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NikkiDerrig386
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So I need some new breakfast and snack ideas to go with my (1200 cal) diet bc I think that has a lot to do with why I havent been keeping up on it.
I do the Oatmeal, cottage cheese, and staying away from yogurt bc its high in sugar (yes even the plain has 16 grams in a cup). With fruit.
Snacks seeds, celery, apples
I try to stay away from a lot of foods that come in a box (crackers, pretzels)
Any ideas or what are your favorite meals and snacks? I am trying to up my veggie intake and lower my fruit intake.
I do the Oatmeal, cottage cheese, and staying away from yogurt bc its high in sugar (yes even the plain has 16 grams in a cup). With fruit.
Snacks seeds, celery, apples
I try to stay away from a lot of foods that come in a box (crackers, pretzels)
Any ideas or what are your favorite meals and snacks? I am trying to up my veggie intake and lower my fruit intake.
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try oatmeal with a flavored protein powder, or oatmeal with peanut butter.0
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I eat my oatmeal with ground flax seeds, can't eat oatmeal normal anymore. Also try eating orange, yellow and red bell peppers, they are delicoius, also cucumbers, etc... Do down the produce section and try different stuff out...0
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Raw Carrots, califlower and brocolli is a great snack, If you are one that likes dressings get the sprizters and you can spray a little extra flavor on them without adding a lot of calories0
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My house is a produce section (lotttts of fruits and veggies). I have peppers everyday in my salads and dinners, cucumbers I love!!0
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Try eating more smaller meals during the day.(this way you wont go hungry and be forced to snack) I am also doing the 1200 Cal a day and I am quite acive and I never go over my 1200 cal. Which is not the most healthy way.
Breakfast have 2 eggs then around 10am have a bananna, then at noon eat half of your lunch, eat the other half around 2, then have a snack around 3:30 - 4pm and lastly dinner between 5-6pm and a light snack at 8 (apple, bananna, popcorn etc) you'll stay under your 1200 most days as I do.
For lunch, try having salad with half a chicken breast and cucumbers and for diner a piece of fish on some whole wheat bread. Think soup!! Soup is a good side and is very low in calories. I eat soup sometimes 3 meals a day.
Drinks lots of water too!
Hope that helps
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Raw Carrots, califlower and brocolli is a great snack, If you are one that likes dressings get the sprizters and you can spray a little extra flavor on them without adding a lot of calories
Thats a great idea. I have those in my house too. Some reason carrots make me more hungry.. its weird.0 -
Try eating more smaller meals during the day.(this way you wont go hungry and be forced to snack) I am also doing the 1200 Cal a day and I am quite acive and I never go over my 1200 cal. Which is not the most healthy way.
Breakfast have 2 eggs then around 10am have a bananna, then at noon eat half of your lunch, eat the other half around 2, then have a snack around 3:30 - 4pm and lastly dinner between 5-6pm and a light snack at 8 (apple, bananna, popcorn etc) you'll stay under your 1200 most days as I do.
For lunch, try having salad with half a chicken breast and cucumbers and for diner a piece of fish on some whole wheat bread. Think soup!! Soup is a good side and is very low in calories. I eat soup sometimes 3 meals a day.
Drinks lots of water too!
Hope that helps
I do eat small meals... I need more combo ideas... Thanx 0 -
I have discovered oatmeal made with vanilla almond milk and some walnuts thrown in after I cook it, is delicious!!0
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I you would like to add yogurt back into your life without a bunch of sugar, try the Kroger Carb Master yogurts if they are available in your area. They have several different flavors and taste very good.
I sometimes add thawed frozen berries to make my own McDonalds-like parfait but that does add sugar back in even if it is good sugar.
Calories 80
Sodium 100 mg
Total Fat 2 g
Potassium 140 mg
Saturated 1 g
Total Carbs 4 g
Polyunsaturated 0 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Monounsaturated 0 g
***SUGARS 3 g ***
Trans 0 g
Protein 12 g
Cholesterol 5 mg0 -
I you would like to add yogurt back into your life without a bunch of sugar, try the Kroger Carb Master yogurts if they are available in your area. They have several different flavors and taste very good.
I sometimes add thawed frozen berries to make my own McDonalds-like parfait but that does add sugar back in even if it is good sugar.
Calories 80
Sodium 100 mg
Total Fat 2 g
Potassium 140 mg
Saturated 1 g
Total Carbs 4 g
Polyunsaturated 0 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Monounsaturated 0 g
***SUGARS 3 g ***
Trans 0 g
Protein 12 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
OOO interested.. What do you do? Sorry I never had it before so I have no idea.0 -
I have discovered oatmeal made with vanilla almond milk and some walnuts thrown in after I cook it, is delicious!!
That sounds amazing!!! You heat up the milk instead of water?0 -
I you would like to add yogurt back into your life without a bunch of sugar, try the Kroger Carb Master yogurts if they are available in your area. They have several different flavors and taste very good.
I sometimes add thawed frozen berries to make my own McDonalds-like parfait but that does add sugar back in even if it is good sugar.
Calories 80
Sodium 100 mg
Total Fat 2 g
Potassium 140 mg
Saturated 1 g
Total Carbs 4 g
Polyunsaturated 0 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Monounsaturated 0 g
***SUGARS 3 g ***
Trans 0 g
Protein 12 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
OOO interested.. What do you do? Sorry I never had it before so I have no idea.
The previous nutritional values are for the packaged yogurt only, I buy them at Smith's Grocery store. If you put in the extra berries it will be a little more to add in:
Kirkland Frozen Berries:
Calories 70
Sodium 15 mg
Total Carbs 17 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 11 g
Protein 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
When I add the frozen berries all I do is set them out for about an 1 - 1 1/2 hours so that they will my their own syrup when they thaw. Then I just mix them in with the yogurt. The berries own thawed syrup almost makes it like a dessert that satisfies if you are craving sweets.0 -
for breakfast I usually have oatmeal, cream of wheat or yogurt. for snacks I love rice cakes, popcorn, fiber one bars, special K crisp bars, skinny cow ice cream sandwiches, weight watchers ice cream bars, or of course fruits and vegetables0
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How about to Carnation liquid breakfast combined with Isopure Whey Protein Isolate powder. Low Carb It'll provide you with all the minerals and vitamins required for a day. 7 grams of sugar, 12 carbs, 170 calories, and 31 grams of protein in each serving. Talk about a way to start the morning. I'll throw some goji berries in the blender just for kicks (antioxidants)!0
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How about to Carnation liquid breakfast combined with Isopure Whey Protein Isolate powder. Low Carb It'll provide you with all the minerals and vitamins required for a day. 7 grams of sugar, 12 carbs, 170 calories, and 31 grams of protein in each serving. Talk about a way to start the morning. I'll throw some goji berries in the blender just for kicks (antioxidants)!
Wish I could but people sleep right outside the kitchen. :grumble:0 -
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Yes I throw the milk (about 1/4 cup) and packet of instant plain oatmeal into a bowl, stir and microwave 1 minute then add almonds. Enjoy!!!I have discovered oatmeal made with vanilla almond milk and some walnuts thrown in after I cook it, is delicious!!
That sounds amazing!!! You heat up the milk instead of water?0 -
So I need some new breakfast and snack ideas to go with my (1200 cal) diet bc I think that has a lot to do with why I havent been keeping up on it.
I do the Oatmeal, cottage cheese, and staying away from yogurt bc its high in sugar (yes even the plain has 16 grams in a cup). With fruit.
Snacks seeds, celery, apples
I try to stay away from a lot of foods that come in a box (crackers, pretzels)
Any ideas or what are your favorite meals and snacks? I am trying to up my veggie intake and lower my fruit intake.
Breakfast ideas that I eat:
Egg Beaters scramble with feta or goat cheese, spinach and tomatoes
Sausage muffin (Whole grain English muffin, 2 soy sausage patties, cheese, spinach, mustard)
Protein Shake (Blackberries, skim milk, banana, protein powder, a little splash of orange juice)
Snacks:
Pistachios
Peaches and Greek yogurt (Don't hate on the yogurt because of the sugar. Eat Greek yogurt which has signifcantly more protein)
It sounds a lot like you're eating a good amount of carbs. Carbs are energy, which is great, but it sounds like you could probably stand to mix a little more protein into your daily mix of foods. Protein takes longer to digest so it stays in your stomach longer and you feel fuller longer. Just a suggestion!0 -
Kale chips - yummy and so good for you - rip up Kale into chip size pieces, spritz with a little canola oil spray,a little salt if desired and into the oven at about 300 for maybe 5-7 mins ( could be longer & depends on how moist the kale is). Keep an eye on them they go from perfectly crispy to burned very quickly
Hummus with pumpkin seeds mixed in then scoop up with carrots or celery sticks
Shredded wheat or shredded wheat 'n bran are my fave cereals because both have a single ingredient, wheat.
Not the easiest snack but very low cal = Amys Organic Butternut Squash light in sodium soup (whole can) with ripped up kale thrown in at the last minute just to wilt - super healthy as these things go, only about 220 cals. I try to avoid as much processed for as I can but these light in sodium organic ones seem OK occasionally.0
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