Posts tagged: diet snacks

A Diet Is The Perfect Time To Eat A Lot

A lot of different foods that is. It will keep you satisfied. Eating the same kinds of food or the usual stuff doesn’t give you the satisfaction you crave, so you’re tempted to eat more. So try something different like tuna mixed with diced apples. The tastes actually complement each other. Just toss some different crisp vegetables.

Try some new flavors you may have not had in a while, like sardines, kipper snacks, cottage cheese, cold leftovers from the grill. Then add sides like fresh fruits, melon, nuts and even dried fruits. The protein will keep you satisfied longer.  Just be careful about the portions.

TODAY: EAT SOMETHING NEW OR THAT YOU HAVEN’T HAD IN A WHILE.

Spice Up Your Diet

Add spices to your food to add more flavor. It can help you feel satisfied. It will stimulate your taste buds so you won’t eat as much.

Intense sweets can do the same thing. Those little sugar-free Altoids and other powerful candies can do the same to curb cravings. Those and a hot cup of coffee can keep you going till you can have a protein filled snack or meal.

TODAY: KEEP UP THE FASTER PACE WHEN WALKING

There’s Always Room for Diet Jello

It’s that easy. A great desert with very few calories and no carbs. Top it with real whipped cream (no sugar added) and you’ve maintained the low carb diet and given yourself a nearly decadent treat. Diet success is spelled J-E-L-L-O

TODAY: HEAD TO A PARK AND DOUBLE YOUR WALKING DISTANCE.

Root for Root Beer

My brother has liked Root Beer since the days when the soda fountain at Kresge’s 5 & 10 had that big barrel dispenser sitting on the back counter. For some reason It’s not a thirst quencher. But it sure can quench cravings. Diet Root Beer is one of my favorite sweet treats with no calories. The extra sweetness seems to satisfy more than any other drink. Though Diet Dr. Pepper and cream soda also offer some variety.

TODAY: TAKE A NICE LONG WALK AT A PARK.

Get Rid of Snacks in A Bag

chipsIf you have a stash of snacks in bags left in the house, get rid of them. You’ve got to change your habits and if you leave those temptations within reach you will no doubt give in to them in a moment of weakness or more likely laziness. It’s just handy to grab one of those bags and munch away. Lay’s even names the snack size bag the “Big Grab”. They ought to call them the “Big Flab”.

You can still snack in moderation when you’re hungry. Just make the snack protein filled. Eat hard cheese, meats, jerky, salami, sardines or the high protein nuts like macadamia and almonds. If you absolutely need a bag of stuff to munch get fried pork rinds. Drink lots of water too. It will help you feel more full while also giving you hydration and flush your system of the extra protein you’re now eating.

TODAY: CLEAN OUT THE PANTRY. GIVE UNOPENED BAGS OF SNACKS TO A SHELTER.

All Those Bites Count Too

I’ve told you before that exercise counts even if it’s in small portions throughout the day. Well food does the same. Don’t fool yourself. A bite of candy here, a few chips there, it still gives you calories that you have to burn. Don’t have those things around and you won’t be tempted. You do want to eat several times a day to keep your metabolism up and burning. Just eat snacks that have high protein, low carbs, high fiber and low calories. Pay attention to what you eat don’t just open your mouth and stick in whatever is handy.

TODAY: AVOID UNNECESSARY CALORIES.

Many Meals Make Less You

Eating several small meals a day is a great way to keep your metabolism up and your hunger down. Of course the more times a day you sit down to eat, the more times you might overeat. If you can’t eat a small amount at a meal or snack then eating five or six times a day isn’t the best way to go. The trick is eating when you are actually hungry but not so hungry that you might eat too much. According to the ADA, eating every time you feel “slightly” hungry can result in overeating. So set small portions of high quality food, high in protein and fiber. (meats, veggies, hard cheese) and low in carbs.

TODAY: MAKE LITTLE MEALS LOW IN QUANTITY AND HIGH IN QUALITY.