Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 GRAB YOUR SHOPPING LIST! Sunday, 02 October 2011 I search and search my brain coming up with different ways to keep you motivated. I mean, after all, it is all about motivation, isn't it? For instance, I always suggest that when you go to the supermarket, you make out a shopping list to take along with you. It's one way to make sure you bring home only the healthiest of foods. Only thing is, you've got to stick to that list. Besides helping you save calories, a shopping list can help you save money, too. But did you know that besides helping you save calories, a shopping list can help you save money, too? (And in these tough economic times, that's definitely a good thing.) But beware. When it comes to spending calories and money, your local supermarket can become a house of temptation. Let's face it, those supermarkets want you to spend as much money as possible while you're in their stores. Did you know that higher profit items are placed at eye-level on each grocery store aisle? They're put there because you're more likely to buy them when they're right there in your face. Do you ever look at those little bar codes above each of the items you buy? They're on every supermarket shelf and tell you how much an item costs in one size and the unit price of that item. That way, you can figure out the product's cost-per-serving. Buying a larger size of a product may cost you more but, in the long run, you'll save money because the unit price is less. And you won't have to buy that same item as often because you have plenty left from the last time you purchased it. The checkout aisle is a supermarket's last chance to get you to dig deeper into your purse or wallet. Is you cart all filled? Got everything you need? Okay, let's head for the checkout but...wait! The checkout aisle is a supermarket's last chance to get you to dig deeper into your purse or wallet. How? Well, the checkout aisle is actually a temptation landmine! It's home of...the impulse buy, You've already made your grocery choices and ready to head back home. But oh, just look at all of the stuff waiting for you in the checkout aisle. There're chips, candy bars and so-called "special deals" on items that, most probably, you don't even need. But you've got a little time to kill as the customer ahead of you checks out. So you pick up an item, examine it and find some way to justify buying it. (See why they call it an impulse buy?) Yep, you just gave that store a little bit more of your hard-earned money on an item you bought spur-of-the-moment. You've eaten half of that Snickers bar before you even make it out of the parking lot! And oh yeah, some people say to themselves, "I've been on my feet in this store for over an hour. I know I've burned quite a few calories so its okay if I buy this one little Snickers Bar." Oh, it happens in only a second. You've loaded those groceries into your car and now you grab that Snickers bar from the top of one of the bags. (You asked the cashier to put it there so you could find it more easily.) You unwrap it and, my goodness, you've already eaten half of that Snickers bar before you even make it out of the parking lot! (Hey, looks like you got a little caramel on the steering wheel.) Please take my suggestion. Next time you go grocery shopping, purchase only the healthiest of foods to bring into your home. And like I said before, be careful when you go to the supermarket. Make out that shopping list, stick with it and you'll save calories...and money! Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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