What are your top 3 grocery staples for weight loss?

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  • MelodyMomof2
    MelodyMomof2 Posts: 45 Member
    I don't buy specifically diet foods. I buy for my whole family, and we all eat the same things. I just eat less of it. I do try to make healthy choices, but that's not saying we eat 100% healthy all the time. Some things that I do buy every week are:
    chicken breasts
    potatoes (white and sweet)
    various veggies (fresh and steam in bag frozen)
    milk
    eggs
    various fruit (almost always bananas and some type of berries)
  • tmoede56258
    tmoede56258 Posts: 4 Member
    Greek yogurt, ground turkey and almond milk. Three things I can't do without!! I've found that most recipes turn out healthy and tasty if I replace unhealthy ingredients for these. ALSO THEY TASTE BETTER!! Greek yogurt is a great to-go snack that helps me hit my protein goal and fills me up. Almond milk tastes better than regular milk too! Yum! Favorite items for sure. Oranges are another one I love. I found that since I have to peel them, it's easier for me to recognize if I'm bored or if I'm actually hungry
  • crvynatrlbeauty
    crvynatrlbeauty Posts: 40 Member
    Yoplait Greek 100 Whip - Strawberry Cheesecake, Salted Caramel, Vanilla Cupcake
    Dippin' Stix - Apples w/ Caramel
    Bolthouse Farms Fruit Smoothies - MOST of the Flavors :smile:
    Chicken
    Tilapia

    ... that's what I buy the most of ...
  • 2wise4u
    2wise4u Posts: 229 Member
    Greek yogurt and Belvita breakfast bars
  • kelly1142
    kelly1142 Posts: 27 Member
    Avocado, chicken sausage, and broccoli
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    The stuff I use frequently is generally bought in quantities which last more than a week. I go through breakfast burrito and pizza components at a high rate.
  • shortiequinn
    shortiequinn Posts: 38 Member
    I'm surprised with the amount of 'Diet Soda' I see on here. No judgement at all, really just surprised. I drink about a can a day and even more when I'm at work. I know there are healthier options but not too many 0 calorie drinks satisfy the cravings.
  • mme1127
    mme1127 Posts: 17 Member
    Every week I'm sure to include:
    Spinach
    Ground turkey
    Bottled water
  • andrea4736
    andrea4736 Posts: 211 Member
    Eggs
    Cheese
    Protein (chicken, beef, fish)
  • AriaLace
    AriaLace Posts: 59 Member
    Mixed peppers
    Fulfil protein bars
    Celebrity slim shakes.
  • samuelgina91
    samuelgina91 Posts: 158 Member
    I know you said don't mention the eggs, but literally its eggs, oatmeal, and coffee powder. That is a necessity to get through the day.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Food, tea, wine
  • bmpavlat606
    bmpavlat606 Posts: 1 Member
    Greek yogurt, fruit, salmon.

    I make fruit smoothies with a banana, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, blueberries and a little 2% milk. This is my snack when I get home from work.

    Trying to drink more water. I like sparkling ice.
  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
    Potatoes, Tuna, Larabars XD
  • BelleCurves
    BelleCurves Posts: 42 Member
    - Cottage cheese (LOVE the stuff!)
    - Dried Cranberries
    - Non-fat FairLife Milk
  • JenDIrvin
    JenDIrvin Posts: 1 Member
    Pita Bread
    Almond Milk
    Oatmeal
  • WickAndArtoo
    WickAndArtoo Posts: 773 Member
    Chicken breasts
    Eggs
    Bell peppers
    Bananas

    Though I generally buy they same list of foods every week, and almost every item is unprocessed.
  • stacypepp
    stacypepp Posts: 4 Member
    Spinach
    Eggs
    Sliced turkey
    Sweet potatoes
    PB2
    Bananas
  • jujubeans1974
    jujubeans1974 Posts: 145 Member
    Oikos Triple Greek Yogurt
    Coffee-Mate Sugar free creamer
    Joseph or Trader Joe"s Lavash Bread
  • Mlsuccess2018
    Mlsuccess2018 Posts: 8 Member
    edited March 2017
    I try to eat a lot of fresh vegetables. This can be expensive, so I try to space it out each week to only enough to last a week. If I go to Walmart. I try to buy organic bananas, apples, and salad as well as julienne broccoli, peppers, cabbage, turkey bacon, eggs, turkey sausage, farm fresh eggs, and Eureka organic sweet baby grains bread. If my budget does not allow for all that, I go for canned green beans, turnip greens, and only a few fresh veggies. I like to buy Kind antioxidant bars if I have the money and vanilla greek yogurt. I compare carbs more than anything else.
  • cnbbnc
    cnbbnc Posts: 1,267 Member
    When I need to drop a few pounds I rely heavily on Greek yogurt, chicken breast, and salad stuff (lots of veggies and berries).
  • metalmeow1
    metalmeow1 Posts: 111 Member
    I eat whatever I want and just watch portions closely, but I always make sure I have these things just in case:

    -Chicken
    -Tuna
    -Baby spinach/Kale

    I'm losing weight much slower this time (2nd time) but I'm 1,000% times happier and more flexible. What's the point in dieting to feel good if you feel like you're sacrificing 90% of yummy goodness?
  • jacobsl221
    jacobsl221 Posts: 75 Member
    Greek yogurt, chicken breasts, brussel sprouts.
  • LittleChipin
    LittleChipin Posts: 102 Member
    Cereal, milk, and meats.

    Cereal and milk is my breakfast every morning, I frigging love it and it's so filling for me. Meat is on the table every night, so pretty necessary and filling too!
  • Fit4sure
    Fit4sure Posts: 63 Member
    Argh!!! The stress in coming up with my top three is incredible!!

    Frozen assorted berries, Greek Yogurt...assorted grains and beans and vegetables (okay...so that's technically like about 20...but I condensed it into 3 and left off the Hershey's cocoa powder and Reddi-whip that are staples in my pantry as well as almond and cashew milk and english muffins and other stuff...)
  • TMW2119
    TMW2119 Posts: 178 Member
    Oatmeal
    Blueberries
    Starkist tuna pouches
  • lauralee328
    lauralee328 Posts: 21 Member
    Only 3? No way. My absolute must-have staples: apples, Greek yogurt (Fage!), cauliflower, eggs, cottage cheese, cooked chicken breast strips, cooked shrimp, low sodium chicken broth/stock, bell peppers, spaghetti squash, butternut squash, oats, green beans, and hot tea.
  • salemnye
    salemnye Posts: 305 Member
    Cottage Cheese <3<3<3 (Love the stuff)
    Spinach
    and....some kind of protein bar. I have them for breakfast :p
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Diet soda, frozen fruit and Greek yogurt.
    Oatmeal, eggs, and a roast every other week. The roast is used for sandwich meat, casseroles, stews etc.
    Bell pepper, carrots, and onions.

    I have to have flour. It thickened my gravy, and is a key ingredient in breads and pancakes.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,948 Member
    Eggs, steak and rice.


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