Trader Joe's

I went to a Trader Joe's today.  I travel to Elkridge once a month for work and they gave me the directions to a Trader Joe's.  I think it was in Columbia.  I also went to a store called My Organic  Market in Jessup.  It was nice, but I wasn't expecting it today so I didn't make a list of things to buy!  :( 

I need a shopping list for next month!

Jenn

It is so much fun to read the labels in there. There are many things that are "legal" for us! It takes me forever to go through the entire store!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE trader joes!

Jenn -

I LOVE TJ'S!!!!  I USUALLY buy:

TJ's brand of Greek yogurt - cheaper than the grocery stores
freeze-dried strawberries
fresh sliced mango (when it's in season)
frozen mango
frozen strawberries
frozen edamame (shelled soybeans)
nuts
cheeses
spicy black bean dip
Soy & flax seed tortilla chips
Oriental rice crackers
Soups (their frozen French onion is awesome)
Chicken Italian sausage

I hope this helps!!  I'll add to the list as I think of more!!!

Tia

Yay!  I wrote it all down.  Next month I will be prepared.  

Keep the suggestions coming!  I'm adventurous!  :)

Trade Joe's and MOMs "my organic market" are so awesome!  There's a store in Clarksville called Roots Market and they're similiar to MOMs.  I finally found unsweetened shredded coconut in Roots last weekend so I was able to make almond butter balls... YUM YUM YUM.

I'd suggest you check out Trader Joe's selection of fresh frozen fish if you're looking to expand your lunch/dinner menu.  They usually have some sort of fish (I've had salmon and tuna varieties) that's frozen in a marinade.  Get a package of those and then you'll have a really easy meal.  I thaw a package in the fridge in the morning before I go to work an when I come home, they're ready to be broiled or baked in the oven.  Really quick cooking time and pretty healthy for you, too.  If you're looking for easy fish, I highly reccommend it!

HIJACK!!!!  HAPPY BELATED SURGIVERSARY!!!!  Normally, I put up posts for the celebrant - PROVIDED they're on here enough to read them!!!  LOL!!!  But I was afraid yours would get buried, so I'll just say it here!!!

HAPPY SURGIVERSARY!!!  YOU LOOK MAH-VELOUS!!!!

Hugs,

Tia

Thank youuuuuuuuu!! I know you're always nice enough to post such thoughtful posts!  But figured you held out on me for that very reason Amazing it's been a year - that flew quickly!

P.S. - I spoke at my surgeon's info seminar a few weeks ago and brought a little document showing my progress in pictures... when I first stood up to talk, people looked at me in disbelief that I used to be "one of them."  It wasn't until the document was passed around that people were doing double-takes and I realized they were saying to themselves, "ohhhh she was one of US!" LOL

trader joes shop for me:

(remember i am pre-surgery)

guacsalsa (for my salad lower fat than just avocado)
brown rice (ready to go in the bag)
whole wheat couscous
greek yogurt
cheeses
whole wheat pizza dough (make pizza, calzone or rolls)
nuts
salad dressing  (fat free balsamic or seseme ginger or goddess)
NSA marinara dressing (spaghetti sauce)
canned salmon  (tuna sized cans)
agave nectar (sweetner)
nsa mayo
miso soup  (instant)
egg whites  (eggs are only 1.79 a dozen btw)
tea bags
coffee
dried fruit leather
whole wheat Naan