Mindful shopping
Hello guys 
We all know the scenario, little time, get it done, in and out of the supermarket in shortest time possible.
We grab a few things we need and then we pass the ile with the chips, sweets and chocolates. Before we realize it a bag of chips or something else is in our trolley. How come? 
It was not on the list! Hm, we move on. Same thing happens the following week and the next ones. We successfully created a habit without giving it a thought, could there be a healthier alternative.
There are some questions we can ask ourselves
Why do I buy it? Because I really want it or is it habitual?
Could there be a healthier alternative?
How much is my decision to buy influences by media?
What do you think about these questions? Please share your thoughts or if you feel comfortable how you shop.
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@amiablePeace77 Hi Peace! 
How are you? I hope you are having a wonderful day and week so far! Also, this is such an interesting and unique post! I love it!!! 
Why do I buy it? Because I really want it or is it habitual?
I usually do not buy chips, soda, etc. except once in a while, which in itself is very rare. However, I do love buying Archie Comics as often as I can! I really want it as I enjoy reading and collecting them!
Could there be a healthier alternative?
I can buy a book instead, but I most likely already have. Lol!
How much is my decision to buy influences by media?
Hm... Not at all, I think.
What do you think about these questions? Please share your thoughts or if you feel comfortable how you shop.
I love these questions and this post overall! It was so interesting and different!
@SaimaK
Hi SaimaK , i learned something new, just checked what archie comics are, sounds like fun!
I neither eat chips or drink soda, but same as you once in a while is okay for me. Glad to hear that you are not buying based on adverts, it's better if we make up our own mind instead of letting adverts do it for us 
@amiablePeace77 They certainly are fun, Peace! And yay! It's great that we're alike in that manner. Thank you! I completely agree with you!
@SaimaK
That's good that you don't eat chips and soda all of the time. And that you buy them only once in awhile .😊😊😊😊!! Archie comic books are good!! I love the Archie comic books too!! That's a good treat for you to buy!!😊😊😊😊😊😊!!
@GuardianAngel77 Hi Angel! Hehehe, thank you!!! And yay!!! A fellow Archie enthusiast!!!
@SaimaK
Yeah!!
@SaimaK
😀💗!
@GuardianAngel77
I find sometimes the store puts something in the trolley as a substitution, doesn't tell me and that's how I end up purchasing it. The majority of my grocery shopping is done with a list online that I collect at the store. Sometimes I help load the groceries, sometimes I don't. Even when I help, the majority are already bagged so even when helping, I don't see everything.
@AffyAvo
Hi there, sounds like a time saving way to shop. Hope you can return the replacement item if you do not like it.
@amiablePeace77 It's more about saving my energy, I find that grocery shopping can use lots of 'spoons'. They are supposed to say when there is a substitution right then, but some of the employees are better than others at checking if one was made. Luckily the store usually just refunds the money if I call about an item being a problem, and then I can choose what to do with it, whether it's used by my household or I give it away.
@AffyAvo
That's really great that you do shopping online!! It saves you time and save money on gas money to!! 😊😊😊😊!!
@amiablePeace77
As my food intake is limited by food allergies and auto-immune (not to mention cash flow is low) - I don't and won't deprive myself of things I can still eat even if they are considered "unhealthy" by others. It's already frustrating to have to avoid so much and have to read the labels every single time I shop -- so if I want those Ruffles Sour Cream and Onion Chips and they're on sale - I"m getting them. If I want to buy cans of frosting to eat with a spoon -- I will. You go ahead and have the cake - I most likely can't eat it - but I'll enjoy my cans of frosting when and how I want. Ice Cream - boom, yeah, it's in the cart!
My splurges are usually things like flavored seltzer water, tonic water, cheeses, seasonings, red meat (yes, really - its usually too expensive to buy every week other than ground beef), and the occasional sushi/veggie pack.
So... I can't remember where I'm going with this other than ... I buy what I can afford and eat -- other than that, I'm not stressing on what it is or how others see it.
@diplomaticconfucious
Yes, you have to buy what you can eat. Exspredger on things that you can eat for a
treats. Scene you can't eat that much. As it is. Keep up the great work. I know that you get frustrated and discourage because you are limit on the things that you can eat. 😊😊😊😊!!
@GuardianAngel77
Thanks for the support. You choose your battles... mine will not be food oriented. I'm already trying to cope with what I can't eat -- literally grieving the loss of food I used to eat. So I'm going to enjoy what I can, when I can
I cracked open a can of Chocolate Fudge Frosting last night and enjoyed 2 tablespoons full as my reward for surviving the day. I think that's probably less calories than I would have if it was a cake -- I''d probably eat a 1/4 of a cake before stopping.
@diplomaticconfucious
Hi, yes.
You're welcome!! 😊😊😊😊!!!
@diplomaticconfucious
This is a challenging situation for you and I can understand that you want to enjoy what you can. Stressing about it does not make sense at all. Wish you all the best
@amiablePeace77
Thanks for the support.
Choosing what to eat is already stressful.... I don't have the energy to stress more over food.
Eat and be happy.
Hehe this is an awesome post! I find that when I go shopping I always look for the deals and best offers - this often leads to me buying a lot of unhealthy stuff that I don't need :D it is nice to have a treat once in a while but it's important to make sure we have our sweet treats in moderation.
I find that having a strict shopping list can help to make sure you only get the things you need and once everything is checked off, you get out of there! By only getting the things you need and avoiding hanging around in the 'fun aisles' that have all the chocolate hehe, it ensures we stick to the plans we make.
@peppermintlove
You mentioned something which I find very important
moderation and sticking to the plan
@amiablePeace77
Yes I agree with you about moderation.
Eat thing's in moderation. Moderation can relate with other things that you do to in every day life. 😊😊😊😊😊!!
@peppermintlove
Yes sticking with your strick list can help very much!! And marking it off. Can definitely help you a lot!!
@peppermintlove
Yes you have wise shopping. Shopping for the deals. As long you don't adventure off and buy things off your list of things. 😊😊😊😊😊!! Keep up the great work with this!! 😊😊😊😊!!
@amiablePeace77
A long time ago. I made changes in my diet.
The unhealthy food I replaced them with healther foods. I feel much much better. My body feels better too. 😊😊😊😊!!
@GuardianAngel77
Same thing happend to me, i felt better, did not have sugar spikes anymore (which made me irritable) and my head was clearer.
@amiablePeace77
Very true sugar, is very bad it can mess with your moods, the way you act it makes you more hyper. When you eat it you want more sugar. It's like a drug it is very very addictive.
@amiablePeace77
@amiablePeace77
Why do I buy it? Because I really want it or is it habitual?
Some items are habit like fruit and veg, others are maybe because they catch my eye and look good or are on special offer. I hate special offers especially the BOGOF buy one get one free or worse buy two get one free, But I don't want THREE! I really only want one! but I end up with three.
Could there be a healthier alternative?
Hmm not really I am pretty good with healthy food, I do like some biscuits though.
How much is my decision to buy influences by media?
Yes, tv drives me crazy I think food advertising should be banned especially chocolate advertising!
@MistyMagic
Thanks for pointing out that habitual buying can also mean buying the right food . Special offers can be very tempting but also tricky.
@amiablePeace77
yes we have two supermarket chains inthe UK now Aldi and Lidl and neither do thes awful bulk offers, you get the lowest price for a single item. Sadly though they don't deliver so I am limited when I can get to them so I have to plan food
Planning food is a very mindful exercise.
Choosing what we eat is very important. I like to choose fresh vegetables and work hard on my diet to find enough protein and nutrients :)
Using colour too, green and red and white make a perfect meal :)
What a great thread, thanks!
@MistyMagic
Yes, food planning for can be very mindful!!
Myself I like to buy in bulk in some things and go home and freeze them. I have a deep freeze so that I can freeze things. Especially
when things are on sale . I also buy other things non food things. It save me money in the long run. I buy things in bulk that I use all the time. When it's on sale. Yes protein is very important in one's diet. It gives you energy. Peanut butter, Nuts, Meats, Protein Shakes, Protein Bars all have protein in them. Good luck on working protein into your diet. 😊😊😊😊😊!!
Keep up the great work !!😊😊😊!!
@amiablePeace77 great idea. I try to buy things that are good for the body. I try to sweeten naturally with bananas or fruit juice. I try to get enough protein(tofu, soy products, yogurt) and not too many carbs.
Thanks for posting this.
@soulsings
Hi soul, so good to see you . Sounds we are having a very similar nutrition.
@amiablePeace77 yes I think we have similar diet. Sorry have not been around for pop ups of mindfulness. Hopefully some next week.
@soulsings
I know you are with us in your mind
@amiablePeace77 yes and in pms and posts as well.
@soulsings
No worries!! 😊😊😊😊!!
We have it under control!! 😊😊😊😊😊!!
We have your back!! 😊😊😊😊😊!!
See you then!! 😊😊😊😊😊!!
@soulsings
Yes that's really healthy what you are eating. I also sweeten with fruit and fruit juices. I also like toul food too. How do you fix your toul food. Soul, I also make my own yogurt. All the time. Scence I loved it so much. Soulsings do you like Hummus? I loved Hummus. I am going to start making this too. Because I loved it so much. Keep up with the great work!! 😊😊😊😊😊!!
@GuardianAngel77 Hi there! Glad to meet someone with similar dietary choices.
You asked: " I also sweeten with fruit and fruit juices. I also like toul food too. How do you fix your toul food. Soul, I also make my own yogurt. All the time. Scence I loved it so much. Soulsings do you like Hummus? I loved Hummus. I am going to start making this too. Because I loved it so much. Keep up with the great work!! 😊😊😊😊😊!!
Tofu or soy curd is good in anything with a sauce. I also mix in with eggs or any dish that needs more protein. A little mayonaise or tahini and slice of tofu on a piece of wheat bread or in a wrap is wonderful. Dill weed, onion powder, veggies, tofu and any other spices you like (cayenne adds some heat) My favorite carry food is to drain 15 oz package of EXTRA FIRM tofu and let it sit in refrigerator overnight. Then drain again. I then slice in half and cut each half into 3 equal pieces about 2 inches by 4 inches (the long way) and sautee 10 minutes at 300 in electric fry pan or on stove at medium heat. Canola does not smoke at high heat. Before turning sprinkle soy sauce on top just a few drops and spices you like. Ginger, onion powder and cayenne are my favs.
Hummus is nice - I make in food processor many recipes on the web to google.
@soulsings
Thank you very much for sharing this!! 😊😊😊😊!!
@GuardianAngel77 you are welcome!
Why do I buy it? Because I really want it or is it habitual? Sometimes my tummy says to buy it. I try not to shop when hungrey. Sometimes it is for others in my family and I just eat a little bit.
Could there be a healthier alternative? Depends on what is for dinner but probably yes If we are having burgers chips goes good with it out camping.
How much is my decision to buy influences by media? none
@DanaMH
Dana, you are right, avoid shopping when hungry if possible.
Some statistics say we buy more food but also more clothing and other things when we shop hungry.
@amiablePeace77
That's very true!!
I have done it myself and bought more when I was hungry!! 😊😊😊😊!!
@amiablePeace77
I also bought others thing's too. Non food things and items.😊😊😊😊😊!!
So I encourage everyone to eat something before you go Shopping for anything!! So you won't over spend!! 😊😊😊😊!!
@GuardianAngel77
true, and we also do recognize subconscious marketing better
@DanaMH
You can find healthy alternative for all your meals. There are out there. Because I am doing it. For example for hamburgers, you can have turkey hamburgers or veggies burger's . Or leaner hamburger meat. Instead of using pasta in your pasta dishes. You can use shredded veggies. I hope this helps you. I hope that you can find healthy alternatives for you're diet. You can do it!! 😊😊😊😊😊!!
@amiablePeace77
What are your healthy alternatives to eat?
Does that media influence you what to buy??😊😊😊😊😊!!
@GuardianAngel77
I trained my body over years not to get influenced by media but to see what is good for me based on how my body reacts and what i learned/am learning, also how I react on any kind of sweets or similar. Today my brain automatically tells me, this is not what you want (passing unhealthy food), it does not need an effort anymore but there are times i let go but very consciously. It took me quite some practise to get there but it is the right way to live for me.
@GuardianAngel77
Healthy alternatives (forgot to mention 
)
i use stevia to sweeten, eat a lot of vegetable, particularly green leaf vege, burgers made from black beans, lentils or vege, if i get nutritional yiest i make vegan cheese, moringa tree leaves, various seeds and nuts, whipped cream made from chick pea water (and yes, it is tasty ), greek yoghurt, homemade seed bread, tofu, soja sausages, virgin olive oil, probiotics or homemade sauerkraut. - i try to make my plate always very colourful, as drinks mostly water, homemade ginger beer and mauby, green tea to mention a few things
