How do you avoid the temptation to snack?
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sianedwards94
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I have been great at making my 3 main meals healthy but my downfall is always snacking!
Please give me your top tips on how to avoid the snacking!
Please give me your top tips on how to avoid the snacking!
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Why avoid snacking? Why not plan on healthy snacks? I'm far from perfect, but I keep nuts/70+ dark choc / etc.. in the house and factor them in to my eating. When bringing packed lunch to work, I pack snacks too. I don't have to eat them, but nearly always do. If I don't then I'm at the mercy of what the canteen has to offer - not always the best.0
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Why avoid snacking? Why not plan on healthy snacks? I'm far from perfect, but I keep nuts/70+ dark choc / etc.. in the house and factor them in to my eating. When bringing packed lunch to work, I pack snacks too. I don't have to eat them, but nearly always do. If I don't then I'm at the mercy of what the canteen has to offer - not always the best.0
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Find a way to embrace your habits and turn them positive. I second the healthy snacking.0
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Wouldn't avoid snacking - planning your day can improve your metabolism if you do it for long enough
I have breakfast, snack at 10.30, lunch at 1.30, snack at 4.00, dinner at any time from 6pm onwards.
Maybe reduce meal sizes if you feel snacking is impeding on your calories too much? But I also second the healthy snacks!
I have a granny smiths apple every day, peanuts as a snack, goji berries are also an interesting one - especially if you fancy something sweet, blueberries always go down well.... My recent weakness is the cherry 'Go Ahead' bars - 50cal for one biscuit, come in packs of 3 -- okay for a snack though!0 -
Pickles... Many uses, great for snacking with 0-very low Cals. Lots of salt tho... Soo, maybe Cucumbers.. Also many uses, probably even better for snacking...0
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I agree with PP... why avoid snacking?
Just set yourself up for success... larabars, nuts, dried fruit, air popped popcorn, grapes, trail mix, cheese sticks, etc.
If I had to go from lunch at 11:30 to dinner at 7:00 without snacking, I'd probably eat one of my own children. I try to snack healthy. Some days are more successful than others, but most days I am able to snack healthy.0 -
I have to avoid snacking or I'll do it all afternoon long. If I can, I work on a project that gets me away from the kitchen, both hands and mind occupied.
(P.S: I try to stick to 4 meals per day plus a bedtime snack.)0 -
Yeah, do some snacking! Just make it things you like.
We plan on those 100 calorie popcorn bags and some green or herbal tea later in the evening. That helps.
I am all for nuts and dried fruit. I usually pack raw, whole almonds with raisins, cherries, apricots, or mango. They taste awesome, are filling, and are very real and healthy for you.0 -
Why avoid it? I have a veggie bowl, melon bowl, and nuts that I snack on through out the day.0
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I listen to my body. If I absolutely cannot wait till the next meal I will have a piece of fruit, some jicama, or steam some veggies. Then I will drink a bottle of water.0
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I don't avoid it. I make it work to my advantage. It's an horrible feeling to force myself to eat only 3 meals. so I eat 2 meals and 3-4 snacks. I have an apple or (IIFIMM) a candy bar. But the trick is only bring to work with me what I will eat for that day. Not snacks for several days. Otherwise I would probably over snack. Oh, and water. Drink lots of water.0
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I agree!! Healthy snacks are key! I keep lots of pre-packaged nuts in my desk for easy snacking. I also bring yogurt, carrot sticks, mini Baby bel cheese pretzels, celery. All pretty low calorie. I find I do so much better when I "pre-log" my days the night before. Planning ahead is key for me. Also, I chew lots of gum and drinks lots of water. Good luck :happy:0
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Why avoid snacking? Why not plan on healthy snacks? I'm far from perfect, but I keep nuts/70+ dark choc / etc.. in the house and factor them in to my eating. When bringing packed lunch to work, I pack snacks too. I don't have to eat them, but nearly always do. If I don't then I'm at the mercy of what the canteen has to offer - not always the best.0
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I would say Snack on, healthy filling snacks- almonds, rice cakes and PB, veggies, fruits in between each meal- but when and if you don't want to - I live by GUM AND WATER!! :bigsmile: It helps the crave, I swear0
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All I do is snack.0
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Don't avoid it! It's okay to snack! I break down my food diary as so...
Breakfast 350 calories
Lunch 400 calories
Dinner 350 calories
Snacks 400 calories
This way I can have three snacks a day...between breakfast and lunch, between lunch and dinner, and after my workout if I feel like I need one. The last snack I try to keep low calorie..so usually it's fruit or veggies for that snack!0 -
Just last night I was really wanting to snack but knew I shouldn't because I already ate plenty and wasn't truly hungry. So, I chewed some gum and grand some hibiscus tea. The tea is what really hit the spot, especially since I was craving something sweet and the tea is naturally sweet.0
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I'm surviving on celery sticks today and hard boiled eggs ( whites only)0
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All I do is snack.
All I do is win win win no matter what, got money on mind
ok
and if your snacking on clean foods..who cares?0 -
I don't avoid snacking; I plan snacks into my day and it helps me stay on track. I usually choose something with a good amount of protein, such as hard boiled eggs, reduced fat cheese sticks, Hummus with cut up vegetables, or greek yogurt. But if I want something sweet, I'll go with a pudding cup or some dark chocolate. Snacks have been key to helping me not feel deprived and helping me stay within my calorie budget for the day.0
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