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Best (Low cal) snacks for after the gym?

SuperheroSadie
SuperheroSadie Posts: 167 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hey all!
I'm on a 1200 calorie diet trying to lose 30lbs. I've been doing pretty well so far (don't let my profile fool you.. I set up this account a year ago when I was 15lbs lighter than I was starting now!), but I got sick of the breakfast I was having after having it every morning for three weeks! Surprise surprise!

So recently I've been having either toast with a bit of margarine and homemade butter, or toast with low-fat skippy and some banana slices on top. I love it, the only issue is that my previous breakfast was 170cal and these new ones are upwards of 300.

That really messes with what I can have for dinner, since there is so little wiggle room in a 1200 calorie diet. 400 cals for each meal, but usually I like to have around 600 for dinner, which means 200 for lunch... you get the deal.

After the gym I always get the hangries and since I'm immediately starting my work shift I've been having a P3 pack, which are about 180-190 calories. But to deal with my modified breakfast I'm looking to have a lower calorie snack that will fill me up the same way, and preferably be high in protein.

Suggestions?

TL;DR: Need easy low-cal high-protein snack ideas for after the gym and before lunch so I'm not grumpy to everyone I'm on the phone with!

Replies

  • janjunie
    janjunie Posts: 1,200 Member
    Since you are eating 1200 calories you should eat at least a portion of your exercise calories back.
    Best low fat post workout snack is 0% fat greek yoghurt hands down. You could also eat half a protein bar.
  • SuperheroSadie
    SuperheroSadie Posts: 167 Member
    Yeah, I'm eating all of my calories back, but I usually burn 150 max on the treadmill at the gym. I have less than an hr to work out every day, unfortunately, so I can't do more than that. And I'll check it out and see what they have at Market Basket :) Thanks @janjunie
  • eskimohugger
    eskimohugger Posts: 80 Member
    Best two protein bars (for me):

    + Simple Truth: Mint Chocolate Protein Bar (there are other flavors but this is my favorite) Calories: 190 - Carbs: 19g - Fat: 4.5g - Protein: 20g - Sugar: 7g
    Super filling and pretty tasty compared to other brands, it's thick so it's good to drink water with it (which also helps fill you up more!)

    +Organic Cliff Kids Z Bars
    (I know it says for kids but its yummy and low calorie lol)
    Calories: 130 - Fat: 3.5g - Carbs: 24g - Protein: 3g - Sugar: 11g
    Low on calories but it has a nice amount of carbs which is good for a post workout snack to replenish lost energy!
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