Snacking on the move question.

I get the urge to munch mindlessly all the time. Ive started chewing gum when i feel like i want to eat but im not actually hungry

Veggies, make bags of veggies that you can shovel in your mouth. Carrot sticks, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, mushrooms. Have a nice variety and by the time you arrive each day you will have eaten your daily servings.

The upside of this is it is very hard to binge on vegetables, but they do fill you up. Also carry a water bottle, drink, it seems many men do not drink enough, sometimes hunger is boredom, or thirst.

For stuff that can sit in the car for days, stick with water.

Personally I have a no eating in the car rule, that cuts down hugely on wasted calories, and I drive a lot.

If you are looking for food that fits your goals I suggest finding snacks you like and just taking those. I typically take protein bars, nourish bars, oat bran bars, fruit, veggies etc.

However if you are looking to do something cause bored...try a pod cast or audio books.

maggibailey wrote: »

SezxyStef wrote: »

If you are looking for food that fits your goals I suggest finding snacks you like and just taking those. I typically take protein bars, nourish bars, oat bran bars, fruit, veggies etc.

However if you are looking to do something cause bored...try a pod cast or audio books.

I have a list of podcasts I listen to. Some mornings I listen to my morning radio hosts instead, but I find that an interesting podcast can make me almost disappointed when I pull into my driveway. Maybe try that and some zero calorie drinks. Diet ginger ale makes my commute home nice and on the way to work I drink a cup of hot tea.

I have found that the only thing with the drinks is the need to go often...hence why I didn't suggest.

One of the things I have been doing lately is mints or hard candies or 10 calorie suckers (from halloween)

Everything that can sit in a vehicle for 'a few days' will end up being problematic. Shelf stable and temperature stable foods need to have a quality that prevents them from spoiling quickly. Generally, this is either because they are packed with sugar, packed with salt, or are essentially water-less carbohydrates or fat.

My advice would be to figure out a way to bring fresh snacks on a daily basis, maybe stored in a small cooler bag.

If you can't figure out how to make that happen, then I have some "slightly better" suggestions for boredom:

• Raisins
• Nuts (also trail mix)
• Hard Pretzels
• Freeze Dried Fruit/Fruit Chips
• Whole Wheat Crackers

Unless I'm on very long trips, my car is a no-eating zone. Crumbs and a greasy steering wheel don't work for me, and recovering a dropped Cheez-it or having a baby carrot rolling around under my seat is distracting. Try a podcast or book on tape if you're bored while driving.

If you really need something, gum, water, or beef jerky might work.

I try not to eat in the car - too easy to just mindlessly munch a whole bag of something. Gum is good.

Whatever you decide on, please make it something that won't take your attention off your driving. Your fellow drivers will thank you.

Signed: The person who has to have her rotator cuff repaired thanks to a distracted driver.

I used to have a long commute to work and would eat half an apple with peanut butter on the way. Just halve and core the apple, add a little peanut butter in the middle and put in a baggie or container. It's easy to eat and not that messy.

Whenever I'm traveling I take an insulated lunch bag with a freezie pack and fill with snacks. I have no issues eating in my car because I don't make a mess or eat things that will get all over. String cheese, boiled eggs (pre-peeled), carrots, celery, apples, bananas, grapes, crackers. Whatever can be easily eaten while driving. I keep napkins in my glove box and a package of those moist wipes handy for clean-up of fingers and the steering wheel (rarely needed).

Things that would stay fresh for several days include pretzels, nuts, granola bars, jerky.