Now that you have an idea of your body's calorie needs, what's the fastest way to get started? You might not have much food in the house, and it could be a few days before you can get to the grocery store.

No problem. You have options.

Shop Your Pantry

Take a look at your pantry or freezer. Many members are surprised to find they already have healthy food options on hand.

Ideas:

• Canned tuna or chicken
• Frozen or canned vegetables
• Eggs
• Oatmeal, rice, or beans
• Canned soup
• Bagged salad kits

Ask yourself, what two or three meals can I make this week using what I already have?

We provided the Pantry Power bonus with helpful suggestions for what to make at home, plus healthy take-out choices, too.

We also provided a Snack Smart bonus so you'll know what to grab without compromising your weight loss goals. Remember, hunger is not a requirement for losing weight, and in fact, it usually backfires.

Nourishing your body well prevents overeating later on in the day.

In the next lesson, you'll see examples of how real women put this into practice. ➡️