If you were going to the grocery store...

If you were going to the grocery store starting from scratch, what would be on your list to help you with your diet? I always find it interesting what others are eating and new ideas.
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  • SharitaWray
    SharitaWray Posts: 25 Member
    I always stop by produce first. I grab a bag of green vegetables (greens, watercress, spring mix salad . . . yum), then a fruit (like an apple or orange). And we must not forget the carrots.
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    Egg beaters, almond milk, carrots, tzatziki sauce, celery. lettuce, green pepper, grape tomatoes, salmon, cod, tuna, tilapia, chicken, soyjoy bars, bananas, various side dish veggies like green beans/peas, two cases of water and some low calorie cheese sticks.
    That's all I can think of off the top of my head.. but they're things that I consume often!
  • Gumbie7
    Gumbie7 Posts: 45 Member
    Chicken
    Fish (pink and white)
    Almond Milk
    Low sugar Granola
    Ruby Red Grapefruit, apples, celery, nectarine, peaches, strawberries, butternut squash, yellow squash, zuchinni, prunes, all kinds of dried fruit, spinich, and brocolli...yummy!
    Hummus
    Peanut Butter, low fat butter, coconut oil
    Almonds, walnuts
    Sandwich meats, low fat cheeses
    Cottage Cheese (2% or higher)
    Fage 0% Total
    Eggs
    Turkey Bacon

    Yep think that about wraps up a normal trip:)
  • c_wall87
    c_wall87 Posts: 18
    Chicken, chicken, and more chicken. ( I buy the boneless skinless breasts on sale)
    whole toasted almonds
    green beans
    plenty of bell pepeprs for pepper soup and a pepper sauce for the chicken
    plenty of shrimp and cod
    apples and oranges though go sparingly
    i also get butterfly pork chops to change it up once a week
    shake and bake can be awesome if you watch how much you use and it changes up the chicken routine

    this is what I ate when i was fighting, im trying to get back to it
  • CaliDan23
    CaliDan23 Posts: 14 Member
    This is great guys. Thanks a ton for the replies, much appreciated and very helpful!
  • sthrnchick
    sthrnchick Posts: 771
    Sugar snaps are always on my list, watermelons and peaches for sure! Gotta get some steak and seafood ( love scallops and tuna), I also buy Kale a lot for making Kale chips, and coconut oil!
  • Jessicaruby
    Jessicaruby Posts: 881 Member
    unsweetened almond milk, organic peanut butter, chicken breast, extra lean ground beef, loads of veggies, ezekial bread, and eggs. and greek yogurt.
  • bikinibeliever
    bikinibeliever Posts: 832 Member
    Chicken
    green beans
    cauliflower
    yogurt
    peanut butter
    eggs
    brown rice
    apples
    nectarines
    whole grain bread
    dark chocolate (mmmm and good for you in moderation)
  • 33neenaj
    33neenaj Posts: 306
    chicken breast
    low calorie wheat bread
    2% milk
    fish
    green veggies
    lots of potatoes
    Few frozen meals that are decent in protein and low in sodium
    low sugar fruit
    frozen hamburger patties
    zone perfect bars
    spicy condiments
  • myfitnessval
    myfitnessval Posts: 687 Member
    whole wheat low carb tortillas, salad mixes (its just a space saver for me), zucchini & mushrooms (these are my staple foods), cheese sticks, turkey deli meat, salmon, oatmeal, a fruit like bananas or some kind of berry or high fiber fruit, eggs, and some protein bars. thats pretty much on my shopping list 24/7
  • ChassityGetsFit
    ChassityGetsFit Posts: 173 Member
    I always buy fruits and veggies (fresh and frozen), chicken, some sort of salad dressing, yogurt, granola, string cheese, eggs, and milk! :)
  • Did that a few hours ago! Stopped at the store with no list, and this was what I had at the end:

    hommus (Special K crackers to go with it!)
    yogurt
    strawberries
    rice
    dried fruit
    veggie sticks

    I usually start by looking at what's on sale. :)
  • jogglesngoggles
    jogglesngoggles Posts: 362 Member
    Chicken, beef, salmon, eggs, turkey bacon, brocolli, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, radishes, ghee, coconut oil, asparagas, brussel sprouts, fish oil, garlic, garlic salt, onions, mushrooms, salt, pepper!!
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    Chicken, beef, salmon, eggs, turkey bacon, brocolli, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, radishes, ghee, coconut oil, asparagas, brussel sprouts, fish oil, garlic, garlic salt, onions, mushrooms, salt, pepper!!

    Sounds like my lunch, excellent :)

    Hold the spouts, I don't care how good they are for me ;)
  • judith3
    judith3 Posts: 296 Member
    I just got back from the store mine usually looks like this
    Boneless skinless chicken breast
    Romaine lettuce
    green onions
    broccoli
    bell peppers
    mushrooms
    shrimp
    Salmon
    scallops
    Oatmeal
    100 calories fudge stripes right bites
    100% whole grain sandwich rounds
    Unsweetened Almond Milk
    Baby Spinach
  • string cheese
    yogurt
    milk
    ricotta cheese
    cottage cheese
    cream cheese
    coffee creamer--yes, i do buy coffee creamer..no shame. lol
    spinach
    other fresh veggies
    lentils
    wild rice
    eggs
    salmon
    canned tuna
    tofu
    garlic
    berries
    light ice cream or frozen yogurt
    popcorn
    hummus
    baby carrots
    baked chips or crackers--sorry but being PERFECT doesn't work for me...so i plan for the snackies
    fiber one bars
    whole grain cereal
    oatmeal
    oat bran
    ww bagels/english muffins/bread
  • EAlexandraB
    EAlexandraB Posts: 98 Member
    I usually get:

    Rotisserie Chicken
    Salmon (Wild) or Arctic Char
    Tilapia
    Apples
    Melon (in season)
    Strawberries
    Broccoli or Brussels Sprouts
    Yams
    Eggs
    Greek Yogurt
    Skim Milk
    Frozen Spinach
    Frozen Berries/Mango for smoothies
    Coconut Oil
    Peanut Butter
    Steel Cut Oats
  • bkvamp
    bkvamp Posts: 30
    Every king of leafy greens that the store has,
    pretty much every kind of veggie,
    pretty much every kind of fruit,
    young coconuts,
    mixed nuts.
    nothing processed, frozen, or precooked.

    Simple as that :)
  • kmm7309
    kmm7309 Posts: 802 Member
    Whole wheat pasta
    Whole wheat bread
    REAL cheese (not processed "cheese" slices)
    Reduced Sugar Peanut Butter
    Lean Deli Meat
    Lean Chicken cuts
    Ragu or Preggo "Veggie Smart" pasta sauce (+2 servings of veggies per 1/2 Cup)
    Frozen Veggies
    Some canned veggies (NSA, but I have a tiny freezer so I can't get all freezer stuff, and I don't go through food fast enough to get fresh)
    Fresh tomatoes
    Fresh Spinach
    Eggs
  • patkterry
    patkterry Posts: 50
    100 calorie snacks sweets and savorys, fruit- watermelon, pineapple vegetables- onion, sweet potatoes, celery, carrots,mushrooms, peppers, cilantro, corn on cob, zucchini. egg beaters, corn tortillas, dried pinto beans, canned fat free refried beans, saltine crackers, hummus, natural cheetos, MAGIC POP rice cakes, natural peanut butter, caramel rice cakes, chicken breasts, lean 96 % fat free- ground beef, sirlion tips,fat free shredded cheese, fat free milk, frozen fruit, 0% fat free greek yogurt, sugar free pudding cups, whole natural nuts, low fat cereal- like special K brands, marinara chunky sauce, whole wheat pasta. lite Texas toast.

    I feel that I cook still the same items- just make it leaner.
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    fruits, veggies, almond milk, cereal, grains, protein bars, and coffee
  • PurrfumeGIrl
    PurrfumeGIrl Posts: 31 Member
    Produce (spinach salad, corn on the cob, brocoli, tomatoes, avocados, fresh herbs)
    Fruit: Cherries, blueberries, strawberries, peaches (I'm a season fruit girl, gotta have them when they're available)
    Seafood: Mahi mahi, salmon, scallops
    Chicken Breasts
    Pasta; Whole wheat Pasta
    Brown Jasmine Rice
    Danish Rye/Pumpernickel Bread
    Frosted Flakes (Don't judge, I'm almost 50!)
    Organic Whole Milk
    Organic Grape Juice
    Protein Bars
    Yogurt
    Peanut Butter for me (Almond Butter for him)
    Cheese... cheese and more cheese (I was a mouse in a former life)
  • DanaDark
    DanaDark Posts: 2,187 Member
    1. Brown rice
    2. Romaine lettuce
    3. raw spinach
    4. Boneless, skinless turkey breast
    5. whole wheat bread
    6. Wheat tortillas
    7. Coffee (Its on every list...)
    8. Green Tea
    9. Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries
    10. Black beans
    11. Celery
    12. Radishes
    13. Lean red meats
    14. Tuna
    15. Bell peppers

    The list goes on and on and on and on and on....
  • igora_soma
    igora_soma Posts: 486
    chicken
    ground turkey
    apples
    cherries
    bananas
    almond milk
    spinach
    eggs
    soy yogurt
    can't think of what else now! :) oh and all of my produce and meat is organic! :)
  • vishk2809
    vishk2809 Posts: 20 Member
    honestly...SPICES.
    nothing worse than bland food to make you feel like you're "dieting", when all you're doing is trying to make a lifestyle change.
    not condiments though, those have calories!
    things like chilli powder, dill, oregano, thyme, parsley, garlic salt, etc. will really help your food stay yummy even if its really good for you!!
    also, tabasco sauce. my weakness :P
  • Goal_Line
    Goal_Line Posts: 474 Member
    Chicken
    Fish (Cod, salmon)
    Pork loin

    Sweet peppers
    carrots
    snap peas
    spring greens
    onions

    nuts

    whole wheat bread

    omega eggs
    reg eggs (for their egg whites)

    Think thin bars
    Whey protean
    Chocolate mikk

    Melons
    Strawberries
    Blackberries
    Blueberries

    Oatmeal
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    Tons of veggies! Mushrooms (LOTS), Bok Choy, Radishes, Peppers (peppers and more peppers), carrots, snap peas, tomatoes, cucumber, hot peppers, pickles, etc etc etc.

    Spices for the veggies...and low calorie/sodium sauces...especially HOT SAUCE! Yum!

    Then I would buy some eggs, lots of lean meants (especially chicken breast)

    Brown Rice

    Bananas

    Peaches

    Frozen Berries

    Yogurt

    Cinnamon Raisin Bread

    Peanut Butter (and sorry, but I'd have to buy Jam too lol)

    Popcorn (100 cal snack bags)
  • MegdKel
    MegdKel Posts: 96 Member
    egg beaters, spinach, lettuce, sugar snap peas, carrots, apples, bananas, berries, bell peppers, squash, zucchini, avocado, asparagus, artichokes, potatoes, onions, tomato, chicken, lean ground beef, cottage cheese, yogurt, frozen berries, sugar free popsicles, popcorn, pickles, tilapia, shrimp, salt free seasonings! :)
  • MtnKat
    MtnKat Posts: 714
    Cookies
    Cakes
    Swiss Rolls
    Nutty Buddies
    Pies
    Ice Cream
    Snickers
    Fudge Rounds

    Oh Wait...that was the old me :happy:

    The new me likes:

    Eggs
    Milk
    Whey Protein
    Raw and frozen veggies
    Raw and canned fruits
    Chicken
    Turkey
    Pork
    Fish
    Beef
    Cottage Cheese
    Any cheese
    Sweet potatoes
    Hummus
    Yogurt
  • Josie_lifting_cats
    Josie_lifting_cats Posts: 949 Member
    A pound of ground coffee and some sweetened condensed milk and fat free half and half. I have an iced coffee addiction.

    Also chicken. Some sort of produce that looks tasty (it's Minnesota.... we have limited selections.) I'm also currently in love with Emerald's S'mores breakfast pack. Best snack/trail mix combos ever.