Fat/carb craving between lunch and dinner...BAD!

rowie

I have noticed that about an hour after i eat lunch i feel the need for a little snack. Even if i start out with a handful of almonds i find i just want more. I end up with a banana, then a cookie! Then, oh, i'll just have half of that other cookie, and it turns into diet carnage! This happens almost every day! What can i do to control my cravings? This is sabotaging my program! HELP!

sabrinafaith

Have you tried GG crispbread???? That's what I do when I get those cravings. I top them with some jam or agave nectar and have a glass of water after. They contain only 12 calories and 5 grams of fiber, so you still stay in your calorie budget.

lilchino4af

What are you eating for lunch? Without seeing your food diary, the only thing I can suggest is to add more fiber and protein in your lunch to keep you fuller longer.

exermom

Many times what I do when this happens is I have a bran muffin that I made. What you do is take a box of the low fat brownie mix, 3 cups of what bran, an egg (for the binder) and 1-1/2 cup water. Mix all together. They don't rise, but this makes about 12 muffins. Bake at 350 for 30 min. Each muffin has something like only 58 calories in it, and with all that bran, I normally can drink at least 24oz of water, many times more.

I do find that having protein keeps me full longer, like egg whites or chicken.

exermom

Another thing I've had is this:

Sausage-Cheese Balls

These little appetizers make a big hit with any crowd. They continue to be one of our most-requested recipes!
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 45 min
Makes: About 8 1/2 dozen cheese balls




3 cups Original Bisquick® mix
1 pound bulk pork sausage
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (16 ounces)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
Barbecue sauce or chili sauce, if desired






About Concordance™

1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease bottom and sides of jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x2x1 inch.
2. Stir together all ingredients, using hands or spoon. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place in pan.
3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until brown. Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm with sauce for dipping.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) Heat oven to 375ºF. Decrease Bisquick to 2 1/2 cups; stir in 1/2 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.


Do-Ahead Tip
Want to make these savory cheese balls ahead? Your options are many! You can:

Cover and refrigerate unbaked balls up to 24 hours. Bake as directed.

Cover and freeze unbaked balls up to 1 month. Heat oven to 350ºF. Place frozen balls on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until brown.

Bake as directed; cover and freeze up to 1 month. Heat oven to 350ºF. Place frozen balls on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through.

Bake as directed; cover and freeze up to 1 month. Place 6 frozen balls on microwavable plate. Loosely cover with waxed paper. Microwave on High 45 seconds to 1 minute or until heated through.

Success
It's true. You don't need to cook the sausage before using it when making this recipe.

Nutrition Information:
1 Cheese Ball: Calories 40 (Calories from Fat 25); Total Fat 2 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 95mg; Total Carbohydrate 2g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g); Protein 2g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 0%

I don't use any barbecue sauce. I made some and keep them in the freezer. Then, when I want one, I just take it out a nuke it for a few seconds

rowie

Thanks for all the great ideas ladies! I managed to abstain yesterday, so lets hope i can keep it up!!!