Food Items That Helped Me Reach My Goal Weight

I’m a 5’3 sedentary woman and over the course of 8 months or so I dropped from 160lbs at my heaviest down to 130lbs! I wanted to share a list of some of my favorite food items that got me there to hopefully help others find more low cal options!

– [Fiber Gourmet pasta](https://fibergourmet.com/collections/pasta) (110 cals per 56g serving); if you’re looking for a pasta substitute that actually looks and tastes like regular pasta this is for you.
– [Fiber Gourmet flour](https://fibergourmet.com/products/flour-blend) (50 cals for 1/4 cup); great for baking or when a casserole recipe calls for it
– [Whole Foods Organic Light Coconut Milk](https://www.amazon.com/365-WFM-Organic-Light-Coconut/dp/B09P4MTSCN/ref=mp_s_a_1_5_f3_0o_wf?crid=382ZA35IHMIV6&keywords=coconut+milk+sun+voi&qid=1707433150&sprefix=coconut+milk+sun+voi%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-5) (45 cals for 80ml); most coconut milk brands I find are often triple the amount of calories compared to this
– [Maesri Thai curry paste](https://www.amazon.com/Maesri-Thai-Red-Curry-Paste/dp/B005MH0P5Q) (20 cals per tablespoon); most Thai curry paste brands I found were pretty low cal
– [I can’t believe it’s not butter light](https://www.walmart.com/ip/I-Can-t-Believe-It-s-Not-Butter-Light-Spread-15-oz-Tub-Refrigerated/10306828) (35 cals per tablespoon); great butter or oil substitute
– [Hoosier Hill Big Daddy Mac Mix](https://www.amazon.com/Hoosier-Hill-Farm-Daddy-Pound/dp/B00X1LJZUG) (30 cals per serving); this is just cheese powder. I typically use it for Mac & cheese but it’s also good on popcorn!
– [Classico light Alfredo sauce](https://www.amazon.com/Classico-Creamy-Alfredo-Pasta-Sauce/dp/B007EC6VV4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=FRJ0YFFLPX3N&keywords=classico+light+alfredo+sauce&qid=1707433338&sprefix=+Classico+light+Alfredo+sauce%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-3) (25 cals for 1/4 cup)
– [Amylu andouille chicken sausage](https://amylufoods.com/chicken-sausages/no-antibiotics-chicken-sausages/andouille-chicken-sausages-abf) (110 cals per 71g link); I love these because they’re a lot bigger than other sausage brands and for lower cals
– [Hebrew National 97% fat free hot dogs](https://www.hebrewnational.com/kosher-beef-franks/97-fat-free-beef-franks-0) (45 cals per hot dog)
– [Turkey spam](https://www.walmart.com/ip/SPAM-Oven-Roasted-Turkey-9-G-Protein-per-Serving-12-oz-Aluminum-Can/10290935?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101491490&adid=2222222222810290935_101491490_150879086610_20766633352&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=680898274955&wl4=aud-2225087347867:pla-2253240488075&wl5=9001987&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=5086964753&wl11=online&wl12=10290935_101491490&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIpzbAUrfLRToEWEDSHOzx3ks&gclid=CjwKCAiAlJKuBhAdEiwAnZb7lfvdTQQdzQrSzHG9WXKz1eAC9U8KW8l3ExIoDuGjmzZIYSmpM-vB8RoCBqMQAvD_BwE) (80 cals per 56g); surprisingly this is lower calories than Spam Lite

– [Laughing Cow Cheese Light](https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Laughing-Cow-Light-Spreadable-Cheese-Wedges-5-4-oz-Box-Refrigerated/1344803917?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=3114&adid=222222222781344803917_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=501107745824&wl4=aud-2225087347867:pla-306310554666&wl5=9001987&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=1344803917&wl13=3114&veh=sem_LIA&gclsrc=aw.ds&&adid=222222222381344803917_117755028669_12420145346&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=501107745824&wl4=aud-2225087347867:pla-306310554666&wl5=9001987&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=1344803917&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIoSJ9vLSjUFOza6doq_AVwGK&gclid=CjwKCAiAlJKuBhAdEiwAnZb7leyg6gLtBAVuzdpQ8uVkk2aokLK-gmWE-8PAPRYEqQS1m_-Wo7VUJxoC-WUQAvD_BwE) (25 cals per wedge)
– [Ore Ida Golden Fries](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ore-Ida-Golden-French-Fries-French-Fried-Frozen-Potatoes-32-oz-Bag/10794811?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=3114&adid=2222222227810794811_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=501107745824&wl4=aud-2225087347867:pla-306310554666&wl5=9001987&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=10794811&wl13=3114&veh=sem_LIA&gclsrc=aw.ds&&adid=2222222223810794811_117755028669_12420145346&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=501107745824&wl4=aud-2225087347867:pla-306310554666&wl5=9001987&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=10794811&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIoSJ9vLSjUFOza6doq_AVwGK&gclid=CjwKCAiAlJKuBhAdEiwAnZb7lYsfqO8PXaTLq3p-eyLHV8lJgUlAGv9kjaU6HZxFHE90xvRqj1PpFRoCOvQQAvD_BwE) (90 cals per 84g or about 14 fries)
– [Shin Ramyun Light](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nongshim-Shin-Light-Air-Dried-Noodle-Soup-4-PACKS-13-6-Oz-388-g-LIGHT-13-6-Oz/137166093?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101096603&adid=22222222228137166093_101096603_152006501400_18647141708&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=659708446252&wl4=aud-2225087347867:pla-2048483460159&wl5=9001987&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=476369275&wl11=online&wl12=137166093_101096603&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIrq3CXDBsG3-ndkxjTt0kvwY&gclid=CjwKCAiAlJKuBhAdEiwAnZb7lSUla7Feux2VmrvHn8FTWaGC4E77WsKouPDV2gpIobjlKZEJhMHZJRoCJsIQAvD_BwE) (340 cals per packet)
– [Buldak Ramen Light](https://www.amazon.com/Samyang-Bulldark-Non-frying-Challenge-overseas/dp/B07ZGK848M) (380 cals per packet)
– [gyoza/dumplings](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/chicken-gyoza-potstickers-003663) (200-250 cals per serving); good lord these were a life saver. Most of the brands you can find at the Asian grocery store are low cal
– [Imitation Crab Stick](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Louis-Kemp-Crab-Delights-Fresh-Wild-Alaska-Pollock-Imitation-Crab-Legs-1-lb-Packet-1-Pack/753932165?from=/search&wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222278753932165_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&veh=sem_LIA&adid=22222222238753932165_117755028669_12420145346&veh=sem&vtcWeb=RqSyaD2qU0TnVjA-kfwXjM&expiryTime=1707436018851&c=mWebSmartBanner) (80 cals per 85g); great over rice, with roasted seaweed, etc.
– [Kikkoman Miso Soup](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kikkoman-Soybean-Paste-With-Tofu-Instant-Soup-1-05-oz/10451757?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=2341&adid=2222222227810451757_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=501107745824&wl4=aud-2225087347867:pla-306310554666&wl5=9001987&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=10451757&wl13=2341&veh=sem_LIA&gclsrc=aw.ds&&adid=2222222223810451757_117755028669_12420145346&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=501107745824&wl4=aud-2225087347867:pla-306310554666&wl5=9001987&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=10451757&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIpV0z8JMdPBeQ8EApLnYk6xX&gclid=CjwKCAiAlJKuBhAdEiwAnZb7lYzN1WvQcjEMgmS1RUMVVAwbrzhEyMogty2wfiEKFGsIILo9DsXG8hoC8OgQAvD_BwE) (35cal per package)

I’m sure I’m forgetting some but these were the ones that were top of mind for me! I ended up gaining back a fair portion of the weight I lost after I stopped calorie counting so I’ll be stocking up on these favorites again (and actually put effort into maintenance this time once I hit my goal weight).

Edit: included links; some of these things I buy online such as Fiber Gourmet but most things on this list I buy locally where the prices are cheaper in the store

Edit 2: I’ll be adding onto this list as more things come to mind.

by sandyxdaydream