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Alternatives for treats and carbs!

penguinf33t
penguinf33t Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, I was wondering if anyone on here has tips on alternative foods to eat when craving carbs and junk food? Please let me know, thanks!

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Why not make them fit into your calories for the day?
  • juliebowman4
    juliebowman4 Posts: 784 Member
    Special K cracker chips!
    Almost like chips......plus 17 per serving, if munched on slowly and enjoyed, are quite satisfying
  • jacklifts
    jacklifts Posts: 396 Member
    Mini caramel rice cakes
    Chocolate frozen Greek yogurt bar
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    Eat them in smaller portions that fit your calorie goal.
  • morgancs21
    morgancs21 Posts: 39 Member
    Sugar free jello, sugar free pudding, light yogurt, coffee, or 2-5 grapes
  • juliebowman4
    juliebowman4 Posts: 784 Member
    morgancs21 wrote: »
    Sugar free jello, sugar free pudding, light yogurt, coffee, or 2-5 grapes

    I freeze sugar free pudding in Popsicle containers....it's mighty good stuff!

  • JustMissTracy
    JustMissTracy Posts: 6,338 Member
    juliebowman4 wrote: »
    morgancs21 wrote: »
    Sugar free jello, sugar free pudding, light yogurt, coffee, or 2-5 grapes

    I freeze sugar free pudding in Popsicle containers....it's mighty good stuff!

    ooo.....you shouldn't have told me that....brb!
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    Tea, pepperoni sticks and cheese are my usual snacks. When I want sweeter I go with nuts, coconut, and cacao nibs.
  • melonaulait
    melonaulait Posts: 769 Member
    edited November 2015
    Maybe something like
    muesli bars
    quest bars
    baby carrots
    raisins or other dried fruit
    frozen berries

    Also, FRESH FRUIT! (my favorite snack)

    Some people on here swear for popcorn too.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Whatever you are craving work out how to either eat a portion controlled amount or create a lower calorie version

    I love cheese ...I now keep a tub of grated extra mature cheddar in my fridge and use 5-10g (20-40 cals) to melt into eggs or as a topping for Italian style stews

    I love chips ...I buy multipacks of quavers and pops and get a bag of chips every day for under 90 cals

    I love ice-cream...a bowl is easily worked into calories but I also love Soleros for 90 cals or Mars ice cream bars for 140

    I love big hearty foods...I batch cook with lots of vegetables and eat huge amounts over mixed salad leaves or 100g rice

    I love tasty spicy food...spices are easy to use
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Oh and high protein foods like 0% Greek yogurt ...I eat daily with fresh berries
  • melonaulait
    melonaulait Posts: 769 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    I love ice-cream...a bowl is easily worked into calories but I also love Soleros for 90 cals or Mars ice cream bars for 140

    I am so there with you on the ice cream love. If I had to choose just one food to eat for the rest of my days, it would be either sushi or ice cream.
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