Summer Grilling at Wegmans | Low Calorie, High Protein

Summer Grilling Staples for Healthy Meal Prep | Wegmans Grocery Haul

Today, I’m taking you to Wegmans to share my must-have summer grilling staples. Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ, a healthy cookout, or weekly meal prep, these easy and delicious picks will help you get the most out of your grill before summer ends (and yes – there’s still plenty of warm weather left!)

Grilling is my go-to healthy cooking method during summer in New York. It’s quick, flavorful, and saves a ton of time while meal prepping. I’ll show you the exact items I stock up on for protein-packed meals with low calories, clean eating, and easy family-friendly recipes.

Even though I’m shopping at Wegmans, you can find most of these healthy grilling essentials at any grocery store (like Walmart, Aldi, Target, Costco, Trader Joe’s and Sam’s Club). Perfect for anyone on a weight loss journey, building muscle, or simply looking for fresh, low-calorie, high-protein meals. These meals will fuel intense workouts in the gym, whether it be weight training or cardio, while at the same time allowing you to burn fat without being miserable.

I’ve been a trainer in the Westchester area for the past decade and have coached thousands of people online to get in the best shape of their life. Whether you’re new to working out or been active your whole life, the principles of diet and nutrition that I discuss in this video will make staying in shape this summer seamless.

What you’ll learn in this video:

🔘 Healthy grilling staples for summer
🔘 High-protein, low-calorie grocery picks
🔘 How to meal prep with the grill
🔘 BBQ ideas for weight loss & fitness goals

📌TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 | Intro
0:55 | Steaks
2:30 | Beef
4:15 | Commercial
5:00 | Seafood
7:00 | Pork
7:55 | Precooked meats
9:00 | Breads
10:30 | Produce
11:50 | Supplement aisle
12:40 | Desserts
14:00 | Outro

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Eileen Pallotta

Coach

"Habits make history."

Eileen is responsible for guiding clients through personalized coaching that delivers life-changing results through consistency, strategy, and accountability. She manages client progress, provides tailored nutrition guidance, and offers ongoing support and education to ensure every individual feels empowered, understood, and set up for long-term success.

When she’s not coaching clients, you’ll find Eileen throwing weights around in the garage or chasing step goals trying to keep pace with her husband and four kids… most often on the sidelines of various sports fields.

Specialities:

  • BA Journalism and International Business
  • 15+ years Fitness and Nutrition Coach
  • Precision Nutrition Level 1
  • Certified CrossFit Trainer
  • Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
  • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certification
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Elise’s primary role as Director of Coaching is to ensure that the coaching business runs smoothly and is driven by science based principles concerning nutrition and exercise science. Her goal is to continually work to enhance the overall client experience, educate the clientele, monitor key performance indicators related to the coaching services, and foster a company culture of continuous learning among coaching staff.

When Elise is not helping the company with all things coaching she is either in the gym lifting weights or taking long walks through the grocery store finding new tasty and macro friendly nutrition products.


Specialities:

  • BAS Food Science 
  • NQ NPC Figure Competitor 
  • ACE CPT 
  • J3 University

Michelle Freedman

Chief of Operations

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Michelle holds a crucial position in supervising the daily operations, aiming for operational efficiency, fostering growth, and contributing to the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives. Beyond providing structure, Michelle is actively involved in coaching and managing social media activities.

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  • 10 years Corporate Fitness Management 
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  • ACE Nutrition Specialist 
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