Rome wasn't built in a day, and those abs that are
"made in the kitchen" don't appear after one meal. But if your goal
is weight loss, you'll need to give your grocery list an overhaul and start
shopping strategically. One day at a time, meal after meal—with the right
foods at home, you can make big changes.
These tips will help you be more thoughtful and efficient at
the market:
Shop The Perimeter
The perimeter method means
sticking (mostly) to the foods along the walls of the grocery store—fresh
produce, meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, and eggs. At some markets you'll also
find that there are fresh-pressed juices! By only shopping the outer rim of
your local market, you're avoiding ice cream, processed foods, chips, soda, and
all that other stuff you don't want! Pro tip: Duck into the grains aisle for a
hot second to grab some quinoa, brown rice, beans, or oats—then get out.
