This colder weather is making me hungry!

motoxmom1

What can I do? The change in season's is making me hungry, like a need to bulk up for hibernation or something. Here's what my day normally looks like:
Breakfast: Oatmeal, Sara Lee (45cal) Multi Grain bread w/peanut butter or 1 Fiber One toaster pastry
Morning snack: light cheese stick or 100 cal. pack of almonds
Lunch: Lean Cuisine (or similar) not excedding 250 cal.
Afternoon snack: Fruit such as an apple, watermelon, grapes or pineapple
Dinner: 4-6 oz lean protein and two veggies
Evening snack: 100 cal. bag of popcorn, 1/2 fat ice cream, I try to keep it under 200 cal.
I walk 2-3 miles everyday, (circuit traing) The Firm work out DVD (30 min) 1-2 times a week, and water jogging (30 min) 1-2 times a week.
I haven't really lost anything the past 2 weeks, I did lose an inch on my waist though. I feel like I'm starving and craving hearty foods and sweets like CRAZY!!!!! Any suggestions? I'm open.

farmgirlh

I know me too. Check your sodium intake, also you might want to change up your workouts/food for a week or two it might help and jump start your weight loss again.

Good Luck!!

looby1968

As it's getting colder, try searching some low-cal soups. I find them really comforting in the winter.

soze

As it's getting colder, try searching some low-cal soups. I find them really comforting in the winter.

I eat quite a bit of soup. Made Cabbage soup last night for lunch this week and next. Ate some Minestone, Chicken noodle, and I can't remember the other soup. All were low in calories. Plus they taste great!

Mirabilis

Lentil soup is a good one, lots of protein and fibre, no fat, and thick enough to keep you full. Throw in some smoked turkey if you like that whole split pea soup taste.

MzBug

I made split pea soup in the crock pot! I used smoked turkey necks instead of ham. Just over 200 cals for a cup and a half! Filling and good for you. Next week I am trying tomato lentil soup.

Michelle_A_Richmond

I'd cut the carbs in your breakfast down to one instead of three, and add some protein. It could just be the carbs making you snacky!

YourFriendBecky

I know what you mean, it happens to me, too. Maybe there's something instinctive about it. During the summer I was craving fresh fruit, but now I want warm and filling foods.

I agree with the soup... I made a big pot of vegie soup that included potatoes and then blended it with a stick blender. Very comforting and quite low-cal and healthy. I also make pudding with lowfat milk... and wholegrain fruit muffins.... oh, and eating more protein helps.

motoxmom1

Thanks for all the good suggestions! I guess I should have been more specific on breakfast, I don't eat all three I just pick one each day.