Low Cal Snacks

[Governator 54]

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 BitesI 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 4]

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 3]

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 0]

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

[Balloon guy 158]

Tacos, Double cheeseburgers with Jalepenos, JuJu beansThat's what I snack on in So Cal

[Tactical Bear 3]

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

[Randy Reed 0]

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)OatmealYou 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 1]

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

[Governator 54]

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 0]

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 4]

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

[magnus72 0]

JELLO

[solderz 0]

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 83]

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:yogurtcheeseraisinscheesespoon of peanut buttercheese

[vonteego3 0]

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 0]

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 4]

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 10]

string cheeseyogurtsouth beach diet bars aren't bad and not as sugar loaded as some of the othersdelit meat

[Whiskey16 1]

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 17]

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 tomatoesLow fat string cheeseYoplait 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.

[jeff_536 3]

High in fat. Crazy high in fat.I love that commercial.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 tomatoesLow fat string cheeseYoplait 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.

For the love of god, eat a cheeseburger, woman.

[lvpro 0]

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 BitesI 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?

Nevermind, I can't read.

[Nikki_N 17]

For the love of god, eat a cheeseburger, woman.

I did! Ren even worked up the calorie count on my food for yesterday. I ate 880 calories worth of cheesburger plus fries!The burger was damn tasty. I haven't had a burger with cheese in ages. It's been a goodly while since I had one not made of turkey. It was tasty, like Dickman's at the Wynn.

[Randy Reed 0]

Depending on how picky and stringent you want to get it's smart to learn the difference between good and bad carbs.Wheat bread might not necessarily be a good carb, not evil, but only whole grain breads are considered good for you.When I did this a few years back my typical day was like this,1. Morning, black coffee and then workout.Drink a protien shake or if I had time 4 eggs (omitting the whites of 3) and whole grain toast. 2. small salad with fat free dressing, usually olive oil based. (Good oils are essential as well) Fat free cottage cheese3. Turkey or chicken on whole grain. Fat free mayo is okay along with mustard.Side note- there is no end to what you can do with chicken breasts. I would make a bunch of them on my day off to have during the week. You can use teryaki, bbq, lemon pepper, etc. 4. Another protien shake5. Dinner. This would really very, but always included a good protien like Salmon, veggies or salad and somthing like a baked potato with no fat butter or butter buds. There is no end to things like whole wheat pasta or tortillas than can make amazing healthy dishes as well. One of my favorites was chicken enchiladas with refried beans using whole wheat tortillas, no fat cheese and sour cream and green chile sauce.6. Generally some no fat cheese and or no-fat ice cream or yogart.I exercised 6 days a week, for a half hour a day.One day a week let your system go and eat whatever the hell you want. It's okay.

[Nikki_N 17]

Ooh, another awesome snack if you're at home is a serving of egg beaters. Spray your pan with a little Pam and cook up 1/2 cup of egg beaters. I eat this with grape tomatoes or fruit. Yum.