Snacks?

Just was wondering, for those here whose WOE allows for snacking, what
snacks beyond the usual fruits or veggies do you enjoy, and keep you
going until your next meal? Here are a few of mine:

Triscuits and cheese - maybe 4 crackers each with a thin slice of
cheese. I find Triscuits to be hearty and satisfying.

A slice of cheese rolled up around a slice of meat (turkey, ham, etc.).

Half a peanut butter sandwich, or a couple of graham crackers with
peanut butter.

A homemade muffin or slice of quick bread - pumpkin, zucchini, etc.,
maybe with a smear of cream cheese.

Yogurt.

Homemade microwave popcorn. Put 3-4 tbsp. popcorn, 2 tsp. fat and salt
to taste into a paper lunch bag. Fold top down and staple twice to
close (no, this small amount of metal won't harm the microwave). Set
bag on a paper plate, as bag will get oily, and microwave until popped.
Tastier and cheaper than the store-bought microwave popcorn, and you can
control the type of fat you use - olive oil, butter, whatever you
choose. You can also add different seasonings. Plus the smaller amount
is just right for me. In fact, I sometimes eat popcorn as my dinner
when I'm not very hungry, it's satisfying and pretty healthy.

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M-C
401/376/?

wrote:

Just was wondering, for those here whose WOE allows for snacking, what
snacks beyond the usual fruits or veggies do you enjoy, and keep you
going until your next meal? Here are a few of mine:

Triscuits and cheese - maybe 4 crackers each with a thin slice of
cheese. I find Triscuits to be hearty and satisfying.

A slice of cheese rolled up around a slice of meat (turkey, ham, etc.).

Half a peanut butter sandwich, or a couple of graham crackers with
peanut butter.

A homemade muffin or slice of quick bread - pumpkin, zucchini, etc.,
maybe with a smear of cream cheese.

Yogurt.

Homemade microwave popcorn. Put 3-4 tbsp. popcorn, 2 tsp. fat and salt
to taste into a paper lunch bag. Fold top down and staple twice to
close (no, this small amount of metal won't harm the microwave). Set
bag on a paper plate, as bag will get oily, and microwave until popped.
Tastier and cheaper than the store-bought microwave popcorn, and you can
control the type of fat you use - olive oil, butter, whatever you
choose. You can also add different seasonings. Plus the smaller amount
is just right for me. In fact, I sometimes eat popcorn as my dinner
when I'm not very hungry, it's satisfying and pretty healthy.

--
M-C
401/376/?

Nice ideas. I also like apple slices dipped in peanut butter, Myoplex
Lite shakes made with iced coffee, a handful of almonds, or low-fat
cottage cheese mixed with yogurt.

Your snacks seem to be pretty good at following my rule of thumb: no
carbs all by themselves. You need to add fat and protein to every
meal/snack. It looks to me like you could do more with protein and less
with fat, but you're on the right track.

I also think that planned snacks are an important element of my success.
You've got to eat to fuel your body and that means keeping the engines
running by giving yourself regular fuel. I used to snack endlessly
while making dinner: now I have a planned snack around 3:30 and I don't
snack at 5:30 anymore. I used to nosh at night, now I PLAN to nosh at
night and just account for those calories. (Sometimes, when I'm logging
at Fitday, I'll log all the calories for the day and then think about
what I could eat that would round out my macronutrient/calories for the
day. Eating as an assigned activity!)

Dally
244/170/165

wrote:

Just was wondering, for those here whose WOE allows for snacking, what
snacks beyond the usual fruits or veggies do you enjoy, and keep you
going until your next meal? Here are a few of mine:

Triscuits and cheese - maybe 4 crackers each with a thin slice of
cheese. I find Triscuits to be hearty and satisfying.

A slice of cheese rolled up around a slice of meat (turkey, ham, etc.).

Half a peanut butter sandwich, or a couple of graham crackers with
peanut butter.

A homemade muffin or slice of quick bread - pumpkin, zucchini, etc.,
maybe with a smear of cream cheese.

Yogurt.

Homemade microwave popcorn. Put 3-4 tbsp. popcorn, 2 tsp. fat and salt
to taste into a paper lunch bag. Fold top down and staple twice to
close (no, this small amount of metal won't harm the microwave). Set
bag on a paper plate, as bag will get oily, and microwave until popped.
Tastier and cheaper than the store-bought microwave popcorn, and you can
control the type of fat you use - olive oil, butter, whatever you
choose. You can also add different seasonings. Plus the smaller amount
is just right for me. In fact, I sometimes eat popcorn as my dinner
when I'm not very hungry, it's satisfying and pretty healthy.

--
M-C
401/376/?

Nice ideas. I also like apple slices dipped in peanut butter, Myoplex
Lite shakes made with iced coffee, a handful of almonds, or low-fat
cottage cheese mixed with yogurt.

Your snacks seem to be pretty good at following my rule of thumb: no
carbs all by themselves. You need to add fat and protein to every
meal/snack. It looks to me like you could do more with protein and less
with fat, but you're on the right track.

I also think that planned snacks are an important element of my success.
You've got to eat to fuel your body and that means keeping the engines
running by giving yourself regular fuel. I used to snack endlessly
while making dinner: now I have a planned snack around 3:30 and I don't
snack at 5:30 anymore. I used to nosh at night, now I PLAN to nosh at
night and just account for those calories. (Sometimes, when I'm logging
at Fitday, I'll log all the calories for the day and then think about
what I could eat that would round out my macronutrient/calories for the
day. Eating as an assigned activity!)

Dally
244/170/165

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Just was wondering, for those here whose WOE allows for snacking, what
snacks beyond the usual fruits or veggies do you enjoy, and keep you
going until your next meal? Here are a few of mine:

Triscuits and cheese - maybe 4 crackers each with a thin slice of
cheese. I find Triscuits to be hearty and satisfying.

A slice of cheese rolled up around a slice of meat (turkey, ham, etc.).

Half a peanut butter sandwich, or a couple of graham crackers with
peanut butter.

A homemade muffin or slice of quick bread - pumpkin, zucchini, etc.,
maybe with a smear of cream cheese.

Yogurt.

Homemade microwave popcorn. Put 3-4 tbsp. popcorn, 2 tsp. fat and salt
to taste into a paper lunch bag. Fold top down and staple twice to
close (no, this small amount of metal won't harm the microwave). Set
bag on a paper plate, as bag will get oily, and microwave until popped.
Tastier and cheaper than the store-bought microwave popcorn, and you can
control the type of fat you use - olive oil, butter, whatever you
choose. You can also add different seasonings. Plus the smaller amount
is just right for me. In fact, I sometimes eat popcorn as my dinner
when I'm not very hungry, it's satisfying and pretty healthy.

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M-C
401/376/?


Have you tried Wasa crackers instead of the Triscuits and Graham crackers? I
have totally moved away from any other crackers except Wasa fiber rye. Your
stuff also sounds a bit high in carbs for my WOE and not enough protein. I
haven't had popcorn in over a year, not because I don't want it, but because
it is a trigger food from my past WOE which causes me to be even hungrier.
YMMV

Susan
280/186 and stuck here/140

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Just was wondering, for those here whose WOE allows for snacking, what
snacks beyond the usual fruits or veggies do you enjoy, and keep you
going until your next meal? Here are a few of mine:

Triscuits and cheese - maybe 4 crackers each with a thin slice of
cheese. I find Triscuits to be hearty and satisfying.

A slice of cheese rolled up around a slice of meat (turkey, ham, etc.).

Half a peanut butter sandwich, or a couple of graham crackers with
peanut butter.

A homemade muffin or slice of quick bread - pumpkin, zucchini, etc.,
maybe with a smear of cream cheese.

Yogurt.

Homemade microwave popcorn. Put 3-4 tbsp. popcorn, 2 tsp. fat and salt
to taste into a paper lunch bag. Fold top down and staple twice to
close (no, this small amount of metal won't harm the microwave). Set
bag on a paper plate, as bag will get oily, and microwave until popped.
Tastier and cheaper than the store-bought microwave popcorn, and you can
control the type of fat you use - olive oil, butter, whatever you
choose. You can also add different seasonings. Plus the smaller amount
is just right for me. In fact, I sometimes eat popcorn as my dinner
when I'm not very hungry, it's satisfying and pretty healthy.

--
M-C
401/376/?


Have you tried Wasa crackers instead of the Triscuits and Graham crackers? I
have totally moved away from any other crackers except Wasa fiber rye. Your
stuff also sounds a bit high in carbs for my WOE and not enough protein. I
haven't had popcorn in over a year, not because I don't want it, but because
it is a trigger food from my past WOE which causes me to be even hungrier.
YMMV

Susan
280/186 and stuck here/140

Your snacks seem to be pretty good at
following my rule of thumb: no carbs all
protein to every meal/snack. It looks to
me like you could do more with protein
and less with fat, but you're on the right
track.

Yeah, that's why I listed a variety of things. Sometimes I just want a
little something sweet, sometimes I crave a protein-rich nibble,
sometimes just something fun, tasty and crunchy like popcorn. Actually,
though, I don't feel the need to snack constantly, almost never between
breakfast and lunch, and more often than not, if I snack in the
afternoon, I go for a piece of fruit or some veggies and dip/dressing.
After dinner in the evening, if I want anything, it's usually either
something sweet or some popcorn. It's nice to have some options in
mind, though, on those occasions when I do want a more substantial
snack.

--
M-C
401/376/?

Your snacks seem to be pretty good at
following my rule of thumb: no carbs all
protein to every meal/snack. It looks to
me like you could do more with protein
and less with fat, but you're on the right
track.

Yeah, that's why I listed a variety of things. Sometimes I just want a
little something sweet, sometimes I crave a protein-rich nibble,
sometimes just something fun, tasty and crunchy like popcorn. Actually,
though, I don't feel the need to snack constantly, almost never between
breakfast and lunch, and more often than not, if I snack in the
afternoon, I go for a piece of fruit or some veggies and dip/dressing.
After dinner in the evening, if I want anything, it's usually either
something sweet or some popcorn. It's nice to have some options in
mind, though, on those occasions when I do want a more substantial
snack.

--
M-C
401/376/?

wrote in message
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Just was wondering, for those here whose WOE allows for snacking, what
snacks beyond the usual fruits or veggies do you enjoy, and keep you
going until your next meal? Here are a few of mine:

Triscuits and cheese - maybe 4 crackers each with a thin slice of
cheese. I find Triscuits to be hearty and satisfying.

A slice of cheese rolled up around a slice of meat (turkey, ham, etc.).

Half a peanut butter sandwich, or a couple of graham crackers with
peanut butter.

A homemade muffin or slice of quick bread - pumpkin, zucchini, etc.,
maybe with a smear of cream cheese.

Yogurt.

Homemade microwave popcorn. Put 3-4 tbsp. popcorn, 2 tsp. fat and salt
to taste into a paper lunch bag. Fold top down and staple twice to
close (no, this small amount of metal won't harm the microwave). Set
bag on a paper plate, as bag will get oily, and microwave until popped.
Tastier and cheaper than the store-bought microwave popcorn, and you can
control the type of fat you use - olive oil, butter, whatever you
choose. You can also add different seasonings. Plus the smaller amount
is just right for me. In fact, I sometimes eat popcorn as my dinner
when I'm not very hungry, it's satisfying and pretty healthy.

--
M-C
401/376/?

My favorite snacks:
almonds or pistachios
cottage cheese with splenda and cinnamon
plain yogurt with whey powder
tomato wedges or cucumbers with hummus
turkey breast with hummus or light cream cheese
chocolate tofu pudding


Jenn

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Just was wondering, for those here whose WOE allows for snacking, what
snacks beyond the usual fruits or veggies do you enjoy, and keep you
going until your next meal? Here are a few of mine:

Triscuits and cheese - maybe 4 crackers each with a thin slice of
cheese. I find Triscuits to be hearty and satisfying.

A slice of cheese rolled up around a slice of meat (turkey, ham, etc.).

Half a peanut butter sandwich, or a couple of graham crackers with
peanut butter.

A homemade muffin or slice of quick bread - pumpkin, zucchini, etc.,
maybe with a smear of cream cheese.

Yogurt.

Homemade microwave popcorn. Put 3-4 tbsp. popcorn, 2 tsp. fat and salt
to taste into a paper lunch bag. Fold top down and staple twice to
close (no, this small amount of metal won't harm the microwave). Set
bag on a paper plate, as bag will get oily, and microwave until popped.
Tastier and cheaper than the store-bought microwave popcorn, and you can
control the type of fat you use - olive oil, butter, whatever you
choose. You can also add different seasonings. Plus the smaller amount
is just right for me. In fact, I sometimes eat popcorn as my dinner
when I'm not very hungry, it's satisfying and pretty healthy.

--
M-C
401/376/?

My favorite snacks:
almonds or pistachios
cottage cheese with splenda and cinnamon
plain yogurt with whey powder
tomato wedges or cucumbers with hummus
turkey breast with hummus or light cream cheese
chocolate tofu pudding


Jenn

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Yeah, that's why I listed a variety of things. Sometimes I just want a
little something sweet, sometimes I crave a protein-rich nibble,
sometimes just something fun, tasty and crunchy like popcorn.

I'm pausing while writing this. You aren't asking for advice. I
realize you might not be ready to hear this.

But you really should explore the "wanting something sweet" and "wanting
something fun" and "craving a nibble" stuff.

Instead of eating for entertainment or following whims, I recommend that
you plan to have a snack at the times you might want one. Nearly all of
your snacks are combinations of carbs and fat. You need to pay more
attention to getting the snacks balanced, just as you would try to eat
balanced meals. Veggies and dip are carbs and fat. Popcorn is mostly
carbs. Seriously, you'll manage cravings and appetite better if you try it.

It takes some planning to add protein to snacks. Carbs magically appear
whenever I'm hungry. Protein only appears if I put it there. Some
ideas are hard-boiled eggs, beef jerky, low-fat cottage cheese, protein
powder, tuna fish, smoked salmon, or chicken breast. Cheese and nuts
can be used in small measured quantities, as can peanutbutter. (Careful
on the measurement there!)

I'm not talking about being "low-carb", I'm talking about balancing your
macronutrient ratio. It's amazingly effective in me at controlling
appetite and allowing me to eat small portions frequently.

It's nice to have some options in
mind, though, on those occasions when I do want a more substantial
snack.

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M-C
401/376/?

Again, I'd encourage you to PLAN to have a snack, not just have one if
you particularly want one. Eating every four or five hours will keep
your metabolism revved up and allow you to eat small portions without
some psychological need to gorge. It also keeps you from getting
desperately hungry, at which point you'd eat anything without thinking
about it. I know people like to suggest you wait until you feel hunger
to eat, but I find that I don't eat smart when I wait until I'm really
hungry. Consider where you land in this spectrum. Would a planned
snack each day help you?

Dally
244/170/165