To Lose Weight, We Start by Preparing Before Grocery Shopping

The article written by Adrian Hickman

Because my husband and I are in the process of losing weight, I like to be prepared before I go shopping for groceries. First, I'll look at my calendar to determine which nights that I'll be able to cook, we'll need leftovers, and we'll be dining out. I determine the number of servings we'll need for the week to avoid buying too much fresh food that will eventually just go bad. Then I plan our meals. I like to try new recipes , so I pull out the ones I've collected and choose one. Then I decide which past favorites to make that week as well.

Once that's done, it's time to make my grocery list. Any ingredients I need for these recipes, but don't already have, go on that list. Then I add other groceries we need for breakfasts and lunches. I always have breakfast bars on hand for days that I am running late. Otherwise, I tend to eat scrambled eggs, peanut butter toast, or cereal. For lunch on weekdays, we eat leftovers or frozen meals. In addition, I like to add a piece of dark chocolate, a serving of almonds, and some fruit to my lunch. If we are low on any of these items, they go on the list as well. Lastly, I set my adt safewatch alarm and off I go!