

    canned tomatoes (maybe less so as we go into tomato season, but it's nice to have on hand)

    pre-made stock

    eggs
    greek yogurt
    cottage cheese

    smoked salmon and various tinned fish options (I like herring the best)

    some kind of cheese (I always have feta and then I alternate what else I have)

    coffee beans and teas

    usually 2 kinds of ice cream

    often protein bars

    ideally olives and peppers and pickles

    constantly revolving options

    various sorts of meat (including fish/shellfish)
    lots of veggies, varying depending on the season
    various kinds of greens (subset of veggies, but I always make sure I have these)
    some kind of berry (or more than one)
    some other sort of fruit
    some kind of starch or more starchy veggie (generally alternate between things like potatoes, sweet potatoes, sunchokes, plantains, root veggies like turnips, carrots, parsnips, beets, or winter squash)
    sometimes tofu
  • Nuke_64
    Nuke_64 Posts: 406 Member
    edited June 2015
    -I spend most of my time in the grocery store not in the aisles. Probably over 50-75% in produce, then the rest meat, seafood, dairy, and a few things off the shelf.

    -Salad dressing: if they have it, Bolthouse Farms, it will be refrigerated, maybe in the produce section

    -In general, get the things that will satisfy you and you can stick with. If you are going from milkshakes to slimfast, fried to canned chicken, wonder to wheat bread, snickers to fruit cups, etc. that is going to be a lot of change you will find hard to do all at once.
  • Noodle797
    Noodle797 Posts: 366 Member
    Capt_Apollo wrote: »
    kristinhull1 wrote: »
    I start my diet in 2 more days. Heres my grocery list. Anybody have any ideas as to what else I should add.

    Slimfast waste of money
    Canned Chicken i don't know what canned chicken is (is it like canned tuna?) but making your own shredded chicken is as easy as adding chicken breast to a crockpot with two cups of low sodium broth and some spices.
    Wheat Bread
    Eggs
    Bacon
    Soups canned soups are super high in sodium. try making your own.
    Dole Fruit cups lots of sugar from syrup
    Protein Bars lots of sugars and sodium
    Water
    Water Enhancers meh
    Salads
    Wish-Bone Salad Spritzer in Italian Vinaigrette
    Whole wheat wraps
    Turkey
    Brown Rice
    Weight watchers mealsodium

    I like water enhancers, they help me drink more water. As long as you choose the ones that don't contain caffeine you should be fine.
    I buy the veggie steamers from Green Giant & split a bag at lunch & dinner with my boyfriend. I try to get the sauceless ones because they have lower sodium & I just throw a little sea salt & pepper or olive oil on them.
    Greek yogurt is my go-to. Great snack, high in protein. I actually prefer to get the plain low-fat version & add my own fruit, but if you're in a hurry the flavored ones are ok.
    Bag salads, I like the spring mixes or melange of spinach & spring greens. I'll eat half a bag just tossed with balsamic vinagarette before dinner.
    Healthy Request soups are lower in sodium than the regular ones, still kind of high, but if you're pressed for time they're ok now & then in my opinion. A quick meal that's 10X better than stopping at the drive-thru.
    Lean Ground Turkey , 1/2 the price, fat & calories of ground beef & if you use it in things like chili & spaghetti you can't even taste the difference.
    Fresh fruit & veggies make great snacks, I precut them & put them in snack containers for the week.
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
    fresh fruits and veggie. I eat 70% dark chocolate to keep away cravings for heavier sweets. I love 100 calorie packs of walnuts or almonds for a healthy portion controlled snack. I buy lean cuisine or smart ones occasionally for days when I work double shifts or something but don't relay to heavily on them.
  • kristinhull1
    kristinhull1 Posts: 294 Member
    Hey all. Sorry it took me a few days to reply. When I started my diet a year ago nobody said just eat what you like in smaller portions. Everyone said eat no meat but chicken. Eat veggies and fruits, Eat wheat bread instead of regular bread, no sugar, high protein low fat and carb diets. Then a year later I ask for advice and everyone says eat the things you like just in smaller portions.

    I am the pickiest eater you will find. Go out to resturants I order chicken tenders and fries. Order a pizza I get just cheese everytime. I do not like veggies or fruit. I do not like wheat bread. I do not like yogurt. Im just picky in general.

    What my diet usually looks like

    Breakfast- Cereal, Toast with butter and cinnamon, French Toast and bacon, Waffles, Pancakes with bacon. With a glass of 1% milk

    Lunch- Mozzorella cheese sticks with marinara sauce, Steak and cheese hot pockets with ranch, PB and J, Popcorn chicken with ranch on a tortilla

    Dinner- Hamburger helper with mash potatoes and cresecent rolls, Few slices of digorno pizza with ranch, Meat, Mash Potatoes, buttered noodles, and crescent rolls.


    Were not a healthy eating family. I have a addiction to Pepsi and have had one for 9 years. I also have hypothyroidsm so I know it doesnt help with weight loss either. Im wanting to lose 50lbs by next summer.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Losing weight is not about food type, it's about eating less calories than you burn. Just buy whatever you like to eat for weight loss purposes, but buy whatever will help you meet your nutritional needs as well. Moderation is the key.
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