Going To The Grocery Store...

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TNAJackson
TNAJackson Posts: 686 Member
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I'm going to the grocery store tonight and I'm wondering, what do you get when you go shopping that helps you stay within your calories every day? What's a mandatory item(s) you buy when you go?
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  • HMonsterX
    HMonsterX Posts: 3,000 Member
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    Fun size Choccie bars! 80 cals a pop!

    Sweeteners for my tea/coffee.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
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    Willpower, unfortunately i don't think you can pick that up at a grocery store
  • stefchica
    stefchica Posts: 257 Member
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    whole wheat pastas, canned tomatoes, rotel, low fat cheeses, greek yogurt, lettuce, tomatoes, squash, green beans, jalapenos, potatoes, broccolli, cabbage, beets, corn, sun dried tomatos, i could go on, but i try to buy lots of veggies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nom nom nom
  • TNAJackson
    TNAJackson Posts: 686 Member
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    Willpower, unfortunately i don't think you can pick that up at a grocery store

    If only...
  • kendernau
    kendernau Posts: 155 Member
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    Willpower, unfortunately i don't think you can pick that up at a grocery store

    If only...

    You can, but it's processed, lost half its strength, and the additives will add 5 pounds a week...you can't find it fresh.
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
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    I hit the produce aisle and pick up lots of fresh veggies for salads and cooking. I also buy frozen broccoli and stir fry veggies. Greek yogurt. String cheese. Eggs. 1% milk. Canned tuna. Chicken breasts. 90% lean hamburger. Carb balance tortillas.
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
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    Kelloggs Fiber bars
    Corn Tortillas
    Oatmeal
    Lots of fruit ( any kind really, bananas, apples, grapes etc)

    Those are the main things I like to have on hand all the time because I use them for so much, or I snack on them a lot.
  • violon
    violon Posts: 74 Member
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    Kashi Go Lean Cereal
    unsweetened almond milk
    Chobani Greek yogurt
    eggs
    chicken breasts
    apples
    cottage cheese
    cherry tomatoes
  • tbrewst
    tbrewst Posts: 93 Member
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    canadian bacon, low fat string cheese, progressive soups (low fat kind), yoplait smoothie mix,((frozen section), baby spanich, tomatoes, natural raw almonds, fresh express strawberry fields salad mix, whole grain wheat bread, reduced fat peanut butter, jello sugar free (60) pudding cups.......
  • Ali_TSO
    Ali_TSO Posts: 1,172 Member
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    low sodium lunch meat, fat free cheese sticks or string cheese, pita chips, hummus, grapes, pears, almonds, dry cereal, light apple juice, lettuce and spinach
  • ltlemermaid
    ltlemermaid Posts: 637 Member
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    I always stock up on fresh fruit and veggies (sometimes get frozen) and chobani yogurts

    natural peanut butter
  • carrie_eggo
    carrie_eggo Posts: 1,396 Member
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    Kashi Go Lean Cereal
    unsweetened almond milk
    Chobani Greek yogurt
    eggs
    chicken breasts
    apples
    cottage cheese
    cherry tomatoes

    ^This
  • dargytaylor
    dargytaylor Posts: 840 Member
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    I have my meal plans all planned out and try to stick to my list. I do have a teenager at home, so I buy him some 'frozen' stuff so he can have an after school snack, or his dinner since he works before I get home.
  • Purpleflipflops
    Purpleflipflops Posts: 563 Member
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    Yoplait Light and Apples :) Great for when you need something sweet!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    Brown rice, dried beans, fresh vegetables (carrots, onions, mushrooms, kale, collard greens, brussel sprouts are those in my 'most used' list), wine, soy milk, fish (whatever is reasonably priced this week), Kashi TLC bars, Seapoint Farms dry roasted edamame, almonds and peanut butter. And EVOO, if I'm running low but I buy by the gallon.
  • amybrauch
    amybrauch Posts: 250 Member
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    Unsweetened almond milk
    bread
    eggs
    apples
    grapes
    Fiber One Yogurt
    turkey
    light mayo
    baked chips
    steaks
    boneless pork chops
    chicken breasts
    asparagus
    baking potatoes
    lettuce
  • KimmieBrie
    KimmieBrie Posts: 825 Member
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    Greek fat free yogurt
    Granola
    Cereal
    String cheese
    Hummus
    Crackers
    Salsa
    Fresh fruit and veggies (I get a little box of clementines...love those and I am a zucchini nut)
    Fresh fish (salmon usually low mercury) and meats
    Frozen veggies
    Eggs
    Skim milk
    Pistachios
    Cream of mushroom/chicken soups...great for quick recipes
  • DeBlue
    DeBlue Posts: 254 Member
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    Acorn Squash - love to serve it scooped out and mashed with a bit of spagetti sauce and some parmasan cheese
    Carotts, cauliflower, chick peas - roast with garlic pepper, a dash of olive oil, and chipolte
    Apples - peel, slice, add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, sweetener, toss and cook in microwave for guilt-free apple pie
    Grapefruit - squeeze and mix with water to sip unsweetened mixture to hydrate and control cravings

    I do not buy bread, crackers, chips, ice cream, cookies...... because willpower is something I'd rather not test today. And no matter how much I exercise, when I eat these things I am totally unable to budge that scale.
  • KC4800
    KC4800 Posts: 140 Member
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    Honey Nut Cheerios, Plain Quaker Oatmeal, Chobani greek yogurt, eggs, Krema Natural Peanut Butter, chicken breast, fresh or frozen veggies, microwave baked potatoes (no more than 2 a week), Pace Hot Picante, fruit. Hummus. Garlic. Jasmine Rice. Coffee. Radishes. Fresh Spinach. Feta cheese for salad. Balsamic Vinagrette dressing. Tomatoes, cukes, if good. Dove dark chocolate.
  • MrsSmith2010
    MrsSmith2010 Posts: 225 Member
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    fat free cheese, egg beaters, fat free ranch, baked potatoes, individual rice cups, and single serve nutella for my sweet tooth!

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