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3cats75006
3cats75006 Posts: 6
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I wonder if there are any "older" (I am 60) ladies who have some weight loss tips. I need to lose 15 pounds by June. I know all the calorie counting and exercising rules but have a real problem with healthy snacks as I am always hungry

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  • I wonder if there are any "older" (I am 60) ladies who have some weight loss tips. I need to lose 15 pounds by June. I know all the calorie counting and exercising rules but have a real problem with healthy snacks as I am always hungry
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP, you will love it here, I do. I just wanted to wish you good luck on your weight loss journey!!!!!!!!
  • sunflower8926
    sunflower8926 Posts: 485 Member
    HI & Welcome:flowerforyou:

    This is a cut-and-paste of something I found on this site earlier. I think it was called, "50 snacks under 100 calories."

    1. 20 chocolate-covered raisins. 87 cal

    2. Half a slice of angel food cake with 1 Tbsp thawed, frozen light
    whipped topping and 1 maraschino cherry. 94 cal

    3. 5 Starburst Fruit Chews. 100 cal

    4. 1 whole graham cracker, broken into 2 squares. Top one square with 1/4
    oz-piece milk chocolate and 1 large marshmallow. Top with the other
    square and microwave for about 12 seconds. 90 cal

    5. Two 1-in. squares chocolate fudge. 86 cal

    6. Fruit mix: 3 dried apricot halves, 4 almonds and 1 Tbsp chocolate
    chips. 100 cal

    7. 1 frozen waffle, toasted and topped with 2 sliced strawberries and 1
    Tbsp whipped cream. 99 cal

    8. 1/2 cup Cocoa Puffs cereal with 1/4 cup skim milk. 81 cal

    9. 3 gingersnaps. 80 cal

    10. 6-oz tub Yoplait White Chocolate Strawberry nonfat yogurt. 100 cal

    11. Half a banana, with 1 Tbsp each chocolate syrup and thawed, frozen
    light whipped topping. 99 cal

    12. 2 fun-size Nestle Butterfinger bars. 68 cal

    13. 1 cup sugar-free hot chocolate with 2 Tbsp miniature marshmallows. 66
    cal

    14. 2 caramel corn cakes. 90 cal

    15. 3/4-oz serving baked potato chips (7 to 12 chips) with 2 Tbsp
    fat-free onion dip. 85 cal

    16. 4 wheat crackers with 1 oz reduced-fat cheddar cheese. 87 cal

    17. Half a baked potato, with 1 Tbsp each reduced-fat sour cream and
    salsa. 98 cal

    18. 6 medium pretzel twists with 2 Tbsp mustard. 91 cal

    19. 7 medium shrimp with lemon to taste. 70 cal

    20. Half a medium onion bagel. 97 cal

    21. 3 toasted 1/4-in.-thick slices Italian bread, topped with 3 Tbsp
    chopped tomatoes, 1/2 tsp olive oil, minced garlic and fresh basil. 79
    cal

    22. 4 pieces plain melba toast. 78 cal

    23. 25 pistachio nuts. 85 cal

    24. Half a baked flour tortilla with 1 oz avocado and 1 Tbsp salsa. 88
    cal

    25. 6 cups light microwaveable popcorn. Season to taste. 93 cal

    26. Half a toasted whole-wheat English muffin with 1 tsp reduced-fat
    chunky peanut butter. 85 cal

    27. 3 dill pickles. 36 cal

    28. 1 baked hash-brown potato patty, with 1 Tbsp ketchup. 79 cal

    29. 2 Tbsp hummus on a quarter toasted pita. 93 cal

    30. Half a baked sweet potato, mashed with 1 tsp each honey and diet
    margarine. 96 cal

    31. Skinny café latte (2 oz brewed espresso with 1 cup steamed skim
    milk). 91 cal

    32. 1/2 cup cooked couscous and 2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese. 100 cal

    33. 1-cup serving canned condensed tomato soup, prepared with water. 85
    cal

    34. 1 oz light roasted turkey breast, with 1 tsp yellow mustard and 1
    leaf romaine lettuce on 1 slice toasted light whole-wheat bread. 94 cal

    35. 2 low fat chocolate chip cookies (store-bought), heated in microwave
    for 10 seconds. 90 cal

    36. 1/2 cup prepared plain instant oatmeal, with 2 Tbsp frozen
    blueberries and cinnamon to taste. 82 cal

    37. 1 slice toasted raisin bread with 1 Tbsp fat-free cream cheese. 86
    cal

    38. 1/4 cup egg substitute omelet, filled with 1 Tbsp reduced-fat cheddar
    cheese and 1/4 cup diced tomatoes. 88 cal

    39. 1 cup green tea with 2 tsp sugar. 30 cal

    40. 10 baby carrots with 2 Tbsp fat-free ranch dressing. 90 cal

    41. 1/2 each green and red bell pepper, sliced and dipped in 2 Tbsp light
    Thousand Island dressing. 80 cal

    42. 1/2 cup canned pine-apple chunks, packed in juice. 75 cal

    43. 1 chocolate-dipped strawberry. 62 cal

    44. 5 small celery ribs, stuffed with 2 tsp peanut butter and 1 Tbsp
    raisins. 100 cal

    45. Half a medium grapefruit with1 tsp sugar. 38 cal

    46. 1 each sliced medium tomato and red onion with 2 Tbsp low fat Italian
    salad dressing. 100 cal

    47. 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese blended with 4 Tbsp fresh blueberries.
    100 cal

    48. 1 small baked apple with 11/2 Tbsp light pancake syrup. 97 cal

    49. 1/2 cup light vanilla ice cream with 2 Tbsp frozen raspberries. 100
    cal

    50. 1/4 cup cooked soybeans (edamame) seasoned to taste. 64 cal

    http://www.aimeesadventures.com/Articles/11.html
  • porka29
    porka29 Posts: 868 Member
    Wow sunflower, you should post that as it's own thread, great snack tips!

    Welcome 3cats! I have 3 cats too! Plus some "acquaintances" who come around for food outside!:laugh: You will love this sit, folks are so motivational!!
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