I recently lost over 70 pounds. Here are 12 staples from Costco I swore by while losing weight and still buy today.

I relied on a few staples from Costco during my journey to lose 70 pounds and I still buy many of them today.David Silber

• I'm a 28-year-old who struggled to lose weight. In recent years, I went from 254 to 184 pounds.
• I found some picks from Costco helped me make the change in a healthy, sustainable way.

Costco holds a special place in my heart.

Growing up, it was my mom's regular weekend pit stop. Wandering the aisles was both a delight and a temptation, as with every food I sampled, I was reminded of my lifelong struggle to lose weight.

When the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown happened I saw an opportunity to really focus on my weight-loss goals and went from 254 to 184 pounds.

Now, as a 28-year-old solo shopper, I use Costco to maintain a healthier weight and lifestyle. I've lost 70 pounds and kept it off for four years (and counting).

Although everyone's weight-loss journey is different and what works for me may not work for others, here are 12 Costco buys that helped me stick to my goals.