Coach explains when to go to grocery store during weight loss

After eating

Shopping while hungry (for example, right after a workout, immediately after waking up, or just before lunch) can make it harder to resist tempting foods.

Coach Jonathan Valdez explained that you should never shop on an empty stomach, as it can lead to impulsive purchases.

Always make sure you've eaten relatively recently before heading to the store. When we're hungry, we tend to make less thoughtful and more impulsive decisions.

If you're full and satisfied, you're more likely to make the right choices and stick to your plans.

Go to the store after making a list

It's important to make a shopping list before heading to the store. By planning, you'll know exactly what you need to buy, which helps you avoid aimlessly wandering around the store.

When you shop with a list, you're more focused on finding specific items and less likely to fall for all the marketing tricks in the store or on packaging.

Specifically, if you don't make a list, you might end up ditching healthy options and choosing something last-minute.

Off-peak hours

It's crucial to choose the right days and times when you go grocery shopping.

Avoiding crowds gives you more time to look for products and read labels. It's also wise to avoid shopping during lunch breaks or right after the workday ends.

Think about online shopping

Buying groceries online is becoming more popular, and it's not only a convenient shopping method but can also be beneficial for your health. Here are a few advantages of online shopping:

• control over product selection - online stores allow you to carefully check product ingredients, compare items based on calorie content, and evaluate nutritional information;

• minimized temptations - shopping online reduces the risk of impulse buying unhealthy food because you're not distracted by candy aisles or snack displays;

• time-saving - online shopping saves time by eliminating the need for in-store visits. This lets you focus on more beneficial activities and plan your meals better.

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