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10 Grocery Shopping Secrets of Slim Women

Follow these tips and you'll be able to navigate the grocery store aisles as well as any super-fit health nut -- and still eat food that's delicious

August 9, 2012 | by Dawn Davis | 35 COMMENTS

Slim women buy in-season produce Not only does seasonal produce taste better, it has more nutrients and you can usually get it for a better price. "I'll stock up on things like apples and yams -- this way I have them on hand," says McGee. "But I'll splurge when something is in season -- like strawberries in the summer or kabocha squash in the winter."

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forget the ben and jerrys!

by LittleBunny Monday, January 28, 2013 at 08:55PM Report as inappropriate

Lots of good advice! Just wish I could follow it!

by morgan_ledford Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 02:30PM Report as inappropriate

These are really helpful! I need to be a little better at grabbing the fresh and healthy options over the frozen sodium-packed entrees.

by heather_hejna Friday, December 7, 2012 at 12:26PM Report as inappropriate

Some good basic common sense tips.

by Chris213 Friday, November 9, 2012 at 06:26AM Report as inappropriate

I completely disagree with this..for one I'm from Hawaii so coconut water was a staple only in the main lad was it a fad and I don't need a list, and I also love sales which I stock up on. I'm considered slim at 99lbs, a little taller than 5'3, and was a personal trainer.. I'd like to know from this article what they consider slim because more 80% of women are more than 10 lbs over weight, which you see all around everyday.

by Lani702 Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 11:06PM Report as inappropriate

Most of these are common sense and I do try to follow them whenever I can. Plus avoiding alcohol is always great!

by Lamexicana1 Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 04:37PM Report as inappropriate

Ok I do everything in the article. That shouldnt be but is very validating.

by kimihavens Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 02:19PM Report as inappropriate

I have lost 50 pounds doing what this article says to do. the one other thing I do is to type my menu at the stop of the grocery list, then list the ingredients for each meal, which is my shopping list. I buy only the items on the list. Everything healthy, especially fresh vegetables and salmon. My husband and I even splurge by cutting in half a rib eye steak.

by CaroleVonAllten Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 10:10AM Report as inappropriate

This made me think. Yes, not shopping when tired or rushed would make a big difference for me. I'd probably buy less convenience foods.

by KST Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 06:42AM Report as inappropriate

The tips are great but adding Slim women makes a lot of difference....

by Pinky5 Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 01:57PM Report as inappropriate

Some great tips!

by Chris213 Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 09:39AM Report as inappropriate

This is great advice! I try to watch what I eat, and I have been pretty good about cutting out all of the junk foods from my daily diet but I definitely have some things I could improve on. I like the idea of a shopping list and writing down the benefits of products as well right next to them, I haven't tried that but I think it's a great visual reminder whether or not what you are paying for is good for you or not.

by Natalia379 Friday, October 12, 2012 at 03:18PM Report as inappropriate

Great tips... now I gotta put them into practice!

by yestfl Friday, October 12, 2012 at 02:03PM Report as inappropriate

Very good tips! This is how I shop. Buy only what is on your list, unless you forgot to include something ... not because you want something.

by robyne00 Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 04:38PM Report as inappropriate

Great shopping tips! It's also reassuring to know that I already shop like this. Where I get into trouble is with discount cookies. I just need to avoid the baked goods section!

by crhamilt Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 06:03PM Report as inappropriate

Great Tips ..

by Monica34 Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 04:23PM Report as inappropriate

Will start planning and making a shopping list.

by doreen_de_meillon_thiels Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 07:22AM Report as inappropriate

great tips...I better make a list now, I'm used in buying in impulse so I end up with so many unused products that just go to waste...the expiry thing is also new to me, I better check that out too..thanks for the tip

by reinavillamor Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 09:19PM Report as inappropriate

Every single one of these tips is right on. I need to be more savvy about getting frozen health foods. Since I only cook for two, we end up wasting a lot of food when we buy everything fresh.

by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 02:27PM Report as inappropriate

Great tips!

by WiccanLady Monday, August 27, 2012 at 11:29AM Report as inappropriate

Read this earlier and then tried to implement a bunch of these tips when I went to the store and they really helped!!

by sportimonki13 Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 08:39PM Report as inappropriate

great tips, thanks

by awan0912 Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 08:27PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips

by rachelneed Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 04:03PM Report as inappropriate

These tips are ON POINT ! I love grocery shopping and now that i am married, I tend to cook my own food and avoid junk food. It is a task to always keep your lists while shopping so you wouldnt get distracted at the grocery shop. The only problem is that some really organic products are expensive!

by teema Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 08:02PM Report as inappropriate

Very too the point and common sense info... I would also suggest that if you can hit a farm market or local produce market for the local and in season stuff, it's usually and better price and less temptation...

by frostfalcon Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 10:38AM Report as inappropriate

Nice tips! I agree with them all and have found that they also help with meal planning and eating out less.

by HeathRene Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 08:53AM Report as inappropriate

I agree with the tips mentioned in this article. I always by less healthy items when the grocery store is busy because of all the stress I endure trying to find healthy food! Find what you like, and stick with it. No need to try crazy fads. Drink regular water, not juice or pop. Stock up on fruits an veggies, and avoid the candy aisle at all costs. You'll be in shape in no time :)

by hiddenexpose Monday, August 20, 2012 at 12:42PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the tips. However, it's always hard to shop at the right time. Being a busy mom, I'm often going to the store when I'm tired and hungry... not good timing.

by muellsrus Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 04:45PM Report as inappropriate

greay tips

by Nicole2814 Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 08:38PM Report as inappropriate

don't dish coconut water (the real stuff that is!).

by asiagirl4ever Friday, August 10, 2012 at 09:11PM Report as inappropriate

Important tip that is my downfall...don't get drawn into poor purchases by "that great deal".

by alictasia Friday, August 10, 2012 at 10:19AM Report as inappropriate

Great tips. I am slim and shop like this most of the time...love the tip about keeping Greek yogurt in the freezer. Thanks.

by Ydabney Friday, August 10, 2012 at 07:47AM Report as inappropriate

Great tips for shopping!

by yestfl Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 07:35PM Report as inappropriate

This was such a great article! I love how easy some of tips are since I am often a sucker at the grocery store.

by sportimonki13 Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 06:59PM Report as inappropriate

I try to do all these things. Eating "real" food will help you stay slim.

by LittleBunny Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 03:29PM Report as inappropriate

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