Denton Boot Camp – Denton Personal Training – Weight Loss

Ok, now that everything is up and running for FitCamp I’m getting back into artcile writing mode! When I last wrote I was doing a three part series on Healthy Eating. First was my Simple Guide To Eating Healthy which breaks down what Carbs, Protein, Fats, and Fiber do for your body.

In Calories, the Right Way To Count ‘em, a calculator is provided for you to download. It calculates how many calories a day you need and also give you a guidline for creating a diet based on how many grams of each macronutrient you need.

So now that you’ve learned why you eat and how much you eat, it’s time to learn what to eat! Grocery shopping can be a pain in the butt, especially if you are starting a new diet…but don’t think of this as just another diet you are starting..it’s a lifestyle change. The foods you’ll be buying won’t be pre packaged, full of sodium, loaded with excess carbs, and definelty won’t be bad for you!

So, what to buy at the grocery store. Here’s a simple list to stick to..and you can add of a few things as you learn what’s healty and what’s not!

Healthy Grocery List

Fresh Veggies:
Lettuce          Asparagus          Green Beans          Cauliflower
Potatoes       Zuchini                Spinach                    Brocolli
Carrots          Tomatoes           Peppers                   Celery
Onions           Squash                

Fresh Fruits:
Bananas        Apples                 Oranges                    Peaches
Berries          Nectarine           Grapefruit                Pears

Meats:
Lean Hamburger                    Pork Chops              Non Fried Fish
Steak                                            Turkey                      Lean Ham
Chicken                                      Shell Fish 

Grains and Cereal:
Whole Grain Bread               Whole Grain Pasta
Whole Grain Cereal              Oatmeal
Whole Grain Pita Bread      

Dairy:
Low Fat Milk            Low Fat Sour Cream         Low Fat Cream Cheese
Butter                         Yogurt                                    Cheddar Cheese                

Canned Foods:
Black Beans              Green Beans               Peas
Carrots                       Pinto Beans                

Frozen Foods:
Green Beans            Mixed Veggies          Peas
Carrots                      Corn                              Shrimp
Chicken Breast       Fish Fillets                  Blueberries  

Other Stuff:
Eggs                 Herbs and Spices          Olive Oil          Mustard
Honey            Low Fat Mayo                 Garlic               Almonds
Walnuts        Peanuts                              Peanut Butter
Flax Seed     Low Fat Dressings         Vinegar

I know it’s a long list but these are the best option for you in a grocery store. Keep in mind this list isn’t all inclusive.
Some good rules of thumb to go by:

• green is good
• fried is bad
• whole grain is good
• natural is better than artificial
• fresh is good
• avoid pre packaged frozen foods

So there you have it..if you have any questions shoot me an email or leave a comment. Thanks for reading!