Diet thoughts

I have been struggling with my diet, but my Biggest Loser contest starts today and that is big motivaation. So here are my thoughts.  I made a list of foods that I will try to stick to (It is from Weight Watchers Simply Filling List).  I will take this list with me when I get groceries next week.

Fruits

    All fresh, frozen, or canned without added sugar
    Fruit canned in its own juice (drained)
    Fruit salad — mixed fruits with no added sugar

All fruits, except dried fruits and fruit juices, are zero PointsPlus values!

Vegetables

    Most fresh, frozen or canned without added sugar or oil — whether or not it has PointsPlus values per serving
    Potatoes — white, red sweet

All vegetables have zero PointsPlus values, besides potatoes, peas, corn, and avocados. Avocados are not a Power Food.

Whole grains

    Brown and wild rice
    Hot cereals — without added sugar, dried fruits, or nuts
     Pasta, whole-wheat or other whole-grain varieties
    Popcorn, air-popped, or 94% fat-free microwave-popped
    Whole-grains such as:
        Barley
        Buckwheat
        Bulgur
        Cornmeal (polenta)
        Whole-wheat couscous
        Quinoa

Dairy

    Soy products, unflavored and plain, such as:
    Calcium-fortified soy milk
    Unflavored soy milk
    Soy cheese
    Plain soy yogurt


Lean proteins

    Dried peas, including black-eyed peas and split peas
    Lentils
    Meat substitutes, including tofu and vegetarian burgers

Breads

        Reduced-calorie (light) breads (whole grains are the best choice)
   
Soups
        Broth, onion, and some broth- and tomato-based vegetable soups

Desserts
        Sugar-free gelatin


Other categories:

Beverages

    Coffee (without sugar)
    Tea (without sugar)
    Diet soda (in limited amounts)
    Water

Seasonings and condiments

    Capers
    Extracts
    Fat-free salad dressings
    Flavorings
    Herbs
    Hot sauce (peppersauce)
    Ketchup
    Lemon juice
    Lime juice
    Mustard
    Nonstick cooking or baking spray
    Salsa (fat-free)
    Soy sauce (shoyu)
    Spices
    Steak sauce
    Sugar substitutes
    Taco sauce
    Teriyaki sauce
    Vinegar
    Worcestershire Sauce

Healthy oils

Include 2 tsp each day without counting PointsPlus values. Use your weeklyPointsPlus Allowance for any additional oil.

    Olive oil
    Canola oil
    Flaxseed oil

What's not included on the Power Foods List

    Dried fruits
    Fruit juices
    Vegetable juices
    French fries
    Avocados
    Sweet pickles
    Plantains
    Olives