Mini Meals

nik433

So I read a lot on here about eating many small meals per day to stay on track and keep the metabolism up, instead of 3 heavy meals.....with the possibility of overeating because I'm so STARVING. I decided to try this and I'm on day 3. It does take more planning on my part but I feel okay about that because I should be watching what I eat anyway. It also works well with my work schedule because I only have time to snack anyway so I feel like this is something I can stick to! :drinker:

So anywho, the thing I'm having trouble with is being satisfied after eating my snacks. I try to keep the snacks to 200-250 calories each and I won't be able to eat for another 3 hours so it has to fill me up enough. Problem is, I spend those 3 hours just thinking about what I can eat next! I'm worried that I'll lose self control and binge. My typicals snacks have been apples and cheese, nuts and pretzels, yogurt....at least trying to stay healthy. Any ideas for those of you who are pros at this?!

One more question while I'm on here..... we get extra calories on here when we work out so my question is: if the intent is to lose weight, shouldn't we not get to eat more after working out? Shouldn't the point be to burn more calories than we take in in order to lose weight? I don't get it. :indifferent:

nik433

So I read a lot on here about eating many small meals per day to stay on track and keep the metabolism up, instead of 3 heavy meals.....with the possibility of overeating because I'm so STARVING. I decided to try this and I'm on day 3. It does take more planning on my part but I feel okay about that because I should be watching what I eat anyway. It also works well with my work schedule because I only have time to snack anyway so I feel like this is something I can stick to! :drinker:

So anywho, the thing I'm having trouble with is being satisfied after eating my snacks. I try to keep the snacks to 200-250 calories each and I won't be able to eat for another 3 hours so it has to fill me up enough. Problem is, I spend those 3 hours just thinking about what I can eat next! I'm worried that I'll lose self control and binge. My typicals snacks have been apples and cheese, nuts and pretzels, yogurt....at least trying to stay healthy. Any ideas for those of you who are pros at this?!

One more question while I'm on here..... we get extra calories on here when we work out so my question is: if the intent is to lose weight, shouldn't we not get to eat more after working out? Shouldn't the point be to burn more calories than we take in in order to lose weight? I don't get it. :indifferent:

dhayes

One more question while I'm on here..... we get extra calories on here when we work out so my question is: if the intent is to lose weight, shouldn't we not get to eat more after working out? Shouldn't the point be to burn more calories than we take in in order to lose weight? I don't get it. :indifferent:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6556-the-answers-to-the-questions

deanea

So I read a lot on here about eating many small meals per day to stay on track and keep the metabolism up, instead of 3 heavy meals.....with the possibility of overeating because I'm so STARVING. I decided to try this and I'm on day 3. It does take more planning on my part but I feel okay about that because I should be watching what I eat anyway. It also works well with my work schedule because I only have time to snack anyway so I feel like this is something I can stick to! :drinker:

So anywho, the thing I'm having trouble with is being satisfied after eating my snacks. I try to keep the snacks to 200-250 calories each and I won't be able to eat for another 3 hours so it has to fill me up enough. Problem is, I spend those 3 hours just thinking about what I can eat next! I'm worried that I'll lose self control and binge. My typicals snacks have been apples and cheese, nuts and pretzels, yogurt....at least trying to stay healthy. Any ideas for those of you who are pros at this?!

One more question while I'm on here..... we get extra calories on here when we work out so my question is: if the intent is to lose weight, shouldn't we not get to eat more after working out? Shouldn't the point be to burn more calories than we take in in order to lose weight? I don't get it. :indifferent:

Perhaps your body is just used to eating sqaure meals during the day, maybe just try to make your meals a bit smaller for now 100-200 less cals so you can add a couple snacks in between then when your body is used to that you can make your meals a little smaller and add another snack etc, etc... don't shock yourself, change your habits slowly and it will be easier,

borjanap

Instead of snacking like that.. Perdue has individually wrapped chicken breasts that have 130 calories each. and you can make your self a salad. so You can have chicken and a salad for about 200 calories. or have some progresso soup=200 calories. Those would actually be almost true meals....

kak1018

Include protein in all of your meals that will help! Try light cheeses, nuts, yogurt, chicken, canadian bacon, eggs, protein bars, lean proteins. This should help fill you up. Keep us posted, good luck!

auntkaren

I agree with everyone suggestions. I make a salad and put a couple of thin slices of turkey with it,plus vegetables like cauliflower raw, sprinkle some green peas on it, and I keep about three different fat free dressings on hand so I don't get tired of the same taste. Couple of boiled eggs, low fat cottage cheese. It does help me to have mini meals and fruit snacks. Keep some baked chicken breast in the refrigerator , skinless and slice off a piece from it to go in your salads and sandwiches.

nik433

One more question while I'm on here..... we get extra calories on here when we work out so my question is: if the intent is to lose weight, shouldn't we not get to eat more after working out? Shouldn't the point be to burn more calories than we take in in order to lose weight? I don't get it. :indifferent:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6556-the-answers-to-the-questions

Thank you!! This was so helpful and it makes sense! (secretly this is the answer I wanted because then it means I can eat more and not feeling like I'm sabotaging! )

nik433

Thanks everyone! Keep the suggestions coming because if I plan on making this a lifestyle, I'll get bored with the same old thing. I found these GREAT almonds at Target today in the produce section. They're apple cinnamon and they're SINFULL. Only 130 calories for 1/4 cup!:happy:

I should really just drink more water because I'm sure that will fill the stomach up some. I've also found that fruity gums help to tide me over.