{"id":5632,"date":"2022-10-12T16:36:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T15:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=5632"},"modified":"2024-11-05T15:10:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T15:10:06","slug":"savvy-shopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/savvy-shopping\/","title":{"rendered":"Savvy shopping\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The supermarket can be a tricky place to visit if you want to lose weight \u2013 especially at this time of year, when the shelves are stacked with seasonal treats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Slimming World, we make it easy to navigate the aisles in slimming style, by swerving the danger zones and filling your trolley with delicious food that fits in perfectly with our Food Optimising plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll get bags of tips and trigger-taming shopping support in your Slimming World group and on our member websites. Here\u2019s a speedy supermarket sweep to get you started… <\/p>\n\n\n

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Perfect your planning<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might be a \u2018pop to the shop after work\u2019 kind of person, working out what you need as you wander the aisles. Or are you prepped with a list but easily distracted by deals when you get there? If you\u2019re shopping to slim, planning ahead is a smart strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a Slimming World member, you\u2019ll get access to handy planning tools that make being prepared a breeze \u2013 including a set of 7-day meal plans (with meat and fish, vegetarian, vegan and store-cupboard versions).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top tip: Don\u2019t go shopping when you\u2019re hungry. There\u2019s just too much temptation and it will put you under enormous pressure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More on the blog: 5 budget-friendly meal ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Load up on Free Foods first<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With no weighing, measuring or counting to worry about, Slimming World Free Foods are the easiest, most hassle-free way to satisfy your appetite and slim down. Head for these hot spots in your supermarket…\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linger by the fruit and veg <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pile your basket high with a good variety of Free Food \u2013 which includes fresh fruit, veg, potatoes and salad. Veggies are also great for bulking out stews, soups, stir-fries, curries and casseroles \u2013 helping to stretch your shopping budget a bit further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chill out in the fridge and freezer aisles <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll find lots of great Free Food choices here \u2013 including lean meat (choose 5% fat or less mince), many meat replacements, fish and frozen veg.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top tip: Choosing protein-packed Free Foods will keep you feeling fuller for longer and ward off those snack attacks. Slimming World members can use the Food Search tool or barcode scanner for an easy, speedy supermarket shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop off at the shelves <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s loads to love on the dried and canned aisles, including pasta, rice, noodles and lentils. Choose plain varieties to keep things Free. Yes, you can <\/em>stock up on tins of baked beans, tomatoes, vegetables, chickpeas and fish canned in water or brine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, other supermarket staples \u2013 things like milk, wholemeal bread, eggs, cereals and much more \u2013 fit into the Food Optimising plan perfectly. And you don\u2019t have to avoid the biscuit or booze\u00a0aisles completely!\u00a0Use our Food Search tool or barcode scanner to make slim-friendly choices. Plus, our members get so many\u00a0great recipes\u00a0and smart supermarket swaps in group or on our websites.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A trip to the shops shouldn\u2019t be a trial. We\u2019ll help you become supermarket savvy, so you can stock up for the week and still bag a brilliant result on the scales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More for members: Slimming World members can read the full aisle-by-aisle guide to shopping the Food Optimising way here <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moneysaving on the blog:
Our members share their best money-saving ideas<\/a>
“Yellow stickers saved me \u00a3\u00a3\u00a3 while slimming”
<\/a>Zappy meals – save money with your microwave<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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