2. By: Kelsey Kessinger Kelsey.kessinger@smail.astate.edu

3.  Plan ◦ Plan meals and snacks for the week ◦ Find quick and easy receipts online ◦ Make a grocery list  Purchase what you’ve researched ◦ Loyalty card

4.  Purchase: ◦ Buy groceries when you’re not hungry ◦ Avoid unnecessary aisles ◦ Store brand ◦ Purchase in bulk ◦ Choose fruits and veg. in season

5.  Prepare ◦ Pre-cook on days you have time ◦ Incorporate leftovers in meals ◦ Be creative with fruits and vegetables ◦ Cook with splenda instead of sugar

6.  What You Do- ◦ Look for meals under a certain calorie # ◦ Go for the Early Bird Specials ◦ Drink Water ◦ Take home leftovers  What Not To Do- ◦ Choose meals with a lot of carbs ◦ Choose Fast Food ◦ Eat Fattening desserts ◦ Eat all of it in one sitting

7. Breakfast = OatmealLunch = Turkey Sandwich Dinner = Grilled Chicken Breast, Asparagus, and a Salad Dessert = Chocolate Granola Bar or Frozen Yogert

8.  Whole Foods  Proteins ◦ Chicken breast ◦ Tuna Cans ◦ Plain Yogurt ◦ Milk  Buy 2% or Skim  Supplements  Whey ◦ Cheapest protein  Fish oil ◦ Cheaper than Fish

9.  Pasta  White bread  Soft drinks  Alcohol  Fried Foods  Candy  Artificial Sweeteners  Ice Cream  Cookies  Fatty Meats

10.  Don’t forget to..

11.  Weight loss  Improves your mood  Improves your skin  Strengthens muscles  Increased relaxation  Helps immune system ◦ Prevents diseases such as diabetes  Keeps your bones strong  Can be done at home with no cost

13.  health.usnews.com › Health › Diet & Fitness  teens.webmd.com/benefits-of-exercise  www.choosemyplate.gov/healthy-eating-on- budget.html  stronglifts.com/20-simple-ways-to-eat- healthy-on-a-budget/