Workday Munchies

splashwags
splashwags Posts: 262 Member
edited October 2 in Motivation and Support
Need some good strategies on avoiding the "not so good" for me munchies around the office. I am packing healthy snacks, but i don't know if it is stress of work or boredom with packed snacks, but I am reaching for the not so good stuff. Thoughts? Suggestions?

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  • kje2011
    kje2011 Posts: 502 Member
    almonds!
    ( I found cocoa covered almonds, yum)
    raisins
    granola bars - fibre one, kashi
    low cal puddings(if you hve a fridge)
    fruit--grapes, apples
    trail mix!
  • SheriffJen
    SheriffJen Posts: 13 Member
    I chew gum. It doesn't always work but it helps. I also eat grapes, celery, pack 100 calorie snack packs. it's not always easy, especially when someone has brought in bagels, cupcakes, cookies, etc. I just keep walking right past them.
    Good luck!
  • RNewton4269
    RNewton4269 Posts: 663 Member
    almonds!
    ( I found cocoa covered almonds, yum)
    raisins
    granola bars - fibre one, kashi
    low cal puddings(if you hve a fridge)
    fruit--grapes, apples
    trail mix!

    I like all of this except the raisins.... aren't the cocoa almonds divine???!!! :)
  • girard5
    girard5 Posts: 109 Member
    Ask yourself why you are doing this and what you are trying to obtain from it all...if reaching for that unhealthy snack vibes with your goals then go for it but if your looking for a different outcome then you need to re-affirmative your goals when ur staring those snacks down! It's tough at first but once you stop reaching for them and see results you will hopefully have the fuel you need to reach for those healthy alternatives instead!
  • shellyrulz
    shellyrulz Posts: 148 Member
    The Fiber One Brownies are a good snack. I also buy the canaster of Planters Nutrition Energy Mix and the suggested serving size is 1/4 c. I portion it into snack baggies and leave them at the office.
  • scott1024
    scott1024 Posts: 279 Member
    Oh yea - the cocoa covered almonds! I found them this weekend.

    I keep kashi bars and fiber one bars in my desk, as well as single serving nut packages. I log them all in the morning according to when I plan to eat them. Then I leave them on my desk (off to the side) as well as an apple or banana. I leave out just what is logged, and I have that visual reminder that they are planned and WILL BE CONSUMED whether I like it or not. I find I don't get hungry because I'm reminded I have them planned. The only problem is sometimes the time goes by and a planned snack doesn't get eaten because lunch time arrives! But you can always take off a diary entry, so no big deal.
  • SetecAstronomy
    SetecAstronomy Posts: 470 Member
    Need some good strategies on avoiding the "not so good" for me munchies around the office. I am packing healthy snacks, but i don't know if it is stress of work or boredom with packed snacks, but I am reaching for the not so good stuff. Thoughts? Suggestions?
    Snyders of Hanover makes Unsalted Pretzel Minis. Helps fill you up and doesn't put you over on sodium. :)
  • kissiefish
    kissiefish Posts: 55
    I keep low fat popcorn in my desk to pop if I need it. I also LOVE wasabi almonds for a HOT and SPICY hit when I want to feel like I ate something....1/2 a serving at a time for a snack (seriously....only take one serving with you if you do any kind of nuts....they will kill you with calories and fat, but are very very satisfying and easy to cheat with!). I love the 90 calorie fiber one bars ....try dehydrated fruit too...not like dried apricots, but freeze dried strawberries etc...just have a LOT of water on hand. If hand to mouth is the issue, eat them one at a time. target sells bags that are "one serving" but really, if you divide it in 4, and drink with lots of water you feel like you are conttantly eating.

    I recently discovered that if I don' thave snacks (ran out, other than popcorn, and I'm kind of on offfice ban after burning a bag).......i don't eat as much!

    String cheese (low fat low moisture mozzerella sticks yumm) work well too, but need to be kept cold.
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