What does your Induction shopping list look like?

[FLGIRL1234]

Hi Everyone! I am defiantely a second timer. The first time I went from 198 to 140 in 6 months back in 2003. Now I'm back to square one but with a whole lot more of that good ole' determination!!!!! I will be starting Atkins this weekend because right now I am doing what I should of done last time and that is PLANNING PLANNING PLANNING! I want to hit this WOE head on the right way for the LAST time. Since I will be heading to the store to fill my kitchen with legal foods, I was wondering what is on YOUR shopping list when you go? I want the cleanest induction possible!!! No room for failure. Also, any good induction recipes? I think I need a little more variety this time around. Just eating cheese cubes, scrambled eggs and chicken breast gets very old after awhile. Thanks!

[DLS]

Here is a good place to start when looking for recipes.
(Never ending induction recipes)Never ending induction recipes - Atkins Diet

Here are a couple more
Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home
Sheila's Low Carb, Atkins & Induction Friendly *ORIGINAL* Recipes Page!

I hope you are enjoying being back on Atkins. As far as my shopping list goes I get the following

water bottle, large
eggs
bacon
different types of meat (I buy lots on the weekend and cook all at once)
cheese ( I buy the "hunk" cheese in 16 oz blocks) Monterey is my fav.
flax meal
heavy cream
decaf coffee
decaf tea
broth/bouillon
olive oil
vinegar
butter, unsalted (no margarine)
lettuce, green leaf is my favorite
cucumber (plain slices are refreshing cold)
bell pepper
celery
arugula
broccoli (watch the carbs on this one!)
cauliflower
cabbage
sauerkraut
spinach
tuna
mayo (Dukes is the only one I can find with no sugar)
herbs (great for adding flavor to meats)
splenda, liquid if you can find it
cream cheese
vanilla extract



Well, I'm sure I have forgotten something. Just check the book for a more thorough list and it has lots more veggies, I just don't like a lot of them.

Good luck!

[FLGIRL1234]

Thanks so much for your input. I look forward to a wonderful journey with fantastic people to encourage & help me along the way. Onward I go......

[FLdoodette]

Hi, Jennifer and welcome back! You sound really determined this time ... go for it!

After decades of it, I'm sick of cooking, so I keep it as simple as I can ... eggs for breakfast (w/maybe some cheese, or bacon, or turkey sausage); some kind of meat with a salad at lunch; some kind of meat or maybe salmon, with a green veggie for dinner ... not exactly super exciting, but I'm back on Induction and really need to keep it simple and, as you say, clean! Plus, it makes meal planning a no-brainer and my husband doesn't mind ... I just add "sides" to whatever I'm cooking, since he's not doing Atkins I keep hard-boiled eggs on hand for a snack, always ... w/a dab of Duke's mayo ... yummy! Same with deli sliced beef = instant snack

[Lyssie]

Hrm. I usually flip through a cookbook before I hit the grocery store so I can kind of plan out meals for the week.

Here's my list from this week (because yes, I make grocery lists before going):

Salmon fillets (I spread mayo on top, then cover with cajun seasonings, pepper and salt before baking)
Tilapia (Brown butter in a baking dish - in the oven - add a couple cloves of chopped garlic, then put the tilapia on top and cook that way)
Artichokes (to steam then dip in butter)
Pumpkin puree (for chili-lime pumpkin)
Crab meat, parmesan and various herbs (for some crab patties)
Chicken breast (for some sesame chicken)
Cajun Blue cheese burgers (cause they're delicious)
Spinach (salads are good for you)
Frozen green beans, spinach, broccoli and cauliflower (because veggies are required)
Butter (because I go through it quickly)
Eggs (same story)
Lite cream cheese (cause it's still the same under 1 carb but less calories and I can make cheesecake muffins for breakfast without so much guilt)
Tyson Buffalo Wings (frozen - cause they're not breaded and delicious)
Heavy cream and sugar free jello (this is my dessert and *not* recommended for clean eating)

I also make up meals and freeze them for ease so it's not like, I'm a total piggy and will eat all of this immediately. If you want any recipes, I'm more than happy to share... things usually alternate each week...

[redfoxglove]

Heya, my shopping list looks similar to those above except I buy LOTS of veggies. Red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, onions, cucumber, zucchini, green beans, brussels sprouts, mushrooms are my staples. Also sour cream for adding to vegetable sautes. Canned pumpkin.

My personal opinion is that long term success comes from learning to enjoy fresh vegetables. No one ever got fat from eating too many vegetables (unless you just eat potatoes). Meat and cheese and fats are way too boring for me to eat at every meal. Give me my veggies! And there are lots of cool ways to cook them, some recipes in the book, on the forums here, and at Linda's Low Carb. Also check out George what's his name the low carb chef, on the web.

Have fun with it, and good luck. Planning is definitely the key.

[Swordfish]

Lettuce
Spring onion's (OK, green onion's)
Cucumber
Mushroom's
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Spinach
Bacon
Smoked sausage
Butcher's Sausages (occasionally)
Cheddar Cheese
Edam Cheese
Butter
Heavy Cream
Egg's
Chicken Wing's
Chicken Thigh's & Drumstick's
Whole Chicken
Pork Chop's
A Joint of Beef (now and again)
Rolled Lamb Flank
Lamb Chop's
Beef Burger's
Fresh Fish
Canned Tuna
Mayonnaise
Herb's
Olive Oil
Sparkling Mineral Water
Decaf Coffee

And of course some Sugar Free Jello!

This isn't a weekly shopping list, but a list of thing's that i limit myself to.
Maybe not the most adventurous, but it get's result's.

[Lyssie]

OMG, Swordfish, I was going through that like, he eats *ALL THAT* each week?! And was a little scared!! ROFLMAO.

[Swordfish]

Originally Posted by Lyssie

OMG, Swordfish, I was going through that like, he eats *ALL THAT* each week?! And was a little scared!! ROFLMAO.

It would be a good workout carrying the bag's to my car.......if i did

[Lyssie]

Good point. I was actually wondering how you have that much variety in one week and whether like, you combined things - you know, sausage, butter, broccolli, beef, lamb, and chicken into a crockpot and made a farm dinner or something.