Late Night Snack

officiallymrswhite

Just went for an 80 minute walk and did a 2.5 mile run this morning (very active on weekends!!). I am only netting about 680 calories for today and I am looking for a snack to eat now. Any suggestions?? Thanks!!

winneau

Protein! Great for a late night snack. Think cottage cheese, yogurt, etc.

MelodAngel

I like apples with peanut butter! PB is high in calories, and so are some apples. It works for me! I just had cereal lol..

Jeneba

I agree! Protein! String cheese? Yogurt?

Just_Bethy

Mine isn't as healthy but every night before bed I get some hot choc and 2oz pretzels..I think the carbs help me sleep..lol..

Dragonwolf

Is there anything your chart says you're low on? I know I've found that if I'm lacking something, eating food with a good amount of what I'm lacking makes me feel fuller faster and for longer.

If you're lacking protein, a handful of nuts or a container of yogurt make a good snack and are about 100-200 calories per serving.

If you're lacking carbs, Wheat Thins (or other whole wheat snack), pretzels, some toast, or your favorite vegetables are good and again around 100-200 calories per serving.

A protein or nutritional shake is also a good general snack, as is a bowl of cereal or a fruit smoothie.

LJCDuke11

Mine isn't as healthy but every night before bed I get some hot choc and 2oz pretzels..I think the carbs help me sleep..lol..

yeah... i feel the same way.. sometimes you just need a few warm carbs to go to sleep...

funluvsweetness

Try protein smoothies post-workout. I use 100% whey protein - got my last jug at target (http://www.target.com/Pure-Protein-Vanilla-Cream-Powder/dp/B003V5PUZQ/ref=sc_qi_detaillink). I prefer the vanilla flavors because you can mix it with more to create more variety. I freeze bananas (broken in chunks), and use other frozen (unsweetened berries). I mix skim milk (1/2c-1c depending on my activity) with 1/2-1 scoop protein. Then add the frozen bananas as your thickener (the equivalent of 1/2-1 medium banana) and either 1/2-1 Tbsp reduced fat peanut butter OR frozen berries such as blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries... you get the idea! I bought the GE Rocket Blender last November (http://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-Single-Serve-Blender-Silver/15231389) and it works fabulous - blend and serve right in the same container.

They are a fantastic, yummy treat and filled with protein (obviously), which helps rebuild the muscle you break down working out. Hope this helps for future snacks or meal replacements! Good luck!



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vulrich93

Half a bell pepper with hummus<3 mmm

officiallymrswhite

opted for some greek yogurt with a small amount of fiber one cereal mixed in...and I'm full!

ChristinaRamos

Go for protein! A shake, some egg whites, some chicken breast, whatever!!!!!!!