2 Week Shopping list

Fruit-
1 package blackberries
3-4 peach
2 packages blueberries
2-3 pear
4-5 cucumbers
1 grape fruit
1 Kirby cucumber
2 Granny smith apple
2 fig
1 baked sweet potato
1 cantaloupe
1 lime
2 red delicious apple
1 bag frozen dark cherries

Cheese-
1 large container fat-free ricotta cheese
1 large bag Parmesan cheese
1 medium container Greek yogurt
1 small bag cheddar cheese
1 large bag part-skim mozzarella
1 medium container fat free feta
1 medium container Plain yogurt
1 package skim mozzarella cheese sticks
1 small package plain cottage cheese

Nuts-
1 bag pecan halves
1 bag bag sunflower seeds
1 bag flax seed
1 bag hazelnuts
1 container natural peanut butter
1 bag walnuts
1 bag pistachios
1 bag sesame seeds
1 bag pine nuts

Meat-
18oz of chicken
2 slices roasted turkey
1 slice uncured ham
8oz salmon
8oz pork tenderloin
4oz flank steak
6oz white meant turkey burger
1 dozen eggs
4oz scallops
4 shrimp
4oz canned salmon
2 (2oz each) skinless chicken tenders

Veggies-
1 container artichoke heart
1 can black olives
1 head Cauliflower
2 Artichokes
4-5 asparagus
2 heads romaine lettuce
4 red onion
3 avocado
2 container grape tomatoes
2 green bell pepper
2 yellow Pepper
1 package mixed greens
1 container edamame
2 lbs green beans (fresh)
2 beets
4-5 carrots
3-4 celery
1/2 lbs water chestnuts
1 container baby spinach
1 package mushrooms
1/2lb Brussels sprouts
1/2lb kale
6oz firm tofu
1 vine plum tomatoes
2 radish
4 cucumber
2 heads broccoli
2 plum
broccoli rabe
1 package arugula salad
2 cups zucchini crudites

Herbs-
cinnamon
basil
grape seed oil
dill
pepper
sea salt
ancho Chile powder
garlic
cumin
mint
cilantro
flat leaf parsley
paprika
garlic powder
onion powder
red pepper flakes
oregano
ground cardamon

Liquid-
Olive oil
lemon juice
red wine vinegar
balsamic vinegar
fat free milk
walnut oil
fig vinegar
pomegranate juice
raspberry vingertte
spicy brown mustard
honey
almond extract
light butter milk

Breads-
1 loaf Oat nut bread
1 loaf whole grain bread
cinnamon oat-bran crunch
oat bran flakes
wild rice
1 loaf pumpernickel bread
oatmeal
whole wheat flower
almond meal
safflower

Other-
green tea
chickpeas
endive
salsa mix
popcorn kerlnals
raisin
black bean soup
dark chocolate
turbinado sugar
baking powder
baking soda
Black eye peas
lemon artichoke pesto
almond butter
marinara
salsa
guacamole
Dijon mustard
soy sauce
hummus
lentil soup
pumpkin puree


((some of these things.. the no perishables just go a head and buy in bulk.. most this stuff come in sizes bigger then listed, wont hurt to buy the extra))

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A good dilemma to have clothes shopping

Image by StreetFly JZ via Flickr

Well, I am officially 43 lbs lighter than when I started.

I cant believe it... I just cant believe it!

I was feeling so silly at work last week. It was Monday morning, and I pulled out some pants - light size 14 capris, recently purchased - appropriate for my back-to-back meetings slated for the day.

I slipped them on, and I stared as they hung like a wet paper bag.

Here I was only two weeks previously, shopping at MEXX, and jumping for joy that I could slip into a size 14. A little snug in the hips (of course) but good in the waist. However, here I was, my pins floating in the pant legs, and searching for a belt (no loops) to keep them from slipping down and looking baggy.

No luck - I looked like such a shlub!

I chuckled with my colleague who suggested I get them taken in. Normally I would, but the amazing thing with this diet is that literally every 2 weeks, youre dropping down a full size.

I just added them to the next clothing stack of things that are waiting to pass along to friends or to take to Value Village. Ill be packing up my winter coats too.

So - I brought my daughter shopping right away that evening, to replenish my wardrobe with some pants for work. Of course, I had to bring her to Mrs. Tiggy Winkles after she endured a good chunk of time for my needs. Actually, she had a great time critiquing my selections.

What did I come away with? Two pants in size 12 and one in size...10! The first time since I was 25 years old - geez - memories of 16 years ago. I also bought a bikini (size L, instead of XL or 1X!) Yes, a bikini.

I also had to buy new bras (again) this week. Ive gone down from a 40DD to a 36C.

They dont mess around with the inches, I tell you. I can easily button up a very expensive jacket I bought last year in Toronto (which was far too tight, but the material was just gorgeous) to now it fitting comfortably, elegantly and properly.

I didnt want to buy too much because I still have another 20-25 lbs to lose. Luckily the summer collections are on sale now, making room for the fall collections.

Its a nice problem to have...but I feel like Ill need a part-time job just to afford a whole new winter professional wardrobe Ill need at my final weight.

Here I come Montreal - shopping!!!

(I wonder if they still sell those tight Jordache jeans with the embroidery on the back pocket...)
;-)

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Bridesmaid dress shopping

One of my big motivators this year is that Im in my BFFs wedding party.  On Saturday, the best-gals along with the bride and groom, went dress hunting. 

After pulling 6 optional dresses, we found the winner.  A princess cut ballroom gown, shape hugging with a ribbon at the waist.  Classic and lovely.  I felt great in the dress - its going to be stunning.

While I was the model for the initial model (with the dress at a loose 14) I cant wait to get down to my fighting size 8 and rock this dress - and the wedding.

So - lots of No-Fat Jello for me now - for lots of champagne later!

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