Need help choosing "end of day" snack

still_crafty
still_crafty Posts: 682 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
When I started MFP back in January I was aiming for 1200 - 1300 calories a day. I sit at a desk all day and I wasn't exercising at all. After 8 weeks and 15 pounds lost I am now doing some light exercise in the evening (stair stepper for about 10 minutes and lifing my little 3 lb. hand weights or doing a beginners Pilates video).

My question is this: When I get to the end of my day (after I've done my little bit of exercise) and am BELOW 1200 calories, what is a good, healthy snack to have?

I'm usually not hungry after my exercise and it is usually late in the evening so I've been hesitant to eat something additional but everything I've read says that eating less than 1200 is a no-no especially if I'm exercising, albeit very little at this point.

Suggestions please :)

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  • SCUBAMomofTwo
    SCUBAMomofTwo Posts: 189
    I love dry Kashi cereal with a handful of almonds and a teeny/tiny pack of raisins. It satisfies my desire to crunch with healthy carbs. I also sometimes make myself some protein powder enhanced SF pudding if I am having a chocolate craving. I am going to try making it with almond milk tonight...wish me luck!!
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Candy. It's not healthy, but I want it! I like gnawing on a frozen mini milky way.

    Or sometimes a bagel thin with whipped cream cheese.
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    Yogurt
    fruit
    celery and peanut butter
    banana and peanut butter
    hummus and vegetables for dipping (carrots, pepper strips, etc.)
    bowl of cereal
    Mini Babybell Light cheese
  • jfl613
    jfl613 Posts: 71
    I am a nighttime snacker and I too have to eat to make up my daily 1200 calorie intake. My favorite snacks are 20 Snyder's Fat Free mini pretzles at 110 calories; or 27 Kellogg's Cracker Crisps - Sour Cream & Onion at 110 calories; or Krave Cereal 1 serving (I think 31 grams) at 120 calories.
  • RillSoji
    RillSoji Posts: 376 Member
    Lately I've been having an apple and a handful of pistachios and some cheddar cheese slices. It's filling enough but not heavy before bed.
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Grab one of those Yoplait lite yogurt. They come in great flavors for 110 cal. I love the Boston Cream Pie, Apple Turnover or Red Velvet Cake. Yum Yum
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