Hi Everyone...day three of my 1,200 calorie per day diet and I'm already in search of a 100 calorie snack that actually makes me feel like I'm eating something substantial. My hummus yesterday was a joke 2 tablespoons didn't go very far with my sugar snap peas and dry snap peas aren't that appetizing. Today was a little better...I added about half a packet of fiesta ranch dressing mix to a container of FAGE greek yogurt. About half the container of yogurt with the dip mix is around 70 calories plus 40 calories of snap peas....110 calorie snack. Any ideas for good snacks? I've decided to comprise a list of things I've decided are frustrating for a calorie/serving size ratio. Let me know if you have some to add to the list.
1-Hummus--I can't even calculate how many calories I would eat in a setting of hummus just a few days ago. Probably over 200 calories not to mention pita chips. Lord.
2-Almonds (nuts in general)--they're high in fat AND calorie dense. Even with positive nutritional value, it seems like a waste of calories to me with only 1,200 in the day.
3-Olive Oil--at nearly 40 calories for a teaspoon you have to really watch/measure your olive oil portion when cooking. I can't imagine how many oil calories we consume in restaurant food...even restaurant food that appears "healthy" because restaurants are so heavy handed with oil.
4-Cereal--3/4 Cup is a typical serving. It barely fills a child's snack trap. Ryder's been brainwashed by commercials during Spongebob and has been asking for Reese's Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, etc. (the kid has okay taste in cereal) I used to have a steadfast rule...No Cereal...EVER. It's a good rule, which is back on at the Heaven house because guess what...sugary cereal tastes pretty awesome.
5-Chips/Pita Chips--This one's a no brainer but perhaps the most frustrating for me. Okay, for 140 calories you can have 9 of Stacy's "multi-grain" pita chips. NINE....only nine!! I hate Stacy. She's a manipulative and sneaky bitch. Why do her pita chips have to taste so damn good?
Food & Fitness Journal to follow later....time to shower and go for a spray tan. Everything looks better bronze. XOXO
Wow! I can can definitely say I can down some hummus especially the Tri Layered hummus from Trader Joes ....OOOPS! I try to stay away from cereal too...but If I been training/teaching all day I dont want to come home at night to eat a full course meal at 9pm...So sometimes I opt for cereal...and I know this isn't good! But I think of it this way..."Would I want to down a dinner that leaves me feeling heavy totally filled and that would prob be 800 cal or so...or would I want to have a bowl of Raisin Bran for 400?" I get tired of protien shakes and salads so what would you do?
ReplyDeleteHummus is good and also evil. I love it too. Instead of cereal I would probably opt for other breakfast items...scrambled eggs with veggies and a waffle maybe? I hear you though, breakfast for dinner is better late at night. It seems to digest easier. Raisin Bran is a much better choice than what Ryder has been asking for...Reese's puffs, cinnamon toast crunch, etc. I just waaayy overeat on cereal and I tell my nutrition clients no cereal. I've got to walk the walk if I'm going to talk the talk.
DeleteFor snacks I have been eating lots of red peppers/celery/carrots/etc dipped in the homemade hidden valley buttermilk ranch. It's so good made with full fat mayo and a little bit goes a long way! Also, popcorn is a great snack, lots of fiber and should help keep you full longer. I just discovered those veggie straws at Sams. My daughter calls them french fries. They are delicious and a serving is 36 pieces. Also a big fan of the All Bran crackers. They are just like wheat thins, but more fiber, less fat. They make an herb kind too! And finally, my FAVORITE website of all times - skinnytaste.com. I've made tons of stuff. She is great. This is what we had tonight with a salad and sweet potato. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/04/healthy-baked-chicken-nuggets.html. And I love the blog - keep it up!!
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Thanks, all great suggestions. I just need someone to do the chopping for me! Seriously, this diet is reminding me of how lazy I've gotten in the kitchen. I love popcorn and it seems like the serving sizes are generous, that's a plus as well. I'll check out that website too. Thanks!!
DeleteI am loving this blog. It's entertaining and informative! Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteWe love Trader Joe's Savory Thin Mini Crackers - great crunchy salty snack - 37 crackers in a serving for 120 cal and only 115 mg sodium...and we maybe eat a serving between the two of us.
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