What changes have you made to your grocery shopping habits?

- Planning all meals, snacks and treats (while trying to fulfill the macro goals)
- Taking a list for the above and STICKING to it
- Compare/check nutritional info for EVERYTHING


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i only shop the out sides to but what i did was a deit im working on is a 17 day deit and what i know for sure is i can do anthing for 17 days so look it up and give it a try

I never go to the supermarket while hungry.
I always look at the ingredients lists.
I go to the organic section way more than I used to.
I go more often and get plenty of fresh veggies and fruits.

Beverages: diets, teas and MIO for water
Dairy: switched to low or nonfat on EVERYTHING
Canned fruits and canned veggies: No sugar/salt added, 100% juice or low sodium
Sauces/Broths/Soups: Low sodium
Dressings: Light or fat free
Meat: Lean beef, Increased turkey, Chicken (always seeking less fat)
Produce: I try to stick with organic when I can afford it, I buy mostly fresh sometimes frozen
Nuts/Seeds: unsalted most of the time
Coffee: organic decaff
Creamer: fat free
Breads: Always whole grain and more fiber, otherwise its a waste

I started making these changes since September of 2011 I wont go back Im proud of myself. Thanks for posting


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Like many have already said, I avoided the diet foods and I started shopping the perimeter of the store: fresh vegetables, fruits, raw nuts, dairy, etc. I seek out minimally processed items and do things like soak my own beans instead of buying canned. I personally love yogurt with fruit, so I swapped out the non-fat fruit flavored Yoplait for blending fresh or frozen fruits into Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt. I have a busy schedule but honestly, it doesn't take that much longer to prepare meals from scratch and frankly, the food tastes better, servings are typically larger and I am fuller longer.

I choose things that are usually from the garden. I choose things that are whole and not processed (meat). I choose fish over steak and chicken over processed meats. I choose liver if you like it and/or lean red meats then can be cut into portions and frozen. I choose fruit as my snacks and spend 20- 30 minutes in the health food aisle reading labels. I love Terra veggie chips....you may too! I choose low fat cheese cut into chunks and in small amounts. I choose my favorite low fat yogurt (lime) and I choose eggs or egg whites. (high in protein) I choose simple breads...low fat pita, low fat wheat, english muffins wheat, I choose gatorade. I choose water...and lots of it.....lol it comes from the sink and is free. I choose grapefruit, a natural appetite suppressant. I choose low fat yogurt or low fat sour cream. I choose herb shakers to flavor my veggies when I steam them and no butter. I choose canola spray oil to do my eggs, salmon, fish, veggie burgers or soy burgers in. I choose special k chips, crackers, cereal and meal bars when I need to have something that won't cost me too many calories. I choose raw vegetables to curb my appetite and I have 1 tblsp of low fat ranch with a bowl of raw veg's....and dip lightly. I choose sliced strawberries. I choose a cutie orange. Peanuts....a handful when I think I cant survive without sugar and Its all in the choosing. Take your time.shopping ...hope this helps and other peoples ideas and encouragement. CHOOSING HAS CHANGED MY LIFE, MY WEIGHT AND MY HEALTH. It can change yours too. hugs

I have really started using the knowledge I've gained from forum surfing here while I'm looking for something to eat. I pick up more fish and lean meats and check out the nutritional information. My mom and I are trying new things like stevia based sweeteners and MIO for our water. We are like protein bars addicts now, our doctor wants us to definitely up our protein and cut carbs.

1. I create a mater grocery list
2.Then weekly 5 meals for the week based on coupns and comp shopping from meat and produce. Save $ (I only purchse my groceries what is on my master list) ( check to see if you have a farmers market that fun too)
3. Then I create a grocery list and write down stores.
4.My meal planing consitis on a 7 day carb cyle high and low.

In the past my dinner are never the same.based on whats on sale (hint)

PS. I recently got back in my routine and feels great!

I have made lots of changes.

- Very little processed stuff. I bought two frozen meals on Monday - one for that night and one on stand-by and that felt a little weird to me, so I guess my shopping habits have absolutely changed for the better.
- No ready made meal bases or sauces.
- I do have chocolate in the house, but it is in small portions (right now I am loving Whittaker's Chocolate Almond Bar 15g) and I am ok with this. But otherwise, no confectionery, chips, bakery products. I occasionally bake, or someone in my family bakes and I will eat these home made goodies. A lot of which is fruit based, but we mix it up. Nothing is really off limits for me, but I'd much rather have a home baked treat than something from the supermarket aisle.
- Low-fat dairy
- Making sure my pantry is stocked full of staples to make meals... tinned tomatoes, dried beans, lentils, baked beans, pasta.
- Fruit and vege I make an effort to go to the local fruit and vege shop. Much cheaper and you get lovely, mostly local, seasonal produce. Best thing I have done I think, just wonderful value compared to the supermarket and I feel good trying to support local producers when I can.
- Nuts, seeds, meat, fish I get at the supermarket but one day I will take the leap and go to my local butchers. For some reason I find the butchers intimidating (not the people, just so much meat and I am not really familiar with the different cuts lol)
- Reading labels was something I never did... Now it's just a habit and I'm a more informed shopper for it.
- I have a local shop that has a nice fruit and vege section and a service station with some lovely specials as well (both with mostly local produce), so I do use these if I'm desperate and don't want to run into the supermarket. I'm bound to have some supplies in the cupboard to whip up some kind of meal. I'm getting better at this.
- My next mission, as well as getting acquainted with the butcher, is becoming better at meal planning, list making and time management!!!

- Not really shopping, but my herb garden has been a Godsend! I never knew tarragon was so good lol. And basil. Rosemary. etc.