Snacks at a desk job

I don't snack.I think it's okay to be very hungry before a meal. That works for some and not for others.

But if I did:

Apples and cheese slices.
Veggies and hummus
Apples and peanut butter
Firm fruit of other sorts (apples, banannas, etc.)
A handful of nuts
A bit of Gorp without the chocolate. (Nuts and dried fruit)

I used to eat granola a lot, before I found out it was a million calories every 10 grams. Now I eat Alpen bars (70 cals), Go Ahead breakfast biscuits (57 cals) and orange Club bars (116 cals) if I desperately want some chocolate. I sometimes have fruit but generally try to avoid perishables since I seem to spend all my time throwing out-of-date things away. Though I don't really know how affordable you'd consider those, I was only looking at the calories rather than the price when I bought them.

I keep a bowl of fruit on my desk, almonds-jerky-protein powder and canned chicken in a drawer in my desk, and other veggies in the fridge at work. THis way I am always prepared and I have no excuse to hit the free/unhealthy snacks my work provides.

A guy I work with preps all his food -meals and snacks- at home on Sunday. Then each day he brings that days food. His snacks are usually veggies and tuna. He carries a large lunchbox to carry it all in and can put it in the fridge if there is room or leave it at his desk and it will stay cool with the ice packs.

I keep a 18oz Barrel of Utz Pork Rinds in my draw.

I have snack bags that i fill during the weekends with portioned snacks. I usually take a portion of mixed nuts or fruit or berries for before lunch. I also will bring a protein shake for after lunch/pre-gym "snack".

faburizu wrote: »

I try to snack once before lunch and once after, to prevent being ravenously hungry for either meal. I'm struggling with thinking of a legit snack idea. I bought some granola bars but I don't want to fall back on those because they're expensive. I work at a desk job and I have access to hot water and a tiny fridge, if that helps at all. I do use a protein supplement shake but I drink one for breakfast and one after working out so I don't want to overdo it by using it for my snack too.

I have a handful of raw almonds (which is about 15) and if I need a snack before I work out at lunch I have a handful of almonds and a hard boiled egg, and I drink a full 24 oz of water with them. I have also had cut up red, orange or yellow bell peppers. I also work at a desk job

The people at work must think I'm crazy, because I bring in a HUGE bag of food on Mondays. I keep full meals and snacks that are healthy on hand all the time. I like having nuts and protein bars at my desk, and will also keep low fat cottage cheese cups, cheese sticks, snack sized bags of carrots, and containers of strawberries and blueberries in the fridge. Hot tea will also curb your appetite a little if you're just looking for something to tide you over to the next meal.

faburizu wrote: »

I try to snack once before lunch and once after, to prevent being ravenously hungry for either meal. I'm struggling with thinking of a legit snack idea. I bought some granola bars but I don't want to fall back on those because they're expensive. I work at a desk job and I have access to hot water and a tiny fridge, if that helps at all. I do use a protein supplement shake but I drink one for breakfast and one after working out so I don't want to overdo it by using it for my snack too.

Have you tried eating breakfast, instead of drinking it? I find that days I drink a protein shake for breakfast (once or twice a month, if I'm in a hurry between the gym and work) I get hungry earlier.

That said, I get a box of protein bars (Pure Protein from Wal-Mart is - around here, anyway - $6.27 for a box of six) and a 32 oz tub of vanilla Greek yogurt. It's under $5 and lasts four days. You might be able to make that tub last all five of the work week.

faburizu wrote: »

I try to snack once before lunch and once after, to prevent being ravenously hungry for either meal. I'm struggling with thinking of a legit snack idea. I bought some granola bars but I don't want to fall back on those because they're expensive. I work at a desk job and I have access to hot water and a tiny fridge, if that helps at all. I do use a protein supplement shake but I drink one for breakfast and one after working out so I don't want to overdo it by using it for my snack too.

I also usually have two but sometimes I end up skipping one or having them both after lunch. I recommend snacking on something with protein it holds off hunger better for me.

I eat a special K protein bar ( not as high cal as a lot of protein bars) Greek yogurt, fruit and on occasion peanut butter (I bring the jar and have a half a serving off a spoon).

I always need a mid morning snack and sometimes an afternoon depending upon what hours I'm working. This is what's in my desk drawer right now:
Sweet and Spicy Tuna Packets
Protein bars (Clif Builder bars and quest are my faves)
Packet of instant oatmeal
Dove dark chocolate (when a craving hits)
Nuts occasionally
I bring yogurts, cottage cheese, cheese sticks, and stuff like that for the fridge too.

I love my Greek yogurt and trail mix for a morning snack, afternoon snack varies-sometimes it's a protein bar, or Greek Yogurt, and once in awhile a cookie.

I typically have those on hand just in case: Pumpkin seeds, fresh vegetables, beef jerky, nuts, cheesestrings

But I've been trying to stop snacking so I'll have some flavored water or hot tea in-between meals to try and push the hunger back.

I have tupperware and pack fruit with me to much on throughout the day. I usually have a combonation of blueberries, strawberries, cantulope, pineapple, or watermelon. I'll change what I have each day for variety (except for the strawberries and caltulope, favorites!).
Gotta find something healthy that you like and are willing to put time into preparing. I cut it all myself so I know it's all fresh. If you do it right (mostly if stored properly) it should only take once week.

I keep a container of JIF Whips in my office just incase, makes for a great dip! I usually keep portioned snack bags of almonds, veggie chips, raisins, etc. in a bin in my office. Or I will take celery, carrot sticks, other fresh veggies and use yogurt ranch as a dip. Also yogurt, sugar free pudding, baked pretzels with hummus. Apples and oranges help with that sweet craving! Sometimes I make homemade kale chips or sweet potato chips seasoned to liking and take those as well!

I always snack before and after lunch time! It helps prevent overeating at meal time! And it keeps the metabolism going!!!

skinny pop popcorn. I pack 2 cups for my afternoon snack and that lasts for at least a week.