On the black beans post a few posts back I wanted to add something--I love to make the black bean brownies. I found the recipe on this site. Nice chocolate fix, low fat, filling, and lots of protein and fiber!

Wow, I'm amazed. So many yummy foods and the possibilities!

Will probably check this out again before doing my grocery (which is soon), YUM!

Here's a typical grocery list for me (minus the bag of chips, some frozen Amy's meals and/or WW frozen desserts -- I do buy these things too).

Grocery store/farmer's market:
Baby spinach lettuce
oranges
tomatoes
apples (I like braeburn and golden delicious)
peaches (only if I am making fish ... I make peach salsa for fish)
bananas
cauliflower
broccoli
asparagus
vidalia onion
yellow squash
blueberries (sometimes, not every time)
extra-firm tofu
frozen salmon filets
Stonyfield yogurts
eggs
a bag of sliced almonds (sometimes)
canned pineapple chunks in own juice (I use in curries and on pizza)
canned, diced and/or chunk tomatoes
canned, diced jalepenos (sometimes)
morningstar vegetarian sausage patties (I like maple)

Trader Joe's:
organic grapefruits (only ones avail this time of year)
shelled edamame
fresh, chunked pineapple (sometimes)
Luna bars
cheese (varies)
regular, high-quality sausage (for my husband; it is cheaper at TJ's)
frozen meals/snacks (varies ... I like their 60 cal spankopitas)
WINE (ALWAYS! White in the summer)

I actually did quite well at staying away from junk. There were a couple items I had to pick up for my fiance, but he now has his own cupboard with his junk in it that I know not to go near! lol

I ended up with:
lettuce
cucumber
carrots
broccoli
tomatoes

grapes
apples
bananas
strawberries
blueberries
some low fat yogurt fruit dip

low fat tortillas
light whole wheat bread
lean turkey lunch meat
reduced fat cheese
reduced fat wheat thins
low fat yogurt
brown rice
wheat pasta
white meat canned chicken
tuna

I have been working on planning lunches to pack because that is my real trouble area with food. There is all kinds of free junk food at work that tempts me.

Thank you all for your help! :)

Job well done! :D :cheer:

A suggestion for the lunches. Take in the ingredients for sandwiches and make them at work. At the beginning of the week I take in a capsicum (bell pepper), a bag of baby spinach, a few mushrooms, some sliced cheese, a loaf of bread and an avocado. This makes me a ~350 cal toasted sandwich everyday for a week, takes about 10minutes to make, and tastes so much better when it's freshly made. It also means that I can sleep in for 15 more minutes in the morning. Yay:)

My grocery staples:

Romaine lettuce
Iceberg lettuce
Tomatoes
Cucumber
Red Onion
Red bell pepper
Whole mushrooms
Radishes
Red cabbage
Cauliflower
Carrots
Serrano peppers
Blueberries
Frozen broccoli, green beans and brussel sprouts
Boneless skinless chicken breast
Eggs
Brown rice
Low calorie wheat bread
Thomas' light multi grain english muffins
Kellog's Raisin Bran
1% milk
Yoplait light yogurts
Extra sharp cheddar cheese
Pepperjack cheese
Mrs. Dash

Then I fill the groceries in with whatever meat, seafood, fresh vegetables and fresh fruit are on sale. I also buy potatoes, sweet potatoes and a variety of dried beans but I don't consider those to be staples in my kitchen.

When I grocery shop I work hard to save money, so I usually buy what's on sale. BUT I don't buy processed, packaged food. I stick to fruit, veggies, dairy, and poultry.

Some of my staples are:

Lettuce
ground turkey (you can use it in tacos or spaghetti)
cottage cheese
Fiber One
yogurt

That's the stuff I always buy.

What an interesting thread! I'll have to keep this in mind when I do my next shop which won't be for a week or two (salad & fruit is in the fridge and tends to last a fortnight)