I need food ideas!

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nic041mccoy
nic041mccoy Posts: 74 Member
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I'm always stumpted on what to get at the grocery store! What are things you all put on your grocery list when you're on a diet? I also need easy lunch ideas I can eat at work :)

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  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
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    My shopping list tends to look something like this:

    Greek yogurt
    Coffee
    Coffee creamer
    Bread (or sandwich thins or pita bread)
    Lunch meat
    Baby carrots
    String cheese
    Nuts
    Protein bars
    Meat (whatever is on sale)
    Frozen veggies

    Lunch is usually a sandwich with an ounce of nuts, string cheese, and baby carrots.
  • nic041mccoy
    nic041mccoy Posts: 74 Member
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    diannethegeek wrote: »
    My shopping list tends to look something like this:

    Greek yogurt
    Coffee
    Coffee creamer
    Bread (or sandwich thins or pita bread)
    Lunch meat
    Baby carrots
    String cheese
    Nuts
    Protein bars
    Meat (whatever is on sale)
    Frozen veggies

    Lunch is usually a sandwich with an ounce of nuts, string cheese, and baby carrots.

    Great ideas!! Is lunch meat alright to eat while on a diet? And what kind? I'm guessing chicken or turkey is probably the healthiest :)
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
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    nic041mccoy wrote: »
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    My shopping list tends to look something like this:

    Greek yogurt
    Coffee
    Coffee creamer
    Bread (or sandwich thins or pita bread)
    Lunch meat
    Baby carrots
    String cheese
    Nuts
    Protein bars
    Meat (whatever is on sale)
    Frozen veggies

    Lunch is usually a sandwich with an ounce of nuts, string cheese, and baby carrots.

    Great ideas!! Is lunch meat alright to eat while on a diet? And what kind? I'm guessing chicken or turkey is probably the healthiest :)

    Well, I lost 55 pounds eating lunch meat most days. So I found it fine to eat while losing weight. But you can look into eat and eat what you like.

    Turkey and chicken are great. But I also eat roast beef, pastrami, or things like tuna salad or egg salad, or sometimes something like pb&j or hummus and cheese. It all depends on what you like and what fits into your goals best.
  • rbfdac
    rbfdac Posts: 1,057 Member
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    I'm not "on a diet"-- I'm eating at a deficit to lose weight and exercising (sorry, had to preface! I'm one of those who doesn't like the word "diet")

    I am a vegetarian, but my husband eats meat

    -boneless, skinless chicken breast
    -ground turkey meat
    -tofu
    -eggs (i also buy them pre-boiled for convenience)
    -quinoa
    -brown rice
    -whole wheat pasta and sauce
    -canned veggies
    -frozen veggies (brussel sprouts, broccoli, carrots)
    -yogurt
    -nuts
    -peanut butter
    -string cheese, babybell cheese, laughing cow cheese
    -rice cakes
    -frozen yogurt bars
    -veggie straws
    -fresh fruit and veggies (tomato, zucchini, cucumber, oranges, apples, bananas, strawberries)
    -tortillas, bread
    -beans (canned, I rinse them)
    -don't forget the seasonings!! garlic, cilantro, lime juice, sea salt, pepper, etc.
    -luna bars-- LOVE
    -skinny cow chocolates (I can't control myself, must have my chocolate pre-portioned)

    Hope this helps!
  • treehopper1987
    treehopper1987 Posts: 505 Member
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    Lots of veggies, fruit, healthy meats, nutrition bars... lunches are typically salads, soups, leftovers... can also get freezer meals (but beware of the sodium)
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
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    nic041mccoy wrote: »
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    My shopping list tends to look something like this:

    Greek yogurt
    Coffee
    Coffee creamer
    Bread (or sandwich thins or pita bread)
    Lunch meat
    Baby carrots
    String cheese
    Nuts
    Protein bars
    Meat (whatever is on sale)
    Frozen veggies

    Lunch is usually a sandwich with an ounce of nuts, string cheese, and baby carrots.

    Great ideas!! Is lunch meat alright to eat while on a diet? And what kind? I'm guessing chicken or turkey is probably the healthiest :)

    You can eat any food (as long as you don't have an allergy or other medical reason to restrict it) and still lose weight. It all comes down to being in a calorie deficit. That said, most people find eating a primarily nutrient dense diet comprised of foods that fill them up to be best, along with some treats thrown in for fun and to help keep from losing your mind.

    My grocery list varies based on what I'm planning to cook that week but the staples are:
    Bagged Salad
    Fresh Vegetables
    Fruit (mostly for my kids, I'm not a big fruit eater)
    Bread
    Deli Meat
    Sliced Cheese
    Hummus
    Pita Chips
    Chicken Breasts
    Salmon
    Pork Tenderloin
    Ground Beef
    Greek Yogurt
    Pasta
    Rice
    Frozen Vegetables
    Cereal
    Granola Bars
    Ice Cream
    Wine
    Diet Coke
  • mattyc772014
    mattyc772014 Posts: 3,543 Member
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    Oreos, Ice cream, pizza and vegetables....
  • BeYouTiful94
    BeYouTiful94 Posts: 289 Member
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    Asparagus
    Shrimp
    Fish (talapia, sometimes salmon)
    Eggs (to boil)
    Spinach leaves (for salad)
    Shredded cheese
    Ranch
    Apples
    Peanut Butter
    Halos (the little mandarin things)
    Fresh pineapple
    Cool Whip
    ThinkThin Protein Bites
    Luna Protein bars
    Peanut Butter Crackers
    Thin Mint Granola bars
    Chicken breast
    Hummus
    Celery
    Chobani
    Cheerios
    Campbells Chunky soups
    Mini chef boyarde ravioli cans
    Oatmeal
    Dark chocolate Hershey kisses
    Green tea with lemon
    Water

    Other meals (not at grocery store):
    Lean1 meal replacement shake powder
    Optimum Nutrition 100% whey


  • bruhaha007
    bruhaha007 Posts: 333 Member
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    Canned tuna, turkey wraps, sliced cheese, protein bars, yogurt and walnuts, cottage cheese and pineapple, mixed nuts.
  • LivLovLrn
    LivLovLrn Posts: 580 Member
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    Are you "on a diet"? Are you just trying to lose a few pounds quick? Or are you ready to change your life so you will feel better and be able to do more?

    If you are on a diet it just doesn't matter because you will likely gain it back. If you are changing the way you eat then some good options are

    Fresh fruit
    Fresh vegetables
    Nuts
    dried fruit (good for iron)
    Whole grain bread
    Whole grain pasta
    Lean meats
    Nut butters that don't have a lot of extra stuff added to them (like sugar)
    Yogurt/Greek yogurt
    Cereal that has sugar 4th or lower on its list of ingredients
    Milk
    Cheese
    Butter
    Hummus
    Whole grain crackers

    A lot of it will depend on what you are making for yourself. Finding good recipes and cooking from scratch is your best bet for good healthy foods
  • bmaibes
    bmaibes Posts: 3 Member
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    Strawberries, blueberries, oranges, apples, grapefruit
    carrots, celery, broccoli, green beans
    low sodium black beans, kidney beans
    tomatoes
    low fat cheese
    lean deli meats
    high fiber low carb tortillas
    pure protein bars
    skim milk
    egg whites
    spinach
    turkey bacon, sausage
    greek yogurt
    vans power grain waffles
    healthy life bread
    93/7 ground turkey
    quinoa
    boneless skinless chicken and tenderloins
    light sour cream
    trop 50 OJ
    onions
    green, red, yellow peppers

    As of today, I have lost 47 lbs since January. You can do it
  • sunnybeaches105
    sunnybeaches105 Posts: 2,831 Member
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    sirloin steak
    pork loin
    chicken breast
    whole chicken
    lean ground beef
    fish
    broccoli
    spinach
    tomatos
    cucumbers
    romaine
    salad greens
    zucchini
    carrots
    oranges
    apples
    grapes
    strawberries
    lime
    lemons
    frozen blueberries
    diet coke
    diet sprite
    La Croix
    eggs
    egg whites
    string cheese
    shredded cheese
    1% or 2% milk
    greek yogurt
    coffee
    olive oil
    pasta sauce
    high finer tortillas

    things I still eat but tend to "try" and cut back on:
    beer
    wine
    bacon
    ice cream
    pancake mix
    maple syrup
    dried pasta
    bread
    bagels
    cream cheese
    peanut butter
    jelly
  • zira91
    zira91 Posts: 670 Member
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    whole chicken leg
    fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar
    shrimp
    egg
    rice
    bread
    a pint of ice cream for the week
    yogurt
    cheese
    beef pastrami, lamb shoulder slices
    milk
    coconut milk, evaporate milk
    chocolate
    veges, whichever i feel like eating that week
    fresh fruits
    spices, lots of them
    lemongrass, keffir lime leaves, ginger, galangal, turmeric

    other additional item depending on what meal/ new recipe i feel like cooking that week..
  • Blubberbuster1
    Blubberbuster1 Posts: 265 Member
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    Chicken Breast
    Sole
    Shrimp
    Cucumber
    Zucchini
    Spinach
    Tomatoes
    Almonds
    Eggs
    Greek yoghurt
    Oatmeal
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,426 Member
    edited March 2016
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    Spinach
    Potatoes
    Onions
    Garlic
    Apples
    Bananas
    Chicken thighs, chicken breast, whole chicken
    Lunchmeat- sliced ham or turkey
    Cheese
    Milk
    Eggs
    Yogurt
    Butter
    Cottage cheese
    Popcorn
    Canned tomato
    Canned fruit
    Oatmeal
    Tuna
    Canned black beans
    Dry beans
    Dry lentils
    Rice
    Pasta
    Spaghetti sauce
    Bread
    Peanut butter
    Tortillas
    Frozen vegetables
    Frozen fruit
    Frozen burritos


    Lunch for me is dinner leftovers, sandwich or salad usually.
  • wallace264
    wallace264 Posts: 3 Member
    edited March 2016
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    bmaibes wrote: »
    Strawberries, blueberries, oranges, apples, grapefruit
    carrots, celery, broccoli, green beans
    low sodium black beans, kidney beans
    tomatoes
    low fat cheese
    lean deli meats
    high fiber low carb tortillas
    pure protein bars
    skim milk
    egg whites
    spinach
    turkey bacon, sausage
    greek yogurt
    vans power grain waffles
    healthy life bread
    93/7 ground turkey
    quinoa
    boneless skinless chicken and tenderloins
    light sour cream
    trop 50 OJ
    onions
    green, red, yellow peppers

    As of today, I have lost 47 lbs since January. You can do it

    Wow! Your weight loss is amazing. Do you mind me asking what your meals on a day look like? It's been hard for me to even come up with what to eat and stay in my daily intake of 1400 calories. I need ideas
  • mjwarbeck
    mjwarbeck Posts: 699 Member
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    Fruits, veggies, meats and grains....keep it simple. I make as much as I can from scratch...

    Now, beyond thatitdepends what you like to cook and eat. This week it was chicken thighs, pork loin rib roast, red quinoa, Asian greens, tofu, lots of fruit....

    Add exercise and am down over 30lbs...

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