Peapod.com was a lifesaver when I was recovering from a work injury. I never ordered produce or meats, but the bulk items and staples were delivered on time and as ordered. I would certainly try it for meats and produce if the need arises but I still prefer to shop the specials for daily sales on meats and fish. We often decide what's for dinner based on what's on sale.

This is insane. This is one of the reasons America is getting too fat. I like the exercise of going out and shopping.

My only fear is that our food consumption become completely online -- there are already enough ''middle men'' in the food chain. Its that thing of having our food, internet and everything government controlled... then if the government says stand on your head and gargle peanut butter and we don't want to or can't, then that's a bad place to be in: government control.

More down on earth: Peapod isn't in my area, Netgrocer's postal rates are good if you live in the northeast (NY, and north) and the Walmart link didn't work for me... but Walmart is not that far. "Off the Vine'' is a local organic supplier for great fruits and vegetables but require bulk purchases -- a single person like myself wouldn't be able to eat all the veggies and fruits they require for a minimum order in a week.

Ordering groceries online seems like a good thing for some folks, but I agree with comments about getting out and shopping.  I do order from Door to Door Organics in the spring, summer and fall for local organic products because it does motivate me to cook and eat more vegies and fruits.

You are missing one of the great joys of life.  Try slowing down enough to smile or greet some of the older people and/or overweight people in the store!  It will bring happiness to your own heart.  Many people on Calorie Count are overweight and are attempting to do something about it.  Be thankful you are not substantially overweight and keep up the good work on Calorie Count!

The sad thing about cutie's comment is that she has children and i am sure she is passing on that poison to them.

I enjoy grocery shopping at Wegmans.  It's a nice store that offers more than groceries.  There are demos, tastings, magazines with recipes, a coffee bar & a good prepared food section with tables.  I run into lots of people; because everyone around here loves it!

I must have missed something...

I would be all for online grocery shopping, but I think it misses the point of food. I love vegetables, I love growing vegetables, and I love other people who grow them. Here's the thing though, I would not love the vegetables I buy at the store as much if I didn't also grow many of them myself, and know what goes into making that head of lettuce or that perfect-looking tomato. I truly believe that a lot of the unhealthiness of our country stems from the fact that people have absolutely no idea where their food comes from. What's wrong with farmers markets? What's wrong with getting to know your food and where it comes from, and the people who work their butts off to get it to you? If you are fortunate enough to have a farmers market in your area, whether it is seasonal or year-round, I encourage you to check it out. Yes, often times farmers markets also have people selling pies, bread, jams, and other not-so-healthy stuff, but even that stuff is made without preservatives and is probably better for you than Sara Lee. Does online grocery stopping allow you to see a cool new eggplant or bok choy and talk to someone who knows about how it grows and a new, fun recipe to use it in? You can avoid temptation in the grocery stores, so please don't become even more disconnected to your food.

We don't seem to get the option over here in Spain so much, only a few supermarkets offer the service, but my daughter in the UK does a big shop once a month, then shops as and when for fresh produce. Shopping this way helps her stick to her budget more easily than shopping weekly. Also in Spain we tend to have more of a culture of daily shopping and buying vegetables etc from markets, a large amount of our vegetables etc are grown organically with out the 'expensive' price tag a number of other countries (including the UK ) have. I seem to spend more when shopping in in supermarkets as I tend to buy more impulse items. One way I avoid this is to ask my husband to shop he only ever buys what's on my list! It would be good to shop online for the heavy items like drinking water and dog food...then again it's exercise so that helps with my regime. 

I just started online grocery shopping a few months ago. It's good when you want to really stock up. I don't have any excuse not to eat at home. Before, I would put off going to the store and instead stop someplace on the way home. Also, I don't feel hungry when I see all the unhealthy goodies at the store and I'm not going home either feeling deprived or ashamed based on if I gave into the temptation.

I feel like I should mention I don't own a car and live in a big city. For folks in the suburbs shopping is good exercise, but for me it just means I can only buy a couple "heavy items" and I risk damaging eggs and produce on my way home. Online shopping a few times a month makes sense. I don't see what's bad about it or why everyone's against it.

Hum... More loss of socialisation. More sitting at the computer. More close-work eye strain. Staying out of the bracing outdoors. We are in need of more activity, not less. No car? Ok. Use the service for heavy items, maybe eggs. Otherwise Go Shopping!

@tracy_marie, that's what I said I did, I use it a few times a month for big trips, not all trips. Most online grocery has a minimum anyway. BTW, I dare you to go to a store in Chicago and "socialize"; other than "excuse me" and "thank you", it doesn't happen. I walk to the train, the bus, other stores, friend's houses. I walk a lot, walking alone isn't enough exercise for me. Missing 1/2 mile every couple weeks due to online shopping is not effecting my bottom line. It IS, however, cutting down on temptations and excuses! If you don't want to fine, but don't make it sound like I'm doing something wrong when I'm doing what works for ME!

Buying clubs are becoming very popular.... I get my best ORGANIC prices from my buying club which orders from Azure Standard (.com)  And mine delivers to my door for a $2 fee!  I live in Idaho and my stuff comes from OR/WA - produce, dried beans, wheat berries, flour, etc.

Just web search buying clubs in your area - there is bound to be one. 

I love the advise given on the articles posted here, but in no way am I under the impression that someone is strong-arming me into doing whatever the talk is about.   All it is is advise and information, which we can take or leave.  As adults I wish more of us could just take it as that and stop the judgemental attitudes and backlashings.  My first impression was the cost of this service and the lack of exercising one would miss by buying online, but others brought up some very useful information on situations where this would be a huge blessing.  So to each there own, but I for one have garnered some great information on this sight, and am very thankful for it.

I thought on line shopping was great and especially when my daughter had a new born baby. Just put in the order and it is delivered. The down side was the site  was a bit slow to navigate around. Maybe they could re vamp it.

cheers :)