Snacks

Practice saying "No Thank You" until it comes naturally.

Or have some, and fit it into your daily calorie allowance.

if it's a sugar fix you're after, things like low calorie cereal bars can help. I have a sweet tooth, so I keep snacks that are less than 200cals on hand; kitkat bars for example, or 2 packs of oreos are 110ish cals. Small pots of sugar free jelly can come in at 10 cals or less. You could always work them into your goals, or have one small slice of cake once a week and work it into your goals.

If you're trying to avoid the snacks and cakes, try to identify why you 'give in' and take them. Is it because you're hungry? If so make sure you eat a filling meal before you go to work/while you're there.

I'm learning to say no. It's kinda cool and empowering actually That said - I can never say no to birthdays. The other day ended up blowing 770 calories on birthday cake *sigh*

I have found that it helps for me to pre-log. I had estimated the cake to be about 300-500 calories. Blew my mind to find out there were so many calories *sigh*. If I had seen that hard number on MFP, I would have eaten only half of it.

I do that at home too - I pre-log before eating dinner or snacks. That way I know how many calories I am considering eating. I can (and do) cut portions when calories are too high

Cupcakes were brought in for a co-worker's birthday today. I was about to get one and have it as an afternoon treat, but after staring at them for a good 10 seconds, I decided that they didn't look like they were worth it. I'm not sure how many calories are in one, but I'd imagine more than 250. No thanks, I have my own goodies that I'm comfortable indulging in.

CoffeeNCardio wrote: »

I really like cheese sticks. Light ones, specifically. They're 50 calories, which is nothing, and when I'm craving a sugar fix, sometimes fighting fire with water is the way to go. The salt deals with the flavor fix, and the protein makes me feel full.

Cheese is always my favorite go to snack. Today I brought, among other things, a babybel cheese.

My usual snacks/small meals:

tea or coffee
almonds...individual packs if you have trouble with counting them out
light string cheese (need the fridge though)
Greek yogurt (ditto)
beef jerky
small chocolates
dates
low cal popcorn
protein bars, small ones or half them for a snack

I make sure that when going to places there will be snacks (yes, even work everyday) that I'm not hungry. I pre-pack snacks that fit in my calorie budget and lifestyle and make sure to keep myself from getting hungry enough to be tempted by things other people bring.