YOUR best diet foods???

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  • missheartme
    missheartme Posts: 2 Member
    I plan my meals religiously too. I have an eating schedule - 15 minutes before my meal, I will have a large glass of water with a fiber supplement (like Metamucil). The water and fiber make my feel fuller before I eat my meals.

    For snacks, I snack on Frosted Mini Wheats (I never eat more than a cup a day), carrots, snap peas, broccolli or homemade Kale chips (Kale is high in iron and fiber).
  • bparr
    bparr Posts: 246 Member
    Market Pantry (Target) microwave popcorn 94% fat free butter. The entire bag = 90 calories. Really fills me up.
  • supercatie18
    supercatie18 Posts: 82 Member
    I keep reduced-fat string cheese (8 grams of protein!), carrots, and greek yogurt in the fridge at work. I also keep not-roasted or salted whole almonds in my office and bring apples and bananas. The only thing about the almonds is that there are 160 cals in 28 nuts, so I try and keep it to 14 almonds to control portion size.. thats still 80 cals! I used to keep 100-cal pack snacks, but they aren't as filling and only provide carbs!
  • fanceegirl75
    fanceegirl75 Posts: 620 Member
    Add me and check out my diary. I usually eat oatmeal for breakfast and have a snack 2 hrs later. Either a fruit, veggie & yogurt smoothie I make, some almonds or trail mix. I have another snack in between lunch and the time I'm off as well.
  • shawny519
    shawny519 Posts: 20
    My diary open also.
  • they are also really high in fat.... so you shouldnt eat too many of them
  • sarahazelnut99
    sarahazelnut99 Posts: 307 Member
    Alright stop reading post because this will clearly be the best one lol

    whats been getting me by is these fat free pizzas i've been making at home
    Fat free motzerella cheese from kraft 1/4 cups 45 calories
    Flatout light wraps with 9 grams of fiber and only 90 calories
    and then whatever you desire, my favorite is Italian seasoning, roasted garlic, olives, mushrooms, spinach, onions, green peppers and cherry tomatoes. (i hit up the farmers market ALOT)

    other then this i usually stick to skinny caramel macciatos, okios yogurt (at 90 cal), healthy choice country veggie soup, cheese sticks light (50 calories)
    homemade air popped popcorn
    and best of all is the edy's fruit bars!
    best of luck to you and i hope you try the pizza
  • Jentorres8814
    Jentorres8814 Posts: 121 Member
    I've been eating 6 200 cal meals a day...its tricked my mind into thinking I'm eating ALL day but I'm eating within my cal limits and I have to make each mini meal count nutritionally. The mornings I opt for oatmeal and I incorporate alot of veggies and fruit threw out the day. I find keeping busy helps and if you just ate and you think your hungry..drink water...you may just be thirsty.
  • khk2010
    khk2010 Posts: 451 Member
    My everyday foods are: egg whites, hot oatbran cereal, lots of fruit and veggies, fish of any kind, chicken, chobani, parmason cheese to add flavor.

    My low cal, low fat treats/have to really taste good stuff: International coffees de-caf sugar free mocha, light reddi whip on strawberries, apple or pear microwaved with spices (and whip on top), Fresca, a really good piece of dark chocolate.

    Between meal fill me up so I don't overeat later foods: apples, carrots, celery with peanut butter, nuts.
  • Pril2000
    Pril2000 Posts: 254 Member
    I always have a banana for my morning snack. I eat Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal in the morning with skim milk. It's sweet and full of protein. I alternate between coffee and green tea in the mornings as well. Depends on what I'm in the mood for.

    I usually have leftovers for lunch, then eat a gala apple for a snack in the afternoon or Trader Joe's 94% fat free popcorn. One bag is only 130 calories and popcorn is good for you and filling.

    I also try to drink as much water as possible. I drink almost my whole 80 oz at work. Then I don't drink any at home which is awful, I know.

    My diary is open if you want to browse through it. Even though my lunch changes every day, my snacks and breakfast are pretty constant during the week.
  • Aloxander
    Aloxander Posts: 121 Member
    Is slim fast bad?
  • RZO42488
    RZO42488 Posts: 64
    Drink water all day even when you're hungry......helps the appetite
  • mursey
    mursey Posts: 191 Member
    Ever try a low carb diet? (Sorry I couldn't read every response to see if someone mentioned this already) I don't get as hungry on my low carb diet because I'm allowed to have a decent amount of fat, the fat and protein stabilizes your blood sugar, you feel full longer, you don't have ups and downs with hunger as much. My snacks could be a hard boiled egg, or cheese. . of course if I'm at home there are more choices for what to eat.

    My friend and I are eating Kelp Noodles (at home) because they kind of help fill you up but they have barely any calories or carbs, no sugar.
  • Rekeca
    Rekeca Posts: 5
    I usually I don't like yogurt but I am going to try it.
  • Syreeta6
    Syreeta6 Posts: 377 Member
    Chobani Yogurt - Strawberry Banana, Strawberry, Pomegranate or Blueberry
    Light String Cheese, Laughing Cow Cheese w/Whole Wheat Ritz crackers
    Dole Peaches in 100% Juice
    Banana, Grapes, Strawberries
    Sun Chips (IN A SANDWICH BAG -- do not bring the bag to work lol)
    Hershey's dark chocolate minis (2 is the limit)
    Kozy Shack Chocolate Pudding
  • Pink Lady apples, sugar free fudgicles, chicken, artichokes, mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, salad, lower calorie salad dressings from Trader Joe's, almonds, grilled peppers.
  • doobabe
    doobabe Posts: 436 Member
    1. Greek Yogurt
    2. Vitatops/Vitamuffins
    3. Fresh Veggies (baby carrots are my favorite)
    4. String Cheese
    5. Protein Shakes
    6. Potatos (usually in the form of hash browns cooked with spray olive oil)
    7. Spray Butter
    8. Spray Salad Dressing
    9. Laughing Cow Cheese
    10. Apples with PB2 (PB2 is basically a peanut butter replacement and it is fabulous!)
    11. Bananas when I need sugar NOW!
    12. Cereal for Dinner (fills you up and the carbs keep you going/full just long enough until bed-time)
  • grains that are least processed are the most filling. the more processed a food it the quicker it is digested and the faster between meals your become. steal cut oats are awesome to keep you full!
  • sarahliftsUP
    sarahliftsUP Posts: 752 Member
    A very filling breakfast for me is one that includes eggs -- especially omelets! Just two eggs, loaded with green peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, and a bit of cheese. To mix things up, I'll sometimes have an english muffin with peanut butter and banana, or oatmeal with fruit.

    Snacks -- fruit, veggies and hummus, rice cakes, kashi granola bars, cheese strings, greek yogurt with fruit.
    Depending on how hungry I am, I may have two out of the three above, equalling in 100-200 calories.

    Lunch -- wrap with veggies, cheese, hummus or mustard.

    Snack -- see above!

    Supper -- Anything goes.. stirfry with rice, veggie chicken breast with tons of vegetables, soup, spaghetti squash with spaghetti sauce and veggies.

    I find if I load up on veggies I'm satisfied/fuller longer. Protein also helps with this too!
  • Coleman73
    Coleman73 Posts: 42
    Crystal light green tea peach mango 10 cals in expensive and filling. Eating a good breakfast keeps me feeling good past lunch time. then lunch is usually pretty light. Breakfast about 400 cals lunch about 300 cals dinner 500-700 cals and in fuit packs likes Brothers all natural 45 cals, my tea 10 cals and a muscle milk lite 100 cal Im generally pretty full and not wanting for anything. Feel free to friend me or check my open diary.
  • jazgal
    jazgal Posts: 122
    breakfast ...1/2 cup berries while I am making my omlette ...

    omlette .. ... made with one whole egg, one egg while , chopped red onion, 2 chopped mushrooms .. when done topped it with 2 tbs salsa

    lunch ... fine sliced.... 1/2 cup of jicama (really love this), medim carrot, little red onion, red cabbage .. tossed with 1 or 2 TBS braggs apple cider vinegar then topped with 1 Tbs fresh ground flax seed and 1 Tbs sunflower seeds

    snack 1 oz low fat string chhese

    dinner .. 4oz very lean peppercorn pork tenderloin, large portion fresh string beans and about 1/2 cup quinoa

    and about 8 raw almonds just before I go to bed ... find that my weight loss has improved this way .. maybe makes my metabolism work when sleeping and I am sure the added fiber helps

    I take vitamins and probiotics and drink tons of water

    my question is this .. I have been way under my calories suggested ... but I am eating really good food .. so do I have to eat caories for the sake of calories????
  • Dawntodusk
    Dawntodusk Posts: 262 Member
    I always drink water first whenever I feel hungry. That takes care of it at least 50% of the time. If that doesn't work, I sip hot tea. But, I also always have a snack between meals which is part of the plan. Usually almonds or pb on toast or plain yogurt with fresh raspberries (when they're in season). Good luck.
  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,019 Member
    my question is this .. I have been way under my calories suggested ... but I am eating really good food .. so do I have to eat caories for the sake of calories????

    Calories are a unit of measurement, which measure energy. Energy your body needs to function. Your body requires X amount of calories (energy) to keep running. So it's not calories for the sake of calories; it's calories for the sake of a healthy, fit body.
  • where do i get the chiobani yogurt you guys are talking about?
  • LareishaH
    LareishaH Posts: 205 Member
    You can get it from your local grocery store. I enjoy strawberry and blueberry!
  • Nomomush
    Nomomush Posts: 582 Member
    almonds
    pistachios
    apples
    mangoes
    strawberries
    blackberries
    rasberries
    jello
    bell peppers
    cucumbers

    pop chips--YUM on my cheat day only
  • Liatush
    Liatush Posts: 627 Member
    Coffee, tea, fruit, Fiber 1 bar, Special-K meal replacement bar, water, water, water...
  • jessilee119
    jessilee119 Posts: 444 Member
    Almonds are one thing that helps to curb my hunger. I also noticed that if I eat one hard-boiled egg in the morning with my oatmeal or cereal, my appetite is more manageable throughout the day and it doesn’t take as much to make me feel full. Also, what kind of job do you have? I work at an office where I sit most of the day and there are times when I mistake hunger for boredom because I’m doing the same things day in and day out. On the weekends I’m able to keep myself busier to where all of the sudden I remember “Oh yeah I better eat something soon”.
  • Jentorres8814
    Jentorres8814 Posts: 121 Member
    where do i get the chiobani yogurt you guys are talking about?


    When you buy the chiobani yogurt make sure you look on the front of the yogurt. Some are made with 0% ( fat free) milk, 1% and 2%. Just in case your wondering why some you eat are thicker than others.
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