Need Afternoon Snack Ideas

earker
earker Posts: 11 Member
edited October 4 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everyone,

I've been on MFP for 3 or 4 months now and am down 17 pounds, but I haven't lost anything in the last few weeks. I've always had a lot of trouble around 2:00-4:00 in the afternoon.... I feel really hungry and tend to eat whatever is easiest... (CARBS)... and I don't feel full until I've had practically a "mini meal." I'm looking for suggestions for an afternoon snack... something that's a lot of food (i.e. a big salad?!) so that I'll feel full immediately, but something that's maybe around the 200-250 calorie range or less. Any ideas?

Thanks!

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  • vikki6954
    vikki6954 Posts: 1
    A glass of v8 makes me feel full. Maybe also a protein of some sort?
    Good luck!
  • girlypop
    girlypop Posts: 80
    lol i love popcorn for this type of snack cuz u can have soo much for so few calories
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    Its not big, but I'm getting hooked on LUNA bars....they're delicious, sweet and keep you feeling full!
  • kenyonsmom10
    kenyonsmom10 Posts: 97 Member
    8 oz greek yogurt, 1 apple diced, 2 tbsp walnut pieces, and a tsp honey. DELICIOUS and 300 calories!
  • jamezyjamez
    jamezyjamez Posts: 41
    I like a few almonds in the afternoon myself...
  • momof3and3
    momof3and3 Posts: 656 Member
    low fat cheese with a piece of fruit, 4 scramble egg whites, tuna fish with 1tbl spoon low fat plain greek yogurt, 2 tbls peanut butter with an apple or banana, protein fruit smoothie, lowfat greek yougurt with fruit....
  • grimms11208
    grimms11208 Posts: 146 Member
    I love edemame in the afternoon, only around 120 calories for a half cup which doesn't sound like a lot but is.
  • dsak
    dsak Posts: 367 Member
    I always grab a serving of Emerald Cocoa Roast Dark Chocolate Almonds. They are 150 calories a serving. They usually curb my hunger 'til dinner.
  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
    I like to eat a few almonds, fresh veggies in hummus...
    a banana
    Something like that!
  • tiedye
    tiedye Posts: 331 Member
    Definitely popcorn!! I second that idea. You can eat so much, and it's just so darn CARBY without a lot of calories.

    I also like Trader Joe's turkey meatballs, they are only 50 calories each, tons of protein and you microwave them from frozen for about 2 minutes. I even bring them to work in a tupperware, keep in the freezer all day and pop them in the microwave. 5 big meatballs is an awful lot for 250 cals, and you will feel full. I'm sure any grocery store sells turkey meatballs.

    Other than those, a fresh apple and few cups of water keeps me going in the afternoon.
  • jamie1888
    jamie1888 Posts: 1,704 Member
    Protein is what makes you feel full!
    So, yes, a big salad with a lean protein is good. You can also snack on a GOOD high protein bar like a Quest Protein Bar.
    Minimal ingredients, all natural, high protein, low net carb, high fiber.
  • chocolateandvodka
    chocolateandvodka Posts: 1,850 Member
    why do you need a lot of food?

    my afternoon snacks:
    string cheese
    apple (i can never finish it all)
    yogurt
    popcorn (there's your quantity)
    cashews or mixed nuts
    fresh fruit
    raw veggies
  • Thirstygirl
    Thirstygirl Posts: 122 Member
    i love to take a string cheese slice it in have long ways and woll it up in lunch meat... mmmm really hits the spot and is protein - and protein makes me feel full instantly...
  • jennp1313
    jennp1313 Posts: 29
    Almond milk (60 calories a serving) and a small banana (90 calories). That'll give you some slow and fast burning feul. I also feel pretty full from quaker mini rice cakes.
  • CashierCantin
    CashierCantin Posts: 206 Member
    My afternoon snacks consist of

    snack size bag of baby carrots
    2-3 stalks of crunchy celery
    110 calorie bag of pretzels
    60 calorie Kroger brand low carb yogurt
    small to medium apple
    2 dill pickle halves
    banana
    2 plain rice cakes
    serving of dry cereal like Honey Nut Cheerios or lucky charms

    I bring one or two of these things with me every day in my little lunch cooler. Sometimes I need something, sometimes I don't.
    Hope this helps!
  • emmacomeau
    emmacomeau Posts: 11
    SUGAR FREE JELLO!! It has saved my life in the afternoons. I add fresh fruit to it and it's awesome!
  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
    nitrate free beef or turkey jerkey
    apples with almond butter
    celery with almond butter
  • mshaw388
    mshaw388 Posts: 1
    i have a protein shake and some almonds around that time every day. you get protein, low carbs, and some healthy fats. does the trick for me :)
  • emmacomeau
    emmacomeau Posts: 11
    Protein is what makes you feel full!
    So, yes, a big salad with a lean protein is good. You can also snack on a GOOD high protein bar like a Quest Protein Bar.
    Minimal ingredients, all natural, high protein, low net carb, high fiber.

    These are by far the best protein bars out there. You may have to order them online though. My nutritionist gave me a bunch but then I couldn't find them in the stores. I get mine from http://julianbakery.com/
  • chocolateandvodka
    chocolateandvodka Posts: 1,850 Member
    and yes, the right protein source always makes me feel full and leaves me satisfied.
  • morganhccstudent724
    morganhccstudent724 Posts: 1,261 Member
    and yes, the right protein source always makes me feel full and leaves me satisfied.


    Sweet baby Jesus...
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    I love Lara bars.
  • jamie1888
    jamie1888 Posts: 1,704 Member
    I love Lara bars.

    Lara Bars have good ingredients. However, they are LOW in protein, high in carbs and sugar.
  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    I eat almonds.
  • jamie1888
    jamie1888 Posts: 1,704 Member
    Protein is what makes you feel full!
    So, yes, a big salad with a lean protein is good. You can also snack on a GOOD high protein bar like a Quest Protein Bar.
    Minimal ingredients, all natural, high protein, low net carb, high fiber.

    These are by far the best protein bars out there. You may have to order them online though. My nutritionist gave me a bunch but then I couldn't find them in the stores. I get mine from http://julianbakery.com/

    I buy mine from AllStarHealth.com or direct from QuestProteinBar.com
  • dakitten2
    dakitten2 Posts: 888 Member
    I eat a pack (2 bars) of Nature Valley granola bars in between my lunch and dinner meals. I am fairly new here and I am sorta doing the mini-meals right now. I break my breakfast up into 2 parts, cereal around 8 am and fruit around 10 am. Then a protein and vegetable lunch and granola when i get hungry mid-day. Main meal is dinner and then lighter foods like yogurt, grapes, etc at night.
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