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Fit Girl Shopping List

August 18, 2014 · In: Clean Eats, Food

Hello my Fit Babes! 

This is a list/post I have wanted to put together for quite sometime and for whatever reason, I just haven’t seemed to get around to actually doing it until now. So, without further adieu…here you have a list of pretty much what I live off of. Clean, simple, wholesome, nourishing foods that  make you a happy, healthy, lean machine. 

Please keep in mind as you read thru this post, that this list is what works for me. These are the foods that I adore eating on the reg – they make me feel happy, healthy, energetic, make my digestive system a happy camper & keep me looking & feeling my best – all the things I wish for you! 

A few tidbits about my personal eating habits:

– I believe in intuitive eating… 
Life is incredibly cyclical and I tend to go thru phases. I listen to my body and give it what it needs – this applies to both food & workouts. When I’m tired I rest. If I have an abundance of energy I’ll have a kick ass workout or even workout 2x a day. PMSing & craving chocolate?? you better believe I’m gonna eat that chocolate. (dark only) During the colder months of the year, I crave warm, cozy bowls of oats, quinoa & hearty soups. Summer months, I exist off of green smoothies, massive salads & a ridiculous amount of fruits & veggies. 

– Organic: I encourage you to buy & eat organic whenever possible. I make my best effort to eat organic, however sometimes, it just isn’t feasible. And yes, It is more expensive – I know! But, when there’s a will there’s a way, and I believe that investing in your health is one of the life’s most important investments. There are ways to save — be a smart shopper, pay attention to sales & by all means, be a grocery-store-hopper! 

– Gluten Free/Dairy Free: I have a sensitivity to both gluten & dairy. Over the last few years, I played around with the whole elimination/reintroduction thing and finally made the decision to just cut both out. Once you establish the habit its very easy to stick with. Seriously 😉 I’d be lying if I said I never ever eat gluten or dairy, however, 90% of the time I adhere to a gluten/dairy free diet. With that being said, in case your wondering…I use almond milk, I don’t care for Soy milk & I’m obsessed with goats cheese & yogurt!

– Plant Based Diet:  I could very easily be a vegetarian and I do mainly eat a plant based diet. However, you won’t catch me making any proclamations about “going veggie” and cutting out meat for good. I enjoy eating meat a few times a week & with as much as I work out, I find myself feeling tired when I haven’t given my body any animal protein. When I say animal protein, this pretty much just means chicken. I’ll eat a really amazing filet maybe (maybe) 3-5x a year, and I thoroughly enjoy it. 

– Low Carb: I choose to eat a fairly low carb diet as this is what makes feel my best & keeps me lean. Going back to intuitive eating…colder months of the year, I enjoy & crave oats, quinoa, brown rice & sweet potatoes as my main carb sources. Warmer months of the year, my carbs come from fruits & veggies.

There’s no cookie cutter approach when it comes to food & fitness. We are all unique & amazing in our own way. What works for me, may not work for you. This fit lifestyle is experimental & individual. Find what works for you – whatever makes you your happiest, healthiest, best-body self – and do that. 🙂

I hope you find this post & list helpful! xx

Much Love,

Proteins: 
– Fish 
– Seafood/Shellfish
– Chicken
– Beef (organic/grass fed)
– Eggs 

Fruits:
– Strawberries
– Raspberries
– Blueberries
– Pineapple
– Banana
– Apples 
– Mango
– Cherries
– Papaya 
– Kiwi
– Lemons
– Dates
– Figs 
– Apricots
– Prunes

Grains & Legumes: 
– Brown Rice
– Quinoa
– Millet 
– Oats
– Garbanzo Beans (Chic Peas)
– Lentils 
– Beans: Black & Red

Veggies & Leafy Greens:
– Asparagus
– Broccoli
– Mushrooms
– Artichokes
– Avocado
– Zucchini
– Carrots
– Potatoes
– Peppers
– Tomatoes
– Cucumber
– Beets
– Squash
– Sweet Potatoes
– Butternut Squash
– Eggplant
– Garlic
– Spinach
– Cabbage (Red & Green)
– Arugala
– Kale
– Dandelion Greens 

Nuts & Seeds: (raw, unsalted)
– Brazil Nuts 
– Pepitas
– Sunflower Seeds
– Walnuts
– Almonds
– Pecans
– Cashews
– Pine Nuts

Superfoods:
– Spirulina
– Maca Powder
– Gogi Berries
– Mulberry Berries
– Acai Powder
– Raw Cacao Powder or Cacao Nibs
– Chia Seeds
– Hemp Seeds/Hemp Protein
– Bee Pollen

Spices:
– Cinnamon
– Cayenne Pepper
– Nutmeg
– Cardamom 
– Turmeric 
– Ginger

Oils & Vinegar:
– EVOO
– Avocado Oil
– Coconut Oil
– Seasame Seed Oil
– Balsamic Vinegar
– Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

Where I Shop:
– Trader Joe’s
– Whole Foods
– Aldi
– Harris Teeter & Publix
I bounce around between all these markets for different items. I have my favorites at each &  have my little routine nailed down. 
If your looking to save money I highly recommend shopping at Aldi. Their prices are incredible & they have seriously hopped on the organic train this year. Trader Joe’s would be next followed by the others.

A few photos of what my weekly grocery shopping looks like:

My go to greens when shopping at Trader Joe’s..
Power to The Greens / Arugala / Baby Spinach 

Whole Foods Shoppin’ – What’s in my cart?
Organic Girl Super Greens
(I’m crazy for all the Organic Girl Greens available at Whole Foods. You can find them at Publix, as well)
Organic Frozen fruit (for smoothies) / Gogji Berries / Probiotic /
Pitted Dates / Dark Chocolate Bar / Almond Milk Latte / Watermelon Juice 
(a great way to rehydrate after Hot Yoga)

A few of my fave fruits..
Apples / Pineapple / Cantaloupe / Papaya / Bananas 
 

By: laurenschwaiger · In: Clean Eats, Food · Tagged: active living, Clean Eating, Clean Living, Fit Girl Shopping List, Healthy Grocery Shopping, Inspiration

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