Can't kick snacks off my life!
NamulunBorjigin
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Even though I'm calculating my diet everyday, but around 500-600 calories are for snacks, sure, some of them are healthy, like fruits and nuts. But others are so bad, I eat chips and ice cream... I know people say just don't buy them then won't eat. But I'm a person really enjoy shopping at supermarket, just look around and feeling relaxed from heavy assignments or work. Then I always can't hold myself when chips or other unhealthy snacks on sale especial half price! Just can't stop buying them!!!!! What can I do!!!!!!!
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Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?1
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PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This! Weight loss can occur with chips and ice cream.
Just make sure to weigh and log it all.4 -
NamulunBorjigin wrote: »But I'm a person really enjoy shopping at supermarket, just look around and feeling relaxed from heavy assignments or work. Then I always can't hold myself when chips or other unhealthy snacks on sale especial half price! Just can't stop buying them!!!!! What can I do!!!!!!!
Go browsing for shoes or jewellery instead.
I like shopping and don't mind wandering through the grocery store. In fact, I recommend taking a really good look at what's on offer there to see whether or not there are low calorie options available. I've found lots of great options for snacks and meals that way.
However, there are times when I simply cannot go into a grocery store because I know I will end up buying something I don't need.
So I'll wander around clothing and shoe and jewellery stores instead ... or the local OP Shops (thrift shops) if the budget is a bit tight. And I might come away with a great red cardigan for $5 instead of snack food!
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I did that with skittles and still lost weight. You can do it, it's not the healthiest way to eat, but it shouldn't affect your weight lose if you plan for it.
If you want to eat healthy, do the same thing but only with fruits and vegetables. Don't even go down the snack aisle.1 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This. You can still eat snacks if you are able to work them into your calorie goal.3 -
If you can fit them into your macros and/or calories don't worry about it, eat and enjoy. You are most likely to stick to your plan if you do.3
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I eat ice cream or chocolate every night. I just make room for it in my calorie allowance. I refuse to live in a world without ice cream or chocolate.6
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NamulunBorjigin wrote: »Even though I'm calculating my diet everyday, but around 500-600 calories are for snacks, sure, some of them are healthy, like fruits and nuts. But others are so bad, I eat chips and ice cream... I know people say just don't buy them then won't eat. But I'm a person really enjoy shopping at supermarket, just look around and feeling relaxed from heavy assignments or work. Then I always can't hold myself when chips or other unhealthy snacks on sale especial half price! Just can't stop buying them!!!!! What can I do!!!!!!!
Can you try slowly working out so many snacks? If you do 600. Make a goal to only have 500 calories in snacks. And replace 100 calories of your favorite fruit or veggie? Do that for 2 weeks
Then move on to 400 calories a day of snacks and replace 200 calories for fruit and veggies, (which is almost enough for a smoothie) And do that for a couple of weeks.
Then eat 300 calories in your favorite snack and 300 calories in a smoothie or something like that.
I understand buying food. The only thing that helps me is a list and not going down middle aisles. Cliche tip I know, but it really helps me.
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PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
So much this. I do so much better when I add in a serving ( or a half serving) of a snack then trying to eliminate it all together. What I've done also is (even though they tend to be more expensive) is I buy the bags of chips that are the one serving instead of sitting down with a huge bag and eat away.1 -
Awolturtle wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
So much this. I do so much better when I add in a serving ( or a half serving) of a snack then trying to eliminate it all together. What I've done also is (even though they tend to be more expensive) is I buy the bags of chips that are the one serving instead of sitting down with a huge bag and eat away.
No joke. Those multi-packs of snack-sized bags of doritos and smartfood saved my life. A little pricier, but it's worth it. And if you still can't trust yourself by stocking them, just buy the one- or two-serving bags.
Also, ice cream novelties like mini drumsticks and ice cream sandwiches. They aren't the quality that I'd rather have, but they keep the monkey off my back.2 -
I eat popcorn and Twizzlers every night. I make them fit and it makes me happy1
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Just tell yourself that it's much easier to not buy it in the first place than not to eat it once it's at home. It's what I do for things that I know I'm likely to eat too much of.1
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PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Awolturtle wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
So much this. I do so much better when I add in a serving ( or a half serving) of a snack then trying to eliminate it all together. What I've done also is (even though they tend to be more expensive) is I buy the bags of chips that are the one serving instead of sitting down with a huge bag and eat away.
No joke. Those multi-packs of snack-sized bags of doritos and smartfood saved my life. A little pricier, but it's worth it. And if you still can't trust yourself by stocking them, just buy the one- or two-serving bags.
Also, ice cream novelties like mini drumsticks and ice cream sandwiches. They aren't the quality that I'd rather have, but they keep the monkey off my back.
That's actually one of the main reasons I get klondike bars, it's just 1 serving 0 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This. You can still eat snacks if you are able to work them into your calorie goal.
You make this sound like its just some super simple thing. The problem is, with calorie dense food, by the time you fit it into your calorie intake, you havn't even very much of it and you are starving to death. You can't eat calorie dense food and feel satiated at the same time.0 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This. You can still eat snacks if you are able to work them into your calorie goal.
You make this sound like its just some super simple thing. The problem is, with calorie dense food, by the time you fit it into your calorie intake, you havn't even very much of it and you are starving to death. You can't eat calorie dense food and feel satiated at the same time.
Yeah you can, a lot of people on this site manage to.4 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This. You can still eat snacks if you are able to work them into your calorie goal.
You make this sound like its just some super simple thing. The problem is, with calorie dense food, by the time you fit it into your calorie intake, you havn't even very much of it and you are starving to death. You can't eat calorie dense food and feel satiated at the same time.
Yeah you can, a lot of people on this site manage to.
Agreed. I know many people (including myself) who make it work.0 -
This is how I have lost 143 pounds. I eat healthy, keep my Macros in check, but I still eat my snacks. Prepackaged, portion controlled servings, limited to once or twice a day keeps me sane. My go-to sweet are Fiber One 90 Calorie bars, but I also eat the mini bags of popcorn and other pre-packaged treats. Large family size bags ae a kiss of death for me. I pre-plan my snacks and treats and really look forward to them. Almost every night we have a 100 calorie ice cream or frozen yogurt bar. I have now figured out how to do the frozen yogurt places when we go out for a treat. I carry my purse scale and weigh my portion and top with fruit. Most places have sugar free options to keep the calories down. Those are usually under 200 calories for me if I avoid the full fat and sugar yogurts and all of the candy type of toppings.PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Awolturtle wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
So much this. I do so much better when I add in a serving ( or a half serving) of a snack then trying to eliminate it all together. What I've done also is (even though they tend to be more expensive) is I buy the bags of chips that are the one serving instead of sitting down with a huge bag and eat away.
No joke. Those multi-packs of snack-sized bags of doritos and smartfood saved my life. A little pricier, but it's worth it. And if you still can't trust yourself by stocking them, just buy the one- or two-serving bags.
Also, ice cream novelties like mini drumsticks and ice cream sandwiches. They aren't the quality that I'd rather have, but they keep the monkey off my back.
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PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This. You can still eat snacks if you are able to work them into your calorie goal.
You make this sound like its just some super simple thing. The problem is, with calorie dense food, by the time you fit it into your calorie intake, you havn't even very much of it and you are starving to death. You can't eat calorie dense food and feel satiated at the same time.
That's not something that applies to all. Some people need volume to feel satiated. Others don't.
For some it depends on the food. I like avocado, but I can't eat much of it before I tire of it. And I do find it very satiating. On the other hand, I could eat nuts all day long and never feel satiated. Fortunately, I don't crave nuts or use them as a snack food or I'd have a real problem.
OP can figure out which foods, if any, she can moderate.4 -
sunnyazgirl wrote: »
This is how I have lost 143 pounds.PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Awolturtle wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
So much this. I do so much better when I add in a serving ( or a half serving) of a snack then trying to eliminate it all together. What I've done also is (even though they tend to be more expensive) is I buy the bags of chips that are the one serving instead of sitting down with a huge bag and eat away.
No joke. Those multi-packs of snack-sized bags of doritos and smartfood saved my life. A little pricier, but it's worth it. And if you still can't trust yourself by stocking them, just buy the one- or two-serving bags.
Also, ice cream novelties like mini drumsticks and ice cream sandwiches. They aren't the quality that I'd rather have, but they keep the monkey off my back.
143 pounds?? Holy crap that's amazing. Well done!3 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This. You can still eat snacks if you are able to work them into your calorie goal.
You make this sound like its just some super simple thing. The problem is, with calorie dense food, by the time you fit it into your calorie intake, you havn't even very much of it and you are starving to death. You can't eat calorie dense food and feel satiated at the same time.
Yeah you can, a lot of people on this site manage to.
Of course they do, because they are already in shape and their body is used to the amount of calories they get each day. But the problem is, those people are always giving that advice to people who are used to eating way more. I am accustomed to 3500-4000 calories per day and now I've cut back to 2000. I'm not going to be satiated no matter what I eat, so yes, it is impossible for me to eat calorie dense food and feel satiated because usually I'm not satiated when I eat lower calorie food.1 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This. You can still eat snacks if you are able to work them into your calorie goal.
You make this sound like its just some super simple thing. The problem is, with calorie dense food, by the time you fit it into your calorie intake, you havn't even very much of it and you are starving to death. You can't eat calorie dense food and feel satiated at the same time.
Yeah you can, a lot of people on this site manage to.
Of course they do, because they are already in shape and their body is used to the amount of calories they get each day. But the problem is, those people are always giving that advice to people who are used to eating way more. I am accustomed to 3500-4000 calories per day and now I've cut back to 2000. I'm not going to be satiated no matter what I eat, so yes, it is impossible for me to eat calorie dense food and feel satiated because usually I'm not satiated when I eat lower calorie food.
You paint a broad stroke for a specific problem.2 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This. You can still eat snacks if you are able to work them into your calorie goal.
You make this sound like its just some super simple thing. The problem is, with calorie dense food, by the time you fit it into your calorie intake, you havn't even very much of it and you are starving to death. You can't eat calorie dense food and feel satiated at the same time.
Nobody should be eating enough of these things that they don't have room in their calories for filling, nutritious foods, which is why I asked the OP if they have trouble moderating. The way she worded it initially, it just sounded like she was unnecessarily putting devil horns on snack foods.0 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This. You can still eat snacks if you are able to work them into your calorie goal.
You make this sound like its just some super simple thing. The problem is, with calorie dense food, by the time you fit it into your calorie intake, you havn't even very much of it and you are starving to death. You can't eat calorie dense food and feel satiated at the same time.
Yeah you can, a lot of people on this site manage to.
Of course they do, because they are already in shape and their body is used to the amount of calories they get each day. But the problem is, those people are always giving that advice to people who are used to eating way more. I am accustomed to 3500-4000 calories per day and now I've cut back to 2000. I'm not going to be satiated no matter what I eat, so yes, it is impossible for me to eat calorie dense food and feel satiated because usually I'm not satiated when I eat lower calorie food.
I'm not in shape and I manage just fine.
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Chef_Barbell wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This. You can still eat snacks if you are able to work them into your calorie goal.
You make this sound like its just some super simple thing. The problem is, with calorie dense food, by the time you fit it into your calorie intake, you havn't even very much of it and you are starving to death. You can't eat calorie dense food and feel satiated at the same time.
Yeah you can, a lot of people on this site manage to.
Of course they do, because they are already in shape and their body is used to the amount of calories they get each day. But the problem is, those people are always giving that advice to people who are used to eating way more. I am accustomed to 3500-4000 calories per day and now I've cut back to 2000. I'm not going to be satiated no matter what I eat, so yes, it is impossible for me to eat calorie dense food and feel satiated because usually I'm not satiated when I eat lower calorie food.
Logic does not follow unless you require volume to feel satiated, and you will find that there are examples to the contrary that hold even with unfit and obese individuals.
Besides, how do you think most of the people on this site figured out what was satiating to them and what was not? By reducing their daily intake - some, I am sure, even more dramatically than you.0 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This. You can still eat snacks if you are able to work them into your calorie goal.
You make this sound like its just some super simple thing. The problem is, with calorie dense food, by the time you fit it into your calorie intake, you havn't even very much of it and you are starving to death. You can't eat calorie dense food and feel satiated at the same time.
Yeah you can, a lot of people on this site manage to.
Of course they do, because they are already in shape and their body is used to the amount of calories they get each day. But the problem is, those people are always giving that advice to people who are used to eating way more. I am accustomed to 3500-4000 calories per day and now I've cut back to 2000. I'm not going to be satiated no matter what I eat, so yes, it is impossible for me to eat calorie dense food and feel satiated because usually I'm not satiated when I eat lower calorie food.
My body wasn't used to eating 1300 calories a day when I started on mfp. I was used to eating way more than that. Most fat people are. I'm sure there are people on here who are already fit and want to stay that way, but a lot of the people on here who give advice started out overweight or obese. I was obese when I started. They are giving advice that worked for them. If you are able to moderate your snacks you can work them in. I would rather have a small amount of ice cream or chocolate than never eat ice cream or chocolate again. I agree with those who mentioned the single serving sizes. I realize they are more expensive, but those things are a lifesaver when you want a little snack.2 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This. You can still eat snacks if you are able to work them into your calorie goal.
You make this sound like its just some super simple thing. The problem is, with calorie dense food, by the time you fit it into your calorie intake, you havn't even very much of it and you are starving to death. You can't eat calorie dense food and feel satiated at the same time.
Yeah you can, a lot of people on this site manage to.
Of course they do, because they are already in shape and their body is used to the amount of calories they get each day. But the problem is, those people are always giving that advice to people who are used to eating way more. I am accustomed to 3500-4000 calories per day and now I've cut back to 2000. I'm not going to be satiated no matter what I eat, so yes, it is impossible for me to eat calorie dense food and feel satiated because usually I'm not satiated when I eat lower calorie food.
I'm not in shape and I manage just fine.
You're picking apart what I'm saying rather than taking my point. You've been eating at a deficit, or atleast maintenance, for an extended period of time so your body is used to the caloric intake that allows you to maintain or lose weight. The problem with the original comment is that its always being given as advice to people who just started losing weight and are relatively new to eating at a deficit.0 -
Meh.Chef_Barbell wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This. You can still eat snacks if you are able to work them into your calorie goal.
You make this sound like its just some super simple thing. The problem is, with calorie dense food, by the time you fit it into your calorie intake, you havn't even very much of it and you are starving to death. You can't eat calorie dense food and feel satiated at the same time.
Yeah you can, a lot of people on this site manage to.
Of course they do, because they are already in shape and their body is used to the amount of calories they get each day. But the problem is, those people are always giving that advice to people who are used to eating way more. I am accustomed to 3500-4000 calories per day and now I've cut back to 2000. I'm not going to be satiated no matter what I eat, so yes, it is impossible for me to eat calorie dense food and feel satiated because usually I'm not satiated when I eat lower calorie food.
I'm not already in shape even though I've lost close to 100lbs (I have 50ish to go), and I manage just fine and have done so throughout my loss.
And, most who do eat treats have done so all throughout their weight loss. The trick is to combine calorie dense with foods that aren't so calorie dense and nutritious. I you're not satiated, make sure to get enough fat, fiber and protein.1 -
fit them into your calories and enjoy them! eating them wont leave you as full feeling as healthier options so for the exchange you may have to be more hungry than usual but if you want them and fit them into your diet just eat it and don't stress over it! I eat desserts everyday!0
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PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This. You can still eat snacks if you are able to work them into your calorie goal.
You make this sound like its just some super simple thing. The problem is, with calorie dense food, by the time you fit it into your calorie intake, you havn't even very much of it and you are starving to death. You can't eat calorie dense food and feel satiated at the same time.
Yeah you can, a lot of people on this site manage to.
Of course they do, because they are already in shape and their body is used to the amount of calories they get each day. But the problem is, those people are always giving that advice to people who are used to eating way more. I am accustomed to 3500-4000 calories per day and now I've cut back to 2000. I'm not going to be satiated no matter what I eat, so yes, it is impossible for me to eat calorie dense food and feel satiated because usually I'm not satiated when I eat lower calorie food.
I'm not in shape and I manage just fine.
You're picking apart what I'm saying rather than taking my point. You've been eating at a deficit, or atleast maintenance, for an extended period of time so your body is used to the caloric intake that allows you to maintain or lose weight. The problem with the original comment is that its always being given as advice to people who just started losing weight and are relatively new to eating at a deficit.
But the people giving that advice didn't wait until they were at maintenance or used to eating at a deficit before they started working in snacks. I worked in snacks when I was new to eating at a deficit.1 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »Are you able to moderate chips and ice cream within your calorie allowance or are you eating a whole pint of ice cream and a whole family-sized bag of chips on impulse?
This. You can still eat snacks if you are able to work them into your calorie goal.
You make this sound like its just some super simple thing. The problem is, with calorie dense food, by the time you fit it into your calorie intake, you havn't even very much of it and you are starving to death. You can't eat calorie dense food and feel satiated at the same time.
Yeah you can, a lot of people on this site manage to.
Of course they do, because they are already in shape and their body is used to the amount of calories they get each day. But the problem is, those people are always giving that advice to people who are used to eating way more. I am accustomed to 3500-4000 calories per day and now I've cut back to 2000. I'm not going to be satiated no matter what I eat, so yes, it is impossible for me to eat calorie dense food and feel satiated because usually I'm not satiated when I eat lower calorie food.
I'm not in shape and I manage just fine.
You're picking apart what I'm saying rather than taking my point. You've been eating at a deficit, or atleast maintenance, for an extended period of time so your body is used to the caloric intake that allows you to maintain or lose weight. The problem with the original comment is that its always being given as advice to people who just started losing weight and are relatively new to eating at a deficit.
I didn't pick apart anything. Part of getting used to moderation is to practice it, if one so desires. I don't know why you insist in pushing your personal hang-ups on the OP, especially since we don't even know what their actual issue with chips and ice cream is.1
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