Schedule your menus

Schedule your menu for the week, or at least for several days in advance. Include healthy snacks as part of your menu. Post the menu on the fridge so you know, and the rest of the families knows exactly what the meals will be. Stock up on bottled flavored waters that are low or no sodium and no calories. Make a list based on your menus, of what you'll need at the grocery store and shop right after you've eaten. Hungry shoppers buy more than satisfied shoppers. Start at the produce department and load up on veggies and fruits. Stick with your list. Don't go back to the grocery store until your next set of menus are ready to go.