I have tried so many of these myself! Check this list against what's in your pantry. If you're missing many of them, consider making a change in your shopping habits! I promise that you will not be making a sacrifice as far as taste goes. Remember, the key to watching your weight is to make it delicious and nutritious!

Dr. Oz’s 99 Diet Foods Shopping List

Not all diet foods are created equal – some might even cause you to gain weight. Take the guesswork out of your diet with this comprehensive shopping list of Oz-approved diet foods.

Click here to print your copy of Dr. Oz's 99 Diet Foods Shopping List.

Added to Articles on Mon 01/30/2012

Print this list and bring it to the grocery story to avoid your biggest diet-food mistakes!

Note: While the list includes specific brands, if you find a similar product with the same nutritional value, feel free to use it.

High protein breakfast is a must!

One of my favorite breakfasts has become something very simple, yet so nutritious! Try this next time:

Step 1:  Saute a handful of spinach, some onion, red and green bell pepper (throw in a few pickled jalepeno slices for a kick if you crave spicy) in 1 tsp olive oil

Step 2:  After sauteing your veggies scramble an egg in the same pan next to the veggies
Step 3: Cook 1 or 2 slices of Turkey Bacon for 2 minutes in the microwave (I have found Jennie-O brand is best)
Step 4: Toast 1 slice of Ezekial bread (sprouted grain bread found in the freezer section). You might sprinkle a bit of feta cheese for a little extra protein.

For a calorie-free beverage I enjoy a tall glass of iced green tea (made at home, not the store bought kind) with a few frozen blueberries thown in for natural sweetness.

This breakfast is less than 300 calories and super protein packed which experts say you need in order to lose weight and give you the energy to start your day right!

Enjoy!! Off to the gym I go....

My new life

After moving to this small country town I was sidelined by foot surgery and 2 months of healing and therapy, my son's wedding, and my sister's illness. FINALLY, the new year is here and I am ready to start my new life. More mobile and more motivated than ever before especially since being incapacitated didn't help my waistline any! I feel that as I age my metabolism has really slowed down and now is the time to take drastic action. It is no fun to find that the jeans you normally wear are so tight you can't breath. I began to get serious about my goals at Christmastime. That is when I decided to give myself the best gift possible. I went to Target and purchased a fabulous new bicycle. Target is a great place to buy a bike when you do not want to spend the big bucks that bike shops want to charge, but you still want a pretty good bike for your daily exercise. The model I bought was the Schwinn Trailway Hybrid Model #S5985TGB. I don't feel you could ever go wrong with a Schwinn! As the new year came, I did what a million other folks do and joined the local gym in order to get really serious about building up strength. I am thoroughly enjoying it so far and actually look forward to it. Today I hired a personal trainer for just 4 sessions in order to kick start my action plan. Her job is to help me acheive my goals and challenge me to keep going when I want to quit, which is VERY often. She also measured and weighed me and even though I am not too overweight for my height (5'7"/154 lbs)I am very out of shape! Along with my new exercise goals I plan to eat healthy and make most of my meals in order to avoid fatty foods. Dr. Oz's show is a great source of great tips and motivating ideas! I watched a segment recently for a great smoothie using swiss chard. I had never even bought this veggie before, but I do beleive it will become one of my staple items. The recipe calls for:
1 c. Swiss Chard
1 c. Green Tea (not the store bought kind!)
1/2 c. Blueberries (frozen is ok)
2 Brazil Nuts ( I used walnuts)
1 tsp ground flaxseed
I revised the original recipe just a bit by adding 1/2 small apple, 1/4 tsp fresh ginger, and a large sprinkle of cinnamon. I had to use a tsp of raw sunflower seeds since I could not find flaxseed at our local grocery HEB Pantry foods. They have quite a selection of fresh fruits/veggies though! The smoothie was delicious and I have to say I was not hungry for quite a while after drinking the whole thing! You might want to try a variation yourself, by using cocoa instead of cinnamon or a different fruit. Until next time, stay happy and healthy!