Buying in bulk
It can be a big temptation to choose a supersize bag of something at the supermarket just because it is “on special” or to “save money” or to keep it for “guests” or “special occasions”, right?
It is almost impossible to resist the temptation to take a handful here and there. Stick to buying when, what and in the quantities you need, when you are on a weight loss diet.
Shopping on an empty stomach
Finding time to do grocery shopping can be challenging and tempting –but do yourself a favour and have a piece of fruit as part of you snack and daily allowance before you enter the shop. Alternatively do shopping after an actual meal or ask someone else to do the shopping. If you shop on an empty stomach, blood glucose is likely to be low and it will be more difficult to stay focused.
No shopping list
You are more likely to purchase things you do not need if you do not have a shopping list. The noise, colours, samples and smells all take your attention away from the task at hand. Using a list means your fridge is stocked and ready to go.
Find below a shopping list for Simeon B meal plan to get you going.
Slender Wonder Simeon B Shopping List
Vegetables
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Proteins
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Fruit
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Starches
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Asparagus
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(no visible fat/skin)
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Apple (preferably Granny Smith)
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Crackerbread (Original)
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Baby Marrows/zucchini
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Chicken or Turkey breast (only white meat)
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Grapefruit
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Finn Crisps (Original)
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Brinjal / Aubergine
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Eggs
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Mineola
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Melba Toast
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Broccoli
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Fish: hake / Kingklip / Tuna (fresh / brine) / Sole
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Naartjie
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Provitas (Original)
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Brussels sprouts
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Lean beef: fillet / rump / topside
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Nectarine
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Rye-Vita (Original)
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Cabbage
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Low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese
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Orange
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Wasabread
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Cauliflower
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Ostrich
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Peach
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Herbs & Spices
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Celery
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Seafood: crayfish / prawns
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Persimmons
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Basil
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Cucumber
Fennel
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Veal
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Tangerine
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Chives
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Lettuce
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Venison
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Mango
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Curry
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Onion
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Yoghurt, plain, fat-free
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Melon
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Garlic / Garlic Salt
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Gem squash
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Condiments
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Papino
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Oregano
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Radish
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White vinegar
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Paw paw
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Rosemary
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Spinach
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Pepper
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Spanspek (Canteloupe)
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Tarragon
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Tomato
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Salt
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Strawberries
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Thyme
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Raw Chillies
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Lemon
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Watermelon
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Raw chillies
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Chives
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Lime
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Spring Onion
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Decaffeinated coffee
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Soda water
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Diet soft drinks
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Sugar-free gum
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Tea
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Herbal tea
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Sweeteners without aspartame eg Slender Wonder sweetener
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