Grocery shopping

Msmbrad · 01-25-2006, 05:15 PM

I just got home from the grocery store. I have upped my trips from once every two weeks to once a week since starting this diet because I am eating a lot more produce.

Is it just me or does this diet seem to be a little on the expensive side. I know I have the advantage of using the commissary(grocery store on base) which does save me money compared to shopping at grocery stores off base but I'm wondering if it just the fact that I have just started that makes it more expensive. Do the cost taper off in the long run? I bought some carb control yogurt & some carb freedom blue bunny fudgecicles but other than that nothing really special. I did notice the wheat pasta was about 3 time the price of a box of regular speghetti !

anj · 01-25-2006, 09:31 PM

I'm sure you're bill will go down as you acquire more the the basics. It is more expensive to eat fresh produce instead of processed stuff - but worth it.

Also, you don't need low carb products. You can eat regular yogurt and SF fudgicles. Most of the low carb prducts add fat and calories because they use cream products instead of skim milk. On SB, you can drink skim milk so it's not an issue.

vessel of prayer · 01-25-2006, 09:40 PM

I love the fresh fruits and veggies, even if my grocery bill is a little higher. Love it, love it, love it. Did I say how much I loved it?

Jennyl · 01-25-2006, 11:08 PM

Sometimes I think my grocery bill is higher....but if I factor into the cost of groceries all the fast food and junk food I used to eat...it really isn't that much more.

s1mon3 · 01-26-2006, 05:29 AM

The groceries bill is higher living this lifestyle. But since you broke it down like you did Jenny, I would have to agree with you. But I love eating this way so I can't complain.

Msmbrad, I am fortunate to be able to shop at the commissary also. Since I am still in Phase I, I haven't had to buy the whole wheat pasta and things..

Yankee Belle · 01-26-2006, 07:26 AM

My grocery bill is definitely higher. It's always more expensive to eat in a healthy manner. Well worth it, though. Think of all of the money you'll save when you're older on medical bills! I'm already looking forward to NOT being plagued with the same problems my mother has:

Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
Heart Disease

s1mon3 · 01-26-2006, 07:30 AM

Amen to that!

01-25-2006, 05:15 PM	#1
Msmbrad Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Camp Lejeune NC Posts: 24 Gallery: Msmbrad Stats: 241.6/232/150 WOE: SB Start Date: Jan 9th,2006	Grocery shopping I just got home from the grocery store. I have upped my trips from once every two weeks to once a week since starting this diet because I am eating a lot more produce. Is it just me or does this diet seem to be a little on the expensive side. I know I have the advantage of using the commissary(grocery store on base) which does save me money compared to shopping at grocery stores off base but I'm wondering if it just the fact that I have just started that makes it more expensive. Do the cost taper off in the long run? I bought some carb control yogurt & some carb freedom blue bunny fudgecicles but other than that nothing really special. I did notice the wheat pasta was about 3 time the price of a box of regular speghetti ! __________________ Marybeth "Live, Laugh, Love, You only get one shot!" Going to walk 500 miles with Theresa by 2007 5 down 495 to go! Jan 9th 241.6 Begin Phase 1 Jan 23rd 232 Start Phase 2 Mini Goal by June to be under 200lbs

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01-25-2006, 09:31 PM	#2
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	I'm sure you're bill will go down as you acquire more the the basics. It is more expensive to eat fresh produce instead of processed stuff - but worth it. Also, you don't need low carb products. You can eat regular yogurt and SF fudgicles. Most of the low carb prducts add fat and calories because they use cream products instead of skim milk. On SB, you can drink skim milk so it's not an issue.

01-25-2006, 09:40 PM	#3
vessel of prayer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW FL Panhandle but wish I was where there is SNOW Posts: 9,649 Gallery: vessel of prayer Stats: 186/155/143 -will get to 130 5'3" WOE: lower fat, no more than 3 starches daily Start Date: 09/10/2005	I love the fresh fruits and veggies, even if my grocery bill is a little higher. Love it, love it, love it. Did I say how much I loved it?

01-25-2006, 11:08 PM	#4
Jennyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: calgary Posts: 23,966 Gallery: Jennyl Start Date: manana	Sometimes I think my grocery bill is higher....but if I factor into the cost of groceries all the fast food and junk food I used to eat...it really isn't that much more.

01-26-2006, 05:29 AM	#5
s1mon3 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On my way to VICTORY!!! Posts: 9,084 Blog Entries: 108 Gallery: s1mon3 Stats: 210/181/150ish - 160ish WOE: Induction/LC Start Date: September 10, 2008	The groceries bill is higher living this lifestyle. But since you broke it down like you did Jenny, I would have to agree with you. But I love eating this way so I can't complain. Msmbrad, I am fortunate to be able to shop at the commissary also. Since I am still in Phase I, I haven't had to buy the whole wheat pasta and things..

01-26-2006, 07:26 AM	#6
Yankee Belle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 619 Gallery: Yankee Belle Stats: 293/275/170 Height 5'10" WOE: My Way Start Date: January 2, 2006	My grocery bill is definitely higher. It's always more expensive to eat in a healthy manner. Well worth it, though. Think of all of the money you'll save when you're older on medical bills! I'm already looking forward to NOT being plagued with the same problems my mother has: Diabetes High Blood Pressure Heart Disease

01-26-2006, 07:30 AM	#7
s1mon3 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On my way to VICTORY!!! Posts: 9,084 Blog Entries: 108 Gallery: s1mon3 Stats: 210/181/150ish - 160ish WOE: Induction/LC Start Date: September 10, 2008	Amen to that!