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[Governator]

G'day,

I've been on track with my eating habits for the past week and I'm not having much trouble keeping it going right now. (YAY)

I'm looking for different low cal snacks to have between meals that are less then 200 cal.


Current List:

Bananas (Love them approx. 100 cal/banana)
Rice Cakes (50 cal / cake)
Quaker Trail Mix Granola Bars (150 cal)
Halloween Potato Chips LOL (90 cal)
Kelloggs Bran Bites


I don't know, I'm running out of ideas and don't want to eat the same stuff all the time. I'm not a huge fan of fruit, especially the dry fruit.

Ideas?

[SBriand]

There are now boxes of individual 100 calorie packets of things like goldfish crackers, different types of cookies, etc. I use those a lot. Buy a few different kinds to get a variety during the week. I also love dried banana chips.

[jeff_536]

plain popcorn? I've always heard that's a good snack, as long as you're not worried about carbs (and it doesn't appear you are.)

perhaps a tiny bit of butter, if you don't mind cheating a bit.

[longshottwelve]

Nut's. In moderation they are lo cal and filling. Any nut will do peanuts, walnuts, D's nuts, etc.

[Balloon guy]

Tacos, Double cheeseburgers with Jalepenos, JuJu beans


That's what I snack on in So Cal

[Tactical Bear]

Eggs- An egg has between 75-100 calories (usually coming in around 80ish). A hard-boiled egg, maybe a piece of ham wrapped around it. 120 calories tops. Hard-boiled eggs are one of the best on-the-go snacks. Make a few dozen at a time, put them in the fridge, then eat whenever you want.

I eat a lot of chicken, too. You can buy 200 calorie packages of pre-cooked diced chicken. Tastes good. Maybe season and heat.

You can easily make wraps that are under 200 calories. Lo-carb tortilla, some meat and/or cheese. Add lettuce. Tasty.

Yogurt (regular or lite)

Oatmeal

You can buy nutrition bars that have 100 calories, 180, 220, or whatever.

[Randy Reed]

Eggs- An egg has between 75-100 calories (usually coming in around 80ish). A hard-boiled egg, maybe a piece of ham wrapped around it. 120 calories tops. Hard-boiled eggs are one of the best on-the-go snacks. Make a few dozen at a time, put them in the fridge, then eat whenever you want.

I eat a lot of chicken, too. You can buy 200 calorie packages of pre-cooked diced chicken. Tastes good. Maybe season and heat.

You can easily make wraps that are under 200 calories. Lo-carb tortilla, some meat and/or cheese. Add lettuce. Tasty.

Yogurt (regular or lite)

Oatmeal

You can buy nutrition bars that have 100 calories, 180, 220, or whatever.

But they're just a glorified candy bar someone once told me.

The original post is like posting a poker hand without reads. We need to know what the motivation is here. Lose weight, add bulk?

If you are just looking for a worktime snack to kill hunger pangs, eat pretzels. 0 fat content and drink water. An occasional diet pop will help since caffiene kills your appetite. If you have a fridge, low fat cottage cheese or other no-fat cheeses are a good source of protien.

Rice cakes are a bad carb source as is most of the junk bars. You can try Advantage bars and shakes as good balanced meal supplement as well.

[CBass1724]

Hostess has mini cupcakes that come in 3 packs that are 100 calories.

[Governator]

Thanks guys, lots of options here.

The original post is like posting a poker hand without reads. We need to know what the motivation is here. Lose weight, add bulk?

The reason is to shed a few pounds yes. I'm not obese by any means but I've gained some weight over the past year and just prefer to knock a few pounds off by eating better.

[Randy Reed]

Thanks guys, lots of options here.
The reason is to shed a few pounds yes. I'm not obese by any means but I've gained some weight over the past year and just prefer to knock a few pounds off by eating better.

Eat every 3 hours. Balance the meal with protien and good carb. The Advant-Edge shakes and bars are good in between meal sources.

a bedtime snack of yogurt and no fat cheese will keep your metabolism going through the night.

Body-for-Life is a great book for dieting and exercise, and Eating for Life is a great book for meals and snacks.

[SBriand]

I am trying to work on my gut but Peyton Manning told me recently that I just need to buy bigger shirts.

[magnus72]

JELLO

[solderz]

Hostess has mini cupcakes that come in 3 packs that are 100 calories.

Nabisco has a lot of these 100 calorie snack packs. These can be great for people that can't stop snacking. This is how the Michigan cheerleading squad finally was able to get under 200lbs.

[GWCGWC]

Thanks guys, lots of options here.
The reason is to shed a few pounds yes. I'm not obese by any means but I've gained some weight over the past year and just prefer to knock a few pounds off by eating better.

Here's to hoping your next thread won't be about Rogaine.
:tipsbeer:



yogurt

cheese

raisins

cheese

spoon of peanut butter

cheese

[vonteego3]

Nabisco has a lot of these 100 calorie snack packs. These can be great for people that can't stop snacking. This is how the Michigan cheerleading squad finally was able to get under 200lbs.

I disagree with this 100%. Sure, they're only 100 calories, but they're still cookies/cupcakes/whatever. 100 calories per pack, but you'll eat all 6 packs without even threatening your hunger.

As for the pretzel idea, they are 0g of fat, but so is a bag of skittles. Pretzels are pretty high in calories.

My suggestion... pickles. Coated in garlic powder. Unless you're single, obviously.

[solderz]

My suggestion... pickles. Coated in garlic powder. Unless you're single, obviously.

Then roll them in egg batter and deep fat fry em. Roll em in melted butter, coat with honey, and salt repeatedly.


Now we are talking a healthy snack.







mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....butter.

[SBriand]

I disagree with this 100%. Sure, they're only 100 calories, but they're still cookies/cupcakes/whatever. 100 calories per pack, but you'll eat all 6 packs without even threatening your hunger.

As for the pretzel idea, they are 0g of fat, but so is a bag of skittles. Pretzels are pretty high in calories.

My suggestion... pickles. Coated in garlic powder. Unless you're single, obviously.

I use the 100 calorie packs all the time. I eat one per sitting, not all 6. If someone has enough drive to eat better they have the ability to eat one pack as a snack.

[El Guapo]

string cheese
yogurt
south beach diet bars aren't bad and not as sugar loaded as some of the others
delit meat

[Whiskey16]

delit meat

That's a good one.

1 slice of whole wheat or grain bread and two slices of 98% fat free turkey or the like and some mustard is only 100-150 calories per 1/2 sandwich depending on the bread.

[Nikki_N]

Nut's. In moderation they are lo cal and filling. Any nut will do peanuts, walnuts, D's nuts, etc.

High in fat. Crazy high in fat.

I am trying to work on my gut but Peyton Manning told me recently that I just need to buy bigger shirts.

I love that commercial.

That's a good one.

1 slice of whole wheat or grain bread and two slices of 98% fat free turkey or the like and some mustard is only 100-150 calories per 1/2 sandwich depending on the bread.

Jeffrey knows whereof he speaks. He lost a big bunch of weight.




I'm down almost 40 pounds and followed the same diet as Jeffrey.

I snack on:

1% Cottage Cheese (1/4-1/2 cup)
Grape tomatoes
Low fat string cheese
Yoplait Light Yogurt (no fat no sugar)
All Bran Crackers (not on the diet, but 130 cal and 5 grams fiber per 18)
100 Calorie Chips Ahoy packs (not on the diet, but crunchy and satisfies a sweet tooth-just eat one pack a day!)
Banana (1/2 is equal to a serving, but I suppose you can splurge and eat the whole thing-it's filling and nutritious)
Lean turkey or chicken deli meat (like JJD, but I don't eat it with the bread)
Apple (I cut it into wedges and choose apples that are crunchy and tart)


I'm a big caffeine junkie, so I consume lots of diet soda and green tea with equal (If aspartame gives you cancer, I'm doomed).

Drink eight 8oz glasses of water per day. It helps to keep your stomach feeling full and reduces cravings.


Nutrisystem has a website where you can track calories. It's free to use even if you don't order their food. I hit my goal weight earlier this summer and keep dropping. I count my calories on the site.