The New Costco in Forney Is a Game-Changer for Fitness-Focused Families

The news is official: a 161,000-square-foot Costco Wholesale is opening at 150 FM 460 in Forney — right off Highway 80, complete with a gas station. The roughly $22 million project has been the most talked-about development in Kaufman County, and for good reason.

For anyone who lives in Forney, Talty, Crandall, Terrell, Kaufman, Heartland, Mesquite, Sunnyvale, or Heath, this is the closest Costco you’ve got. No more driving to Dallas, Garland, or Rowlett. It’s right here, right off the highway — and it happens to be just down the road from TX Fitness.

That combination — a bulk-buy grocery warehouse and a full-service gym on the same highway corridor — is exactly what fitness-focused families in East Kaufman County have been waiting for.

Why Costco and the Gym Go Together

Nutrition and training are two halves of the same equation. You can train hard five days a week, but if your fridge is empty or stocked with junk, your results will stall. The biggest obstacle for most families isn’t willpower — it’s access to affordable, high-quality food in bulk.

That’s exactly what Costco delivers. And now that it’s in Forney, the “healthy eating is too expensive” excuse just lost a lot of weight.

How to Shop Costco Like a Gym-Goer

Here’s a practical Costco shopping list for anyone who’s training regularly and wants to fuel their workouts without breaking the bank:

Protein (The Priority)

Rotisserie chicken — $4.99 for a whole cooked chicken. Shred it and use it in meals all week.
Chicken breast (boneless, skinless) — bulk packs at a fraction of grocery store prices. Freeze what you won’t use immediately.
Ground turkey or lean ground beef — great for meal prep. Brown it in bulk on Sunday.
Eggs — 5-dozen packs. Eggs are one of the cheapest, most versatile protein sources on earth.
Greek yogurt — large tubs of plain Greek yogurt. High protein, low sugar when you buy plain.
Kirkland protein bars — solid macros, way cheaper per bar than buying singles at a gas station.

Carbs (Fuel for Training)

Rice — 25-lb bags of jasmine or brown rice. Pennies per serving.
Oats — giant canisters of rolled oats for pre-workout meals or overnight oats.
Sweet potatoes — buy the big bags and bake a batch every few days.
Bread — Dave’s Killer Bread and other whole-grain options in bulk.
Bananas and fruit — Costco’s produce section has large quantities at good prices.

Healthy Fats

Avocados — bags of 6–8 for less than you’d pay for 3 at the grocery store.
Olive oil — Kirkland extra virgin olive oil is well-rated and massive.
Nuts and nut butters — almonds, cashews, mixed nuts, and peanut butter in bulk.

Vegetables

Frozen vegetables — giant bags of broccoli, stir-fry mix, and green beans. Frozen is just as nutritious as fresh and lasts much longer.
Salad kits — large pre-made salad bags for quick sides.
Fresh spinach and kale — big containers for smoothies, salads, or cooking.

Meal Prep Essentials

Zip-lock bags and meal prep containers — stock up once and you’re set for months.
Aluminum foil and parchment paper — for sheet pan meals (one of the easiest meal prep methods).
Kirkland water bottles — for the gym bag. Hydration isn’t optional.

The One-Trip Routine

Here’s what a lot of TX Fitness members from the area are going to start doing once Costco opens:

Hit the gym — morning or afternoon session at TX Fitness
Drive over to Costco — grab your weekly groceries and meal prep supplies while you’re already in Forney
Fill up on gas — Costco’s fuel station (at 140 FM 460) consistently has some of the lowest gas prices around
Drive home stocked and trained — one trip, everything handled

For families coming from Talty (8 min), Crandall (10 min), Heartland (10 min), Terrell (15 min), Kaufman (15 min), Mesquite (15 min), Sunnyvale (15 min), or Heath (15 min), this one-trip routine saves real time and gas money compared to making separate trips to different cities.

Meal Prep Sunday: The Costco Edition

If you really want to dial in your nutrition, here’s a simple Sunday routine using Costco ingredients:

Takes about 90 minutes. Feeds you all week.

Bake 4–5 chicken breasts (season with salt, pepper, garlic powder — 400°F for 25 min)
Cook a big pot of rice
Roast a sheet pan of vegetables (broccoli, sweet potatoes, bell peppers)
Hard-boil a dozen eggs
Portion everything into containers — 5 lunches, done

Total cost per meal: roughly $3–4. Try getting that from a drive-through.

Nutrition + Training = Results

The new Costco doesn’t just make shopping more convenient for Kaufman County — it removes one of the biggest barriers to eating well. When healthy food is affordable and 15 minutes from your house, the excuses disappear.

Pair that with consistent training at TX Fitness, and you’ve got a formula that actually works. No fad diets, no supplements, no shortcuts — just real food and real work.

TX Fitness — 127 E US Highway 80, Forney, TX 75126 Right down the road from your new favorite bulk shopping destination.

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