My Must Have Foods List

I think that it is important to every person's weight journey to make sure to have items on hand to eat to avoid slipping up and eating something you may regret later.

This is a list of foods I keep on hand so I can avoid grabbing something I prefer to keep out of my diet to maximize my weight loss.

Snacks:
Cheese Sticks - I buy all kinds, cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack.
Pork Rinds - yes they are not "healthy" but they have no carbs and lots of crunch.
Cottage Cheese
Low Carb Yogurt - my favorite is Danon Light and Fit
Nuts - remember they are HIGH calorie. I like peanuts, cashews, and almonds the most.
Babybel Cheeses
Lowest Carb beef jerky you can find! I make my own.

Proteins:
Lunchmeat - my favorite is Kirkland Lean Ham
Chicken Breast Tenders - these are about 1-2oz per piece. I buy frozen.
Chicken Thighs - more moist than the tenders, for long cook times. I buy frozen.
Eggs
Frozen Shrimp
Protein Supplements - my favorites here: Protein Drinks

Vegetables:
Asparagus
Bell Peppers
Onion
Zucchini
Mushrooms

Grains:
Mission Low Carb Tortillas - see post here: Tortilla Showdown
Trader Joes Soy and Flax Seed Chips

Condiments:
Mustard
Mayo - I use regular, lower calorie is an option.
Kosher Dill Pickles
Yogurt based salad dressings
Skinny Cow Cheese Wedges
Peanut Butter - I use both creamy and chunky.
Sugar free jelly.

Other:
Sugar Free pudding cups or pudding mixes.
Sugar Free popsicles.

You may notice that there is one big food group missing from my list... That food group is fruit. I do not regularly eat fruits. I do have them on occasion as a dessert. A chopped up banana with some melted PB and whipped cream is one of my favorite desserts. I was taught by my bypass surgeon early on that fruits are my new desserts and I have mostly stuck to that.

I will continue to add to this list! Check back!