The one question that I get asked frequently about my weight
loss journey is how did I change my snacking habits? I was a horrible snacker before…our kitchen
counter was littered with sweet goodies.
I would take, a bite here, take a bite there and it would add up quickly. I loved chips, salsa, nachos, cakes, cookies,
lots of sweets you name it! If it was terrible I was most likely eating
it. But what I discovered through my
weight loss journey was that if I didn't kick that habit I was just going to
the gym for no apparent reason and just eating my calories back in seconds….literally
in seconds.
So, needless to say I changed my snacking habits
drastically. What I hear from so many
people is that it’s the food…and I agree! the food is absolutely the most
challenging part for all of us. I know
that if someone told me that If I had to spend 4 hours a day at the gym but I
could eat whatever I wanted I would have no problem with that….The discipline
is in the kitchen….
With that said I changed my habits…my snacks are typically
around 120 calories or less and I’m a portion person…I think for everyone it’s
different. I like to have a lot of
something so what I did was try to find things that were low in calories and
that I could have a lot of. Pretty much, I live off of olives, hot and sweet peppers, and spicy vegetables for an “anytime
snack” If I want a little nibble this is what I go to because it’s quick and it’s
satisfying to me.
These are exactly what I snack on a daily basis...
The Sweet Peppers are fairly large and you can have 3 pieces for 15 calories!
The Giardiniera which is my favorite (the spicy vegetables) you can have 5 pieces for 5 calories and for the Olives you can have 24 of these for 18 calories!
Like I said I am a portion person...If I see that I can have a plate of of all that for under 38 calories I then add a protein which is 2 laughing cow cheese wedges for 35 calories each which means that I have a nice little platter that would be only 108 calories and it's super satisfying and delicious!
64lbs down and counting!
I am not a dietitian, I am only telling you what has worked for me. Always consult with your doctor before changing your diet.