What We Cook in Our Home: A Simple, Repeatable Weekly Food List (No Extremes)

How We Use This List

We use tools like Yuka and Bobby Approved to check ingredients, then choose what works for real life and consistency.

This simple, repeatable way of eating helped my husband lose over 40 pounds. He has kept the weight off without extreme restriction.

We keep food simple on purpose.

This list works because it is:

• Easy to shop for
• Easy to prep
• Easy to repeat

No overthinking. No perfection required.

🛒 Our Core Grocery List (Mostly from BJ’s)

These are the staples we keep stocked in our home.

Frozen Items

• Frozen cauliflower rice
• Frozen broccoli
• Frozen mixed veggies
• Non-Frozen cauliflower for- Cauliflower mashed potatoes

These help us keep vegetables in rotation without extra prep.

Proteins

• Purdue chicken breast
• Already grilled chicken breast (for quick lunches)
• Ground meat (beef or turkey)
• Eggs

Protein is the foundation of most meals in our house.

Fresh & Pantry Items

• Organic 50/50 spring mix salad
• Skinny noodles
• Balsamic vinaigrette
• Basic seasonings
• late july chips

We keep the list short so it stays manageable.

🗓How These Foods Turn Into Meals

This is what a realistic week of eating looks like for us.

Breakfast

• Eggs
• Applegate hot dogs

Fast, filling, and easy to repeat.

Lunch (Daily)

• Already grilled chicken breast
• Organic 50/50 spring mix salad
• Balsamic vinaigrette

Simple, consistent, and satisfying.

Dinner (Rotated Through the Week)

• Chicken & broccoli
• Cauliflower rice with protein
• Stuffed peppers
• Philly steak meat with cauliflower mashed potatoes
• Spaghetti (using skinny noodles)
• Chicken salad

These meals cover the week without feeling restrictive or overwhelming.

Weekends Are Free Game

We keep weekdays simple so weekends can be flexible.
No strict rules — just mindful choices, margaritas, nachos, and enjoying life.

🍫 Chocolate Snacks We Keep in the House

We allow treats intentionally — not mindlessly.

• UNREAL Chocolate
• Better Goods 90% dark chocolate

When He does have chocolate, it’s one piece of a third bar, not the whole thing.
That small boundary makes a big difference.

How We Decide What Stays on This List

Before adding something new, we ask:

• Will we actually eat this?
• Does it help us stay consistent?

We sometimes use tools like Yuka and Bobby Approved, but the final decision is always based on real-life use.

Why This List Works

Because it removes:

• Overthinking
• Guesswork
• Daily food decisions

When the food is already in the house, better choices become easier.

Affiliate Disclosure

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Final Note

You don’t need more rules.
You need fewer decisions.

This list is what made that possible for us.