Help me grocery shop!

Chicken breast tenderloins
Frozen veggies (Broc, Cauli, Green Beans, Blends...I avoid corn)
Sweet potatoes
Ground Turkey - Lean (makes wonderful meatloaf cupcakes)
Salad fixings
Tuna

I always grab cooked turkey and other low fat deli meat, cottage cheese, loads of fruit and salad, fat free yogurts and sugar free jellies.
I buy veggies and make lovely hearty soup. Ryvitas and wholemeal pittas, Chicken fillets, salmon fillets. Yummy low fat dressings. Potatoes for baking and new potatoes for boiling and salads and steam micro veg for conveiniance. I also grab weight watchers frozen meals for times when Im in a rush. Porridge oats, healthy cereals, Have fun and eat well xxx

This is by far the best list I've ever come across for "Approved Foods". And from a tried-and-true awesome fitness expert, too (Jamie Eason).

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-trainer-approved-foods-list.html

I try to make sure that I always have a few staple items that I know I can make a quick meal out of :

fruits and veggies (especially mixed bags of salads)
skim milk
chobani yogurt - i love the vanilla
better oats oatmeal - quick and easy breakfast
container of egg whites - also a very quick breakfast
flatout bread - I use it for sandwiches
whole wheat wraps
turkey deli meat
provolone cheese - i usually get sargento reduced fat
chicken breast
brown rice
whole grain pasta
beans - for soups,chili,put on top of salad
tlc bars - for a quick snack
94% fat free popcorn
all fruit popsicles
salsa - i love the packaged fresh salsa in the veg aisle


These are some things that I try to alwys have on hand. It keeps me from getting hungry and grabbing something that is not as healthy.

A favourite of mine while I'm grocery shopping for just me and the little guy, is to grab a cooked roast chicken (I remove the skin). But then I can have chicken, add some into teriyaki sauce and stirfry, and then when the meat is all gone, throw the bones in the crockpot for a soup. I like getting the most bang for my buck haha.

Sweet potatoes, asparagus, broccoli, quinoa (my fav, but hubby haaates it), yogurt, whole grains rice and bread (love a whole wheat pita stuffed with tuna and veggies for lunch!)

First I want to say that I can totally relate to what you said re: how its more difficult for you to eat healthy when you're shopping/cooking for your hubby! My b/f's metabolism is very high & he's a self-proclaimed chocoholic; it's so unfair, lol! :sad:
I am a chocolate lover too, but I confine myself to either one (truly) single serving of ice cream (portion control!) or a little straight up dark or milk chocolate.

I buy fresh fruit every few days b/c I read that our metabolism processes fruit's sugar more efficiently in the mornings. I like bananas, pears, apples, oranges, berries. I also like almonds, greek yogurt, oatmeal, cereal bars, little spicy V8's, string cheese, baby carrots, celery, fresh green beans, fresh red pepper, berries, cucumber, radishes ... I try to eat a baby spinach salad for lunch at least three times per week ~ my workplace has a salad bar everyday! Or I'll bring turkey slices and make a sandwhich w/two slices of cheese, tomato slices, lettuce, red onion & pickles. Oh & whole grain flatbreads w/seeds ... I'm still exploring these b/c there is a variety out there. I also like dried apples, animal crackers (again portion control!) sunflower seeds & pumpkin seeds ... Oh & WATER WATER WATER - it's ur friend!!!

Recently I read that if you stick to the outer perimeter of a grocery store, you will find the most healthy foods (produce, bulk grains, etc) it's when you venture to the middle aisles that you get in to trouble. Interesting to think about ...

Due to the fact that I have an athletic build, I've only lost two lbs so far, which I expected. But my legs feel really strong & I've lost a total of 1 1/2 inches off my waist!!! :happy:

it is difficult!! my bf is in the Marines and he's difficult to feed sometimes or even cook for. i just recently turned vegetarian and he is NOT happy with my choice!! hahah i avoid buying meat but i wll prepare it for him so he can eat, and healthy? unless its covered in cheese or has parts of animal in it, no go.

but when i would eat meat i always kept chicken, turkey products (breakfast sausages, turkey patties, sausages) , flank steaks or roasts (pork but or london broil), whole wheat pastas, canned crushed tomatoes, itailan seasoning, soy sauce, peanut butters, curry paste, whole wheat flour, flaxseed, chia seeds, oatmeal, veggies as much as i could, lemon juice and lime juice, lots of onion and garlic, cumin, garlic powder, pepper....

chicken is always fast and easy to make, you can roast a whole chicken with lots of garlic, lemon juice, pepper and a little oil
chicken breast or roast chicken with cumin, vinegar, pepper and garlic (south american style)

i make a marinara thats easy and versatile
2 can crushed tomato
2 celerry stalks, diced very small
2 carrots, diced very small
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp crushed peppers
bay leaf
italian seasoning
kosher salt
pepper

sautee onion and garlic until a fragrant, add in celery and carrots, cook until carrots are soft. once soft add in crushed tomatoe, bayleaf and italian seasonings. season with salt and pepper and cook afor about an hour. once everything is melded and flavor is to your liking, you can leave as is or i usually throw it in the blender and use for pasta, lasagna, shells...anything really.

Kroger carries a couple of things I love.
Canadian Bacon and
Kroger Non-Fat Lite Yogurt.