Snacks.....

smily_001

Hey everyone! I am needing some advice on some snacks that are good for you, but also will help me reach my calories. I am supposed to eat 2,000 plus (average between 1400-1800), but when I work out I have a deficit anywhere between 500-1000 plus what I was already missing from my calorie goal.. I am afraid that I am going to stop loosing weight if I don't get enough cals especially on the days I work out (4-5 days a week). Please help with some ideas....

SwtKittN

I love the 110 calorie thomas bagel things, I have those with the 35 cal laughing cow cheese on them

I also just had a sugar free Jell-O cup Dulce De Leche that was reaaaaaaaaaally yummy

dls06

Low fat Popcorn, Low fat yogurt, cheese, hummus, egg whites with tons of veggies, Low carb low cal breads pitas and tortilla chips. :happy:

4me2day

I love raw veggies and hummus. the protein and fat in the hummus really satisfy and the veggies help with the chew, chew thing.

farrellb2

Snyder's makes these awesome veggies sticks/crisps theyre suppose to be really healthy they're called "Eatsmart" veggie crisps or veggie sticks, they're like potato chips only better for you. Walmart(in certain areas only), Target, Kroger's, Whole food store...look on there website or call them before you go shopping for them

theradiantbride

If you just need some extra calories, try adding healthy fats to your meals. Eating things like avacado and almonds or just adding a little olive oil can help you reach that calorie goal without being unhealthy.

crzyone

Flat bread with turkey ....rolled up in a roll....

Cottage cheese with dry sugar free jello mixed in.....sweet and yummy.....

Blue Bell fruit bars....70 calories ....strawberry, peach and lime.....

Mini rice cakes......could put Laughing Cow cheese on them...

Fruit...I'm loving the plum and nectarine season here.

A pita pocket full of veggies, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions etc with a touch of Ranch dressing.....

JIsh09

Sugar free Jello
Special K Snacks are awesome too.
I also like the new 4 oz Yoplait yogurt..(cookies & cream,reeses,nestle crunch)
Almonds
Trail Mix

ArchyJill

Go for whole foods that pack a punch: nuts, cheese, yogurt (plain, not sweetened), oatmeal, etc. My favorite snack trick is to make up my own "Almost Cookies"...it's a pretty simple recipe base that you can add danged near anything to and they come out super yummy:

Base:
Oatmeal
Egg whites/eggbeaters/similar product

Some of my favorite Add-ins:
raisins
Truvia
nuts
fruit (apple and banana work well)
choco nibs (unsweetened chocolate bits)
protein powder

Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick stuff, heat oven to about 350f, bake for about 15 minutes or so (watch to make sure it doesn't burn). If you make your cookies "thin" they will be crisp (I use the base all by itself for pizza crust) and if they are thick they will be more cake-like...I've even poured the whole lot into a bread pan and made some "bread".

Good luck! And well done on eating your workout calories

Kelly_Wilson1990

Plain Greek yogurt with cereal and fruit in it.

Hummus with rice crackers.

Laughing Cow cheese with rice crackers.

SueInAz

If trying to overcome a calorie deficit, avoid any low fat, light and low calorie foods in your diet. You obviously don't need them, you need the calories from the regular versions. The light versions just replace fat with sugar and salt, for the most part.

Another way to easily add some extra calories is to add olive oil to salads, soups, casseroles, etc. to get some healthy fat.

For snacks:

Almonds and other nuts
Cheese
Hard boiled eggs
Trail mix
Peanut butter
Avocados

smily_001

Thank you everyone!!! I really appreciate it.. I will give these a try.. The reason I am having a problem getting all the cals is because I'm not that hungry anymore.. Who would of thought..

CoryIda

Apples, oranges, bananas, and other fruits (unless you're diabetic).
Nuts (almonds and walnuts especially).
Baby carrots.
I'm allergic to dairy, but greek yogurt is something a lot of people swear by.
Also try combining a carb with a protein (like apples with peanut butter).