Snacks at work to munch on!

funjen1972

I pack my lunch and breakfast everyday. This is usually several smaller snack size portions that I eat through out the day. I pack things like oatmeal (it holds the heat so you could cook it before work), veggies, hummus, pretzels, Greek yogurt, fruit, soup, whole grain pasta and sauce, hard boiled eggs, pickles, protein bars, chicken breast, etc.

I spend my lunch break walking instead of eating.

rikkejohnsenrij

I work in a similar place. I have a tin of Ricola bon bon's at my desk. It's a herbflavored bon bon that leaves a toothpaste kind of flavour in the mouth, which (for me at least) removes the need for normal sweets....
I have about 5 each day, instead of the candy/cake I used to eat

strongwouldbenice

One of my jobs is pretty slow and surrounded by food so for that one I'm definitely just getting through the time before I get to eat again. I generally bring a banana, an apple, a high protein yoghurt single serve, a protein bar (usually eat half at a time), cherry tomatoes, sliced capsicum, tinned beans or tinned corn, a piece of bread with butter or peanut butter.
I usually bring MORE than I'll likely eat, and prelog it in the morning, so if I really want it I can have it. Saves me from being hungry and frustrated and just grabbing something else I probably shouldn't.

tinkerbellang83

Anything that is low calorie, high volume will do if you want to snack a lot over the day.

Alternatively pre-log your day and pick filling snacks that you'll enjoy but make them fit around your meals.

Drinking sparkling water or diet soda/ chewing also works for me if I want to avoid snacking altogether.

rosileem

KiwiGirl91 wrote: »

I wish cherries are so damn expensive here more so cause we’re not in season yet - I’ve considered dried fruit as an option (I’m in winter atm )

Some snack ideas?

Fresh fruit (whatever may be in season and that you enjoy)
Trail mix (nuts have great great great healthy fats that keep me full*- although mindful of dried fruits because they can be high in sugar..my heart breaks every time I log dried dates lmao!)
Bringing your own snacks? Hopefully there’s access to a fridge- cheese strings, or grape tomatoes and cucumber slices with some dip?
Nut butter with a slice or two of bread

I think as long as I’m being calorie wise and within my daily intake, and eating healthier (maybe not the healthiest!) it’s a good day

mbaker566

you can eat the snacks but you just need to fit it in your calorie allotment.
me, i like crunchy stuff. it curbs my snacking
so veggies. rice or popcorn chips. grapes.
if i have those, i don't want the higher calorie snacks

as for drinking water. i have NEVER found it curbs my hunger. not snacking? why? there are easy options that are low calorie. I graze. i don't typically eat meals. i graze all day

Mandylou19912014

KiwiGirl91 wrote: »

Okay so I work for a company doing tech support (great job, great pay and I love it and my conworkers). Down side? I’m sitting on my butt allday munching on snacks because they encourage us to do this.

What I really want to do is start eating the right foods etc.. something that will help with my weight loss etc.... so suggestions are a must pretty please!

I’m a grazer so I literally munch through out the day so something that will help me - I’m thinking dried cranberries but that’s all I’m coming up with

Can you guys recommend me some healthy filling snacks!

I would suggest plain Greek yoghurt with nuts and seeds and a little bit of honey. Handful of strawberries and blueberries, hard boiled egg with some raw spinach, protein shake, protein bar, some cooked chicken

Packerjohn

skelterhelter wrote: »

I think what the OP meant to ask was how to avoid all the temptation for treats at work. And it's hard. I work in a library where there are frequent catered staff meetings, as well as tons of cakes, cookies, chocolate, and chips in the break room. It's super tough not to give in, and a lot of the time I will give in to a brownie. I just stop at one and make sure I bring my own snacks to tide me over.

Most individuals working an office job can get by quite well with a breakfast before work, a normal lunch and dinner after work. No need to graze, eat stuff to "tide one over", or eat stuff just because it's there.

bpetrosky

Bring in a durian, dismantle it in the break room, and share with the coworkers. Great fun and the memory will longer for days.

apullum

If you just want something you can snack on for very few calories, veggies with a low calorie dip or dressing are a good option. Fruit may also be good, though the calories in fruit can add up faster than many people realize.

If you want something more filling, try small protein-rich snacks like jerky or string cheese.

I also drink a lot of tea at work, either unsweetened or with low calorie sweetener.

We don’t have tons of food around, but on days when there will be food and I expect to eat it (lunch provided during a meeting, for example), I pre-log it.

OHammykins

Kay_180 wrote: »

Something I did, which is kind of weird but it worked, was put up a poster on my office wall that said "0 days since a candy incident" and then marked off every day that I managed to not eat any. And then set myself different goals - a month, 100 days, etc.

I love this idea!! Not weird at all, very clever :-D

I love having little snacks throughout the day, sometimes a "proper" meal is too much food in one sitting for me. I like to pack little boxes of preportioned snacks like grapes, strawberries, sliced pears/apples & nuts to snack on during the day. Things that are small and slow to eat work best.

rosileem

@bpetrosky literally made me lol on the bus

@apullum I second beef jerky it’s my all time favourite snack! I love the list. I know for snacking I need to remember if I’m being calorie wise and it’s within my day amount, I’m good

skelterhelter

Packerjohn wrote: »

skelterhelter wrote: »

I think what the OP meant to ask was how to avoid all the temptation for treats at work. And it's hard. I work in a library where there are frequent catered staff meetings, as well as tons of cakes, cookies, chocolate, and chips in the break room. It's super tough not to give in, and a lot of the time I will give in to a brownie. I just stop at one and make sure I bring my own snacks to tide me over.

Most individuals working an office job can get by quite well with a breakfast before work, a normal lunch and dinner after work. No need to graze, eat stuff to "tide one over", or eat stuff just because it's there.

Well, I'm happy for you! I, however, do not have willpower of steel in the face of brownies.

JeromeBarry1

Hello @KiwiGirl91 I also graze at work. My plan is to have a small snack 2 hours after arriving to work, a very small lunch 2 hours later, and a small snack 2 hours before leaving. I often decline the free stuff that occasionally appears, and sometimes I adjust my plan to have the free stuff which appeared rather than my 3 small snacks.

It's just a matter of having a plan and sticking to it.

urloved33

Kay_180 wrote: »

Hey there! I have the same problem! My co-worker has a BUCKET OF FREE CANDY outside her office door. I walk past the candy bucket like 20 times a day. Even if I ignore the candy 95 times out of a 100, I'm still eating it 5 times a week that I don't need to.
Something I did, which is kind of weird but it worked, was put up a poster on my office wall that said "0 days since a candy incident" and then marked off every day that I managed to not eat any. And then set myself different goals - a month, 100 days, etc.
Alternative snacks - I have almonds, which are good for me because I like them but I don't like them enough to chew through them mindlessly. Microwave popcorn is also good. I also have mints at my desk and I've found it's helpful to have a mint after I've eaten something to help send a signal to my brain that I'm done with eating that thing now.

our office has this exact same thing, a HUGE BUCKET OF CANDY..at first I was like omg..and dove in. THEN I simply stopped...and I refuse to look at it, think about it..or eat it...somedays its like torture but im good about not indulging. look around at those of us who are...IT KILLS THE DESIRE QUICK.

Fflpnari

At my work they always have snacks. Chips, popcorn, cookies, candies. Its terrible. I bring my own snacks so I can avoid those. I have a couple protein shakes every day during my 10 hour shift. I try to remind myself of my macro goals. Im always under on protein and way over on carbs. DO not eat carbs, here drink your protien shake. I tell myself this a lot

nooshi713

Any fruit
Carrots with hummus or ranch dip
Celery with peanut butter
Small amount of nuts
Turkey or beef jerky
Protein or granola bar
Popcorn
Pickles