Snackety-snack-snack
I'm going through one of those phases where I can't seem to get full. Today, I snacked all day long, or so it seemed. I did the same thing yesterday. It doesn't worry me too much, because my calorie counts are okay, but it just bugs me that I feel like I'm eating all the time. I don't want to overreact, so I think I'll start to address the "problem" by making sure I have a higher protein, higher fiber breakfast for the next few days. We'll see if that helps.
On the subject of snacking, here are a few of my favorites:
- Dannon Light n' Fit Yogurt - I like the vanilla and the lemon meringue best. At 60 calories, it's a low-end but yummy treat for those days when the calorie count is climbing.
- Fruit- Almost any kind will do: bananas, apples, watermelon, cantaloupe, fresh pineapple, strawberries, or my new favorite--raisins! The mini-box of raisins has less than 50 calories!
- Carrots - I buy the baby carrots. They're good for those days when a girl just needs to crunch!
- Dill Pickles - A little salty, so I can't have them often, but sometimes it's the only thing that will do.
- Hershey's 100 calorie dark chocolate bars - I'm trying to limit these 100-calorie snacks, but the Hershey's are great to keep around for those times when I Must.Have.Real.Chocolate.
- Fat free Fudgesicles - I made it through the summer and fall without missing a single dietary beat, and I give Fudgesicles a good bit of the credit. They take a while to eat, and they do satisfy that sweet tooth.
- Jello Sugar-Free Strawberry cups - Desperate times call for desperate measures, and these 10-calorie treats saved me from certain ruin on more than one occasion. I keep them on hand for emergencies.
- Kraft 2% American Cheese - Gourmet cheese, they're not, but when I'm in a hurry, it's nice to grab a slice and go.
Here are a couple of snacks I'm adding to my repertoire: Quaker Instant Oats (120 calories per packet) and peanuts. I have peanuts every now and then, but not nearly enough. Good source of fiber, good fat, and protein, or so I hear.
All this talk of snacking has had a positive result: I don't feel like snacking at all right now! Hmm, maybe tomorrow I'll write about pizza. LOL
Personal note: Today was weigh day. My net for the post-surgical/holiday period (Nov 15-Jan 1) was plus 0.5 pounds. Considering the reduced exercise in late November and early December, and the number of splurges I indulged in over the holidays, I will take this tiny lump and deal with it. In fact, I hope to smash it to smithereens over the next week or so.
Labels: Heathy(-ier) Eating, personal notes
2 Comments:
Found you, Miss Cammy! You've got some snazzy snack suggestions there - baby carrots are one of my staunch companions in the world of snacking.
One new snack to me that I've been digging lately is unsalted dry roasted pistachios (still in the shell). I've been a fan of almonds for a long time, but pistachios are fun since they take longer to eat since you have to crack 'em all open ;) ~160 calories for a half cup in the shell (about 50 nuts!) I actually found this really helpful chart of nuts a while back after getting frustrated at all the serving size recommendations on packages that just measured in ounces, or all the websites that just said "a handful". http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/ftmar04.htm
Like I carry a little pocket scale around for measuring my food? Please. And my hands aren't exactly tiny! Anyway, I found it helpful, and maybe you would too :)
Oh! One more thing - do you like pumpkin pie at all? I'll often make a pumpkin pudding for a low-cal dessert that satisfies my winter sweet tooth and delivers nine million nutrients in one (pumpkin being a "superfood" and all).
1/2 cup of canned 100% pumpkin
+
1/2 cup of milk
+
a TON of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Mix and heat for a minute or two in the microwave, and enjoy! It comes out just a little under 100 calories, depending on what type of dairy you choose. I usually don't add anything else to it, but if you like more sweetness I've heard that Splenda is good, or maybe some mashed fruit or applesauce?
Enjoying the new blog, Miss C - I know 2008 will take us both great places :)
Hey Moon! Thanks for stopping in here. I hope it didn't mess up your time. :) Thanks also for the link and the recipe. I've never been much for pumpkin pie, but I might have to try this. I am short a little on some of the superfoods in the wintertime.
I had to snicker when I read your post: I was eating a "handful" of dry roasted peanuts. :) For me, a handful is what will fit comfortably in the palm of my hand. Not cupped, with thumb and fingers providing an extra pocket for salty goodness. I'm going to have to try the pistachios. Also sunflower seeds. I used to eat those when I was younger and really liked them.
One thing I like to do is go the Fresh Market, a local grocery, where they have big barrels of different sorts of nuts and dried fruits (maybe some twigs, too) that you can buy by the ounce. That's how I have to purchase yummy treats like pecans and cashews. If I buy a lot of them, I eat a lot of them. So this gives me a chance to splurge responsibly. :)
Have a great weekend, Ms. Moon.
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