low calorie yet filling foods????? any suggestions?

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  • tex43
    tex43 Posts: 229
    For a quick low cal snack try a Jenny-o turkey dog wrapped in 100% whole wheat bread with mustard.
  • lvfunandfit
    lvfunandfit Posts: 654 Member
    Lean protein (chicken, turkey, egg whites, nuts, low fat dairy, etc), high fiber foods (fruit, veggies, oats, beans)
  • Lparault
    Lparault Posts: 100
    I like Hebrew National 97% Fat Free hot dogs (grilled over charcoal is the best), I make myself snack bags with one serving of baby carrots and one serving of almonds (199 cal snack), On the Border black beans, as served are 130 cals per serving, I get two or three for supper, they are delicious. I don't know what your calorie alotment is, but mine is 1450. I walk at least 15 minutes which gives me 94 extra so I usually eat around 1544. I have 2 c cheerios w/ 1 c 1% milk for breakfast (300 cals) around 6:30 am, at 9:30 I eat a carrot/almond snack, or a small banana with 1 TBSP of Jiff peanut butter w/ omega-3 (both around 200 cals) for lunch I eat 300 to 400 calories in various forms, mid afternoon I grab another 200 cal snack and finish off my cals at dinner (before 7 pm). I have noticed that I rarely feel hungry; and I eat on my schedule whether I'm hungry or not.

    Oscar Mayer center cut bacon is 70 calories for 3 slices; the protein and fat help the feeling of fulness also. Try an omlette with one omega-3 egg, three slices bacon and 1/3 c reduced fat cheese ( about 190 calories), also very filling. For a little variety, add some fresh baby spinach ( 3 cups has about 20 calories).

    I have always been a "big eater." I had to find filling low cal foods when I started this because I knew that if I spent days feeling like I was starving, I wouldn't last long.

    You can always cut calories by looking for reduced fat versions of your favorite foods; I don't do fat free because the texture usually turns me off.
  • Lparault
    Lparault Posts: 100
    AMEN!!! I love my milk!!! Have gone down to 1%..refuse to drink skim. ;)
  • sandmart2009
    sandmart2009 Posts: 153 Member
    Veggie crumble omelet!!! YUM
  • Lparault
    Lparault Posts: 100
    Here is one of my favorite meals, this omlette is HUGE and under 400 calories. It is great for any meal of the day

    Two Omega-3 three eggs (140 calories)
    3 strips Oscar Mayer center cut bacon (70 cals)
    1 c. canned mushrooms, drained (39 cals)
    3 c. fresh baby spinach ( 20 cals)
    1/3 c. reduced fat cheese (90)

    Cook bacon and drain well; set aside. Sautee mushrooms in a few drops of olive oil, add spinach and cover over reduced heat until spinach wilts; set aside. Beat eggs well, salt and pepper to taste. Pour into omlette pan and let set; sprinkle w/ cheese, and add remaining ingredients. (359 calories) Made w/ one egg (289 cals), 2 eggs no cheese (269), one egg no cheese (199)

    All versions still make a very large, very filling omlette.
  • Serenifly
    Serenifly Posts: 669 Member
    I know it's not as healthy as raw veggies, but whatever makes you eat them right!

    I make a HUGE bowl of Stir Fry veggies (No sauce or seasonings) I just pan fry them for a few minutes, the moisture from teh mushrooms alone makes it really yummy ... A huge bowl gives me 4 different 'meals' of mixxed veggies. I had two cups worth at lunch

    Brocoli
    Celery
    Onions
    Mushrooms
    Zuccini
    Carrots
    Cauliflower

    Like I say raw is better, but I had 2 cups about 2 hours ago, still full!
  • katiebristow
    katiebristow Posts: 1
    South Beach Bars (140 Calories); Hummus w/ cucumbers instead of crackers; & part skim string cheese.... those get me through my work days and I'm not starving when I get home!
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