Help me make a shopping list!

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mamato3inca
mamato3inca Posts: 168 Member
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I really need to get back on track. I need to stock my kitchen with low cal food, so I'm not tempted to go out or eat hubby's food.

What are your go to foods? What staples do you always keep on hand?

I'm trying to keep my breakfasts and lunches around 300 calories, so I have more wiggle room at dinner with the family.

I'd appreciate any suggestions!

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  • RhondaRowsell
    RhondaRowsell Posts: 33 Member
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    Lots of fruit and veggies.
    eggs
    yogurt
  • abigail1977
    abigail1977 Posts: 544 Member
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    Egg whites, Greek yogurt, Tuna fish, Protein shakes (not bars, they're full of garbage), Ezekiel bread
  • Kris10can
    Kris10can Posts: 103
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    http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20409813,00.html

    I found this site earlier this week and it was very helpful to get started!!
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
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    For breakfast try an egg and a slice of whole wheat bread or an apple cut up with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.

    For lunch try salads and lunch meat, leftovers from dinner (smaller portions). I also like lean cuisine frozen meals for lunch.
  • stefanieanne14
    stefanieanne14 Posts: 119 Member
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    I love the Steamers veggies. I don't know if you work but they are great for quick lunches and generally below 250 calories for the whole bag. Assorted fruit oatmeal for breakfast.
  • bayertablets
    bayertablets Posts: 213 Member
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    I usually do some kind of lettuce wrap for lunch (at work) during the week... grilled chicken, cheese, & dressing wrapped in romaine or raw collard greens. That usually is about 350 cals for me (if I eat 3 or 4), but you could cut down on the cheese and dressing to lower the calories.
  • julie204
    julie204 Posts: 130
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    RICE CAKE WITH MARMITE . NARINS OATCAKES 99 CALS A BAG HOME MADE VEGATABLE SOUP APPLES BANANA GRAPES WITH A YOGHURT OVER IT PORRIDGE FILLS ME UP TILL LUNCH BROWN RICE WITH YOUR FAV VEGATABLES AND CHICKEN
  • joliejolie123456
    joliejolie123456 Posts: 60
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    I'd go for the filling stuff to stop you craving the bad stuff... for me my staples are:

    bananas

    Hummous (reduced fat if possible)

    porridge (or 'oatmeal' if your from the US i believe :) )

    wholemeal pitta breads

    loads of salads and veggies

    natural yoghurt

    peanut butter (consume in modernation, my favourite thing is mixing a spoon into a bowl of banana porridge!)

    fruit (tastes great mixed with natural yoghurt)

    brown rice

    chicken fillets

    jacket potatos

    baked beans (reduced salt if possible)

    I find most of that stuff very filling and it's pretty healthy and low cal too.

    Good luck! :)
  • mamato3inca
    mamato3inca Posts: 168 Member
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    Thank you for all the great ideas!
  • ratellcm
    ratellcm Posts: 170 Member
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    I went grocery shopping yesterday, and here's what I bought...

    Fruit and Veg:

    spaghetti squash
    acorn squash
    celery
    carrots
    bag of frozen beans
    bag of frozen stirfry veggies
    zucchini

    big bag of apples
    bananas
    grapes
    I meant to get mandarin oranges but forgot. :(

    Dairy:

    plain greek yogurt
    fat free cottage cheese
    (I already have skim milk in the fridge)

    Meat & Alternatives:

    canned tuna
    turkey bacon
    peanut butter
    (In the cupboard I have lentils, beans, chickpeas)
    eggs

    Grains:

    kashi cereal
    hot cereal (sunny boy)
    whole wheat bread
    stonewheat crackers
    (I have whole grain pasta, brown rice and quinoa already in the pantry)

    I also bought 72% cocoa dark chocolate, a six pack of those small Coke cans (in case I get more migraines), sweet and salty almond bars for when I'm in a hurry, and lime tortilla chips (that I am dividing up into half serving baggies for a treat or having friends over).

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