filling low calorie snacks

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kbcruse
kbcruse Posts: 2
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Hi to everyone,
Iv been on the program for 6 days, going well lost 1.5 kg my first week.
Having trouble finding filling low calorie snacks, anyone got any ideas?

loving it, so easy to use

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  • trevandmel2015
    trevandmel2015 Posts: 20
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    Have you tried microwave popcorn (just plain without butter)? It's really filling and is low-calorie.
  • kbcruse
    kbcruse Posts: 2
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    Thanks I'll give it a go
  • Chan8ll8
    Chan8ll8 Posts: 153 Member
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    That's awesome! Welcome.
    Alot of veggies are very low in calories.. Cucumber, tomatoes, celery? And if you eat enough you'll be full too
  • yesimpson
    yesimpson Posts: 1,372 Member
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    Carrots/cucumber/celery/peppers with hummus is good, nutritious and you get a lot of substance for your calories so it fills the gap! I prefer 'full-fat' hummus as I find it more filling, but you could buy lower fat if you like. Jalapeno hummus is my favourite.

    And yes, I don't know how to spell hummus at all.
  • Chan8ll8
    Chan8ll8 Posts: 153 Member
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    Mmm! Agreed!
  • brightsideofpink
    brightsideofpink Posts: 1,018 Member
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    My snacks depend on what I'm trying to satisfy. Hunger? The desire to munch? Sweet tooth? If I'm starting to feel hungry and want to bridge the gap between meals, I like boiled eggs, beef jerkey, or the Cabot light cheese packs. I'll occasionally have almonds, but they are a bit higher in calories. If I'm just kinda bored and want to eat, I choose raw veggies like sugar snap peas or carrots. If I'm watching a movie and want a snack with more duration, I like cheerios, unbuttered popcorn with seasoning, or skinny pop cheddar popcorn. For sweet tooth, I like the Fiber one 90 calorie bars, a serving of ice cream (its lower in calories than you think), a mug of hot cocoa, or chocolate cheerios.
  • xXBabyBelleXx
    xXBabyBelleXx Posts: 110 Member
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    trevandmel2015 wrote: »
    Have you tried microwave popcorn (just plain without butter)? It's really filling and is low-calorie.

    Air popped kennels are better (cooked at home), as even microwave popcorn contains extra oil.


  • ashbash830
    ashbash830 Posts: 19 Member
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    Try zucchini slices with cheese and turkey pepperoni! It's so easy to make, filing, and low in calories. :)
  • cosmichvoyager
    cosmichvoyager Posts: 237 Member
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    -a cup of homemade chicken vegetable soup with some quinoa in it
    -cut up cucumbers, carrots and peppers with a dip I make out of soy sauce and sriracha
    -apple with peanut butter or hazelnut butter
    -cheese stick
    -wasa whole grain crackers with peanut butter and a half of a banana OR with goat cheese and veggie slices, salami or chopped olives
    -baked sweet potato with a pat of butter and a spoon of maple syrup
    -edamame

    I try to eat stuff with fiber to keep me full, protein and a bit of fat too. I try hard to limit refined carbohydrates to earlier in the day if I plan to exercise. Also, I am losing slowly and I eat pretty high calories throughout the day so my "snacks" are probably other people's meals--usually around 250-300 calories in there.
    Sometimes I do 2 snacks spaced in the day instead of a set lunch, etc.
  • helrat1605
    helrat1605 Posts: 1 Member
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    I have a slim soup only 54 cals
  • eyecandyrayce
    eyecandyrayce Posts: 260 Member
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    You just can't go wrong with fresh fruits and veggies. Almost everything you find is going to be filling and low calorie.

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