RIO Fitness Chicago® Exercise & Nutrition Blog

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

How you shop at the grocery store may be one of the reasons you can't lose that body fat. Here's FIVE simple ways to shop better.

1) Stick to the edges & venture strategically into the aisles. The edges of the supermarket are the healthiest food (dairy, produce, meats, seafood). The aisles are junk-food central (processed-food & the nutritional dead zone).

2) Use the self-checkout. The more exposure to temptation, the more likely you'll give in. You’re more likely to buy a candy bar when you’re stuck in a line flanked by candy racks.

3) Bulk up. Discount clubs like Costco and Sam’s Club are great, but only for things that won’t spoil and foods that won’t be too tempting. Frozen chicken/vegetables are great to buy in bulk. A 15lb bag of oranges/pallet of Oreos is not.

4) Ask when next shipment is. Most stores receive shipments of fish or meat on certain days of the week. Buy on that day for the freshest product.

5) Shop on less busy day/times. Try to go grocery shopping on Wednesday (slowest day) or after 9pm (slowest time). For the same reason as doing self-checkout.